SAVE THiS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE MODEL NO. 351.23373! CAUTION: 12 1/2" PLANER READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS o safety instructions CAREFU LLY! o operating instructions o replacement parts Sold by SEARS: ROEBUCK AND CO.: Chicago: RL60684 U.S.A. © _art No. 4290.01 October 1991 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON SEARS/CRAFTSMAN 12 1/2" Thickness Planer if within one full yeer from the date of purchase, this Sears Craftsmen 12 1/2" Thickness Planer fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. This warranty gives you specific lega_ rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT.698/731A SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, IL 60684 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS BEFORE ANY WORK IS DONE, READ THE CAU= f. Keep aH guards in place and in working order. TIONS LISTED BELOW CAREFULLY. WORKING SAFELY PREVENTS ACCIDENTS. g. Keep all parts in working order. Check to deter- OPERATOR SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR THE JOB mine that the guard or other parts will operate properly and perform their intended function. a. Wear proper apparel Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry h. Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment of which may get caught in moving parts of the moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of machine. parts, mounting and any other condition that may affect a tool's operation. b. Wear protective hair coveringto contain long hair. i. A guard or other part that is damaged should be c. Wear safety shoeswith non-slip soles. properly repaired or replaced. Do not perform d. Wear safety glasses. Everyday glasses have makeshift repairs (use the parts list provided with only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety owner's manual to order replacement parts). glasses. OPERATOR SHOULD KNOW HOW TO USE TOOL: e. Wear face mask or dust mask if cutting operation a. Use the right tooa for the job. Do not force a tool is dusty. or attachment to do a job for which it was not f. Be alert and think dearly. Never operate power designed. tools when tired, intoxicated or when taking b. Disconnect tool when changing accessories, medications that cause drowsiness. such as blades, bits, cutters and the like. WORK AREA SHOULD BE READY FOR THE JOB: c. Avoid accidental start-up. Make sure that the a. Keep work area dean. Cluttered work areas and machine is in the "off" position before plugging in. workbenches invite accidents. d. Do not force a tool. _t will work most efficiently b. Do not use power tools in dangerous environ- at the rate for which it was designed. ments. Do not use power tools in damp or wet loca- e. Use recommended accessories. Consult the tions. Do not expose power tools to rain. owner's manual for recommended accessories. c. Work area should be properly Hghted. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of d. The proper electrical outlet should be available injury to persons, for the tool, A three-prong plug should be plugged f. Handle the workpiece correctly. Use push sticks directly into a properly grounded three-prong or push blocks when required; protect hands from receptacle. possible injury. e. Extension cords shouBd have a ground prong and g. Direction of feed. Feed work into a blade or cutter the three wires of the extension cord should be the against direction of rotation of the blade or cutter. correct gauge. h. Turn the machine off if it jams. A blade jams when f. Keep visitors a safe distance from work area. digs too deeply into the work (the motor force g. Keep chiHdren out of workplace. Make workshop keeps it stuck in the work). children-proof. Use padlocks, master switches and i. Never leave a tooJ running unattended. Turn the remove starter keys to prevent any unintentional power off and do not leave too! until it comes to a use of power tools. complete stop: TOOL SHOULD BE MAINTAKNED: j. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and a. Always unplug power tool prior to inspection. balance. b. Consult the owner's manualfor specific maintain- k. Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if ing and adjusting procedures. the tool istipped or if the cutting too! is unintention- c. Keep machine lubricated. ally contacted. d. Use sharp bKadesand keepthetool clean for safest I. Keep hands away from moving parts and cutting operation. surfaces. e. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form m. Know your power tool. Learn its operation, ap- habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting plication and specific limitations. wrenches are removed from tool before turning on. CONTENTS Warranty ................................ 2 Operation ................................ 6 General Safety instructions Maintenance ............................. 8 for Power Tools ....................... 2 Trouble Shooting .......................... 9 Safety instructions for Planer ................ 3 Parts Illustration for Base .................. 10 Motor Specifications Parts List for Base ........................ 11 and Electrical Requirements ............ 4 Parts IHustra_ion for Roller Case ............. 12 Electrical Connections ..................... 5 Parts List for Roller Case .................. 13 Unpacking and Checking Contents ........... 5 Parts Illustration for Motor ................. 14 Assembly ................................ 5 Parts List for Motor ....................... 15 WARNING LABELS The 12 1/2" thickness planer has been marked with Thesawarning labels are placed in specific locations so warning labels that need to be observed for safe opera- they are visible to the operator when starting and tion. The operator should be aware of the location and operating the tool. contents of these labels. LABEL ON FRONT OF UNIT LABEL ON SIDE OF UNIT LABEL ON CUTTERHEAD GUARD WARNING; WARNING: WARNING FOR SAFE OPERATION SEE OWNER'S MANUAL Always use planer with cutterhead guard. ® TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY, Keep hands away during operation. Cutterhead must be at a complete stop ATTACH THE SAFETY COVER BEFORE Allow the automatic feed to function properly. before freeing the workpiece or making OPERATING. Do not push or pull workpiece through machine. any adjustments. Cutterhead must be at a complete stop before Use only identical replacement parts, freeing the workplace or making any adjustments. Do not cut deeper than 1/16". Wear eye protection. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 12 1/2" THICKNESS PLANER WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE 10. DISCONNECT POWER. Turn switch "OFF" and PLANER UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED disconnect power whenever planer is not in use. ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS. 1, KNOW GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY. Make CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY (GAINED FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR PLANER) TO BE- sure all precautions are understood and provided COME COMMON PLACE. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT for (see page 2), A CARELESS FRACTION OF A SECOND IS SUFF!- 2. SECURE ALL FASTENERS. Frequently check that CIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE INJURY. nuts and bolts are tight and have not vibrated loose. The operation of any power tool can result in foreign ob- 3, FOLLOW OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. Operate jects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in the planer as described in the manual. severe eye damage. 4. DO NOT FORCE THE CUT. Slowing or stalling the Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1 motor will overheat it. Allow the automatic feed to (shown on package) before commencing power tool operation. Safety goggles are available at Sears retail or function properly. catalog stores. 5. SUPPORT WORKPIECE. Do not allow the board "THINK SAFETY: Safety is a combination of operator to hang from the planer. Use support rollers, common sense and alertness at all times when the & USE QUALITY LUMBER. Blades last longer and planer is being used. cuts go smoother on good wood. 7. DO NOT PLANE UNDERSIZED WOOD. Boards which are too thin or too short could split while being planed. 8. TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST KICKBACK. Do not permit anyone to stand or cross in line with the cutterhead's rotation. A kickback or thrown debris will travel in this direction. 9. KEEP PLANER MAINTAINED. Follow main- tenance instructions (see page 8). MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS & ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS MOTOR PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET The 12 1/2" thickness planer is supplied with a motor and with the wiring installed. The 120 Volt AC universal motor has the following specifications: Max. Developed Horsepower ................... 2 Voltage ................................... 120 Amperes .................................. 14 3-PRONG PLUG_I __ 1 Hertz ..................................... 60 GROUNDING PRONG Phase .................................. Single RPM .................................... 8000 A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter il- lustrated below, may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle if a properly grounded outlet is not POWER SOURCE available. 1. The motor is designed for operation on the voltage The temporary adapter should be used only until a and frequency specified above. properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. 2. Normal loads will be handled safely on voltages not The green colored grounding lug extending from the more than 10% above or below the specified volt- adapter must be connected to a permanent ground, age. such as a properly grounded outlet box. 3. Running the unit on voltages which are not within the range may cause overheating and motor burn- out. Make sure this is I 4. Heaw loads require the voltage at motor terminals connected to a known be not less than the voltage specified. ADAPTERI __ GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This tool is equipped with a three-conductor cord and 3-PRON__gr°undreceptacle. I_ ground type plug which has a grounding prong, ap- proved by Underwriters Laboratories and the Canadian / GROUNDING LUG Standards Association. Do not remove or alter the grounding prong in any man- ner. NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you al- ready have a properly grounded two-prong receptacle.