MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off the tool, remove the switch key, and unplug the planer before performing any maintenance or adjustment.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
See Figure 12.
The planer is equipped with two
TO REPLACE:
nUnplug the planer and remove the switch key.
nLower the cutter head assembly.
nRemove the two thumb screws holding the dust hood in place; remove dust hood and set aside.
NOTE: With the dust hood removed, the cutter head lock will engage when the head is rotated. Do not operate the planer without the dust hood in place or the planer will be damaged.
nRotate the cutter head until the lock engages. This will correctly position one of the blades for removal.
NOTE: Rotating the cutter head is accomplished from beneath the cutter head assembly. Using the planer table as a mirror, touch the threaded spindle on the right side of the planer where it attaches to the planer table. Care- fully move your fingers up until you touch the drive belt. Turn the drive belt with your fingers until the cutter head locks into place.
WARNING:
To avoid injury, never rotate the cutter head by hand.
CUTTER HEAD
LOCK
LUBRICATION |
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Periodically, check all moving parts (spindle, roller surfaces, |
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handles, etc.) to ensure they are clean and well lubricated. A |
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light film of oil wiped on the face of the cutter blades will keep |
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them |
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with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life | 2. | |
of the unit under normal operating conditions. No further | ||
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lubrication is required. | 1. | |
MOTOR/ELECTRICAL | ||
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The universal motor is easy to maintain but must be kept clean. Do not allow water, oil or sawdust to accumulate on or in it. The sealed bearings are permanently lubricated and need no further attention.
Fig. 12
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