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3-1/4” ELECTRIC PLANER
Model 91062
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Electrical Requirements 120V / 60 Hz / 5.5 AMPs 16,500 RPM (No Load) or 33,000 Cuts Per Minute Polarized, 2-Pole Power Cord Plug Single Pole Power Switch w/Safety Lock Button Maximum Planing Width 3-1/4” Maximum Planing Depth Up To 1/16” Per Pass (Adjustable) Dust Chute Dimensions 1-1/2” I.D. x 1-11/16” O.D. Blade Dimensions 7/32” W x 3-3/16” L x 3/64” H Number of Blades 2 (Composition: 65 Manganese Alloy Steel) Shoe Plate Dimensions 3-1/4” W x 6
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3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed. ELECTRICAL SAFETY 4. 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 ele
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PERSONAL SAFETY 10. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when oper- ating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influ- ence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operat- ing power tools may result in serious personal injury. 11. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in mo
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20. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly main- tained tools. 21. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool. SERVICE 22. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
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3. Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like those in the following illustration. (See Figure A.) FIGURE A DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS 4. Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories,
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EXTENSION CORDS 1. Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double Insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord. 2. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage. (See Figure C, next page.) 3. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord. For exa
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SYMBOLOGY Double Insulated Canadian Standards Association Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Volts Alternating Current V ~ Amperes A No Load Revolutions no xxxx/min. per Minute (RPM) FIGURE D SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 1. Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use the Planer in areas near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors. 2.
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8. Use eye and breathing protection. Always wear ANSI approved safety impact eye goggles and dust masks or a respirator when working with this product. 9. Always turn off the Planer and unplug the unit from its electrical outlet before performing any maintenance, or changing accessories. 10. Never leave the Planer unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Make sure to unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving the area. 11. Do not allow children to handle or play with
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on their own. Do not press against the Knives to stop them. Always keep hands and fingers clear of spinning Blades. 23. Do not force the Blades into the workpiece being cut. Apply moderate pres- sure, allowing the Blades to cut without being forced. 24. Never attempt to remove material stuck in the moving parts of the Planer while it is plugged in and running. 25. Whenever possible, use clamps, a vise, or other safe, practical ways to hold and support the workpiece. 26. Always grip a power to
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manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. UNPACKING 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. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARN
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The Guide: 1. The Guide (64) can be used to adjust the width of cut, support the Planer, and keep the Planer from drifting away from the cut line (i.e., the edge of a door). The Guide may be attached either to the right side of the Planer or on its left side. To do so, position the Planer on the wood stock that is to be cut. Loosen the Screw (47) located at the front of the Planer. Insert the Guide into the mount- ing hole located on either side toward the front of the Planer. Slide the Gui
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the wood stock. Then, transfer pressure to the Rear Base Plate, and continue planing slowly to the end of the cut. Do not pull the Planer back over the surface already cut. (See Figure G.) 6. If necessary, repeat Step #5, using progressively deeper cuts until you near the desired depth. Then, readjust the Depth Knob (48) to make a light cut for the final pass. (See Figure G.) DEPTH KNOB (48) REAR BASE PLATE FRONT BASE PLATE (61) (54) FIGURE G 7. NOTE: The Planer’s Motor may stall if the to
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driver (not included) to remove the two Carbon Brush Caps (35). Then, remove the two Carbon Brushes from the Brush Holders (38). If a Carbon Brush is worn down more than 1/2 of its original length, replace both Carbon Brushes. If, how- ever, the Carbon Brushes are just dirty they may be cleaned by rubbing them with a pencil eraser. When installing the Carbon Brushes, make sure the carbon portion of the Carbon Brushes contact the Motor Armature, and that the springs face away from the Motor.
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5. To clean the outer body of the Planer, use a shop vacuum or compressed air. Do not immerse any part of this Planer in liquid. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE
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PARTS LIST Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. 1 Name Plate 1 33 Screw Arbor 1 2 Tap Screw 3 34 Spring 1 (8SEABB04-18) 3 Cover 1 35 Carbon Brush Cap 2 4 Belt 1 36 Carbon Brush 2 5 Bearing Sleeve 1 37 Carbon Brush Sleeve 2 6 Bearing 1 38 Carbon Brush Holder 2 (8SG6000Z-01) 7 Press Board 1 39 Rear Cover 1 8 Tap Screw 2 40 Stopper 1 (8SEABB04-8) 9 Large Belt Wheel 1 41 Cover 1 10 Small Belt Wheel 1 42 Tap Screw 3 (8SEABB04-18) 11 Tap Screw 2 43 Label 1 (8SGABB04-8) 12 P
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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 17 16 18
