Operator's Manual

CRRFTSMRN°I

5"

PLANER/MOLDER WITH DUST COLLECTION

Model No.

351.217450

Updated

CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions

before First Use of this Product.

Assembly ................................. 3-5

Installation................................. 5-6

Operation ................................ 6-14

Maintenance ............................. 15-16

Troubleshooting........................... 17-18

Parts Illustrationand List ................... 19-26

EspaSol................................. 26-43

If this productfailsdue to a defect in material or work-

manship withinone year from the date of purchase,

Sears will at its option repair or replace itfree of

charge. Contact your nearest Sears Service Center

the United States.

This warrantygives you specificlegal rights and you may

also haveother rightswhichvary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 8t7WA, Hoffman

Estates, IL 60179

WARNING: Foryour own safety, read all of the rules

and precautions before operating tool.

CAUTION: Always follow properoperating procedures

as defined in this manual even ifyou are familiarwith

use ofthis or similar tools. Remember that being care-

• Wear protective hair coveringto contain long hair.

• Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles.

• Wear safety glasses complying with United States

ANSI Z87.1. Everyday glasses have onlyimpact

resistantlenses.They are NOT safety glasses.

• Wear face mask or dust mask ifoperation is dusty.

• Be alert and think clearly.Never operate power tools

that cause drowsiness.

Use of improperacoessodesmay cause risk of

• Handle workpiece correctly.Protect handsfrom

• Feed work into blade or cutter againstdirectionof

CAUTION: Think safety! Safety isa combination of

operator common sense and alertness at alltimes

when tool is being used.

WARNING: Do not attemptto operate tool untilit is

completely assembled accordingto the instructions.

Refer to Figures 1 and 2.

Check for shippingdamage. If damage has occurred,a

claim must be filedwith carder. Check for complete-

ness. Immediately report missingparts to dealer.

The planer/molder comes assembledas one unit.

Additional parts which need to be fastened to

planer/molder shouldbe locatedand accounted for

B. 5-0.8 x 25mm Socket Head Bolt

C. Plug

E. Dust Chute

F. 6-1.0 x 25mm Socket Pan Head Screw

includes:

• #10-32 x 23/d' Socket Head Bolt(2)

• #10 FlatWasher (2)

• Clamp (2)

• 1/,-20x 11/," Wing Screw (4)

• 1/4"Flat Washer (4)

• Table Insert (4)

Figure1 - UnpackingPlaner/Molder

A

E

F

ing. Use this manual to order replacement parts.

Refer to Figures3 and 4, Page 4.

• Secure handle with sockethead boltusingwrench

COLLECTION SET

disposal(trash can and plastictrash bag not included).

CollectionSet.

Spring

• Place band of the filter bag over and into the

INSTALL RETURN ROLLERS

• Insert return rollers(Key No. 11) intomiler bushings

frequency specified.Normal loadswillbe handled safe-

lyon voltagesnot morethan 10% above or below spec-

• Do not removeor altergroundingpronginany manner.

providesa pathof leastresistanceforelectricalshock.

properly installedand groundedin accordance with

all localcodes and ordinances.Do not modifyplug

provided.If it will not fit in outlet, have proper outlet

installed bya qualified electrician.

• Inspect tool cordsperiodically,and if damaged, have

repaired byan authorized service facility.

• Green (or green and yellow)conductorin cord isthe

groundingwire. If repair or replacement of the elec-

tric cord or plug is necessary,do not connect the

green (or green and yellow)wire to a live terminal.

• A 2-prong wall receptacle mustbe replaced with a

properly grounded3-prong receptacle installedin

accordance with National Electric Code and local

codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Any receptacle replacement shouldbe

performed by a qualified electrician.

A temporary 3-prong to 2-pronggroundingadapter (see

GroundingLug _ r==_MakoeSUrc_e'rhis

unless permitted by local and nationalcodes and

Where a 3-prongto 2-preng groundingadapter is

permitted, the rigidgreen tab or terminal on the side

of the adapter mustbe securely connected to a

permanent electricalground such as a propedy

groundedwater pipe, a propedy groundedoutletbox

or a properlygroundedwire system.

• Many cover plate screws, water pipes and outlet

boxes are not properlygrounded.To ensure proper

ground, groundingmeans mustbe tested bya quali-

in voltage and lossof power.

Switch

tables with rollersfor smoothoperation.Planer/molder

heightscale hasgraduationsin 'A,"increments,and met-

Table Size ............................. 15 x 16"

Base Size ............................. 32 x16"

WorkpieceThickness (max.) ................... 6"

Maximum Depth of Cut ..................... 3/32"

Cuts Per Minute ......................... 11,000

Weight ................................ 150 Ibs

OPERATION SAFETY RULES

WARNING: For yourown safety,road all of the

instructionsand precautions beforeoperating tool.

foreignobjects being thrown intoeyes whichcan result

in severe eye damage. Always wear safety goggles

complyingwith United States ANSI Z87.1 (shown on

package) beforecommencing powertool operation.

• Know general power toolsafety.Make sure all pre-

cautions are understood(see pages 2, 3 and 7).

• Always wear eye protectionor face shield.

position. After turning switchon, allow planer/molder

• Keep hands clear of all movingparts.

• Do notforce cut. Slowingor stallingwilloverheat

motor.Allow automaticfeed tofunction properly.

• Use quality lumber.Blades last longerand cutsare

smoother with good qualitywood.

• Do not plane material shorter than 17", narrower

than ¾", wider than 15"or thinner than t/8".

• Never make planing cut deeper than =/_".

feed table surfaces and cutterhead blade path.

• Do not back the work towardthe infeedtable.

• Takeprecautionsagainstkickback.Do not permitany-

one to stand or cross in lineofcutterhead'srotation.

ON/OFF SWITCH

Refer to Figure 12.

The ON/OFF switch islocated on the front of the plan-

er/molder motor.To turn the planar/molderON, move

the switch to the up position. To turnthe planer/molder

OFF, move the switch to the down position.

CIRCUIT BREAKER

resetthe circuitbypressingthe button.

CAUTION: Be sure to turnthe planer/molderoff prior

to resettingthe circuitbreakerto avoid unintentional

start-upof the planer/molder.

SWITCH LOCK

The planer/molder can be lockedfrom unauthorized

use by lockingthe switch.To lockthe switch:

• Turn the switch to OFF positionand disconnectplan-

er/molder from power source.

the key removed.

NOTE: Should the key be removedfrom the switch at

itsnaps.

For precise movement, rotate handle with knob.One

by 1/16"(see Figure 15).

A rotationaldirectionlabelwith depth indicatorislocat-

RAISING AND LOWERING ROLLERCASE

loweringthe rollercase. For rapid movementof the

while motor is running(see Figure 14).

WARNING: Do notattempt to engage powerelevation

while planing.Keep hands clear of knobon top of

planer/molder.

FEED RATE ADJUSTMENT

Figure16 - Depthof Cut Gauge and Scale

WORKPIECE THICKNESS PRESET GAUGE

A sixpositionworkpiecethicknesspre-setcontrolknobis

mountedon the rightsideof the planer/molder.This fea-

tureallowsquick productionof identically sizedwork-

pieces.Six settingsare provided:lk", lk", _h",3k",1" and

1tk,,.

Example: Ptene a 2" thick workpiece downto 1V4".

• Raise or lowerrollercese until itisjust above the

• Positionthe workpiece on the planer/moldertable

when the workpiece thicknessreaches 1W'.

NOTE: To reset for a differentdepth stop,gently raise

the rellercese by about 2 rotations.Turnknob to desired

setup.

Planing Molding InitialMoldingCut

• For the first molding cut, use Setting III.

The feed roller height setting is indicated by the mark-

ing that is facing upward on the rollerheight adjustment

for the feed rollers.The provided angled wrench isused

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS

workpiece.

CAUTION: Never stand infront of infeedor outfeed

side of planer/molder.Alwaysstand to o_e side of plan-

er/molder to avoid injuryif a kickbackofthe workpiece

shouldoccur.

fingers away from blades at all times.

• Reverse blade or replace with new blade and care-

magnets.The setting ringspositionthe blade at the

correctheight.There is one settingring at each end

ofthe cutterhead.

• Secure blade bytightening the seven gib bolts.Make

sure blade does not move whiletighteningthe bolts.

Use a piece of scrap wood to hold blade in place so

itdoes not creep up.Tighten boltsequally so that

clampingforce is uniformacross blade.

• Repeat the above procedurefor the other blade.

ADJUSTING ROLLERCASE LEVEL

restore parallelismof rollercasewith base:

• Using a test piece, measure height of the taper.

• Lay planer/molder carefully on itsback so that bot-

bothpulleys.

Snipe

;1.Replace blades per instructions.

2.Support long boards.See =Avoiding Snipe"

3.Gently pushboard when board is in contact

4.Adjust rollercase

5.Buttend to end each piece Ofstockas

Torngroin 1.Too heavya cut 1.Review "Depthof Cut"

Rough raised grain 1. Dull blades 1.Replace blades per instructions.

Jnevendepth of cut Rolleroase not level with Rollercase not level

sideto side) )laner/molder base See "AdjustingTable Level"

with difficulty

3. Elevationscrewsworn

2. Clean and lubricate elevationScrews,columns

moving past the outfeed roller to cloggingof chips system. See "Clean Planer/molder_

2. Toomuch pressure on the 2. Use supportstands to supportworkpiece

match depth of cut scale

Planer/molder will not operate 1.No powerto planer/molder 1.Check powersourceby qualifiedelectrician

2. Motor ovedoad protectiontripped 2.Turn plane#molderoff. Reset motor

3. Defectiveor loose switchor wiring 3.Check switchand wiringby qualified

E]eltslipping Loose belt Replace belt, see "ReplacingV-Belt"

Excessivedust in air 1.Leaking bag or hose connection 1.Check cellector bag connections.Check

Trippingcircuitbreaker or 1. Motor ovedoad i1. Reduce depth of cut

fuses 2. Improper capacityof circuit 2.Use propercapacity circuit breaker or fuse

Model 351.217450

Figure 34 - Replacement Parts illustration for Stand

8-1.25 x 80ram Hex Head Bolt*

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3

4

5

8

9

14

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05331.00

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4 49

PART NO.

00389.00

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