Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 41831 Harbor Freight Tools
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12-1/2” Auto Planer Assembly & Operating Instructions Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Motor: 1 15V/60Hz. 2.2 HP Cuts per Minute: 16,000 No Load RPM’ s: 8000 Cutting Knives: 2 , Bi-Metal, M-2 edge Feed Rate: 23 feet per minute T able Dimension: 12-9/16”L x 1 1-1/2”W T able w/ Extension: 23-1/8”L Sound Level: 9 8 D B Cutting Capacity: Length of unbutted stock: 8 ” minimum W idth of stock: 12-1/2” max.
SAFETY W ARNING & CAUTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS TOOL! 1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries. 2. OBSER VE WORK AREA CONDITIONS. Do not use tools in damp, wet, or poorly lit locations. Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.
Page 4 SKU # 41831 12. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Be sure that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool or machine work surface before operation. 13. A VOID UNINTENTIONAL ST AR TING . Be sure that you are prepared to begin work before turning the start switch on.
Page 5 SKU # 41831 UNP ACKING 1. Remove protective crating and materials carefully . In the event of damage in transit, contact Harbor Freight T ools. Be sure you have all small parts accounted for before discarding packing materials. 2. Check to be sure all parts are present.
COMPLETING ASSEMBL Y W ARNING: Be sure the machine is unplugged before attempting any assembly or adjustment operation. Attaching the Carrying Handles 1. Locate the two carrying handles (#349), and their hardware, Screws (#327). 2. Attach the handles to the top of the machine using the screws.
Page 7 SKU # 41831 REV 12/06 SAFETY CHECK PRIOR T O OPERA TION WARNING: Be sure the machine is unplugged and the power switch turned OFF when inspecting the machine. 1. Check to be sure all parts and fasteners are properly attached and tight. 2. Be sure the blade is properly installed and adjusted.
Page 8 SKU # 41831 SUGGESTIONS FOR BETTER PLANING This tool is ideal for finishing wood boar ds. Y ou can use it to level or r emove veneers. Y ou can level warped boar ds. Y ou can convert r ough boar ds into finished wood. Y ou can shape boar ds to a desir ed size.
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING KNIVES W ARNING: Be sure the machine is turned OFF and UNPLUGGED before attempting any adjustment s. The Cutter Head assembly can be accessed by r emoving the cover fr om the top of the machine. 1 . Remove the top cover (#326) from the top of the machine by removing the bolts which hold it in place.
Page 10 SKU # 41831 TROUBLESHOOTING If you follow the instructions in this book, and adequately maintain and lubricate your Planer , it will give you many years of good service. Unplug the machine before attempting any repairs. If the Planer runs rough or has excessive vibration: 1.
#41831 12-1/2” AUT O PLANER PAR TS LIST , MAIN UNIT Please refer to Parts Diagram on Page 12 10 1 W asher , m6 2 102 Cap Screw , m6 x 12 2 103 Screw , m6 x 50 1 10 4 W asher , m6 1 1 0 5 Retaining R.
#41831 12-1/2” AUT O PLANER PAR TS DIAGRAM, MAIN UNIT Please refer to Parts List on Page 1 1 Page 12 SKU # 41831 REV 08/01.
Motor Assembly 20 1 Motor Housing 1 20 2 Stator 1 20 3 W asher , m5 1 2 04 Fan Casing 1 205 Screw , m5 x 85 2 2 06 Bearing, 6201ZZ 1 2 07 Silicone Steel Sheet 1 2 08 Bearing, 6029ZZ 1 2 0 9 Motor Pull.
#41831 12-1/2” AUT O PLANER PAR TS DIAGRAM, MOT OR ASSEMBL Y Please refer to Parts List on Page 13 Page 14 SKU # 41831 REV 08/01.
Page 15 SKU # 41831 REV 08/01 #41831 12-1/2” AUT O PLANER PAR TS DIAGRAM, CUTTER ASSEMBL Y Please refer to Parts List on Page 13.
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