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Model No. HP1005 Owner’s Manual 4-3/8" Portable Hand Planer QUESTION... 1•847•780•6120 Visit us on the web at www.southerntechllc.com You will need this manual for safety instructions, operating procedures, and warranty. Put it and the original sales invoice in a safe, dry place for future reference.
WARNING • It should have a grounding prong and should be of the correct gauge. Your Powertec planer is designed and engineered to plane wood or wood products. Planing of steel or other TOOL MAINTENANCE ferrous materials is a fire hazard and could damage your •...
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR PLANER Be aware of general power tool safety. Make sure all the • After changing blades, rotate the cutter drum to ensure safety rules are understood. the blades do not hit any part of the blade head housing and the blade locking screws are tight.
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING Figure 2 Extraction Refer to Figure 1 Guide Switch Dust • Examine shipping carton for freight damage before Extraction Dust Extraction Port opening. If shipping carton is damaged file a claim with Port the carrier immediately. • Carefully remove all contents from shipping carton. The shipping carton contains: 1 - Planer 1 - Parallel Fence (bracket, bolt, washer, wingnut)
PARALLEL FENCE local codes and ordinances. DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. If it will not fit Refer to Figure 4 the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a licensed WARNING electrician. IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment grounding Turn switch OFF, remove the plug from the power source conductor can result in electric shock.
OPERATION SWITCHING ON AND OFF CAUTION Refer to Figure 5 DO NOT lock the trigger switch on when resting the CAUTION tool on the park rest. The vibration of the running motor will cause the planer to move and possibly fall from the Before connecting to the power supply, always make sure workpiece.
CHAMFERING Figure 7 Refer to Figure 7 Depth To make a chamfered cut, align the “V” grooves in the Adjustment front shoe of the planer with the corner edge of the Knob workpiece. • Adjust to desired depth of cut. •...
MAINTENANCE times to make sure the belt is even on both pulleys. • Place a straight edge along the outside surface of the • Replace the drive belt cover and secure in place with front and rear shoes. the four screws. Tighten screws. Figure 9 •...
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Motor does not run 1. Machine not plugged in Plug power cord into electrical receptacle Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker Replace fuse or reset the circuit breaker Motor does not work Replace motor Motor stalls or Incorrect line voltage Have a qualified electrician check circuit for proper voltage...
30- DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During the first 30 days after the date of purchase, if you are dissatisfied with the performance of this POWERTEC tool for any reason, you may return the tool to the retailer from which it was purchased for a full refund or exchange. You must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the original product.