Operation - Craftsman 124.33383 Operator's Manual

• Do not use a 3-prong to 2-prong grounding adapter
unless permitted by local and national codes and
ordinances. (A 3-prong to 2-prong grounding adapter
is not permitted in Canada.)
Where a 3-prong to 2-prong grounding adapter is
permitted, the rigid green tab or terminal on the side
of the adapter must be securely connected to a
permanent electrical ground such as a properly
grounded water pipe, a properly grounded outlet box
or a properly grounded wire system.
• Many cover plate screws, water pipes and outlet
boxes are not properly grounded. To ensure proper
ground, grounding means must be tested by a quali-
fied electrician.
EXTENSION CORDS
• The use of any extension cord will cause some drop
in voltage and loss of power.
• Wires of the extension cord must be of sufficient size
to carry the current and maintain adequate voltage.
• Use the table to determine the minimum wire size
(A.W.G.) extension cord.
• Use only 3-wire extension cords having 3-prong
grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which
accept the tool plug.
• If the extension cord is worn, cut or damaged in any
way, replace it immediately.
Extension Cord Length
Wire Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.W.G.
Up to 25 ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
25 to 50 ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
NOTE: Using extension cords over 50 ft. long is not
recommended.
MOTOR
The 120 Volt AC universal motor has the following
specifications:
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Amperes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hertz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single
Cutterhead RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9400
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING:
Make sure unit is turned off and discon-
nected from power source before inspecting any wiring.
The motor is assembled with an approved three con-
ductor cord to be used on 120 volts as indicated. The
power supply to the motor is controlled by a double
pole locking switch.
The power lines are connected directly to the switch.
The green ground line must remain securely fastened
to the frame to properly protect against electrical shock.
A manual reset overload protector is installed in line
with the power supply to the motor. If the planer is over-
loaded, the protector will break the circuit.
DESCRIPTION
" planer finishes rough-cut lumber to
Craftsman 12 1 /
2
size and planes soft and hardwoods up to 6" thick and
" wide. Wood feeds into two-blade cutterhead by
12 1 /
2
rubber infeed/outfeed rollers. Sturdy base construction,
granite table and four-post design permits smooth feed-
ing and virtually snipeless planing. Planer comes with
enclosed, universal ball bearing, 12 Amp motor with
overload protection. Motor has ON/OFF switch with
removable key to prevent accidental start-up. Unit fea-
tures easy hands-free replacement of blades for safety
and minimized downtime, top mounted roller for work-
piece return and built-in carrying handles for portability.
Planer takes cuts up to
minute. Inch height scale has graduations in
ments, and metric height scale has graduations in 1mm
increments.
SPECIFICATIONS
Table Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Extension Table Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Base Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 x 12
Workpiece Width (max.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Workpiece Thickness (max.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6"
Maximum Depth of Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cuts Per Minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,800
Feed Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 FPM
Overall Dimensions . . . . . . . 23
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 lbs
Shipping Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 lbs
OPERATION SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
For your own safety, read all of the
instructions and precautions before operating tool.
WARNING:
Operation of any power tool can result in
foreign objects being thrown into eyes which can result
in severe eye damage. Always wear safety goggles
complying with United States ANSI Z87.1 (shown on
package) before commencing power tool operation.
CAUTION:
Always observe the following safety pre-
cautions:
• Know general power tool safety. Make sure all pre-
cautions are understood (see pages 2, 3, 5 and 6).
• Whenever adjusting or replacing any parts on planer,
turn switch OFF and remove plug from power source.
• Make sure all guards are properly attached and
securely fastened.
• Make sure all moving parts are free from interference.
• Always wear eye protection or face shield.
• Make sure blades are aligned and properly attached
to cutterhead.
• Do not plug in planer unless switch is in off position.
After turning switch on, allow planer to come to full
speed before operating.
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OPERATION

" per pass at 26 feet per
3 /
32
" W x 23
1 / 1 /
2 2
" incre-
/
1
16
" x 9 "
1 / 3 /
2 8
" x 6 "
1 / 3 /
2 4
"
1 /
2
"
1 /
2
"
3 /
32
" D x 19" H