31/4” Electric Planer Model 95838 Set up And Operation Instructions Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®. 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Save this manual. Copyright© 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved.
Specifications Electrical Requirements 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 6 A Drum Speed 16,000 RPM Cutting Speed 32,000 CPM (2 knife drum) Planing Capacity 0” – 5/64” (single pass) Maximum Rabbet Depth 5/ E194601 16” Save This Manual You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover.
grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user. 2. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
6. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. Always wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and a dust mask/respirator when using or performing maintenance on this tool. Tool Use And Care 1. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 1. Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool down. An exposed cutter may engage the surface leading to possible loss of control and serious injury. 2. Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control. 3. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important information.
interference to or failure of the pacemaker. In addition, people with pacemakers should adhere to the following: • Avoid operating power tools alone. • Don’t use a power tool with the power switch locked on. • If powered via a power cord be certain that the tool is properly grounded. A ground fault interrupt (GFCI) system is also a good precaution. This inexpensive device is a good safety measure because it prevents a sustained electrical shock.
only wire connected to the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically “live” terminal. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.) 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 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.) 3-Prong Plug and Outlet Outlets for 2-Prong Plug Double Insulated Tools: Tools With Two Prong Plugs 1.
6. If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use. 7. Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it. 8. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.
Unpacking When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. 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. Set up Knife Installation and Adjustment WARNING! Before working on the knives: • Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-duty leather work gloves. • Unplug planer and allow knives to cool completely if used recently. Note: This planer can only use the standard straight knives.
6. Clean the Knife Holder. Carefully examine the Knife Holder for loose parts or signs of damage. Replace if damaged. 7. Install new Knife (8c). If the old knife is in good condition, the Knife can be flipped and the second edge can be used instead. The groove in the knife should face away from the Knife Holder Bolts (8d). 8. Insert Knife Holder all the way into the slot in the Drum. Make sure that it is installed in the same orientation as earlier and the same orientation as the other knife.
Features and Controls Dust Bag (46) Safety Switch (51) Trigger (48) Exhaust Direction Lever (55) Wrench Handle (47) Rabbet Depth Guide (17) (Hidden from view) Depth Adjustment Knob (24) Fence (37) 1. Trigger and Safety Switch: As a safety feature, the Safety Switch (51) must be pushed to one side to allow the Trigger (48) to operate. 2. Wrench Handle storage: The Left Housing (3) has a slot to allow storage of the Wrench Handle (47) and Wrench (49). 3.
4. Dust Bag and Exhaust Direction Lever: The Exhaust Direction Lever (55) controls the dust port that the dust blows out of. Turn it to the right to direct the exhaust right, and left to direct the exhaust left. Do not position the Lever between settings, the dust will come out of both ports. Connect either the Dust Bag (46) or a different dust collection system (not included) to the dust port that the exhaust is being directed to. 5.
5. Set the Adjustable Base Plate (36) of the Planer on the front edge of the wood stock. Then, depress the Safety Switch (51) and squeeze the Trigger (48) to start the Planer. IMPORTANT: Do not start to move planer across workpiece until Knives are spinning at full speed. 6.
passes, if needed. The Rabbet Gauge presses against the unplaned portion of the board and helps the planer cut only to the specified depth. Chamfering Edges Note: This technique takes requires experience to accomplish properly. Practice on a piece of scrap wood before attempting to chamfer a workpiece. 1. This planer has a groove in the Adjustable Base Plate (36) for cutting a 45° angle along a corner, called a chamfer. 2. Place the groove on the corner edge that you wish to cut a chamfer.
e. Replace the brushes in the same orientation as before. The small tab on the side of each holder should point toward the motor and the brush should rub against the rotor. f. Keep in mind that new brushes may spark or cause the motor to operate noisily initially. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.
PARTS LIST Part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8a 8b 8c 8d 8e 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Description Label Left Side Belt Cover Left Housing Nut M6 Ribbed Belt Knife Pulley Ball Bearing 6200 Knife Assembly Knife Drum Knife Holder Knife Knife Holding Bolts Knife Adjustment Set Screw Ball Bearing 628 Motor Pulley Ball Bearing 608 Air Baffle Rotor Screw ST 4 x 55 Stator Right Housing Rabbet Depth Guide Locking Knob Right Side Cover Label Screw ST 4 x 16 Screw ST 4 x 20 Screw ST 4 x 10 Dept
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Knife ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 8d 8e 8b 8c Note: Knife Drum (8a) not shown. One of two assemblies shown. LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
