Craftsman 351.217480 User Manual

Operator's Manual
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i PROFESSIONAL i
13"
THICKNESS PLANER
Model No.
351.217480
CAUTION: Read and follow
all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before First Use
of this Product. Keep this
manual with tool.
Sears Brands Management Corp., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
30783.00 Draft (10/07/09)

Craftsman 351.217480 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	351.217480
Category	Planer
Language	English

Summary

SAFETY RULES

BE PREPARED FOR JOB

Proper attire, alertness, and avoiding hazards for safe operation.

INSTALLATION

POWER SOURCE

Guidelines for connecting the planer to a suitable power supply, including voltage and key switch operation.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Essential safety information regarding proper equipment grounding to prevent electrical shock.

OPERATION

OPERATION SAFETY RULES

Critical safety precautions to follow during the operation of the thickness planer.

OPERATING CONTROLS

DEPTH OF CUT

How to adjust the cutting depth for desired workpiece thickness.

DEPTH-OF-CUT GAUGE

FEEDING WORK

Avoiding Snipe

Techniques to prevent snipe, a depression at the ends of the board during planing.

MAINTENANCE

CHECK FOR WORN BLADES

How to inspect blades for dullness and its effect on cut quality.

CHANGING BLADES

Detailed steps for safely removing, reversing, or replacing the planer blades.

ADJUSTING TABLE LEVEL

TROUBLESHOOTING

COMMON OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS

Identifies and provides solutions for common issues like snipe, fuzzy grain, torn grain, and uneven cuts.