Harbor Freight Tools 91062 - Manual (Page 11)

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MaintEnancE and
SErVicing
Procedures not specifically
explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified
technician.
tO PrEVEnt
SEriOuS injurY
FrOM accidEntal
OPEratiOn:
turn the Power Switch of the tool
off and unplug the tool from its
electrical outlet before
performing any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.
tO PrEVEnt SEriOuS injurY
FrOM tOOl FailurE:
do not use damaged equipment.
if abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem
corrected before further use.
cleaning, Maintenance, and
lubrication
1. BEFOrE Each uSE, inspect the
general condition of the tool. Check for
loose hardware, misalignment or binding
of moving parts, cracked or broken parts,
damaged electrical wiring, and any
other condition that may affect its safe
operation.
2. to clean the outer body of the Planer,
use a shop vacuum or compressed air.
Do not immerse any part of this Planer in
liquid.
3. to replace the Motor carbon Brushes:
It may become necessary at sometime to
replace or clean the two Carbon Brushes
(36) when the Motor performance
decreases, or stops working completely.
The Carbon Brushes are located on the
side of the Right Motor Housing (45). To
do so:
a. Remove the two Carbon Brush Caps
(35).
b. Then, remove the two Carbon Brushes
from the Brush Holders (38).
c. If a Carbon Brush is worn down more
than 1/2 of its original length, replace
both Carbon Brushes. If, however,
the Carbon Brushes are just dirty they
may be cleaned by rubbing them with a
pencil eraser.
d. When installing the Carbon Brushes,
make sure the carbon portion of the
Carbon Brushes contact the Motor
Armature, and that the springs face
away from the Motor. Also, make sure
the springs operate freely.
e. After cleaning or replacement, replace
the Carbon Brush Caps with a
screwdriver and tighten firmly.
cautiOn! Use caution as blades are very
sharp.
Warning! Only straight blades can be used
with this planer.
4. to reverse or replace the Blades: The
Planer is equipped with two reversible
Blades (57). Do not attempt to sharpen
the Blades. Always reverse or replace
the Blades as a set in order to avoid an
imbalance of the Blade Holder (59). To
reverse or replace the Blades: