Contents; Warning Labels; Safety Instructions For 12 1/2" Thickness Planer - Craftsman 351.233731 Owner's Manual

CONTENTS
Warranty ................................ 2
General Safety instructions
for Power Tools ....................... 2
Safety instructions for Planer ................ 3
Motor Specifications
and Electrical Requirements ............ 4
Electrical Connections ..................... 5
Unpacking and Checking Contents ........... 5
Assembly ................................ 5
Operation ................................ 6
Maintenance ............................. 8
Trouble Shooting .......................... 9
Parts Illustration for Base .................. 10
Parts List for Base ........................ 11
Parts IHustra_ion for Roller Case ............. 12
Parts List for Roller Case .................. 13
Parts Illustration for Motor ................. 14
Parts List for Motor ....................... 15
WARNING LABELS
The 12 1/2" thickness planer has been marked with Thesawarning labels are placed in specific locations so
warning labels that need to be observed for safe opera- they are visible to the operator when starting and
tion. The operator should be aware of the location and operating the tool.
contents of these labels.
LABEL ON FRONT OF UNIT
WARNING;
FOR SAFE OPERATION SEE OWNER'S MANUAL
Keep hands away during operation.
Allow the automatic feed to function properly.
Do not push or pull workpiece through machine.
Cutterhead must be at a complete stop before
freeing the workplace or making any adjustments.
Do not cut deeper than 1/16".
Wear eye protection.
LABEL ON SIDE OF UNIT
WARNING:
Always use planer with cutterhead guard.
Cutterhead must be at a complete stop
before freeing the workpiece or making
any adjustments.
Use only identical replacement parts,
LABEL ON CUTTERHEAD GUARD
WARNING
® TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY,
ATTACH THE SAFETY COVER BEFORE
OPERATING.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 1
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE
PLANER UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED
ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS.
1, KNOW GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY. Make
sure all precautions are understood and provided
for (see page 2),
2. SECURE ALL FASTENERS. Frequently check that
nuts and bolts are tight and have not vibrated loose.
3, FOLLOW OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. Operate
the planer as described in the manual.
4. DO NOT FORCE THE CUT. Slowing or stalling the
motor will overheat it. Allow the automatic feed to
function properly.
5. SUPPORT WORKPIECE. Do not allow the board
to hang from the planer. Use support rollers,
& USE QUALITY LUMBER. Blades last longer and
cuts go smoother on good wood.
7. DO NOT PLANE UNDERSIZED WOOD. Boards
which are too thin or too short could split while
being planed.
8. TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST KICKBACK. Do
not permit anyone to stand or cross in line with the
cutterhead's rotation. A kickback or thrown debris
will travel in this direction.
9. KEEP PLANER MAINTAINED. Follow main-
tenance instructions (see page 8).
2 1/2" THICKNESS PLANER
10. DISCONNECT POWER. Turn switch "OFF" and
disconnect power whenever planer is not in use.
CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY (GAINED
FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR PLANER) TO BE-
COME COMMON PLACE. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT
A CARELESS FRACTION OF A SECOND IS SUFF!-
CIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE INJURY.
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign ob-
jects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage.
Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1
(shown on package) before commencing power tool
operation. Safety goggles are available at Sears retail or
catalog stores.
"THINK SAFETY: Safety is a combination of operator
common sense and alertness at all times when the
planer is being used.