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12 1/2" Thickness Planer with Work Stand

55-5503-4

Operating and Safety Instructions

12/06

Toll-Free Helpline:

1 800 689-9928

Summary of Contents for 55-5503-4

Page 1: ...12 1 2 Thickness Planer with Work Stand 55 5503 4 Operating and Safety Instructions 12 06 Toll Free Helpline 1 800 689 9928...

Page 2: ...14 VIII Maintenance 19 IX Replacement parts 23 X Warranty 26 MASTERCRAFT 12 1 2 THICKNESS PLANER WITH WORK STAND MODEL NUMBER 55 5503 4 MOTOR 120 V 60 Hz 15 A 2 1 2 HP SPEED 9000 RPM no load CUTS PER...

Page 3: ...s neckties or jewellery rings watches etc when operating the tool Inappropriate clothing and items can get caught in moving parts and pull you in ALWAYS wear non slip footwear and tie back long hair 8...

Page 4: ...18 MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF Use padlocks and master switches and ALWAYS remove starter keys 19 DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication that could affe...

Page 5: ...ly contacted BEFORE OPERATING THE THICKNESS PLANER 1 Read understand and follow all operating instructions safety rules and symbols in this manual as well as the warning labels on the tool before oper...

Page 6: ...layout assembly or setup work on the planer 6 PLAN YOUR WORK Carefully plan your hand placement Make sure you have proper push blocks jigs fixtures stops and other items ready to use Avoid injury from...

Page 7: ...the thickness planer OFF immediately and then unplug it Do not restart the planer until the problem is identified and corrected 3 DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL Feed the workpiece into the thickness planer onl...

Page 8: ...with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electrical cord or plug is necessary DO NOT connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live term...

Page 9: ...tect your extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools This circuit must consist of not be less than 12 wire and should be p...

Page 10: ...utter head depth scale E Motor brushes F Measurement scale G Mounting holes H In feed out feed roller extension knobs I Support in feed roller J Cutter head assembly K Reset button L ON OFF switch M C...

Page 11: ...G OR DAMAGED PART IS REPLACED AND ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE VI Assembly and adjustments 11 A Planer B Dust chute C Cutter head depth adjustment handle D Hex screw and washer for cutter head depth adjustmen...

Page 12: ...o the legs 2 4 Attach the long support plates 5 to the legs 5 Tap the four rubber feet 6 onto the bottom of the legs Mounting the planer on the leg stand Fig 3 Note Steps 1 and 2 are optional 1 Lift u...

Page 13: ...e bolt 2 Remove the 2 bolts and washers 2 from the top of the cutter head assembly 3 Align the 3 notches on the dust chute 3 over the 3 bolts 1 at the rear of the cutter head assembly 4 Align the 2 ho...

Page 14: ...he thickness planer is equipped with an overload circuit If the planer experiences an overload 1 Turn the ON OFF switch to the OFF position 2 Unplug the power cord from the power source 3 Remove the w...

Page 15: ...ess planer until it is running smoothly Planing specifications Plane select lumber or wood that has a minimum number of tight knots Wood with many knots or loose knots has a tendency to cause prematur...

Page 16: ...er to achieve the final planing thickness If the thickness is to be reduced by 1 4 6 4 mm 1 8 3 2 mm should be removed from each side This will also allow the planed workpiece to dry and cure uniforml...

Page 17: ...iece during planing Make sure the workpiece is supported along its entire length If necessary extend the length of the in feed and out feed tables in order to support the workpiece 1 Loosen the in fee...

Page 18: ...r head depth adjustment handle 3 3 Repeat the step of slowly guiding the workpiece along the guides into the planer rotating the cutter head adjustment handle in increments of 1 8 of a turn or less in...

Page 19: ...the dust chute 5 7 Use a clean dry rag to wipe away any build up of debris from underneath cover and the guard Use penetrating oil to clean all moving parts and the depth adjustment screws Apply a lig...

Page 20: ...n the cutter head they will rub against the cutter head carrier and planer damage will result 5 While applying light pressure to the knife depth alignment tool 4 tighten the anchor screws 7 by turning...

Page 21: ...them To inspect the carbon brushes 1 Loosen and remove the two brush caps 1 front and rear using a slotted screwdriver 2 Carefully remove the caps from the motor The caps are spring loaded from the sp...

Page 22: ...re Be sure to clean the knives after storing Place the knife depth alignment tool and the wrenches inside the storage compartment 1 in the cover Fold up the power cord 2 and place it on top of the cut...

Page 23: ...1 65 Motor assembly 1 66 Stop pin 2 67 Sprocket gear 4 68 Washer 3 69 Spring washer 6 6 70 Screw M6x16 3 71 Crank handle assembly 1 72 Top guard B 1 73 Rotation mark 1 74 Screw M4x20 2 75 Tool box 1...

Page 24: ...SS PLANER WITH WORK STAND 55 5503 4 IX Replacement parts continued 24 WARNING ANY ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ELECTRICAL PARTS ON THIS TOOL MAY CREATE A HAZARD UNLESS REPAIRS ARE CARRIED OUT BY A QUA...

Page 25: ...MASTERCRAFT 12 1 2 THICKNESS PLANER WITH WORK STAND 55 5503 4 Motor Assembly IX Replacement parts continued 25...

Page 26: ...ted warranty period when returned by the original purchaser with proof of purchase This product is not guaranteed against wear or breakage due to misuse and or abuse This tool is not guaranteed if use...