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172.26729 CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this manual before using this product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman ® Double Insulated • WARRANTY • SAFETY •...
Sears Repair Parts Phone Numbers...Back Cover ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL TOOL If this Craftsman Professional Tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO ANY SEARS STORE OR...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions in this manual before using this planer. Failure to follow all instructions may result in electric shock, fire and / or serious personal injury. WORK AREA SAFETY 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered workbenches and dark areas invite accidents.
It means attention! Your safety is involved. SERVICE SAFETY 1. If any part of this planer is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way; or should any electrical component fail to perform properly: SHUT OFF the power switch and remove the planer’s plug from the power source and have the missing, damaged or failed parts replaced BEFORE resuming operation.
6. Two blades are included with your planer. 7. If any of the parts are damaged or missing (refer to PARTS LIST below), return the planer to your nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to have the planer replaced. WARNING: If any parts are missing, DO NOT operate this planer until the missing parts are replaced.
NOTE: Before attempting to use your planer, familiarize yourself with all of the operating features and safety requirements. Your planer has a precision-built electric motor and it should be connected to a 120-volt, 60-Hz AC ONLY power supply (normal household current). DO NOT operate on direct current (DC).
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TO ADJUST PLANING DEPTH (See Fig. 3) The planing depth on your planer can be adjusted from 0 to 1/8 inch by rotating the depth adjustment knob located on the front of your planer. 1. Unplug your planer.
4. Apply pressure to the front handle until the front shoe is flat on the work piece. 5. Push the On/Off button and Squeeze the trigger switch to start the planer and allow the motor to reach maximum speed.
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10. Remove piece of wood from planer. Warning: ALWAYS remove the piece of wood before starting your planer. Failure to do so could result in the piece of wood being thrown from your planer, causing possible serious injury. USING THE LEFT OR RIGHT DUST / CHIP...
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