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13” BENCH TOP PLANER WITH STAND Model 04223 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ® 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our Web site at: http://www.harborfreight.com Copyright 2003 by Harbor Freight Tools ® . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to use this product. SKU 04223 PAGE 2...
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WARNING: The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors, which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. SKU 04223 PAGE 3...
Switch (part #21A*) is in the “OFF” position before plugging the Power Cord (part #22A*) into a grounded, 120 Volt, electrical outlet. (See Assy. Diagram.) PRIOR TO STARTING THE BENCH TOP PLANER, MAKE SURE ALL AD- JUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES ARE REMOVED FROM THE TOOL. SKU 04223 PAGE 4...
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NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE MATERIAL STUCK IN THE MOVING PARTS OF THE BENCH TOP PLANER WHILE IT IS PLUGGED IN AND RUNNING. TURN OFF THE BENCH TOP PLANER IF THE WORKPIECE IS TO BE BACKED OUT OF AN UNCOMPLETED CUT. SKU 04223 PAGE 5...
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Planer to your own shop workbench. If so, make sure to attach the Planer to a flat, level, sturdy, workbench capable of supporting the weight of the Planer, the workpieces, and any additional tools and supplies. SKU 04223 PAGE 6...
Upper Side Brace and two Legs. (See Figure B.) UPPER SIDE BRACE (#131) UPPER FRONT/BACK BRACE (#132) CARRIAGE BOLT (#136) LEG (#133) LEG (#133) WASHER (#138) (#139) LOWER FRONT/BACK BRACE LOWER SIDE BRACE (#135) (#134) FRONT/BACK VIEW SIDE VIEW FIGURE B SKU 04223 PAGE 7...
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Use four Hex Bolts (part #137), four Washers (part #138), and four Nuts (part #139) to firmly secure the Bench Top Planer to the Stand. (See Figure C.) BENCH TOP PLANER HEX BOLT (#137) STAND ASSEMBLY WASHER (#138) NUT (#139) FIGURE C SKU 04223 PAGE 8...
Knob to automatically drop down to its locked position. (See Figure D.) ROLLER (#7) HANDLE ASSY. (#11) HEAD LOCK LEVER ASSY. THICKNESS GAUGE (#52) (#79) POINTER (#86) RULER STOCK REMOVAL INDICATOR ASSY. EXTENSION TABLE (#81) (#117) FIGURE D SKU 04223 PAGE 9...
To reach the second Blade (part #22), depress the Latch on the right side of REAR VIEW SCREW (#19) MAGNET (#125) MAGNET (#23) (#125) BLADE (#22) LATCH CHIP CUTTERHEAD (#20) DEFLECTOR SCREW (#19) SCREW (#19) (#18) FIGURE E SKU 04223 PAGE 10...
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Preset the planing depth if necessary, using the Thickness Gauge (part #79). (See Figure F.) ROLLER (#7) HANDLE ASSY. (#11) HEAD LOCK ASSY. (#52) THICKNESS GAUGE (#79) POINTER (#86) POWER SWITCH (#21A*) RULER STOCK REMOVAL INDICATOR ASSY. (#81) FIGURE F SKU 04223 PAGE 11...
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Turn off the Bench Top Planer if the workpiece is to be backed out of an uncom- pleted cut. After completing a job, always turn the Power Switch (part #21A*)) to its “OFF” position and unplug the Bench Top Planer from its electrical power outlet. (See Figure F.) SKU 04223 PAGE 12...
Occasionally, the grain direction reverses in the same piece of wood. For best planing results, cut the board in half so that each section can be planed with the grain. GRAIN GRAIN CUP WARP BOTTOM “V” PATTERN FIGURE G SKU 04223 PAGE 13...
BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER RE- PAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. SKU 04223 PAGE 14...
136: CARRIAGE BOLT NOT SHOWN. 137: HEX BOLT NOT SHOWN. 138: WASHER NOT SHOWN. 139: NUT NOT SHOWN. NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. SKU 04223 PAGE 17...
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BE OBTAINED BY ORDERING THE ENTIRE MOTOR, PART #13A. 18A* (SEE PARTS LIST / ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM, PAGES 15 AND 17.) NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. SKU 04223 PAGE 18...