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Operator's Manual
1 5"
PLANER
Model No.
351.217020
CAUTION:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions
before First Use
of this Product. Keep this
manual with tool.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
21703.01 Draft (05/11/05)

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  • Page 1 1 5" PLANER Model No. 351.217020 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before First Use of this Product. Keep this manual with tool. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman 21703.01 Draft (05/11/05)
  • Page 2 • Be alert and think clearly. Never operate power tools when tired, intoxicated or when taking medications that cause drowsiness. Warranty ........PREPARE WORK AREA FOR JOB Safety Rules....... • Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas invite Unpacking ........accidents.
  • Page 3 • Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if tool is WARNING: Never use highly volatile solvents. Non- tipped or if blade is unintentionally contacted. flammable solvents are recommended to avoid possible fire hazard. • Know your tool. Learn the tool's operation, applica- tion and specific limitations.
  • Page 4 MOUNT CHIP CHUTE • Use mallet to tap extension table flush with table. • Adjust set screws and socket head bolts (located at Refer to Figure 20, page 20. outside edge of table extension) so that the table • Required parts and hardware: extension is at the same height and angle as the table.
  • Page 5: Electrical Connections

    EXTENSION CORD LENGTH Install an approved plug onto the line cord. Connect to a matching outlet that has been properly installed and Wire Size A.W.G. grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordi- Up to 50 ft ........nances. NOTE: Using extension cords over 50 ft.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    15" Refer to Figures 4-12, and 21. Cuts per Minute ......15,000 Craftsman 15" Planer is a heavy duty cast iron unit that Maximum Cut ......76" Deep can plane lumber up to 15" wide and 8" thick. Planer has a 3.15" diameter, 3-blade cutterhead with jack Floor Space ......
  • Page 7: Operation Safety Rules

    DEPTH OF CUT Planing refers to the sizing of lumber to a desired thick- ness while creating a level surface parallel to the oppo- Refer to Figures 4 and 20, page 20. site size of the board. Depth of cut is the term used to The depth of cut is adjusted by the relative positioning indicate how deep the blades will cut into the workpiece.
  • Page 8: Button Functions

    MM/INCH - Millimeters/Inches • Pressing this button toggles back and forth between standard and metric, and can be done at any time without affecting saved settings. HOLD - Maintains Data On The Display • Press this button to "freeze" a measurement on the display;...
  • Page 9: Adjusting Blade Height

    ESTABLISH ABSOLUTE ZERO To produce even surface on a workpiece, the blade edges must be the same distance from axis of cutter- • Turn on the digital display. It turns on in absolute head. The blade height comes adjusted from the factory mode.
  • Page 10: Preparing The Work

    PREPARING THE WORK • Rest the board end on infeed table and direct the board into the planer. • Do not plane dirty boards. Dirt and small stones are abrasive and will wear the blade. • Push slightly on board and allow automatic feed to take the board.
  • Page 11 Feed rate refers to rate at which wood is passed over The spring tension on feed rollers must be sufficient blades. The Craftsman 15" Planer is supplied with a enough to prevent rollers from slipping on workpiece, power feed system that automatically...
  • Page 12 REMOVING AND REPLACING BLADES LUBRICATION Refer to Figure 20, page 20. Refer to Figure 19, page 18. CAUTION: Planer blades are extremely sharp. Use The planer gearbox has been filled with lubricating oil at leather gloves and exercise caution when replacing the factory.
  • Page 13 • Roller gauge blades are marked with three height settings - 0.15mm (0.005"), 0.30mm (0.010") and 0.45mm (0.015"). • Place a gauge block at each end of the roller with the height setting desired facing upward. • Turn the adjuster until roller just touches gauge block. 1'/2m_ _= k_ 2 "€'4 1/2=¢,...
  • Page 14 CHIPBREAKER ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTING TABLE POSITION Refer to Figures 15, 16, 17, 20 and 21, pages 13, 14, Refer to Figures 15, 18 and 21, pages 13, 14 and 22. 20 and 22. The table is positioned parallel to the cutterhead at the The chipbreaker breaks the chips of wood that are factory and should need no further adjustment.
  • Page 15 CORRECTIVE ACTION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) Planer does not start 1 .Key is in the OFF position 1.Turn key to ON position 2.No power to planer 2. Have a qualified electrician check power source 3.Motor overload protection tripped 3. Reset motor overload protection, see "Overload Protection", page 5 4.Defective or loose switch or wiring 4.
  • Page 16 NOTES...
  • Page 17 NOTES...
  • Page 18 Model 351.217020 Figure 19 - Replacement Parts Illustration for Gearbox...
  • Page 19 DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO. QTY. Gearbox STD852008 23444.00 8mm Lock Washer* 23321.00 25x40x7mm Oil Seal STD835045 8-1.25 x 45mm Hex Head Bolt* STD315245 16476,00 6204LL Ball Bearing* Drain Plug 23445,00 Helical Gear STD833025 6-1.0 x 25mm Hex Head Bolt* 23323,00 23455,00 Clutch...
  • Page 20 Model 351.217020 Figure 20 - Replacement Parts Illustration for Rollercase 55_'__ 48 3i 69 31...
  • Page 21 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. PART DESCRIPTION QTY. Rollercase with Label STD851006 Flat Washer* 00394.00 8-1.25 x 15mm Set Screw STD833012 6-1.0 x 12mm Hex Head Bolt* 23467.00 Cutterhead 01882.00 5-0.8 x 12mm Hex Head Bolt 02614.00 Jack Screw STD851008 8ram Flat Washer* 23468.00 Blade STD870510...
  • Page 22 Model 351.217020 Figure 21 - Replacement Parts Illustration for Base 53J_,"...
  • Page 23 PART NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. 23404.00 STD870512 Table 5-0.8 x 12mm Socket Head Bolt* STD870825 23405.00 8-1.25 x 25mm Socket Head Bolt* Table Roller STD835025 STD315215 8-1.25 x 25mm Hex Head Bolt* 6201LL Ball Bearing* 23424.00 23406.00 Chain Tension Bracket Eccentric...
  • Page 24 ® Registered Trademark Trademark Service Mark of Sears, Roebuck and Co. ® Marca Registrada / TM Marca de F_brica / s_ Marea de Servicio de Sears, Roebuck and Co. MC Marque de commerce Marque d_pos_e de Sears, Roebuck and Co. ©...

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