Maintenance - Hitachi P 13F Instruction Manual And Safety Instructions

WARNING
Never put lubricants on the blade while it is spinning.
To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline,
naphtha acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly
volatile solvents to clean the planer. To avoid injury
from unexpected starting or electrical shock, unplug the
power cord before working on the tool. For your safety,
this tool is double-insulated. To avoid electrical shock,
fire or injury, use only parts identical to those identified
in the parts list. Reassemble exactly as the original
assembly to avoid electrical shock.
REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES (FIG. Q)
The carbon brushes furnished will last approximately
50 hours of running time, or 10,000 ON/OFF cycles.
Replace both carbon brushes when either has less
than 1/4" (6,35mm) length of carbon remaining, or if
the spring or wire is damaged or burned. To inspect or
replace brushes, first unplug the tool. Then remove
the black plastic cap (1) on the side of the motor (2).
Remove the cap cautiously, because it is spring-loaded.
Then pull out the brush and replace. Replace for the
other side. To reassemble reverse the procedure. The
ears on the metal end of the assembly go in the same
slots the carbon part fits into. Tighten the cap snugly,
but do not overtighten.
Fig. Q
1
NOTE: To reinstall the same brushes, first make sure
the brushes go back in the way they came out. This will
avoid a break-in period that reduces motor performance
and increases wear.

MAINTENANCE

2
REPLACING V-BELT
Inadequate tension in the V-belt will cause the belt to
slip from the motor pulley or drive pulley. A loose belt
must be replaced. To replace V-belt:
● Turn planer OFF and unplug from power source.
● Loosen and remove screws on right panel.
Remove panel.
● Remove old belt by walking the belt from motor
and drive pulleys alternatively. Gently pull the belt
while turning the pulleys at the same time.
● Replace with new belt. Walk the belt onto the
pulleys in the reverse manner as when removing
the belt.
● Make sure the belt is evenly seated all the way on
the motor and drive pulley grooves.
● Replace and secure right panel.
LUBRICATION
● Motor and cutterhead bearings are sealed and
need no lubrication.
● Gears and elevation screws should be cleaned of
debris and grease
● The tables can be coated with a lubricant such as
furniture wax, to make the workpiece feed
smoother. Make sure the lubricant used does not
affect the ability to finish the workpiece with
varnish, sealer, etc. Do not use any silicone-base
lubricants.
CLEAN PLANER
Keep planer clean. After 10 hours of operation, remove
wood chips, dust, dirt and debris.
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