Power Tec UT1008 User manual

Owner's Manual
Model No. UT1008
Planer Stand
23-0306
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SECTION PAGE
SAFETY RULES 1
Safety Rules
PARTS AND CONTENTS 2
Unpacking
ASSEMBLY 3-5
Assembly
Adjusting the Fence Faces
OPERATION 5
Operation
MAINTENANCE 5
General Maintenance
WARRANTY 6
Warranty
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Model No. UT1008
Top (covered in Melamine) 23-1/16" x 20-1/8"
(585.77x 511.18mm)
Height (with top) 29.5"(749.3 mm)
Shelf (steel)
Foot Print
(withcaster mounted inboard)
26-3/4”x 24-7/8"
Pre-drilled mounting holes
13-3/4" x 18-1/8"
(349.25x 460.38mm)
12-11/16" x 17-5/8"
(322.26x 447.68mm)
11-7/16" x 15-3/16"
(290.52x 385.7 mm)
Shelf height 11-3/4" (298.45mm)
Weight 53.3 lbs (24.2kg)
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SAFETY RULES 1
SAFETY RULES
1
WARNING
For your own safety, read all of the rules and precautions before
operatingtool.
WARNING
• This product was designed to be used as a Planer Stand
for planers. Do not overload. The maximum capacity for the
Planer Stand is 300lbs (136kg).
• Do not use for scaffolding or as ladder. Do not stand or climb
on the Planer Stand; it could tip over, causing seriousinjury.
• Do not apply an unbalanced load. This could cause the Planer
Stand to tipover.
• Store the Planer Stand properly. Do not store the Planer
Stand outdoor or in a damplocation.
• Keep the work area clean, uncluttered, and well lit. Do not
work on or place the Planer Stand legs on oor surfaces that
are slippery from sawdust, oil, water orwax.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power
tool. Distractions may cause you to lose control. Visitors
should wear the same safety equipment as theoperator.
• Properly secure the planer to the Planer Stand before
operation. Follow the mounting instructions carefully. Fasten
the tool to the MDF top securely asinstructed.
• Place the Planer Stand on a at level surface to prevent
rocking ortipping.
• Make sure the Planer Stand is rmly on the oor, the foot
pedal is down and the wheel is raised beforeuse.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when operating
powertools.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep
your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Always wear non-slip footwear. Tie back long hair. Roll long
sleeves above the elbow.
• Always use clamps or other practical ways to support the
workpiece and secure it to a stable platform. Holding the
workpiece by hand or against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss ofcontrol.
• Check all hardware prior to mounting any bench toptools.
• Inspect all hardware periodically; tighten anything loose.
• Be sure to use the proper mounting bolts for the unit being
attached to thePlaner Stand.
WARNING
Do not modify this Planer Stand and/or use it for any application
other than that for which it wasdesigned.
WARNING
Always follow proper operating procedures as dened in this
manual even if you are familiar with use of this Planer Stand
or any tool used with this Planer Stand. Remember that being
careless for even a fraction of a second can result in severe
personal injury.
You must be familiar with the use of any tool or accessory used
with this Planer Stand. The supplier cannot be held responsible
for any accident, injury or damage incurred while using this
Planer Stand with anytool.
FOLLOW ALL STANDARD SHOP SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS, INCLUDING:
• Keep children and visitors at a safe distance from work area.
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas invite accidents.
Work area should be properly lit.
• Do not use power tools in dangerous environments. Do not
use power tools in damp or wet locations. Do not expose
power tools to rain.
• Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts of the tool.
• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles.
• Wear safety glasses complying with United States ANSI
Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses.
They are NOT safety glasses.
• Wear face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Be alert and think clearly. Never operate power tools when
tired, intoxicated or when taking medications that cause
drowsiness.
• A guard or any other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced. Do not perform makeshift repairs.
• Use the right tool for your job. Do not force your tool to do a
job for which it was not designed.
• Use safety equipment such as featherboards, push sticks and
push blocks, etc., when appropriate.
• Maintain proper footing at all times and do not overreach.
• Do not use this Planer Stand as a step or seat.
WARNING
• To avoid serious injury, turn off and unplug the planer before
attaching or changing accessories or adjusting the cutter
height position.
CAUTION
Think safety! Safety is a combination of operator common sense
and alertness at all times when tool is being used.
WARNING
Do not use the Planer Stand until it is completely assembled
and you have read and understood this entire operating
manual and the operating manual of the tool being used with
this Planer Stand.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

PLANER STAND PARTS AND CONTENTS
2
2
PARTS AND CONTENTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
ALong Base Rails 2
BShort Base Rails 2
CCaster Assembly 1
DWheels 2
EWheel Brackets 2
FLeveler Assemblies 2
GLegs 4
HShort Upper Flanges Rails 2
ILong Upper Flanges Rails 2
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
JTie Bars 2
KShelf 1
LMdf Top (Covered In Melamine) 1
M5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" Flat Head Screws 4
N5/16"-18 x 2" Hex Head Bolts 6
O5/16"-18 x 2-1/2" Hex Head Half Thread Bolts 2
P5/16"-18 Nylon Lock Nuts 2
Q5/16"-18 x 5/8" Carriage Bolts 30
R5/16" Lock Washers 40
S5/16"-18 Nuts 40
Figure 1 Note: Reference Figure 1 as needed
UNPACKING Refer to Figure 1
• Your new Planer Stand is shipped complete in onecarton. Contact the customer service center if any parts aremissing.
• Examine shipping carton for freight damage before opening. If shipping carton is damaged le a claim with the carrier immediately.
• Carefully unpack all loose items from shipping carton and make sure all parts are accounted for.

ASSEMBLY 3
ASSEMBLY
3
2. See Figure 3. Center Wheel (D) inside Wheel Bracket(E).
Align to side-holes on the Long Base Rail (A). Insert 5/16"-
18 x 2-1/2" Hex Head Half Thread Bolt (O) through center
round hole in Bracket (E), through Wheel (D) and into center
round hole on Long Base Rail (A). Secure bolt with 5/16"-18
Nylon Lock Nut (P). Tighten the Lock Nut (P) until snug yet
allowing the wheel to turn freely.
NOTE: Leave the left square hole of Bracket (E) open at this time.
3. Insert one 5/16"-18 x 5/8" Carriage Bolt(Q) through the
right square hole in Bracket (E) and Long Base (A). Secure
with Lock Washer (R) and Nut (S). Repeat for other side of
frame base.
Figure 3
4. See Figure 4. Install the Leveler Assemblies (F) to the Short
Base Rail(B) front, opposite the wheels. Remove one of
the nuts from the threaded section of the leveler. Insert the
Leveler Assembly (F) through the bottom of Short Base
Rail(B) and secure with the removed nut. To adjust, see the
Adjust Leveler Assemblies section.
5. The Caster Assembly (C) can be mounted inboard or
outboard to the frame base (shown as outboard installation).
a. Align the holes on the Caster Assembly (C) with the
holes on the Short Base Rail (B) frame.
b. Insert two Hex Head Bolts 5/16"-18 x 2" (N) through
frame base and holes of the pedal.
c. Secure the pedal to Base Rail (B) by tightening with two
5/16" Lock Washers (R) and 5/16"-18 Nuts (S).
Figure 4
CAUTION
Tripping and/or other personal injury may result. Keep the planer
stand out of walkways when the caster assembly pedal is in the
outboard position on the stand.
TOOLS NEEDED
• 5/8" and 1/2" open wrench or socket and socket wrench
• Hex head screw driver
• Square
WARNING
• Do not use the stand for scaffolding or as a ladder.
• Make sure to securely tighten all fasteners before using.
• Maximum capacity is 300 lbs (136 kg).
NOTE: Use a square to verify all of the components are
perpendicular before fully tightening hardware.
BASE AND CASTER ASSEMBLY Items Needed
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
ALong Base Rails 2
BShort Base Rails 2
CCaster Assembly 1
DWheels 2
EWheel Brackets 2
FLeveler Assemblies 2
N5/16"-18 x 2" Hex Head Bolts 6
O5/16"-18 x 2-1/2" Hex Head Half Thread Bolts 2
P5/16"-18 Nylon Lock Nuts 2
Q5/16"-18 x 5/8" Carriage Bolts 2
R5/16" Lock Washers 8
S5/16"-18 Nuts 8
1. See Figure 2. Slide the Short Base Rails (B) into the Long
Base Rails (A) aligning corners. Pay attention to location of
the three holes in Long Base Rails (A) this will be the back.
From the bottom, slide one 5/16"-18 x 2" Hex Head Bolt (N)
through the corner holes on Long and Short rails. Repeat
on all four corner holes. Secure each Hex Head Bolt (N) with
one 5/16" Lock Washer(R) and one 5/16"-18 Nut(S). Tighten
the hardware. Repeat for remaining two holes on Short Base
Rail (B) in back location. This creates the frame base.
Figure 2
NOTE: The outside 5/16"-18 x 5/8" Carriage Bolts (Q) are used
to attach the leg and wheel bracket to the frame base. Do this
after the legs are attached.

4
ASSEMBLY
STAND ASSEMBLY Items Needed
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
GLegs 4
HShort Upper Flanges Rails 2
ILong Upper Flanges Rails 2
JTie Bars 2
Q5/16"-18 x 5/8" Carriage Bolts 24
R5/16" Lock Washers 24
S5/16"-18 Nuts 24
1. See Figure 5. Place the assembled frame base in the
upright position.
2. Position and attach the Legs (G) to the corners using four
5/16"-18 x 5/8" Carriage Bolts (Q), 5/16" Lock Washers(R)
and 5/16"-18 Nuts(S). Tighten the hardware.
Figure 5
3. See Figure 6. Attach the Short upper anges rails (H) to the
inside of the legs(G) using eight 5/16"-18 x 5/8" Carriage
Bolts (Q), 5/16" Lock Washers(R) and 5/16"-18 Nuts (S).
Tighten the hardware. Be sure the holes in the sides are
aligned with the locating divots provided.
Figure 6
4. Attach the Long Upper anges Rails ( I ) to the inside of the
legs (G), overlapping the short sides, using eight 5/16"-18 x
5/8" Carriage Bolts (Q), 5/16" Lock Washers(R) and 5/16"-
18 Nuts (S). Tighten the hardware. Be sure the holes in the
sides are aligned with the locating divots provided.
5. Attach the Tie Bars (J) to the inside middle of the Legs (G)
using four 5/16"-18 x 5/8" Carriage Bolts (Q), 5/16" Lock
Washers(R) and 5/16"-18 Nuts (S). Tighten the hardware.
LOWER SHELF ASSEMBLY Items Needed
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
KShelf 1
Q5/16"-18 x 5/8" Carriage Bolts 4
R5/16" Lock Washers 4
S5/16"-18 Nuts 4
1. See Figure 7. Position Shelf (K), lip down, aligning holes
with those on the Tie Bars (J).
2. Insert four 5/16"-18 x 5/8" Carriage Bolts (Q) through the
holes in the shelf and the tie brackets.
3. Secure the shelf with Lock Washers(R) and 5/16"-18 Nuts(S).
Tighten the hardware.
Figure 7
TOP ASSEMBLY Items Needed
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
LMdf Top (Covered In Melamine) 1
M5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" Flat Head Screws 4
R5/16" Lock Washers 4
S5/16"-18 Nuts 4
See Figure 8. Attach the MDF top (L) to the Long upper anges
rails ( I ) using four 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" Flat Head Screws (M),
four each of 5/16" Lock Washers(R) and 5/16"-18 Nuts(S).
Tighten the hardware.
Figure 8

OPERATION
5
MAINTENANCE
5
PLANER TO STAND
Planer Not Included. Refer to the planer manufacturer’s
instructions for recommended mounting hardware (sold separately)
Figure 9
WARNING
STABILITY HAZARD. Refer to the planer manufacturer’s
instructions for securing the planer to a stand or supporting
surface. Before operating secure the tool according to
both the instructions in this manual and those in the planer
manufacturer’s manual. Failure to heed these warnings may
result in serious personal injury and serious damage to the tool.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, turn planer off, disconnect the tool
from the power source before assembling the planer to the
stand. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING
For your own safety, it is recommended that two people lift the
planer or serious injury could result.
1. Turn the stand to the upright position.
2. Lift and place the planer on the MDF top (L).
3. Align holes in planer base with matching holes on MDF top.
4. Secure in place with recommended mounting hardware
(soldseparately)
If pre-drilled hole pattern does not match the planer:
The MDF Top is predrilled with three sets of holes,
13-3/4" x 18- 1/8", 12-11/16" x 17-5/8", and 11-7/16" x 15-3/16".
If your planer will not t any set, simply mark and drill new ones.
WARNING
Serious injury could result. Center the planer on the stand.
Failure to center the planer could lead to an unstable assembly.
CAUTION
Be careful not to drill into the anges when drilling holes.
1. Lift and place the planer on the MDF top (L).
2. Mark the placement of the holes on the MDF top.
3. Drill marked holes in the MDF top.
4. Align holes in planer base with matching holes on MDF top.
5. Secure in with recommended mounting hardware
(soldseparately)
IMPORTANT: The planer MUST be bolted squarely to MDFtop.
Adjust Leveler Assemblies
Use Leveler Assemblies (F) for additional support on uneven oors.
1. Loosen the two nuts on one of the leveler assemblies.
2. Hold the nuts with a wrench and turn the foot until it is
extended or retracted to the level required.
3. Re-tighten the bolts.
4. Repeat for the other leveler assemblies.
NOTE: After unit is assembled dispose of all packaging material
in an environmentally safe way.
APPLICATIONS
WARNING
• Do not use the stand for scaffolding or as a ladder.
• Make sure to securely tighten all fasteners before using.
• Maximum capacity is 300 lbs (136 kg).
CAUTION
Always use caution when moving the planer stand.
Debris encountered on the oor or other irregularities in the
path of travel could cause the wheels to stop suddenly and
cause the stand to tip.
1. Step on to depress Caster Assembly (C) foot pedal to
unlock and liftstand.
2. Firmly grasp the handles on the planer and carefully move
the stand to the desired location.
3. Push the foot pedal up, dropping the frame base into the
locked position. The planer is now ready to use.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of
any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed
by a qualied service technician.
WARNING
Keep the Planer Stand dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake uids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products or any strong solvent to
clean the Planer Stand. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
Always use caution when moving the planer stand. Debris on
the oor or other irregularities in the path of travel could cause
the wheels to stop suddenly and cause the stand to tip.

6
WARRANTY
WARRANTY
6
Thank you for investing in a POWERTEC power tool. This product has been designed and manufactured to meet high
quality standards and is guaranteed for domestic use against defects in workmanship or material for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES LLC. BENCH TOP AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL
LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY AND 30-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY
POWERTEC products are designed and manufactured by Southern Technologies LLC. All warranty communications
should be directed to Southern Technologies LLC by calling 847-780-6120 (toll free), 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through
Friday, US Pacic Time.
30- DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY
During the rst 30 days after the date of purchase, if you are dissatised with the performance of this POWERTEC tool
for any reason, you may return the tool to the retailer from which it was purchased for a full refund or exchange. You
must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the original product. The replacement
tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the one year warranty period.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in this POWERTEC tool for a one year period from the
date of purchase. This warranty is specic to this tool. Southern Technologies, LLC reserves the right to repair or
replace the defective tool, at its discretion.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
To obtain service for this POWERTEC tool you must return it, freight prepaid, to POWERTEC. You may call (toll
free) 847-780-6120 for more information. When requesting warranty service, you must present the proof of purchase
documentation, which includes a date of purchase. POWERTEC will either repair or replace any defective part, at
our option at no charge to you. The repaired or replacement unit will be covered by the same limited warranty for the
balance of one year warranty period.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This warranty applies to the original purchaser at retailer and may not be transferred.
This warranty does not cover consumable items such as saw blades, knives, belts, discs, cooling blocks, and sleeves.
This warranty does not cover required service and part replacement resulting from normal wear and tear, including
accessory wear.
This warranty does not cover any malfunction, failure or defect resulting from:
1) Misuse, abuse, neglect and mishandling not in accordance with the owner’s manual.
2) Damage due to accidents, natural disasters, power outage, or power overload.
3) Commercial or rentaluse.
4) Alteration, modication or repair performed by persons not recommended by POWERTEC.
DISCLAIMER
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied warranties, including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are disclaimed. Any implied warranties, that cannot be disclaimed under
state law are limited to one year from the date of purchase. Southern Technologies LLC. is not responsible for direct,
indirect, incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. Southern Technologies LLC., makes no warranties, representations, or promises as to the quality or
performance of its power tools other than those specically stated in this warranty.
Southern Technologies LLC • Chicago • IL 60606