Harbor Freight Tools 95518 Operating instructions

15” PLANER

2.5 HP

Model 95518

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS

AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Item Description

Electrical Requirements 120 VAC / 60 Hz / 15 Amps

2.5 HP Motor / 16,500 RPM / 2-Speed

Cuts Per Minute: 11,000

Power Switch: Toggle ON/OFF Switch Type with Safety Key

Circuit Breaker: 20 Amps / Push Button to Reset

Power Cord: SJT 14 AWG x 3C / 6’9” Long

Power Plug: 3-Prong / Grounded

Stock Capacity

Maximum Cutting Depth

6” High x 15” Wide

Up to 3/32”

Feed Rate

Number of Cutting Knives

Dust Port Dimensions

Features

Accessories

Overall Dimensions

Unit Weight

11 or 22 Feet Per Minute

2

2-5/8” High x 2-1/4” Outside Diameter

Auto-Feed Mode & Manual Mode / Motor Overload Protection

Depth of Cut Gauge / Workpiece Thickness Pre-Set Gauge

Built-In Dust Collector / Top Mounted Rollers for Workpiece Return

Infeed & Outfeed Tables with Rollers

Hex Wrench (Qty. 1) / Square Box Wrench (Qty. 1)

Open End Wrench (Qty. 1) / Magnets (Qty.2) / Dust Bag (Qty. 1)

38” Long x 32-1/2” Wide x 25” High

150 Pounds

SAVE THIS MANUAL

You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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WORK AREA

Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

2.

Do not operate the Planer in explosive atmospheres, such as in the

presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power equipment creates sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3.

Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating power equip-

ment. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work

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area from debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed. Children and visitors should never be in the work area.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether

the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.

Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators,

ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering power equipment will increase the risk of electric shock.

Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use the Power Cord to pull the Plug from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or

moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords immediately. Damaged

Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock.

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PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the Planer. Do not use the tool while tired or under the influence of

drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.

Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

Use the right product for the job. Do not attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this product was designed. It will do the job better and safer at the rate and capacity for which it was designed. Do not modify this product, and do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not designed.

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Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging


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in. Plugging in power equipment with the Power Switch on, invites accidents.

Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the Planer may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the Planer in unexpected situations.

Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI-approved safety impact

eye goggles. Dust mask or respirator, and hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

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TOOL USE AND CARE

Do not force the Planer. Use the correct tool for your application.

The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

Do not use the Planer if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off.

Any tool that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must be replaced.

Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any

adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the Planer. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Store idle tools and equipment out of reach of children and other untrained

persons. Tools and equipment are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain this product with care. Keep the Planer and its Tables clean and

in proper working order. Properly maintained tools and equipment are easier to control. Do not use damaged tools and equipment. Tag damaged tools and equipment “Do not use” until repaired.

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Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the Planer’s operation. If damaged,

have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

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Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your

model. Accessories that may be suitable for one product may become hazardous when used on another product.


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SERVICE

Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this

manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Maintain labels and nameplates on the Planer. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before turning on the Router.

Do not force the Planer. This tool will do the work better and safer at the speed and capacity for which it was designed.

WARNING! Keep hands and fingers away from the cutting area. Use a

“push stick” (not included) when necessary.

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Make sure the Planer is used on a dry, flat, level, sturdy workbench surface capable of supporting the weight of the unit, accessories, and workpieces.

Never leave the Planer unattended when it is plugged into an electrical

outlet. Always unplug the unit from its electrical outlet before leaving.

Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.

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Never stand or sit on the Planer. Serious injury could result if the unit is tipped.

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Always unplug the Planer from its power supply source before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

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Keep all guards in place and in proper working order.

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Allow the Planer Knives to spin up to full speed before feeding a workpiece

into the unit. When turning off the Planer, allow the Knives to spin down and stop on their own. Do not press against the Knives to stop them.


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Turn off the Planer and allow the unit to stop on its own if the workpiece is to be backed out of an uncompleted cut.

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Never attempt to remove material stuck in the moving parts of the Planer while it is plugged in and running.

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When cutting a large workpiece (over 24” long), make sure its entire length

is properly supported. If necessary, use a roller stand (not included) with larger workpieces.

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Make sure the Tables are clear with the exception of the workpiece to be cut.

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The Planer is designed for cutting flat workpieces only. Do not attempt to cut workpieces that are not flat.

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The Planer is designed for cutting wood workpieces only. Do not attempt to use the Planer to cut metal or other nonwood materials.

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Always make sure the work surface of the Planer is clean and free of dust, wood chips, and other debris that can interfere with the cut you are going to make.

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Always keep children and other unauthorized people away from the Planer.

Unplug the Table, and remove the Power Switch’s Safety Key when the Planer is not in use.

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Avoid overloading the Planer. If the motor speed drops abnormally, decrease the cutting depth of the workpiece immediately.

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Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this tool, and do not use this tool for a purpose for which it was not intended.

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Always use sharp Planer Knives. If the Knives stop abruptly, or the Knives become blocked, turn the unit’s Power Switch to its “OFF” position immediately.

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Do not attempt to plane material less than 7/64” thick, thicker than 6-1/4”, or wider than 15”.

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Before planing any workpiece, check for any foreign material such as nails,

screws, or hard impurities in the wood. Also check for loose knots in the workpiece.


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Always stand off to one side of the Planer when in use.

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Do not reach across the Planer when it is on.

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WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities, contain chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products, arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

(California Health & Safety Code 25249.5, et seq.)

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WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.

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WARNING! The warnings and cautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING

WARNING!

Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in

the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug.

Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged.

If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use.

If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS

Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special 1.


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double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code. (See Figure A.)

Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets as shown in the following illustration. (See Figure A.)

THIS PRODUCT

DOES NOT

USE A

2-PRONG PLUG

120 VOLT

GROUNDED

ELECTRICAL OUTLETS

FIGURE A

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GROUNDED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS

Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of electric shock. (See Figure B.)

The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically “live” terminal. (See Figure B.)

The Planer must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like those in the following illustration. (See Figure B.)

THIS PRODUCT

USES A

3-PRONG PLUG

120 VOLT

GROUNDED

ELECTRICAL OUTLET

FIGURE B


SYMBOLOGY

FIGURE C

UNPACKING

When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts Lists on pages 19

20, 21, and 24 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight

Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE:

For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagrams on pages 22, 23, and 24.

1.

CAUTION! Always make sure the Power Switch (14A) of the Planer is in its

“OFF” position and the unit is unplugged from its electrical outlet prior to performing any assembly procedures.

To Attach The Elevation Handle:

1.

The Manual Elevation Handle (5) needs to be attached to the top/right side of the

Planer. (See Figure D, next page.)

2.

Insert the Manual Elevation Handle (5) onto the top of the Elevation Screw.

(See Figure D.)


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Secure the Manual Elevation Handle (5) with a Cap Screw (7).

(See Figure D.)

Insert the Plug (6) into the Manual Elevation Handle (5) to cover the Cap Screw

(7). (See Figure D.)

INSTALL

CAP SCREW (7)

&

PLUG (6)

HERE

ELEVATION HANDLE

(5)

ELEVATION SCREW

FIGURE D

To Attach The Dust Chute And Dust Bag:

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Slide the Dust Chute (97) over the Fan Cover (100). Secure the Dust Chute to the Fan Cover with a Screw (12). Then slide the Dust Bag (284) onto the Dust

Chute. (See Figure E.)

DUST BAG (284) DUST CHUTE (97)

FIGURE E

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PRODUCT FEATURES

Power Switch (14A): To turn the Planer ON, move the Power Switch to its up position. To turn the Planer OFF, move the Power Switch to its down position.

The Planer can be locked from unauthorized use by locking the Power Switch.

To do so, turn the Power Switch to its OFF position. Then pull the Safety Key


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out of the Power Switch. The Power Switch cannot be turned on with the Safety

Key removed. To turn the Power Switch to its ON position, the Safety Key must be re-inserted in the Power Switch. (See Figure F.)

Circuit Breaker (16A): The Planer features a Circuit Breaker to protect the

Motor from damage due to overheating. The Circuit Breaker will automatically turn off the Planer when excessive current is consumed. If the Circuit Breaker is tripped, turn the Planer off. Wait several minutes for the Motor to cool. Press the Circuit Breaker. Then turn the Planer on to resume cutting. (See Figure F.)

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CIRCUIT BREAKER (16A)

POWER SWITCH

&

SAFETY KEY

(14A)

FIGURE F

Power Elevation Lever: The Rollercase (136) contains the Cutterhead (184).

The depth of cut is controlled by lowering or raising the Rollercase. For rapid movement of the Rollercase, press up or down on the Power Elevation Lever while the Motor is running. Do not attempt to engage the Power Elevation

Lever while planing. (See Figure G.)

FEED RATE ADJUSTMENT KNOB

(75)

POWER ELEVATION LEVER

FIGURE G

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Feed Rate Adjustment Knob (75): The Planer has a two-speed gearbox that feeds the workpiece at 22 feet per minute (standard planing) and at 11 feet per minute (for molding or finish planing). The Knob for adjusting the feed rate is located on the left side at the top of the Rollercase (136). (See Figure G.)

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Manual Elevation Handle (5): The manual elevation Handle allows for more precise movement when lowering or raising the Rollercase (136) to adjust the depth of cut. One complete rotation of the Handle will lower or raise the


Rollercase 1/16”. The manual elevation Handle is located on the top/right side of the Planer. (See Figure H.)

MANUAL ELEVATION HANDLE

(5)

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FIGURE H

Depth of Cut Gauge (131) and Scale (134): A Depth of Cut Gauge is attached to the front of the Rollercase (136). The Pointer on the Depth of Cut Gauge displays the depth of cut per pass when the workpiece is positioned below the

Gauge. Turning the Manual Elevation Handle (5) moves the Rollercase down and the Pointer shows depth of cut up to 7/64”. The Scale with Pointer indicates the finished size of the workpiece.

Recommended Maximum Depth of Cut:

Hard/Softwood up to 8” wide = 7/64”

Hard/Softwood 8” to 15” wide = 1/16”

(See Figure I.)

DEPTH OF CUT

GAUGE & SCALE

(131, 134)

FIGURE I

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Thickness Preset Control Knob (279): A six position Thickness Preset Control

Knob is located on the lower/right side of the Planer. This feature allows for quick production of identically sized workpieces. The six settings provided are: 1/8”,

1/4”, 1/2”, 3/4”, 1”, and 1-1/4”.

Example: To plane a 2” thick workpiece down to 1-1/4”:

A. Raise or lower the Rollercase (136) until it is just above the workpiece.

B. Position the workpiece on the Planer Extension Table (223) below the

Rollercase.

C. Turn the Thickness Preset Control Knob (279) until 1-1/4” is indicated.

D. The Planer is now set to stop the Rollercase (136) when the workpiece

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thickness reaches 1-1/4”.

NOTE: To reset for a different depth stop, raise the Rollercase (136) by about two rotations of the Manual Elevation Handle (5). Then turn the Thickness Preset Control Knob (279) to the desired position. (See Figure J.)

THICKNESS PRESET CONTROL KNOB

(279)

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FIGURE J

Feed Roller Height Adjustment Knob (123): The Planer features three height settings for the Feed Rollers (198, 205). The accessory Square Box Wrench

(285) is used to adjust the Roller height.

For planing, use setting I.

For molding, use setting II.

For the first molding cut, use setting III.

NOTE: The Feed Roller Height Adjustment setting is indicated by the mark that faces upward on the Roller Up/Down Shaft (124). (See Figure K.)

FIGURE K

SQUARE BOX WRENCH

(285)

PLANING MOLDING INITIAL MOLDING CUT

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI-approved safety impact

eye goggles. Dust mask or respirator, and hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

Planing:

1.

Position the Rollercase (136) to produce the depth of cut desired.

2.

Align the workpiece on the infeed Extension Table (223) so the workpiece will feed properly.


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4.

Boards longer than 24” should be supported (on both the infeed and outfeed sides of the Planer) by roller stands (not included). Do not plane boards that are less than 17” long. The force of the cut could split the board and cause kickback.

Position the board with its face to be planed on top.

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Plug the Planer into the nearest 120 volt, grounded, electrical outlet. Then turn on the Planer.

Slowly push the board into the infeed side of the Planer. Slide the board into the

Planer until the infeed Roller (205) begins to automatically advance the board through the Planer. Release your grip on the board and allow the automatic feed to completely advance the board. Do not push or pull on the board.

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Move to the rear on one side of the Planer and receive the planed board as it exits the Planer.

CAUTION:

A. Do not stand directly in line with the front or rear of the Planer.

B. Do not grip any portion of the board which has not exited past the outfeed

Roller (198).

Repeat this operation on all boards which need to be the same thickness.

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NOTE: The Planer has return Rollers (3) on top of the unit so an assistant can pass the board back to the operator. The assistant must follow the same safety precautions as the operator.

11.

When finished using the Planer, turn the Power Switch (14A) to its OFF position and remove the Switch’s Safety Key. Then unplug the Planer from its electrical outlet.

12.

Make sure to store the Planer in a clean, dry, safe location out of reach of children and other unauthorized people.

INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING

1.

CAUTION! Always make sure the Power Switch (14A) of the Planer is in its

“OFF” position and the unit is unplugged from its electrical outlet prior to performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

2.

Before each use, inspect the general condition of the Planer. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged electri-


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cal wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

Do not use damaged equipment.

To install or reverse planing Knives (173): The Cutterhead (184) on this

Planer has four slots. Two slots are used to hold the planing Knives. To install the planing Knives:

A. Make sure to wear heavy duty work gloves to avoid accidental cuts.

B. Unscrew and remove the Tapping Screw (94) from the Cover (93) on the rear

side of the Planer. Then remove the Cover. (See Figure L.)

COVER

(93)

TAPPING SCREW

(94)

FIGURE L

C. Turn the Cutterhead (184) by hand towards you until it is stopped by the self-

engaging Cutterhead Lock (175). (See Figure M.)

CUTTERHEAD LOCK

(175)

FIGURE M

D. Loosen all fourteen Knife Screws (172) on the Cutterhead (184) enough so

that the two Knives (173) are loose. (See Figure N.)

KNIFE SCREWS

(172)

FIGURE N

E. Carefully lift the old Knives (173) from the Cutterhead (184), using the two

accessory Magnets (288). NOTE: The Magnets can be easily disengaged

from the Knives by tilting them to the left or right.


F. Reverse the two planing Knives (173), or replace with new Knives and care-

fully position each Knife on the two Knife Location Collars (185) using the

Magnets (288). The Knife Location Collars position the Knife at the proper

height. There is one Knife Location Collar at each end of the Cutterhead

(184). (See Figure O.)

4.

KNIFE LOCATION COLLAR

(185)

FIGURE O

G. Secure the planing Knives (173) by tightening the fourteen Knife Screws

(172). Use a piece of scrap wood to hold the Knives in place while tightening.

Tighten the Knife Screws equally so that the clamping force is uniform across

the Knives. (See Figure N.)

H. Depress the Cutterhead Lock (175) to release the Cutterhead (184). Release

the Cutterhead Lock when the Cutterhead can be turned by hand. Then turn

the Cutterhead by hand until it is stopped by the self-engaging Cutterhead

Lock. (See Figure M.)

To level the Rollercase: The Planer will produce an uneven depth of cut (tapered cut) if the Rollercase (136) is not parallel with its Base (222). To level the

Rollercase with the Base:

A. Plane a test piece of wood to measure the height of the taper. Then deter-

mine which corner or side needs adjustment.

B. Turn off the Planer and disconnect the unit from its electrical outlet.

C. Fold the front and rear Extension Tables (223).

D. Carefully lay the Planer on its back, so that the bottom of the unit is facing

you. (See Figure P.)

CHAIN

(52)

IDLER BRACKET

(156)

SPROCKET

(201)

FIGURE P


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6.

7.

E. Loosen the two Head Socket Head Screws (159) on the Idler Bracket (156).

Then loosen the Chain (52) by sliding the Idler Bracket. (See Figure P.)

F. Carefully rotate the Sprocket (201) by hand to change the Rollercase (136)

height. Make sure to leave the other Sprockets untouched. Do not rotate the

Sprocket more than one or two teeth. (See Figure P.)

G. Retighten the Chain (52) by securing the Idler Bracket (156) in position.

Then tighten the two Head Socket Head Screws (159) on the Idler Bracket

(156). (See Figure P.)

H. Set the Planer back on its Base (222). Then make a test cut to verify the

adjustment.

To clean or replace the Carbon Brushes: It may become necessary to clean or replace the two Carbon Brushes (26A) when the Motor performance decreases, or stops working completely. The Carbon Brushes are located on

each side of the Motor Housing (28A). To do so:

A. Remove the two Brush Caps (25A). Then, remove the two Carbon Brushes

from the Brush Holders (27A).

B. If the Carbon Brushes are worn down more than 1/2, replace both Carbon

Brushes. If, however, the Carbon Brushes are just dirty they may be cleaned

by rubbing them with a pencil eraser.

C. When installing the Carbon Brushes, make sure the carbon portion of the

Carbon Brushes contact the Armature (20A) assembly and the springs face

away from the Motor. Also, make sure the springs operate freely.

D. After cleaning or replacement, replace the Brush Caps (25A).

E. New Carbon Brushes tend to arc or spark when first used until they

wear and conform to the Armature assembly. (See Assy. Diagram.)

To clean the exterior/interior of the Planer: Use compressed air. Do not immerse any part of the unit in liquid.

CAUTION! All maintenance, service, or repairs not mentioned in this manual must only be performed by a qualified service technician.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST

AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEI-

THER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR

WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO

REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR

DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACE-

MENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS,

AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISKS AND LIABILITY ARIS-

ING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACE-

MENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF

REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.


TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Gouging at ends of board.

Torn grain.

Rough, raised grain.

Fuzzy grain.

Uneven depth of cut. (side to side)

Rollercase elevation adjusts with difficulty.

Possible Cause

1. Dull Knives.

2. Inadequate support of long boards.

3. Rollercase not level with base.

4. Uneven force on cutterhead.

5. Boards not butted properly.

1. Too deep a cut.

2. Dull knives.

3. Knives cutting against grain.

1. Too deep a cut.

2. Dull knives.

3. Moisture content too high.

1. Moisture content too high.

1. Rollercase not level with Planer

base.

1. Elevation screws/columns dirty.

2. Elevation screws worn.

3. Rollercase not parallel with Planer base.

1. Indicator not set correctly.

Possible Solution

1. Replace Knives.

2. Support long boards (over 24”) with

support stands (not included).

3. Adjust rollercase.

4. Gently push board when board is

in contact with only one feed roller.

5. Butt end to end each piece of stock

as boards pass through Planer.

1. Reduce depth of cut.

2. Replace knives.

3. Cut with the grain.


2. Replace knives.

3. Use dried wood.

1. Use dried wood.

1. Adjust table level.

1. Clean and lubricate elevation

screws/columns.

2. Replace elevation screws.

3. Adjust rollercase.

1. Adjust indicator and tighten securely. Board thickness does not match depth of cut scale.

Board feeds inside Planer, but stops

Moving past the outfeed roller.

V-belt slipping.

Rollercase cannot be lowered.

Excessive fan noise.

Motor overheats.

Circuit breaker/fuse trips.

Planer will not operate.

1. Outfeed rollers cannot rotate due to

clogging of chips.

2. Too much pressure on the cutterhead

from long workpiece.

1. Loose V-belt.

1. Workpiece thickness gauge setting

restricts rollercase movements.

1. Large piece of wood in fan housing.

2. Loose fan.

1. Improper motor cooling.

2. Motor overload.

1. Dull knives.

2. Motor overload.

3. Improper capacity of circuit

breaker/fuse.

1. No power to Planer.

2. Motor overload protection tripped.

3. Defective switch or wiring.

1. Clear the clogging. Clean the dust

collector system.

2. Support long boards (over 24”) with

support stands (not included).

1. Have a qualified service technician

replace V-belt.

1. Reset thickness gauge setting.

1. Remove blade guard and clear

housing chamber.

2. Open blade cover and tighten fan bolt.

1. Clean sawdust from motor.


1. Replace knives.


3. Use proper capacity circuit breaker/fuse.

1. Make sure Planer is plugged into a

working, 120 VAC, grounded, electrical

outlet.

2. Reset motor circuit breaker.

3. Have a qualified service technician

repair Planer.


PARTS LIST - PLANER UNIT

6

7

8

Part

#

1

2

Cap (L.H.)

Hex Socket Head Screw

3 Roller

4 Special Cap Screw

5 Handle

Plug

Cap Screw M5xP0.8x25L

Elevating Handle

10 Grip

11

12

Pan Head Screw

Screw

14 Dust Proof Board

16

17

47

48

Flat Washer



Flat Washer

49 Sprocket

51 Exterior Retainer Ring

52 Chain

53 Hex Socket Head Screw

54 Outside Cover

58 Sleeve


60 Gear

61 Bushing

62 Gear

63 Gear

64 Spacer


66 Fixed Plate

68 Bearing

69 Shaft

70 Sleeve

76

77

78

79

80

72 Pinion Gear

73 Bearing

74 Pan Head Screw

75 Knob

Exterior Retainer Ring


Pressure Spring

Steel Ball

Set Plate

1

4

1

1

1

4

3

1 93 Cover

1

1

1

91

92

94

98

99

Tapping Screw

Pan Head Screw

Tapping Screw

1 95 Brush

2 96 Hex Nut

3 97 Dust Chute

Hex Socket Pan Head Screw


1 101 Plug

1

5

1

Part Description Qty.

#

81

82

Eccentric Shaft

Bearing

1

1

1


86

87

88

Pan Head Screw

Flat Washer

Exterior Tooth Washer

8

6

2

1

2

102

104

105


Fan

Fan Shaft

1

1

1

1

1

1

4

2

2

2

4

1

3

1

4

1

2

2

2 107 Cord Block

1

2

1

111

113

Pan Head Screw

Flat Washer

114 Hold Down Plate

5 115 Gear

1 117 Gear

2 118 Block

1 119 Gear

1 120 Roller Up/Down Shaft

1 121 Gear

1 122 Set Screw

1

1

2

1

1

1

123

124

125

126

127

128

Feed Roller Height Adjustment Knob

Roller Up/Down Shaft

Steel Ball

Pressure Spring

Pointer Cover

Set Screw

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

4

1

2

2

1

1

6

2

2

2

1

NOTE:

Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts.


PARTS LIST - PLANER UNIT (CONT.)

Part #

129

Description

Tapping Screw

131 Pointer

132 Bushing

134 Scale

135 Nut

136 Rollercase

137 Pan Head Screw

138 Steel Ball

141

142

143

144

Shaft

Set Plate


Anti-Kickback Pawl

145 Shaft

146 Magnet

147 Distance Piece

149 Pointer

150 Exterior Retainer Ring

Qty. Part #

1 179

1 181

Hex Nut


1 183 Key

Description

1 185 Knife Location Collar

1 186 Bearing

4 187 Bearing Cover

1 188 Hex Socket Head Screw

2 190 V-Belt

1 191 Cutter Head Extend Pulley

2

4

40

192

193

194


Spacer

Set Block

2 197 Bearing Block

2 198 Roller

1 200 Exterior Retainer Ring

1 201 Sprocket


155 Bushing

156

157

158

159

Idler Bracket

Pan Head Screw

Idler Pulley


161

162

164

165

166


Knife Location Collar


Bearing

Spacer

168

169

170

171

Fan Pulley

V-Belt

Gear Shaft

Knife Lock Bar

172 Knife Screw

173 Knife

8 204 Roller Block

2 205 Roller

1

1

1

206

207

208

Side Cover (L.H.)

Side Cover Frame

Side Cover Frame

8 209 Elevating Screw

1 210 Column

1

1

211

213

Platen


1

1

1

2

14

1 214 Guide

1 215 Roller Plate (Left)

2

1

216

217

Pan Head Screw


1 218 Bushing

219

220

221

222

223

Taper Washer

Hex Head Screw

Hex Nut

Base

Extension Table

175 Cutter Head Lock

176 Bushing

177

178


Cutter Head Pulley

1 225 Bushing

1 226 Hex Socket Head Screw

1 227 Spacer

1

1

228

235

Roller Plate (Left)

Idler Bracket

NOTE:



1

4

4

1

4

2

3

1

2

2

1

4

4

1

Qty.

1

1

4

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

1

4

1

1

1

2

3

1

8

2

2

12

4

4

2

2

4

4

4

2

1

PARTS LIST - PLANER UNIT (CONT.)

Part # Description


239 Sprocket

240 Bushing

242 Hex Socket Pan Head Screw

243 Chain

244 Sprocket

245 Bushing

246 Flat Washer

247 Hex Socket Pan Head Screw

248

249

250

251

Hex Nut

Hex Head Screw

Bearing

Bearing Retainer

252

253

Flange Bolt

Spindle Washer

254 Sprocket

255

256

257

Washer


Exterior Retainer Ring

259 Column

261 Elevating Nut

262 Bushing

263 Elevating Screw

264 Flange Bolt


Qty. Part #

2 268 Steel Ball

Description

1 272 Spring Pin

1 273 Shaft

2 274 Scale

4

4

12

4

2

2

4

4

276

277

278

279

280

281

282

283

Scale Support

Pan Head Screw

Side Cover (R.H.)

Preset Depth Control Knob

Tool Box Cover

Dust Chute

Cap Screw M6xP1.0x25L

Dust Chute Adapter

4

4

285

286

Square Box Wrench 26MM

Open End Wrench 8/10MM

4 287 Hex Wrench 4MM

1 288 Magnet

1 300 Key

1 301 Motor

4 302 Hex Nut M6-1

1

1

304

305

2 306

1

Roll Pin 5x20

Clamp Handle

Ring Bolt M6x50L

NOTE:


1

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Qty.

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

2


ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM - PLANER UNIT


ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM - PLANER UNIT (CONT.)


10A

11A

PARTS LIST & ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM - MOTOR UNIT

Part #

1A

2A

3A

12A

13A

14A

Description

Round Head Screw

Lock Washer

Housing

4A Gasket

7A

8A

End Cover

Wave Washer

10A Bushing

Wire Nut 1

Flat Head Tapping Screw 1

Power Switch 1

Qty. Part #

3 17A

3

1

18A

19A

Description

Tapping Screw

Qty.

1

Bonding Wire 1

Exterior Tooth Washer 1

1 20A Armature

3 21A Sleeve

3 22A Field

1 23A Tapping Screw

1 24A Spring Washer

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

2

28A

29A

30A

Motor Housing 1

Hex Socket Set Screw 2

Interior Retainer Ring 1

15A Switch Bezel 1 31A Motor Pivot Rod

1

1

1A

2A

3A

4A

12A

13A

5A

6A

7A

8A

9A

14A

`15A

16A

20A

17A

18A

19A

21A

22A

27A

26A

25A

23A

24A

9A

28A

29A

30A

31A

NOTE:



IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of ninety days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS

WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING

THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid.

Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection veriﬁes the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.

This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. • PO Box 6009 • Camarillo, CA 93011 • (800) 444-3353


Harbor Freight Tools 95518 Operating instructions

15” PLANER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SAVE THIS MANUAL

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WORK AREA

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

GROUNDING

SYMBOLOGY

UNPACKING

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

PRODUCT FEATURES

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

TROUBLESHOOTING

PARTS LIST - PLANER UNIT

PARTS LIST - PLANER UNIT (CONT.)

PARTS LIST - PLANER UNIT (CONT.)

ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM - PLANER UNIT

ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM - PLANER UNIT (CONT.)

PARTS LIST & ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM - MOTOR UNIT

IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY

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