TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety guidelines - definitions ............................................. 1
Product specifications KN AP-125B ................................... 1
General safety instructions ................................................. 1
Benchtop planer specific safety instructions ...................... 2
Benchtop planer physical feature ....................................... 2
Setup .................................................................................. 3
Unpacking ........................................................................... 3
Propeg grounding ............................................................... 3
Mounting ............................................................................. 3
Assembly ............................................................................ 4
Test rum ............................................................................. 4
Depth of cut ....................................................................... 5
Work-piece inspection ........................................................ 5
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY
and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS KN AP-125B
2 HP, 120 V, 15 amps
Motor:
Power transfer:
Belt drive
Lubricated and shielded
Bearings:
Table size:
11-1/2" x 12-1/2"
Roller exten. size: 7-1/2" x 14-1/2"
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Extreme caution should be used when operating all power
tools. Know your power tool, be familiar with its operation,
read through the owner's manual and practice safe usage
procedures at all times.
• ALWAYS read and understand the user manual before
operating the machine.
• CONNECT your machine ONLY to the matched and
specific power source.
• ALWAYS wear safety glasses respirators, hearing
protection and safety shoes, when operating your machine.
• DO NOT wears loose clothing or jewelry when operating
your machine. Wear protective hair covering.
• A SAFE ENVIRONMENT is important. Keep the area
free of dust, dirt and other debris in the immediate
vicinity of your machine.
• BE ALERT! DO NOT use prescription or other drugs that
may affect your ability or judgment to safely use your
machine.
• DISCONNECT the power source when changing drill bits,
hollow chisels, router bits, shaper heads, blades, knives
or making other adjustments or repairs.
Planing tips ........................................................................ 5
Basic oprations .................................................................. 5
Maintenance ...................................................................... 6
Lubrication ......................................................................... 6
Motor brushes replacement ..............................................
Feed rollers ........................................................................ 6
Knives replacement ........................................................... 7
Drive belt replacement ...................................................... 7
Troubleshooting ................................................................. 8
Parts list ............................................................................ 9
Exploded view .................................................................... 10
Notes ................................................................................. 21
12-1/2"
Maximum cut width:
Minimum stock length: 6"
Minimum stock thickness:
13/64"
Maximum stock thickness: 6"
Cuts per minute:
20,000
• NEVER leave a tool unattended while it is in operation.
• NEVER allow unsupervised or untrained personnel to
• NEVER reach over the table when the tool is in operation.
• ALWAYS keep blades, knives and bits sharpened
• ALL OPERATIONS MUST BE performed with the guards
• ALWAYS use push sticks and feather boards to safely
• ALWAYS make sure that any tools used for adjustments
• ALWAYS keep bystanders safely away while the machine
• NEVER attempt to remove jammed cutoff pieces until
1
Planing feed rate:
Maximum cut depth:
Cutterhead type
Cutterhead diameter:
Weight:
operate the machine
and properly aligned.
in place to ensure safety.
feed your work through the machine.
are removed before operating the machine.
is in operation.
the blade has come to a full stop.
6
26.24 FPM
3/32"
2 double edged
1-7/8"
70 lbs approx.