600818,211970,951573
AW106PT2, AW128PT &
AW168PT Planer/Thicknesser
Axminster Reference No:
600818: AW106PT2
211970: AW128PT
951573: AW168PT
User Manual
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AW128PT
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Index of Contents...
Page No.
Declaration of Conformity...
The undersigned, F.Recherburg authorised
Laizhou Planet Machinery Co., Ltd.
No. 989. North Laizhou Road
261400 Laizhou Shandong
P.R.China declares that this product:
manufactured by Laizhou Planet Machinery Co.
is in compliance with the following standards or
standardisation documents EC Directive
98/37/EC Artlcle 8, section 2b Machinery in
accordance with the Council Directive
98/37/EC.
The undersigned, authorised
Laizhou Planet Machinery Co., Ltd.
No. 989. North Laizhou Road
261400 Laizhou Shandong
P.R.China declares that this product:
manufactured by Laizhou Planet Machinery Co. is
in compliance with the following standards or
standardisation documents EC Directive 98/37/EC
Artlcle 8(2)b, or Article 8(2)c, Machinery in
accordance with the Council Directive 98/37/EC.
Declaration of Conformity....………………………………………………...........................................................2
What’s in the Box.............................................................................................................................................3
General Instructions for 230V Machines......................................................................................................3-4
Specific Precautions Using Planer Thicknessers.......................................................................................... 5
Specifications...................................................................................................................................................6
Initial Assembly & Setting Up..........................................................................................................................7
Initial Assembly Parts Description ................................................................................................................. 8
Machine Illustration & Parts Description.........................................................................................9-11-13-15
Parts Identification & Description....................................................................................................... 10-12-14
Operating Illustrations.............................................................................................................................. 16-17
Changing the Planer Blades............................................................................................................... 18-19-20
Routine Maintenance...........................................................................................................................21-22-23
Parts Breakdown............................................................................................................................ 24-26-28-30
Parts List.........................................................................................................................................25-27-29-31
ML393
The undersigned, G. Reimann authorised
Laizhou Planet Machinery Co., Ltd.
Yutai West Street, Laizhou, Shandong
261400 P.R.China declares that this product:
manufactured by Laizhou Planet Machinery Co. is
in compliance with the following standards or
standardisation documents
2006/95/EC
ML394Q/C2-410Q
ML392
Copyied form CE Certificate
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What’s in the Box...
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Good Working Practices/ Safety
The following suggestions will enable you to observe good working practices, keep yourself
and fellow workers safe and maintain your tools and equipment in good working order.
WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE REACH OF YOUNG
CHILDREN
Mains Powered Tools
Primary Precautions
These tools are supplied with a moulded 13 Amp. Plug and 3 core power cable. Before using
the tool inspect the cable and the plug to make sure that neither are damaged. If any
damage is visible have the tool inspected/repaired by a suitably qualified person.
Model Numbers: ML392 (6008018 & 211970) ML394Q/C2-410Q (951573)
1 No. AW106PT2 / AW128PT / AW168PT Planer Thicknesser
(95% assembled)
1 No. Planer Fence
1 No. Planer Fence Mounting Base
1 No. Fence Securing Bracket
1 No. Overhand Planer Guard Mounting Bracket
1 No. Overhand Planer Guard
1 No. Overhand Planer Guard Locking Plate
1 No. Spring Metal Plate
2 No. M10 Washers
2 No. M10 Lever Handle Bolts
2 No. M6 x 12mm Caphead Bolts
1 No. 3mm Allen Key
1 No. 4mm Allen Key
1 No. 5mm Allen Key
1 No. 6mm Allen Key
2 No. M6 Eye Bolts (for lifting)
1 No. 7mm x 5.5mm Open ended Spanner
1 No. Guarantee Card
1 No. Instruction Manual
General Instructions for 230V Machines...
Having unpacked your saw and its accessories please dispose of any unwanted
packaging properly. The packaging is biodegradable.
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General Instructions for 230V Machines...
If it is necessary to replace the plug, it is preferable to use an ‘unbreakable’ type that will
resist damage on site. Only use a 13 Amp plug, and make sure the cable clamp is
tightened securely. Fuse as required. If extension leads are to be used, carry out the same
safety checks on them, and ensure that they are correctly rated to safely supply the current
that is required for your machine.
Work Place/Environment
The machine is not designed for sub-aqua operation, do not use when or where it is liable
to get wet. If the tool is to be used outside and it starts to rain (unusual though this would
be in U.K.), stop work and move it inside. If tool has got wet; dry it off as soon as possible,
with a cloth or paper towel. Do not use 230Va.c. powered tools anywhere within a site area
that is flooded or puddled, and do not trail extension cables across wet areas. Keep the
tools clean; it will enable you to more easily see any damage that may have occurred. Clean
the tool with a damp soapy cloth if needs be, do not use any solvents or cleaners, as these
may cause damage to any plastic parts or to the electrical components.
KEEP the work area as uncluttered as is practical, this includes personnel
as well as material. Under no circumstances should CHILDREN be allowed in work
areas.
It is good practice to leave the machine unplugged until work is about to commence, also
make sure to unplug the machine when it is not in use, or unattended. Always disconnect
by pulling on the plug body and not the cable. Once you are ready to commence work,
remove any tools used in the setting operations (if any) and place safely out of the way.
Re-connect the machine. Carry out a final check e.g. check the cutting tool, drill bit etc., is
securely tightened in the machine, check you have the correct speed and function set,
check that the power cable will not ‘snag’ etc.
Make sure you are comfortable before you start work, balanced, not reaching etc.
If the work you are carrying out is liable to generate flying grit, dust or chips, wear the
appropriate safety clothing, goggles, gloves, masks etc. If the work operation appears to be
excessively noisy, wear ear-defenders. If you wear your hair in a long style, wearing a cap,
safety helmet, hairnet, even a sweatband, will minimise the possibility of your hair being
caught up in the rotating parts of the machine, likewise, consideration should be given to
the removal of rings and wristwatches, if these are liable to be a ‘snag’ hazard.
Consideration should also be given to non-slip footwear, etc. If you are allowing another
person to use the machine, ensure that they are suitably
qualified to use it.
Do not work with cutting or boring machine of any description if you are tired, your
attention is wandering or you are being subjected to distraction. A deep cut, a lost
fingertip or worse; is not worth it!
Do not use this machine within the designated safety areas of flammable liquid
stores or in areas where there may be volatile gases. There are very expensive, very
specialised machines for working in these areas, THIS IS NOT ONE OF THEM.
Check that cutters, drills etc., are the correct type and size, are undamaged and are kept
clean and sharp, this will maintain their operating performance and lessen the loading on
the machine.
Above all, OBSERVE…. make sure you know what is happening around you, and USE
YOUR COMMON SENSE.
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Specific Precautions Using Planer Thicknessers...
Most machines currently, are well interlocked to ensure that the machine must be in the
correct configuration to perform one task or the other. Make yourself familiar with these
configurations and do not try to use the machine in a half and half state; or rig the interlocks
to enable you to do so.
These machines are designed for cutting timber only. They will, but are not designed to, cut
timber derivatives or composites. Glue lines in plywood, block board etc, will ‘notch’ blades
as sure as eggs is eggs. The bonding agent in chipboard is likewise detrimental to the
health of your planer irons. It is best to leave them alone. If you have to machine
composites, work out the costs of tungsten, against HSS (plus the sharpening costs), and
proceed accordingly. On larger machines it is common practice to leave a portion of the
blade (usually the offside 30 mm) to be used on ‘aggressive’ materials.
Overhand planing
Make sure during overhand planing operations, that the fence is set to the required angle, is
securely fastened and locked in position. Ensure the planer block guarding is in position
and secured.
Disengage the autofeed for the thicknesser.
Ensure both tables are correctly seated and locked down.
Ensure the dust extraction hood is in place and is not blocked.
Fit dust extraction.
Check the sharpness of planer irons, check for ‘nicks’ and ‘notches’, if there are damaged
sections on the blades, try to plane in the ‘clear’ areas.Especially when planing material
down to ‘thin’ dimensions, maintain pressure on the ‘front’ of the material i.e., that portion of
the stuff that has passed over the block, but use a push stick or a pusher shoe to clear the
end of the stuff over the block.
Thicknessing
When thicknessing, remove the fence. Lower the thicknessing table slightly.
Unlock and swing both tables ‘up and out of the way’,taking care not to foul the overhand
guard/arm assembly, which will probably swing free.
Turn the dust extraction hood up and over the block.
Connect the dust extraction. Ensure the hose will not foul any stuff being passed through
the machine.
Check the height of the thicknessing table.
Engage the autofeed mechanism.
Periodically, clean any excess build up of resin from the thicknessing table, and apply any
proprietary brand of lubricating agent.
NOTE, Consideration should be given to the type of finish you will be applying to
the stuff when you select your cleaning/lubrication agent. Some compounds won’t
mix. i.e. PTFE and Acrylic.
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Specification...
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Axminster No. 600818 211970
AW106PT2 AW128PT
Rating:
Motor:
Feed Speed:
Cutterblock Speed:
Cutterblock Diameter:
Max Thicknesser Capacity:
Max Planing Width:
Max Depth of Cut:
Max Depth of Cut Thicknesser:
Max Depth of Cut Planer:
Knives:
Length of Table:
Overall L x W x H:
Dust Extraction Outlet:
Weight:
Trade
230V 50Hz 2.2kW
8m/min
4000rpm
95mm
220mm
310mm
5mm
3.0mm
1.5mm
310 x 1520mm
1,520 x 600 x 1,070mm
100mm
325kg
951573
AW168PT
Trade
230V 50Hz 3.0kW
8m/min
4000rpm
95mm
220mm
410mm
5mm
2.5mm
1.5mm
HSS (Resharpenable) x4
1,600mm
1,700 x 600 x 1,000mm
100mm
460kg
Trade
230V 50Hz 1,500W
8m/min
3750rpm
80mm
180mm
250mm
2.5mm
3.0mm
1.5mm
HSS (Resharpenable) x3
260 x 1090mm
1,090 x 750 x 1,000mm
100mm
150kg
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Initial Assembly & Setting Up...
Your machine comes enclosed in a packing case with the accessories packed on top of the
tables.Having removed the top and the sides of the packing case, remove all the
components from the top of the machine; put to one side. Ascertain the orientation of the
machine and move it to its desired position in the workshop. Ensure that the machine is
positioned to allow sufficient clearance both in front and behind the machine to cater for the
maximum length of timber you will wish to machine.
Remember sufficient space must be left ‘around’ the machine to facilitate your stance when
overhand planing and moving from end to end of the machine if you are thicknessing
singlehandedly. Remember that when the surface tables are ‘up and out of the way’ for
thicknessing, the machine is appreciably wider than when it is in overhand mode. The
machine is bolted down on to the pallet that forms the bottom of the packing case. Remove
these ‘hold down’ bolts. In the packet on top of the tables you will find 2 No. small ‘eye’
bolts. These screw into the top part of the machine casting (as shown in fig 1.) and can be
used to hoist the machine clear of the pallet. If you do not have the availability of such a
hoist, and are going to have to ‘manhandle’ the machine off the pallet; make sure the tables
are locked down before applying any lifting force to them.
IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED THAT LIFTING, PULLING OR PUSHING IS CARRIED OUT
AGAINST THE TABLES. However, if expediency dictates that this is the only method to
dismount the machine, this is what must be done. Do Not under normal circumstances lift,
push or pull the machine using the tables. Any movement is best carried out against the
main frame cabinet.
The machine should be positioned on a flat level surface. Final levelling can be
accomplished using the levelling bolts in the base fillets of the legs. Once the machine is in
position, and level, it can be bolted to the floor if so required.
Before adding the fence and the guarding (i.e. with the machine ‘clean’) it is a good idea to
remove the protective grease film that is coating all the unpainted parts of the machine. Use
a proprietary de-greasing agent or paraffin et al. Unfortunately, this cleaning process is
always a bit ‘mucky’ especially if you tackle the job with a high level of enthusiasm. You are
advised to wear overalls or coveralls etc., during the process. After cleaning, especially if
you used paraffin, lightly coat the exposed metal surfaces to prevent any rusting. Bear in
mind the stuff you will be machining and its possible finishing process, when you choose
your anti-corrosion agent. Locate the planer fence, the planer fence base, the two handled
clamp nuts and washers. Bolt the ‘T’ yoke to the planer fence base. Span the bosses of the
‘T’ yoke with the two elongated slotted lugs of the fence which are loosely bolted into the
fence. Fasten the fence to the yoke using the handled clamp nuts and washers, position the
fence as required and fasten the four bolts that secure the mounting lugs.
Your AW106PT2, AW128PT and AW168PT offers the facility of your being able to plane right
or left handed. Decide on the best and most comfortable position for you. Locate the fence
mounting bracket and fix to the machine casting as shown in Fig 2, using 2 No. M6 x 12mm
caphead bolts; depending on your preferred handing. Introduce the planer fence base into
the bracket; so that the planer fence base slides into the fence mounting bracket; then
secure; positioning the fence approximately mid-table (see fig 3). Mount the overhand plane
guard arm onto the side of the outfeed table that corresponds to your preferred
handing,then fit the overhand cutter block guard. In the accessories packet there is a small
spring metal plate - this fits into the overhand guard clamping assembly to spread the load
of the guard clamp onto the guard. It also prevents the bolt scoring the upper surface of the
guard,fasten in position using the guard lock (see fig 4).
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Initial Assembly Parts Description...
Fence mounting
bracket
Fence mounting
bracket
Typ.2 M6 x 12mm
caphead bolt
Planer fence
base
Fence securing
clamp
Typ. 2 handled
clamp nuts
Typ. 2 elongated fence
support brackets
Typ.2 small
eye bolts
Fig 3
Fig 2
Fig 1
NOTE: The pictures in this manual show the AW106PT2, the
AW128PT & AW168PT is exsactly the same but on a larger scale.
NOTE: The pictures in this manual show the AW106PT2, the
AW128PT & AW168PT is exsactly the same but on a larger scale.
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Machine Illustration & Parts Description...
Main chassis
Start/Stop
switches
Thicknessing
table rise and fall
control
Table
extension
Infeed table
Infeed table
adjustor
Outfeed table
Dust extraction
hood
Overhand cutter
guard mounting
arm
Fence assembly
Thicknessing
table rise and fall
clamping handle
Cutter block
guard clamp
Cutter block
guard angle
adjustor
Mounting arm
height adjustor
knob
Spring metal
plate
Outfeed table
adjustor
Fig 4
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Parts Identification & Description...
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Note: In order to synchronise our understanding of directional positions used in the
text, we will refer to the front of the machine as being the ‘thin’ side of the machine
cabinet that has a start and stop switch combination mounted on it. The rear of the
machine is the wider machine cover that houses the drive train for the cutter block and
the autofeed mechanism. The ‘infeed table’ is that table on the right hand side, facing
the machine from the front. Further references to left and right may be used after
qualifying the position from which the machine is being viewed. Note: Infeed for
Overhand & Thicknessing are from different ends of the machine.
Main chassis This is the machine cabinet that all the components of the
planer/thicknesser are mounted upon.
Start/Stop There are two pairs of on /off switches and an emergency stop switch
switches mounted on the machine. They all control the main contactor, which
fulfills the NVR function of the machine.
Thicknessing This casting, which is machined flat and mounted precisely beneath
table the cutter block, parallel to the planer irons across the width of the bed,
supports the timber as it is passed beneath the cutter block in thicknessing
mode. It can be raise and lowered to allow for the various thicknesses of
timber to be processed.
Thicknessing This ‘Engineers Wheel’ is connected to the rise and fall mechanism of the
table rise and thickenessing table, turning clockwise will raise the table and anti-clockwise
fall control will lower it. There is a lock lever to ensure the table does not move during
machining. There is a limit bar, part of the machine assembly, which will limit
the amount of material that the thicknessing operation can remove during
one pass.
Thicknessing This scale is fixed to the right hand side of the machine cabinet alongside
scale the thicknessing table. On the infeed side a pointer on the thicknessing
table reads against the scale and will indicate the thickness that the
machine is cutting.
Table Extensions There is a table extension bolted to both the front and the rear of the
thicknessing table to increase the accuracy of the machining operation,
and support the stuff over a greater part of its length.
Infeed table Machined Cast Iron table, pivoted on the left hand side (the front machine
trunnion), with its locking mechanism on the right.
Infeed table The Infeed table can be adjusted up or down to increase or decrease the
adjustor amount of material being removed during a pass. The adjustor is
incorporated into the pivoting mechanism. Screwing the knob handle will
drive the table up or down, the amount can be measured against the scale
The travel of the table is limited between NO cut and the maximum amount
can be safely removed during one pass. The adjustor can be locked onto its
shaft by the two nuts on the outer end of the shaft, ensure these are not
locked if you require to adjust the table.
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Machine Illustration & Parts Description...
Main chassis
Start/Stop
switches
Start/Stop
switches
Emergency
stop
Autofeed
engage control
Thicknessing
table
Thicknessing
rise and fall
scale
Outfeed table
lock
Cutter block
Cutter block guard
mounting arm lock
handle
Cutter block
guard
Cutter block
guard clamp
Cutter block
guard angle
adjustor
Mounting arm
height adjustor
knob
Fence securing
clamp
Fig 5
NOTE: The pictures in this manual show the AW106PT2, the
AW128PT & AW168PT is exsactly the same but on a larger scale.
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Parts Identification & Description...
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Infeed table This rotary latch is fitted to the right hand side of the infeed table, and
lock engages with a machined stud, set in the rear trunnion of the machine.
During overhand planing operations, to ensure the inline accuracy of the
tables, both tables must be locked down. Conversely, during adjustments
the locks must be OFF, to allow the tables to move freely, then relocked. The
locks are obviously disengaged to allow the tables to be ‘swung up and out
of the way’ during thicknessing.
Outfeed table Exactly as the infeed table, excepting that the pivoting mechanism and the
locking mechanisms are on the same side of the machine as the infeed table.
Normally the outfeed table is set to the height of the plane irons, and is not
adjusted after this, unless the machine is to be used for ‘stopped’ chamfers
or the like.
Outfeed table Mirror of the infeed table lock.
lock
Table raising This is a metal bar fitted to the edge of the outfeed table that extends across
lnterlock bar to the infeed table and ensures ordered sequence of the tables being raised
or lowered. i.e., the outfeed table must be raised before the infeed table, and
the infeed table must be lowered before the outfeed table.
Cutter block A 75mm diameter block fitted with three knives. The block is mounted in
sealed bearings housed in the machine trunnions.
Anti-kick back A series of mechanical ‘fingers’ mounted across the mouth of the infeed to
fingers the thicknessing table which prevent the stuff being ‘kicked’ back when it
engages with the cutter block knives.
Dust extraction A rigid 100mm diameter extraction hood that is permanently mounted to the
hood machine. During overhand planing it is swung down into the void between
the cutter block and the thicknessing table, where it acts as the underside
guard and chip ‘catcher’; during thicknessing it is swung up and over the
table where it acts as the overhand guard and chip deflector/extractor.
Overhand cutter A pivoting arm bolted to the side of the outfeed table, the arm has a slide
guard mounting mounting to carry the cutter block guard, and can be adjusted for height
arm over the cutter block to enable the stuff to be passed under it. It can be
locked in position once it has been set.
Cutter block A dished aluminium extrusion that guards the ‘active’ side of the cutter block
guard (i.e. the part of the cutter block in front of the fence). It is carried in a slide
mounting on the end of the arm and can be locked in place once it has been
positioned.
Fence mounting A steel bracket that is bolted to the top machined surface of the machine
bracket trunnion. It has a housing machined into it to mate with the base plate of the
fence assembly. The bridge of the bracket has a star bolt threaded though it
which is tightened down onto the base plate of the fence assembly to
hold it in position.
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Machine Illustrations & Parts Description...
Infeed scale
for overhand
Cutter block
guard clamp
mounting arm
lock handle
Cutter block
guard
Cutter block
guard angle
adjustor
Mounting arm
height adjustor
knob
Infeed table
lock
Infeed table
adjustor
Infeed table
adjustor
Fig 6
Fig 7a
Fig 7
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NOTE: The pictures in this manual show the AW106PT2, the
AW128PT & AW168PT is exsactly the same but on a larger scale.
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Parts Identification & Description...
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Autofeed engage This handled lever protrudes through the cabinet to the left of the infeed
control side of the thicknessing table. It is sprung loaded to keep it in position
against a ‘gate’ location. The two position ‘gate’ selects either the feed
engaged or disengaged.
Fence assembly This assembly consists of a base plate onto which a vertical ‘T’ yoke is
mounted. The ends of the yoke arms are bossed and have a threaded hole
in hole in them. The rear of the fence has two slotted lugs that span the yoke
bosses. Two clamp bolts and washers, secure the fence, through its slotted
lugs into the threaded holes in the bosses of the yoke. The reason for the
slots is to allow the fence to be manoeuvred in ‘tilt’ to allow any angle (up to
45 degrees) to be set on the fence. A presetting bolt is threaded through the
main body of the yoke, and impinges on the rear surface of the fence to
enable the ‘upright’ position to be set quickly and easily.
Note. Electrical Interlocks The machine is electrically interlocked in the two modes.
1.Overhand The outfeed and infeed tables must be down. The dust extraction
planing. hood must be below the table, acting as a lower guard and chip
collector.
2. Thicknessing. The outfeed and infeed table must be raised. The dust extraction
hood must be over the table, acting as the upper guard and chip
collector.
It is not possible to run the machine in a ‘half and half’ configuration.
The machine must be in one configuration or the other.
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Machine Illustrations & Parts Description...
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Anti-kick back
fingers
Rise and fall
scale
Outfeed table
lock
Infeed table
lock
Outfeed table
Infeed table
Table position
studs
Outfeed
Thicknessing
adjustor
Limiting bar
for material
removal
Table lock
stud
Fig 8
Fig 9
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Operating Illustrations...
Planing with the fence inclined
Planing narrow pieces of wood
Fig 10
Fig 11
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Operating Illustrations...
Planing short pieces of wood using a
pressure pad
Planing using a push stick to carry the
timber safely over the cutter block
Fig 12
Fig 13
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Changing the Planer Blades...
Make sure that the machine is disconnected from the power supply
Overview
The planer blades are mounted into 3 slot housings machined in the cutter block.The slot
housing comprises of a slot cut on a radial axis with a reverse tapered slot alongside it.
(See fig. 14) The depth of the first slot governs the seating of the chipbreaker/wedge, the
second slot allows the blade to be set to its correct depth in the block.
The chipbreaker/wedge is machined with a tapered face set at the same angle as the slot.
This allows the blade to be clamped between parallel faces. The block will accept blades
250mm x 3mm x 30mm. After sharpening, the blades will reduce over their height
dimension, but the blades can be safely used until their overall height dimension is 17mm,
then the blades must be discarded as they can no longer be securely clamped in the
housing. The reverse taper slot has a series of blind holes bored in the bottom surface into
which springs are fitted. These springs act against the bottom of the planer blade, to push it
into contact with the setting tool, when the blades are being positioned after changing.
Planer knife
Chipbreaker/wedge
Clamping Bolt
Spring
Fig 14
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Changing the Planing Blades...
Changing the blades
Locate the 5.5mm x 7mm A/F spanner in the tool kit. Turn the cutter block until one of the
slots is uppermost, (between the tables). Using the spanner drive the 5 No. bolts into the
chipbreaker/wedge, thus removing the clamping effect. This should allow the blade to
‘spring’ up (not like a jack in a box!) to protrude clear of the edge of the cutter block.
Carefully remove the blade, lay aside. Remove the chipbreaker/wedge, lay aside, finally
remove the springs from the slot and lay them aside. Repeat the process for the other two
blades. If the block becomes difficult to hold located, being out of balance with the blade/s
removed; use a thin wedge of material to jam the cutter block in position.
Now is a very good time to clean the slot housings thoroughly, remove the resin build-up,
sawdust, chips and any old joiners/carpenters etc., that have recently disappeared without
trace. Ensure the circumference of the cutter block is likewise cleaned thoroughly. Remove
the clamping bolts from the chipbreaker/wedges, clean the bolts and the threaded holes,
clean the springs and the chipbreaker/wedges thoroughly. Apply a little light oil to the
springs. Remove the new/sharpened blades from their ‘keeper’; set carefully to hand and
put the ‘old’ blades away in the ‘keeper’ to be sent for sharpening. Locate the blade setting
tool and put it to hand. Screw the bolts into the chipbreaker/wedges. Select one of the slot
housings and wedge the cutter block to maintain it in position. Set the springs into the
holes in the bottom of the slot, introduce the chipbreaker/wedge, position it against the
‘back’ of the slot, introduce a blade in front of it. Using the spanner start to unscrew the
bolts, take care at this time as the blade could be protruding well above the block. Unscrew
the bolts until the wedge just starts a ‘nip’ on the blade, then screw them back in half a turn.
At this point all the components should be loose in the slot (not slack), carefully position the
blade and the wedge to line up with the edge of the cutter block. Press the blade setting
tool gently down onto the blade, (See fig 15 & 16) ensure that the locating feet are firmly in
contact with the cutter block, and the blade is against the setting recess. (See fig 15 & 17)
Holding the blade and the setting tool in this position, tighten at least two of the clamping
bolts to provide a firm clamp of the blade, with the setting tool held firmly in place. Tighten
the remaining bolts. Tighten hard, but do not overtighten, remember, these are M4 bolts.
Repeat this procedure for the remaining blades. When all the blades are fitted, carry out a
quick check of the set of the blades, by hand rotating the cutter block in reverse and
visually inspecting the edge of the blades against a fixed point . If this appears satisfactory,
carry out a final ‘tightness’ check on the clamping bolts; remove all the tools and stow
away.
Blade Setting Tool
Locating feet set on
cutting block
Blade setting
recess
Fig 15
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Blade setting
tool
5.5mm x 7mm
A/F spanner
Cutter block
Locating feet on
the cutting block
The blade
Fig 16
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Your AW106PT requires minimum maintenance, but it is essential that it is carried
out to ensure the longevity and correct function of the machine.
Daily
Check the overhand tables and the thicknessing bed are clean, not coated with resin etc.
Apply a proprietary cleaner/lubricating agent.
Check the cable and the plug for damage or defects.
Mount the planer fence and check it is set upright.
Check the dust extraction hood and ensure there are no excessive build ups of
sawdust/resin, especially in the mouth of the chip deflector and around the mouth of the
extractor.
Check the blades for sharpness and damage.
Check the rollers of the thicknessing table rotate freely, and there is no build up between
the roller and the extension plate.
Weekly
Carry out the above checks.
Clean the machine thoroughly, remove any shavings, sawdust, chips etc, from in, under and
around the machine.
Check the cutter block for resin build up, especially behind the blade and in the scallop of
the chipbreaker/wedge.
Raise the tables and brush out and clean any debris or build up around the area of the
noise attenuating slots in the edges of the overhand tables.
Check the infeed and take off pressure rollers are not clogged, clean as necessary.
Check the action of the anti-kickback fingers, again clean and lubricate as required.
Monthly
Carry out the above checks.
After cleaning apply a little light oil to the bearing ends of the infeed, take off and extension
table rollers.
Refer to Fig 18,19
Remove the rear machine cover plate, check the condition and tension of the drive belt.
Check the autofeed engage and disengage function. Check the condition of the drive
chains, clean and apply a light coating of oil to the chains and sprockets.
Apply a light oiling to all the bearing areas, taking care not to get oil on the tyre surfaces.
Replace the rear machine cover plate.
Re-tightening table lock downs
Refer to Fig 18
If the table lock downs becomes ‘slack’ they can be adjusted by altering the height of the
table lock stud. Hold the stud firmly and loosen the lock nut, adjust the stud, lightly ‘pinch’
with the lock nut, try.
If correct, fully tighten the lock nut, if not, repeat the process until the ‘lock down’ is correct.
DISCONNECT THE PLANER THICKNESSER
FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY.
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Fig 18
Autofeed engage
and disengage
control
Drive chain
Bearing
Motor
Drive belt
Table position
studs
Table lock stud
Drive belt pulley
Motor pulley
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Oil
Oil
Oil
Light coat of oil
on the chain
Oil
Oil
Light coat of
oil on bearing
Oil points
OIL
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Parts List...
600818,211970,951573
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Axminster Reference No:
Part No: 600818: AW106PT2
Part No: 211970: AW128PT
Part No: 951573: AW168PT
AW106PT2, AW128PT & AW168PT Planer/Thicknesser
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