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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Quick start guide
Know your planer
Maintenance
Exploded view
Warranty
NOTE:
If any parts are missing or damaged, or if you have any
questions, please call our toll-free helpline at 1-888-670-6682.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions. Read all instructions and follow them
when using this product.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick start guide Specifications Safety guidelines Know your planer Assembly Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Exploded view Parts list Warranty NOTE: If any parts are missing or damaged, or if you have any questions, please call our toll-free helpline at 1-888-670-6682. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 SPECIFICATIONS This planer is designed for professional wood working. This planer finishes rough-cut lumber to size and planes soft- and hardwoods up to 6" (15.2 cm) thick and 13" (330 cm) wide. DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or...

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines

    055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 SAFETY GUIDELINES • KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area. This manual contains information that relates to PROTECTING PERSONAL SAFETY and • MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
  • Page 4 055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 • Properly support long or wide work pieces. Loss of control of the workpiece can • NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
  • Page 5 055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS: The tool is loud and the sound can cause hearing damage. Always wear ear protection to help prevent hearing damage and loss. Failure to comply • Make sure the extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be may result in moderate injury.
  • Page 6 055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet (s) to be used for the planer. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
  • Page 7 055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 IN-FEED EXTENSION TABLE Description Description Used to support the workpieces before being picked up. Adjustable scale Dust port OUT-FEED EXTENSION TABLE Cutter head adjustment handle Carbon brush cap Used to support the workpieces after they have passed under the cutter knives.
  • Page 8 055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 UNPACKING No. Description Qty. Illustration Carefully lift planer from the carton by the carrying handles on each side of the side cover, and place it on a level work surface. Inspect the unit for damage. If the unit has been damaged in transit, contact the carrier and complete a damage claim.
  • Page 9 055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 BEFORE YOUR START TRANSPORTING THE PLANER (Fig. 2) This MAXMIUM 13" (330 cm) planer finishes rough-cut lumber to size and planes soft- When moving your planer, carry it by the side and hardwoods up to 6" (15.2 cm) thick and 13" (330 cm) wide.
  • Page 10 055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 BENCH MOUNTING (Fig. 4) INSTALLING THE DUST CHUTE (Fig. 6a–6d) To facilitate bench mounting, two different sized holes (1, 2) are provided on the four Loosen Screws corners of your planer. If mounting the planer •...

  • Page 11: Assembly

    055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 Tighten Screws DEPTH ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 8) Depth Scale • Tighten the three screws (1) that secure the dust chute (3) to the rear of the cutter head • The depth scale (1), located on the right assembly.
  • Page 12 055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 TURRET STOP (Fig. 9) WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from • Your planer is equipped with a turret stop (1) , power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing for planing multiple boards to the same attachments or accessories.
  • Page 13 055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 To lock your planer: MATERIAL REMOVAL DEPTH SCALE (Fig. 12) • Press the switch (2) down. Remove the switch key (1) from the switch, and store it in a safe, secure location. Your planer is equipped with a material removal gauge (1) .
  • Page 14 The maximum depth of cut your planer can take in one Fig. 16 Fig. 13 result.
  • Page 15 055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 TO PLANE CUPPED WOOD (Fig. 14) MAINTENANCE TOP FLAT To obtain the best possible results with WARNING! cupped wood: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other part may Rip the material down the middle and plane it create a hazard or cause product damage.
  • Page 16 055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 Paste wax should be applied to the planing table surface to ease the movement of CHANGING THE PLANER KNIVES workpieces across it, but be careful not to use so much that it will be absorbed into the Your planer is equipped with a three-knife cutterhead with three blades that have two wood and interfere with staining.
  • Page 17 055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 • Loosen and remove two bolts (3) using the IF ONLY ONE EDGE OF THE KNIFE IS T-wrench (supplied) to remove the tool tray WORN (Fig. 18e–18f) (4). • Turn the knife around so that the sharp, unused edge hangs over the edge of the cutterhead where it will cut the material.
  • Page 18 055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 AFTER INSTALLING OR REVERSING THE KNIVES • Loosen the cross-head pan head screw (7), and remove the screw (7) and belt cover (8). • Replace the tool tray onto the unit. • Tighten the screws onto the tray.
  • Page 19 055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 • Continue pressure on the side of the belt and • If the table extensions are not level, loosen rotate the lower pulley while hopping the the jam nuts (4) and adjust the table belt further onto the pulleys.

  • Page 20: Operation

    055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Possible Causes Solution Cutter head height • Dirty elevation spindle. • Clean and lubricate PROBLEM Possible Causes Solution difficult to adjust. spindle. • Worn chain. • Have service performed Snipe (depressions •...
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  • Page 22: Parts List

    055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 PARTS LIST Description Qty. Description Qty. Hexagon socket flat head Bearing Description Qty. Description Qty. screws M8 x 16 Retaining ring In-feed extension table assembly Plug cable storage Cutter head adjustment handle Fixed screw...
  • Page 23 055-6971-2 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 5-Year Limited Warranty Description Qty. Description Qty. This MAXIMUM product is guaranteed for a period of 5 T-wrench Shaft sleeve DAYS years from the date of original retail purchase against JOURS Sleeve Double gear...
  • Page 24 In addition to the 5-Year Limited Warranty, this MAXIMUM product is covered by our: m) any products replaced by the retailer in attempt to fulfill warranty obligations is...