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3-1/4" PLANER
ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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SPECIFICATIONS Item # 32222 Motor 5 amps @ 110V, 60Hz Rate 34,000 CPM Planing Width 3-1/4" Max. Planing Depth 1/10" Max. Rabbeting Depth 25/64" Tool Weight 6-1/4 lbs. SAVE THIS MANUAL You will need the manual for the safety warnings and READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS cautions, assembly instructions, operating procedures, BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR maintenance procedures, trouble shooting, parts list, and diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the OPERATING THIS TOOL. invoice number on the inside of
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8. USE EYE AND EAR PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI approved chemical splash goggles when working with chemicals. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles at other times. Wear a full face shield if you are producing metal filings or wood chips. Wear and ANSI approved dust mask or respirator when working around metal, wood, and chemical dusts and mists. 9. DO NOT ABUSE THE POWER CORD. Do not yank it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Do not carry tools by the cord. 10. DO NOT OVERREACH. Kee
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21. REMOVE FOREIGN OBJECTS FORM STOCK. All nails, screws, and all other hardware must be removed from wood before planing. Never allow planer to come in contact with any metal when operating. This will chip the blades. 22. DO NOT LEAVE BLADE EXPOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. Never lay planer on its shoe while cutter head is exposed. Retract cutter head entirely when storing. 23. DO NOT COVER OR ALLOW AIR VENTS TO BECOME BLOCKED. Motor requires sufficient ventilation to prevent overheating. 24. KEEP ALL G
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EXTENSION CORDS Your tool has a three prong plug, therefore you must use a three- prong extension cord. Only use rounded jacket extension cords listed by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL). If you are using the tool outdoors, you must use an extension cord rated for outdoor use. This is signified by the letters “WA” on the jacket. The extension cord must have a minimum wire size depending on the amperage of the tool and the length of the extension cord. This size is signified by its AWG (America
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WARNING: CHECK BLADE SETTING AND TIGHTNESS BEFORE INITIAL USE. OPERATIONS Basic Procedures Step 1: Bring cutterhead up to full speed before engaging stock. Step 2: The TRIGGER (#40) can be locked on using the Trigger Lock Button as shown in Figure #1. See Safety Warnings and Precautions #26. Step 3: Use the Rear Handle to gently push the Planer. Do not force. See Figure #1. Depth Set Knob Rear Handle (#36) Trigger Lock Figure 1 — Using the Planer Step 4: The DEPTH SET KNOB (#36) controls the d
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Fence Use and Installation Step 1: The FENCE (#65) can only be used when edge of stock is flat and at a 90° angle to the surface being plane. Step 2: The Fence must be used to engage is Rabbeting Procedures (see below). Step 3: To install the FENCE, first loosen the front KNOB (#61) by turning it counterclockwise. (See Figure 2.) Knob (#61) Fence (#65) Figure 2 — Using the Fence Step 4: Insert the fence into the hole as shown in Figure 2. Step 5: Though the FENCE is shown being installed in th
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Rabbeting Step 1: Install FENCE as described above Step 2: Determine the width of the desired rabbet. Step 3: Using a ruler or other suitable device, set the fence so that only the necessary amount of the cutterhead will plane the stock. Step 4: Set the DEPTH KNOB to the desired cutting depth. Chamfering Chamfering is a delicate, free-hand operation. Practice on old stock before using on valuable workpieces. The FENCE must be removed when chamfering. Step 1: The FRONT FOOT (#32) as a V-groove to
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Step 5: Mount the BLADE to the SHARPENING JIG (#63) as shown in Figure 4. Sharpening Step 6: Use the angle to keep the edge correct Angle Blade as shown by the arrow. (#19) Step 7: Sharpen by hand using a fine, metal file or a whetstone. Step 8: Remove BLADE from the SHARPENING JIG. Setting & Replacing Blades Sharpening Jig Step 1: Loosely attach the BACK PLATE (#20) to the BLADE SET JIG (#62) (#63) as shown in Figure 5. Figure 4 — Removing the Blade and Step 2: Make sure the edge of the BLADE
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Pulley Replacement Step 1: Remove the SCREW (#29) and the BELT COVER (#57). (See figure 7.) Pulley (#54) Belt Cover (#51) Screw (#29) Pulley Belt (#55) (#56) Figure 7 — Removing the Pulley Step 2: Remove the BELT (#56). Step 3: Replace BELT. Make sure is tracking properly on the PULLEYS (#54 & 55) by moving carefully by hand. Step 4: Replace the BELT COVER and tighten SCREW securely. Brush Replacement Both BRUSHES (#58) must be replaced at the same time. To remove the BRUSHES do the following
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TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Planer will not start Not plugged in Plug in. Fuse or circuit blown Replace fuse or reset circuit Socket Test socket with current tester of try another tool in socket. If socket does not function properly, have it replaced by a qualified technician. Worn brushes Replace Brushes. Damaged cord of plug Have cord replaced by a qualified technician. Switch not working Have switch replaced by a qualified technician. Motor not working Contact Harbor Frei
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PARTS LIST NO. DESCRIPTION NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Housing Assembly 39 Thrust Washer 2 Set Screw 40 Trigger/Switch 3 Brush Holder 41 Noise Suppresser 4 Stator Assembly 42 Terminal 5 Brush Terminal 43 Cord Assembly 6 Grounding Washer 44 Cord Strain Relief 7 Lock Washer 45 Cord Clip 8 Machine Screw 46 Internal Wire Assembly 12 Armature Assembly 47 Connector 14 Ball Bearing (608ZZC2) 48 Tapping Screw 15 Ball Bearing (6200ZZCM) 49 Plate 16 Cutter Block 50 Rear Foot 17 Holder Spring
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