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Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. SKU 91062 PAGE 2 REV 02/04...
Damaged Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These extension cords are rated for outdoor use, and reduce the risk of electric shock. SKU 91062 PAGE 3...
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with a sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until repaired. SKU 91062 PAGE 4...
The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically “live” terminal. (See Figure A.) SKU 91062 PAGE 5...
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code. (See Figure B.) Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the following illustration. (See Figure B.) FIGURE B SKU 91062 PAGE 6...
2.1 – 3.4 3.5 – 5.0 5.1 – 7.0 7.1 – 12.0 12.1 – 16.0 16.1 – 20.0 * Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at 150% of the rated amperes. FIGURE C SKU 91062 PAGE 7...
Maintain labels and nameplates on the Planer. These carry important infor- mation. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. Ground this product. To comply with the National Electric Code, and to provide...
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Remove all adjusting wrenches from the Planer before turning it on. Allow the Blades to spin up to full speed before feeding them into the workpiece. When turning off the Planer, allow the Blades to spin down and stop SKU 91062 PAGE 9...
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(California Health & Safety Code 25249.5, et seq.) WARNING! The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this SKU 91062 PAGE 10...
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When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on page 16 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
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While placing pressure on the Front Base Plate (54) to control the depth of cut, and while placing pressure on the Guide (64) against the wood stock to control the width of cut, feed the Planer slowly until the Rear Base Plate (61) contacts SKU 91062 PAGE 12...
Carbon Brushes (36) when the Motor perfor- mance decreases, or stops working completely. The Carbon Brushes are located on the side of the Right Motor Housing (45). To do so, use a standard screw- SKU 91062 PAGE 13...
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Blade Plate, and Blade Holder to the Blade Shaft. (See Figure H.) (BOTTOM VIEW) BLADE (57) HEX HEAD SCREW (60) BLADE HOLDER (59) PRESS BLADE PLATE (56) BLADE SHAFT (63) HEX HEAD SCREW (60) ALIGN BLADES USING PIECE OF WOOD (BOTTOM VIEW) FIGURE H SKU 91062 PAGE 14...
LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. SKU 91062 PAGE 15...
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 68: GUIDE NOT SHOWN. NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. SKU 91062 PAGE 17...