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English P 13F Model Planer INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Improper and unsafe use of this power tool can result in death or serious bodily injury! This manual contains important information about product safety. Please read and understand this manual before operating the power tool.
English WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: ● Lead based paints ●...
English POWER TOOL SAFETY Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your planer works. WARNING TO AVOID MISTAKES THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DO NOT PLUG IN THE PLANER UNTIL THE FOLLOWING STEPS HAVE BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD. 1.
English PLANER SAFETY ● DO NOT STAND ON THE PLANER. Do not store BEFORE USING THE PLANER materials above or near it. Standing on the tool to WARNING reach materials could result in serious injury if it tips or is accidentally contacted. TO AVOID MISTAKES THAT COULD CAUSE BEFORE EACH USE SERIOUS, PERMANENT INJURY, DO NOT PLUG IN...
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English WHEN THE PLANER IS RUNNING 5. DRESS FOR SAFETY: ● Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face WARNING and ears. ● Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY (GAINED FROM or jewellery (rings, wrist watches). They can FREQUENT USE OF YOUR PLANER) TO CAUSE A get caught and draw you into moving parts.
English ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY Check that the power supply and plug used is in accordance with your planer. Have a look at the rating plate of the motor or the rating on the planer. Any changes should always be carried out by a qualified electrician. WARNING This machine must be earthed.
English ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES WARNING Visit your Hardware Department or see the Power and Hand Tools Catalog to purchase recommended accessories for this power tool. TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY Supplied Not Supplied Wrench Medium Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench #2 Phillips Screwdriver Hex Wrench CARTON CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS...
English ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Never connect the plug to the power source outlet until all installations and adjustments are completed and you have read and understood the safety and operational instructions. ESTIMATED ASSEMSLY TIME 20~35 MINUTES 5. Join the front and back of stand, using short upper ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (11) and lower (10) crossbars, carriage bolts and Lift the tool from the packaging and place it on your...
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English INSTALLING THE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT HANDLE WARNING (FIG. B) 1. Place the depth adjustment handle (1) on the right To avoid injury from an accidental start-up, make sure hand side, on top of the machine. the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not 2.
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English ADJUSTING THE DEPTH SCALE (FIG. F) Fig. G 1. Try to plane a board. 2. Compare the measured thickness of the board to the reading on the depth scale (2). 3. If the reading on the depth scale is incorrect, loosen the screws (1) and adjust the pointer (3) until the proper measurement is displayed.
English OPERATION 5. The planer works best with at least one flat WARNING surface. Place the flat surface downward on the table. Never connect the plug to the power source outlet until 6. Do not plane more than 3 mm in one pass. all installations and adjustments are completed and you 7.
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English Fig. L holes in the blade over the locating pins on the cutterhead (Fig. O). Fig. M NOTE: 1. Planing for a smooth finish as well as thickness is best accomplished by taking light cuts on the board. 2. For the best result, plane both sides of your workpiece to reach the desired thickness.
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English 8. Slightly adjust the blade position so that it is positioned uniformly in the centre of cutterhead. 9. Replace the hold-down plate (5), screw the eight hex bolts (4) in, but do not tighten. (Fig. O) 10. Place the blade setting gauges (7) on the cutterhead with both gauges resting firmly against the blade.
English MAINTENANCE REPLACING V-BELT WARNING Inadequate tension in the V-belt will cause the belt to slip from the motor pulley or drive pulley. A loose belt Never put lubricants on the blade while it is spinning. must be replaced. To replace V-belt: To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, ●...
To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before making any adjustments. ● Consult Hitachi Authorized Service Center if for any reason the motor will not run. SYMPTOM...
English PARTS LIST 13” (330mm) PLANER MODEL NO. P13F PARTS LIST FOR SCHEMATIC Always order by I.D. Number Parts No. I.D. Description Size Parts No. I.D. Description Size 726324 0870 EXTENTION WING ASS’Y 726529 0JQ1 HEX. HD. BOLT M10*1.5-45 726325 0874 ROLLING WHEEL 726530...
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English 13” (330mm) PLANER MODEL NO. P13F – 20 –...
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English 13” (330mm) PLANER MODEL NO. P13F PARTS LIST FOR STAND Parts No. I.D. Description Size 726435 093B FOOT PAD 726489 0J72 FLAT WASHER 1/4*5/8-1/16 726526 0JPG HEX. HD. BOLT M6*1.0-30 726591 0KJ7 CAP HD. SQ.NECK BOLT M8*1.25-16 726620 0KRQ SERRATED TOOTHED HEXAGON FLANGE NUT M6*1.0 T=6 726621...
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English Issued by Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd. Shinagawa Intercity Tower A, 15-1, Konan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-6020, Japan Code No. C99134911 Printed in Taiwan – 24 –...