Maintenance - Chicago Electric 61687 Operation Manual And Safety Instructions

Maintenance and Servicing
procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM AccIDENTAL OpERATION:
Make sure that the Trigger is in the off-position and unplug the tool from its
electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
1. BEFORE EAcH USE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:
• loose hardware,
• misalignment or binding of moving parts,
• damaged cord/electrical wiring,
• cracked or broken parts, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
Replacing the Belt
Before beginning, turn the Depth Adjustment Knob to the
"0" setting and support the planer on the Adjustable Base
Plate and the Kick Stand. This will prevent the Knife
from contacting the surface the Planer is resting on.
1. Remove the Screws (3) that attach the
Belt Cover (28) to the Planer, then remove
the Belt Cover. See Figure J.
Belt cover (28)
Figure J
2. Remove the worn or broken Belt (27) from
the Small and Large Pulleys (26 and 46).
Use a screwdriver or similar tool to stretch the
Belt slightly to remove it. See Figure K.
Large
pulley
(46)
Figure K
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Small
pulley
(26)
Old
Belt
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2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces
of the tool with a clean cloth.
3. For knife changing instructions see
Knife Installation and Adjustment on page 10.
4. WARNING! If the supply cord of this
power tool is damaged, it must be replaced
only by a qualified service technician.
3. Clean the Pulleys and the area around them.
4. Place the new Belt around the Large
Pulley (46), making sure that the Belt is
centered on the Pulley. See Figure L.
Figure L
5. Use a screwdriver or similar tool to
stretch the Belt all the way over the
Small Pulley (26). See Figure M.
Figure M
New
Belt
Item 61687