Planer Repair
Is your planer in need of a repair? We are here to walk you through the process of your own DIY repair from start to finish. First, select the symptom that best fits your tool. Next, read through our list of common parts that are likely causing the issue at hand. Use our troubleshooting guide for tips on how to determine the correct part that needs to be replaced or repaired, and how you can fix it yourself without having to purchase a new planer or hire a costly service.
Won't feed
Reported 19% of the time
If your planer won't feed, use our guide to walk you through the DIY repair process with ease. The most common parts related to this symptom are the sprocket, chain, retaining ring, bushing, and roller. Once you have checked these parts for signs of damage and you are confident you have identified the part that requires a repair, our experts have provided easy-to-follow instructions to assist you in getting your planer back to working order as quickly as possible.
Won't turn on
Reported 12% of the time
The most likely parts for causing your miter saw to not turn on are the switch, carbon brushes, circuit breaker, or key. Read our guide for tips on what you should be looking for to determine the part that needs to be replaced and professional instructions on how to fix it as quickly as possible.
Won't adjust up and down or binds
Reported 7% of the time
If your planer won't adjust up and down or binds, check the handle, gear, sprocket, knob, and chains. Complete your repair with confidence by following our expert guide, which provides easy-to-follow instructions. Refer to your owner's manual for instructions relating specifically to your model.
Motor spins but cutterhead doesn't
Reported 7% of the time
If the motor spins but the cutter head doesn't, check the belt, pulley, key, sprocket, chain, and gears. Save time and money and perform the repair yourself, with our help. Review our list of parts for instructions on how to locate the issue and fix it with ease. Refer to your owner's manual for detailed instructions on your model.
Grinding or squealing sound
Reported 6% of the time
If your planer is making a grinding or squealing sound, this may be a sign that a repair is in your near future. Before throwing out your tool or paying for an expensive service, consider fixing it yourself. The purpose of our repair guide is to make your DIY project as easy and efficient as possible. Review the parts we have listed to determine which one applies to your tool. Reference your owner's manual for detailed instructions for your model.
Smoke from tool
Reported 3% of the time
If smoke is coming from your planer, this may cause alarm, but it is a symptom you can diagnose yourself. Our experts have narrowed down the likely parts for causing this issue to the belt, planer blade, carbon brushes, armature, and field. If you are unsure which part needs to be replaced or repaired, use our guide for tips on what to look for and how you can get your tool performing properly again.
Trips the power source circuit breaker
Reported 3% of the time
Is your planer tripping the power source circuit breaker? You'll want to inspect the following parts for signs of damage: the circuit breaker, switch, carbon brush, power cord, bearing, armature, and field. Once you have nailed down the part that requires repair or replacement, read on for further information on how you perform your own DIY repair. Refer to your owner's manual for specific advice related to your model.
Motor gets hot
Reported 1% of the time
If the motor gets hot in your planer, not to worry, we can help you fix it. Check the carbon brushes, planer blade, bearing, circuit breaker, fan, and housing. Our guide will assist you in how to locate the problem part, and the best way to fix it as efficiently as possible. If you require instructions specific to your model, refer to your owner's manual.
