5” PLANER 2.5 HP Model 95518 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. ® 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our Web site at: http://www.harborfreight.com TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. © Copyright 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Item Electrical Requirements Stock Capacity Maximum Cutting Depth Feed Rate Number of Cutting Knives Dust Port Dimensions Features Accessories Overall Dimensions Unit Weight Description 120 VAC / 60 Hz / 15 Amps 2.
area from debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed. Children and visitors should never be in the work area. ELECTRICAL SAFETY 1. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
in. Plugging in power equipment with the Power Switch on, invites accidents. 5. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the Planer may result in personal injury. 6. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the Planer in unexpected situations. 7. Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI-approved safety impact eye goggles.
SERVICE 1. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. 2. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 1.
12. Turn off the Planer and allow the unit to stop on its own if the workpiece is to be backed out of an uncompleted cut. 13. Never attempt to remove material stuck in the moving parts of the Planer while it is plugged in and running. 14. When cutting a large workpiece (over 24” long), make sure its entire length is properly supported. If necessary, use a roller stand (not included) with larger workpieces. 15. Make sure the Tables are clear with the exception of the workpiece to be cut. 16.
25. Always stand off to one side of the Planer when in use. 26. Do not reach across the Planer when it is on. 27. WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities, contain chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code. (See Figure A.) 2. Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets as shown in the following illustration. (See Figure A.) THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT USE A 2-PRONG PLUG 120 VOLT GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLETS FIGURE A GROUNDED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS 1.
SYMBOLOGY FIGURE C UNPACKING When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts Lists on pages 19 20, 21, and 24 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. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagrams on pages 22, 23, and 24. 1.
3. Secure the Manual Elevation Handle (5) with a Cap Screw (7). (See Figure D.) 4. Insert the Plug (6) into the Manual Elevation Handle (5) to cover the Cap Screw (7). (See Figure D.) INSTALL CAP SCREW (7) & PLUG (6) HERE ELEVATION HANDLE (5) ELEVATION SCREW FIGURE D To Attach The Dust Chute And Dust Bag: 1. Slide the Dust Chute (97) over the Fan Cover (100). Secure the Dust Chute to the Fan Cover with a Screw (12). Then slide the Dust Bag (284) onto the Dust Chute. (See Figure E.
out of the Power Switch. The Power Switch cannot be turned on with the Safety Key removed. To turn the Power Switch to its ON position, the Safety Key must be re-inserted in the Power Switch. (See Figure F.) 2. Circuit Breaker (16A): The Planer features a Circuit Breaker to protect the Motor from damage due to overheating. The Circuit Breaker will automatically turn off the Planer when excessive current is consumed. If the Circuit Breaker is tripped, turn the Planer off.
Rollercase 1/16”. The manual elevation Handle is located on the top/right side of the Planer. (See Figure H.) MANUAL ELEVATION HANDLE (5) FIGURE H 6. Depth of Cut Gauge (131) and Scale (134): A Depth of Cut Gauge is attached to the front of the Rollercase (136). The Pointer on the Depth of Cut Gauge displays the depth of cut per pass when the workpiece is positioned below the Gauge. Turning the Manual Elevation Handle (5) moves the Rollercase down and the Pointer shows depth of cut up to 7/64”.
thickness reaches 1-1/4”. NOTE: To reset for a different depth stop, raise the Rollercase (136) by about two rotations of the Manual Elevation Handle (5). Then turn the Thickness Preset Control Knob (279) to the desired position. (See Figure J.) THICKNESS PRESET CONTROL KNOB (279) FIGURE J 8. Feed Roller Height Adjustment Knob (123): The Planer features three height settings for the Feed Rollers (198, 205). The accessory Square Box Wrench (285) is used to adjust the Roller height.
3. Boards longer than 24” should be supported (on both the infeed and outfeed sides of the Planer) by roller stands (not included). Do not plane boards that are less than 17” long. The force of the cut could split the board and cause kickback. 4. Position the board with its face to be planed on top. 5. Plug the Planer into the nearest 120 volt, grounded, electrical outlet. Then turn on the Planer. 6. Slowly push the board into the infeed side of the Planer.
cal wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Do not use damaged equipment. 3. To install or reverse planing Knives (173): The Cutterhead (184) on this Planer has four slots. Two slots are used to hold the planing Knives. To install the planing Knives: A. Make sure to wear heavy duty work gloves to avoid accidental cuts. B.
F. Reverse the two planing Knives (173), or replace with new Knives and carefully position each Knife on the two Knife Location Collars (185) using the Magnets (288). The Knife Location Collars position the Knife at the proper height. There is one Knife Location Collar at each end of the Cutterhead (184). (See Figure O.) KNIFE LOCATION COLLAR (185) FIGURE O G. Secure the planing Knives (173) by tightening the fourteen Knife Screws (172).
E. Loosen the two Head Socket Head Screws (159) on the Idler Bracket (156). Then loosen the Chain (52) by sliding the Idler Bracket. (See Figure P.) F. Carefully rotate the Sprocket (201) by hand to change the Rollercase (136) height. Make sure to leave the other Sprockets untouched. Do not rotate the Sprocket more than one or two teeth. (See Figure P.) G. Retighten the Chain (52) by securing the Idler Bracket (156) in position. Then tighten the two Head Socket Head Screws (159) on the Idler Bracket (156).
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Gouging at ends of board. Torn grain. Rough, raised grain. Fuzzy grain. Uneven depth of cut. (side to side) Rollercase elevation adjusts with difficulty. Board thickness does not match depth of cut scale. Board feeds inside Planer, but stops Moving past the outfeed roller. V-belt slipping. Rollercase cannot be lowered. Possible Cause 1. Dull Knives. Possible Solution 1. Replace Knives. 2. Inadequate support of long boards. 2.
PARTS LIST - PLANER UNIT Part # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 Description Cap (L.H.) Hex Socket Head Screw Roller Special Cap Screw Handle Plug Cap Screw M5xP0.8x25L Elevating Handle Cap (R.H.
PARTS LIST - PLANER UNIT (CONT.
PARTS LIST - PLANER UNIT (CONT.
NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts.
NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM - PLANER UNIT (CONT.
PARTS LIST & ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM - MOTOR UNIT Part # 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A 10A 11A 12A 13A 14A 15A 16A Description Round Head Screw Lock Washer Housing Gasket Tapping Screw Spring Washer End Cover Wave Washer Ball Bearing Bushing Power Cord Wire Nut Flat Head Tapping Screw Power Switch Switch Bezel Circuit Breaker Qty.
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