Blades require no adjustment and automatically locks into place. 8. Using gloves, rotate the Cutterhead (53) so that the second Blade is accessible. 9. Repeat steps 2 through 8 on the second Blade. 10. Replace the Blade Guard (14) and secure with Bolts (16). Securely tighten Bolts. Blade Guard (14) Magnets (123) Gib (56) Blade (57) Magnets (123) Cutterhead (53) Gib (56) ADJUST ROLLER CASE LEVEL. If the Roller Case (47) is not parallel to the base (104), the planer will produce cuts of uneven depth. 1. Use a test piece to measure the height of the taper. 2. Turn the Planer off and disconnect it from the power supply. 3. Fold both Extension Tables up and lay the planer on its back. 4. Loosen the Head Screw (45) and Set Screw (44). Loosen the Chain (121) by sliding the Idler Bracket (114). 5. Rotate the Pan Head Screws (120) to correct the orientation of the Roller Case to Base. Each turn of the Screw will move the Roller Case by 1/16”. REPLACING THE V-BELT. 1. Remove the Handle (10). 2. Remove the four Head Bolts (130A) and Head Washers (130B) from the Left Cap (1) and Right Cap (11). Remove both Caps. 3. Remove the Pan Head Screws (68) from the Fan Housing (78). Slide off Fan Housing. 4. Remove the V-Belt (65) from the Pulley (64) and replace with new 135J6 V-belt. Contact Harbor Freight Tool for replacement belts. 26. Reassemble the Planer. WARNING! If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged, it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician. 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 any parts of the product. In fact, the manufacturer and/ or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians, and not by the buyer. The buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto, or arising out of his or her installation of replacement parts thereto. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Tool will not start No power at outlet.1. Cord not connected.2. Check power at outlet.1. Check that cord is plugged in.2. Gouging at ends of board (snipe) Dull Blades.1. Too little support of long boards.2. Uneven force on cutter head. 3. Roller case not level with base.4. Lumber not butted properly.5. Replace blades.1. Provide better support for long boards. 2. Adjust board when it is in contact with only one 3. feed roller. Adjust roller case.4. Butt each end of stock together evenly.5. Grain is ragged Wood has a high moisture 1. content. Use dry wood.1. Torn grain Cut is too heavy.1. Blades cutting against grain.2. Dull blades.3. Reduce depth of cut.1. Cut boards along grain.2. Replace blades.3. Rough, raised grain Dull blades.1. Cut is too heavy.2. Moisture content is too high.3. Replace blades.1. Reduce depth of cut.2. Use dry wood or wood with lower moisture 3. contents. Uneven side-to-side depth of cut Roller case not level with planer 1. base. Adjust so that roller case is level.1. Roller case adjustment difficult Sprockets or chain dirty.1. Screws or columns dirty.2. Screws worn.3. Friction between roller case and 4. covers. Roller case not parallel.5. Clean and lubricate sprockets and chain.1. Clean and lubricate screws and columns.2. Replace screws.3. Clean and lubricate roller case and cover. 4. Adjust roller case.5. Board feeds in, but will not move through. Out feed rollers are clogged.1. Too much pressure on cutter head 2. from long board. Clean Planer.1. Use supports to hold workpiece up.2. Board thickness does not match depth of cut scale. Indicator not set correctly.1. Have indicator repaired by a qualified technician.1. Chain jumping Sprockets worn.1. Chain worn.2. Have sprockets replaced.1. Have chain replaced.2. Belt Slipping Belt is loose.1. Replace belt.1. Roller case will not lower Thickness gauge setting restricts 1. roller case. Reset thickness gauge.1. Excessive dust in air Leaking bag or loose connection.1. Check connections or replace collection bag.1. Fan very loud Debris caught in fan.1. Fan is loose.2. Remove debris.1. Tighten hardware on fan.2. Motor overheats Motor overloaded.1. Motor not cooling right.2. Reduce depth of cut1. Clean sawdust from Planer.2. Circuit breaker or fuse keeps tripping Motor overloaded.1. Wrong circuit breaker or fuse.2. Dull blades.3. Reduce depth of cut.1. Use correct circuit breaker or fuse.2. Replace blades.3. Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply before service. Parts List Part Description Q’ty 1 Left Cap 1 2 Dowel Pin 4 3 Bushing 4 4 Roller 2 5 Cap 1 6 M5x0.8x25mm Bolt w/Lock Washer 1 7 Knob 1 8 Screw 1 9 Knob...