Craftsman 351.217580 Operator's Manual page 3

• Use recommended accessories (refer to page 13).
Use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to persons.
• Handle workpiece correctly. Protect hands from pos-
sible injury.
• Turn machine off if it jams. Blade jams when it digs
too deeply into workpiece. (Motor force keeps it
stuck in the work.)
• Always keep drive, cutterhead and blade guards in
place and in proper operating condition.
• Feed work into blade or cutter against direction of
rotation.
CAUTION: Think safety! Safety is a combination of
operator common sense and alertness at all times
when tool is being used.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate tool until it is
completely assembled according to the instructions.
Refer to Figure 1 below.
Check for shipping damage. If damage has occurred, a
claim must be filed with carrier. Check for complete-
ness. Immediately report missing parts to dealer.
IMPORTANT: Remove protective paper from the table
before operating unit.
The planer comes assembled as one unit. Additional
parts which need to be fastened to planer should be
located and accounted for before assembling.
A Dust Chute
B Thumb Screw (2)
C T-handle Hex Wrench (on planer)
D Plug
E Magnet (2, on planer)
F Handle with Knob
G 5-0.8 x 25mm Socket Head Bolt with Lock Washer
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Figure 1 - Unpacking
B
WARNING: Do not attempt assembly if parts are
missing. Use this manual to order replacement parts.
INSTALL HANDLE g
Refer to Figures 2 and 3.
• Handle with knob should be installed to top-right of
the planer.
• Insert handle with knob onto elevation screw top.
Handle with Knob
Figure 2 -
Install Handle
• Secure handle with bolt using T-handle wrench
provided.
• Insert plug into handle to cover bolt.
Bolt
Figure 3 - Secure Handle
ATTACH DUST CHUTE
Refer to Figure 15, page 14.
Planer is best used along with a dust collector. Dust
chute is included. The dust chute (Key No. 4) is mount-
ed to the rollercase (Key No. 8) using two thumb screws
(Key No. 3). The dust chute can be mounted to direct
chips to either side of planer.
• After mounting, connect wet/dry vacuum hose to
dust chute. Be sure to turn the vacuum on before
operating the planer.
MOUNT PLANER TO WORK SURFACE
Refer to Figure 4.
• Planer is designed to be portable so it can be moved
to job site, but should be mounted to a stable, level
bench or table in a place with ample lighting and
correct power supply.