Craftsman 315.173700 User Manual

Operator's Manual
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POWER PLANER
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.173700
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Craftsman 315.173700 Specifications

General

Type	Benchtop Planer
Number of Blades	2
Maximum Cutting Depth	1/8 inch per pass
Maximum Thickness	6 inches
Feed Rate	26 feet per minute
Dust Port Size	2.5 inches

Summary

General Safety Rules

Electrical Safety

Guidelines for safe use of electrical connections and avoiding shock.

Personal Safety

Stay alert, dress properly, avoid accidental starting, use safety equipment.

Tool Use and Care

Proper use, maintenance, and care of the tool and accessories.

Specific Safety Rules

Additional Safety Precautions

Know your tool, wear safety glasses, protect lungs/hearing, inspect cords, check parts.

Electrical Information

Double Insulation

Explains double insulation, eliminating the need for grounding.

Electrical Connection

Details power supply requirements (120V, 60Hz AC).

Extension Cords

Guidelines for selecting and using appropriate extension cords.

Features

Depth Adjustment

Edge/Rabbet Guide

Operation

Starting and Stopping

Operating the Planer

Guidelines for safely and effectively operating the planer.

Planing and Chamfering

Planing Technique

Detailed steps for performing planing operations.

Edge Planing and Rabbet Cuts

Attaching the Edge/Rabbet Guide

Performing Edge Planing

Performing Rabbet Cuts

Maintenance

Blade Maintenance

Changing Blades

Belt Maintenance

Replacing the Belt