INSTRUCTION MANUAL
13" Two-Speed Finishing Planer
(Model 22-580)
PART NO. 901532 (017)
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there
are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will
considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored,
personal injury to the operator may result. Safety equipment such as guards, push sticks, hold-downs, featherboards,
goggles, dust masks and hearing protection can reduce your potential for injury. But even the best guard won’t make
up for poor judgment, carelessness or inattention. Always use common sense
and exercise caution
in the workshop.
If a procedure feels dangerous, don’t try it. Figure out an alternative procedure that feels safer. REMEMBER: Your
personal safety is your responsibility.
This machine was designed for certain applications only. Delta Machinery strongly recommends that this machine not
be modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative
to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Delta to determine if it can or should
be performed on the product.
Technical Service Manager
Delta Machinery
4825 Highway 45 North
Jackson, TN 38305
(IN CANADA: 505 SOUTHGATE DRIVE, GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 6M7)
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL. Learn the
tool’s application and limitations as well as the specific
hazards peculiar to it.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
Wear safety
glasses. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses; they are not safety glasses. Also use face or dust
mask if cutting operation is dusty. These safety glasses
must conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements. Note:
Approved glasses have Z87 printed or stamped on them.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it “on”.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
6. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t
use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them
to rain. Keep work area well-lighted.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children
and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF – with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
9. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to
do a job for which it was not designed.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get caught in
moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate tool.
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
16. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta
may cause hazards or risk of injury to persons.
17. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in
power cord.
In the event of a power failure, move switch
to the “OFF” position.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally
contacted.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to ensure that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function – check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced.
20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter
only.
21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
22.
STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND
USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A POWER
TOOL. DO NOT USE TOOL WHILE TIRED OR UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR
MEDICATION. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
23. MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM
POWER SUPPLY while motor is being mounted,
connected or reconnected.
24. THE DUST GENERATED by certain woods and wood
products can be injurious to your health. Always operate
machinery in well ventilated areas and provide for proper
dust removal. Use wood dust collection systems whenever
possible.
25.
WARNING: SOME DUST CREATED BY
POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING,
AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
· lead from lead-based paints,
· crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
· arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as those
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
PLANERS
1. DO NOT operate your tool until it is completely
assembled and installed according to the instructions.
2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the
operation of planers, obtain advice from your supervisor,
instructor or other qualified person.
3. MAKE SURE wiring codes and recommended
electrical connection instructions are followed, and that
the machine is properly grounded.
4. MAKE all adjustments with the power off.
5. DISCONNECT machine from power source when
making repairs.
6. NEVER turn the planer “ON” before clearing the
table of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.).
7. KEEP knives sharp and free of all rust and pitch.
8. NEVER perform any planing operation with guard
removed.
9. KEEP fingers and hands away from cutting area.
10. NEVER reach under the cutterhead while the machine
is running.
11. KEEP fingers and hands away from chip exhaust
opening. The cutterhead rotates at extremely high speeds.
12. NEVER feed the work into the outfeed end of
machine.
13. ADEQUATELY support the workpiece at all times.
14. WHEN planing extra long workpieces, MAKE SURE
the material is supported at the infeed and outfeed end
at table height.
15. NEVER start the machine with the workpiece in
contact with the cutterhead.
16. MAKE SURE the workpiece is free from nails and
other foreign objects which could cause injury or
damage to the blades.
17. MAKE SURE the blades are properly secured in the
cutterhead, as explained in the instruction manual, before turning on power.
18. ALWAYS allow the cutterhead to reach full speed
before using.
19. IF DURING OPERATION there is any tendency for
the tool to tip over, slide or walk on the supporting
surface, MAKE SURE TOOL IS SECURED TO THE
SUPPORTING SURFACE.
20. DO NOT perform planing operations on material
shorter than 10 inches, narrower than 3/4 inches, wider
than 13 inches, or thinner than 3/16 inches.
21. BEFORE LEAVING the machine, make sure the work
area is clean.
22. SHOULD any part of your planer be missing,
damaged or fail in any way, or any electrical component
fail to perform properly, shut off switch and remove plug
from power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or
failed parts before resuming operation.
23. ALWAYS plane with the grain of the workpiece.
24. MAKE SURE speed setting is securely engaged
before feeding work material through the machine.
25. AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back toward you)
by:
A. Not standing in line of workpiece
B. Not planing workpieces that are warped, split, or
contains knots.
26. IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch
should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent
unauthorized use.
27. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe
and proper operation of this product is available from
the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive,
Itasca, IL 60143-3201 in the Accident Prevention
Manual for Industrial Operation and also in the Safety
Data Sheets provided by the NSC. Please also refer to
the American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1
Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machinery and
the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213
Regulations.
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POWER CONNECTIONS
A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be
protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the tool’s plug. Before connecting the motor to
the power line, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of the same
characteristics as indicated on the tool. All line connections should make good contact. Running on low voltage will
damage the motor.
WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THE TOOL TO RAIN OR OPERATE THE TOOL IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Your tool is wired for 120 volt, 60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the tool to the power source, make sure
the switch is in the “OFF” position.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM
ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Fig. A Fig. B
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
CURRENT
CARRYING
PRONGS
GROUNDING BLADE
IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
GROUNDING
MEANS
ADAPTER
2. Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for use on
a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than 150
volts:
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet
that looks like the one illustrated in Fig. A. The tool has a
grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Fig. A.
A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter
illustrated in Fig. B, may be used to connect this plug to a
matching 2-conductor receptacle as shown in Fig. B if a
properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary
adapter should be used only until a properly grounded
outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The
green-colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from
the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground
such as a properly grounded outlet box. Whenever the
adapter is used, it must be held in place with a metal
screw.
NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not
permitted by the Canadian Electric Code.
WARNING: IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THE
RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY
GROUNDED. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE HAVE A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.
1. All grounded, cord-connected tools:
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with
an electric cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The
conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is
green with or without yellow stripes is the equipmentgrounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the
electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the
equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if
the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is
properly grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and matching 3-conductor
receptacles that accept the tool’s plug, as shown in Fig. A.
Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.
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Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord
which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the tool’s plug. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the tool. An undersized cord will cause a
drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig. D, shows the correct gauge to use depending on
the cord length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
EXTENSION CORDS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOREWORD
Delta Model 22-580 is a 13" (330mm) Portable Planer. It has the following cutting capacity; 13" (330mm) width, 6½"
(165mm) thickness and 1/8" (3mm) depth of cut. Features include; basic machine with powerful 15 amp, 120 volt motor,
two-knife cutterhead, knife-installation tool, and wrench.
UNPACKING AND CLEANING
Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container. Peel protective film from the table surface.
Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the planer and all loose items supplied with your machine. Refer to the section of this manual
entitled “REPLACING KNIVES” and remove the cutterhead guard. Remove the protective coating from the cutterhead.
This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone, gasoline or lacquer
thinner for this purpose.) CAUTION: CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN CLEANING THE CUTTERHEAD, THE
KNIVES IN THE CUTTERHEAD ARE VERY SHARP. After cleaning cutterhead, replace the cutterhead guard.
Fig. D
MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD
RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC TOOLS
Ampere Total Length Gauge of
Rating Volts of Cord in Feet Extension Cord
0-6 120
up to
25 18 AWG
0-6 120 25-50 16 AWG
0-6 120 50-100 16 AWG
0-6 120 100-150 14 AWG
6-10 120
up to
25 18 AWG
6-10 120 25-50 16 AWG
6-10 120 50-100 14 AWG
6-10 120 100-150 12 AWG
10-12 120
up to
25 16 AWG
10-12 120 25-50 16 AWG
10-12 120 50-100 14 AWG
10-12 120 100-150 12 AWG
12-16 120
up to
25 14 AWG
12-16 120 25-50 12 AWG
12-16 120
GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED
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1 - 13"Two-Speed
Finishing Planer
2 - Cutterhead raising and
lowering handle
3 - M5 - 16 mm hex
socket head screw
4 - Cutterhead lock
handle
5 - M6 - 20 mm hex
socket head screw
6 - Cutterhead Wrench
and handle assembly
7 - Knife transfer tool
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
ASSEMBLY
LOWERING
EXTENSION TABLES
The infeed and outfeed table extensions (A) Fig. 4, are
shipped attached to the machine and rotated to the
“UP” position. Move both table extensions (A) to the
down position as shown. The top surface of the table
extensions (A) should be level with the planer table. To
check and adjust if necessary, refer to the section of this
manual entitled “LEVELING TABLE EXTENSIONS.”
Fig. 4
Fig. 3
MODEL 50-446 ACCESSORY
4" REVERSIBLE DUST
COLLECTOR CONNECTOR
The optional (catalog No. 50-446) accessory dust
collector connector (A) Fig. 3, can be attached to the
planer to provide a means of connecting a dust
collection system to the planer. Remove the two screws
(A) Fig. 25, that hold down the cutterhead guard and
place the dust connector in the slots provided and
replace the cutterhead guard screws. NOTE: DUST
COLLECTOR CONNECTOR CAN BE MOUNTED TO
CONNECT A DUST COLLECTOR HOSE TO EITHER
THE LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF THE MACHINE.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
A
A
A
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ASSEMBLING CUTTERHEAD
LOCK HANDLE
Assemble the cutterhead lock handle (A) Figs. 5 & 6, to
shaft (B) with M6-20mm hex socket head screw (C) as
shown with wrench supplied.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
ASSEMBLING CUTTERHEAD
RAISING AND LOWERING
HANDLE
1. Assemble the cutterhead raising and lowering handle
(A) Fig. 7, to shaft (B), making certain flat on shaft is
engaged with flat in handle.
2. Fasten cutterhead raising and lowering handle (A)
Fig. 8, to shaft using the M5 x 16mm hex socket head
screw (C) with hex end of cutterhead wrench supplied.
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
A
B
A
C
A
B
A
C
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3. Rotate handle (A) to the operating position as shown
in Fig. 9.
Fig. 9
FASTENING PLANER TO SUPPORTING SURFACE
If during operation there is any tendency for the planer
to tip over, slide, or walk on the supporting surface, the
planer must be secured to the supporting surface using
the four holes in the base of the machine, two of which
are shown at (A) Fig. 10. Only operate planer on a flat
level surface.
If assembled to the accessory stand models 50-326 or
50-322, place the planer on the stand and align the four
holes in the base of the machine, two of which are
shown at (A) Fig. 10, with the four holes in the top of the
stand. Place the carriage head flange bolt through the
holes in the planer and the stand, and thread the flange
nut onto the carriage head flange bolt and tighten
securely. Only operate planer on a flat level surface.
Fig. 10
STARTING AND
STOPPING PLANER
The on/off switch Fig. 11, is located on the front of the
planer motor. To turn the machine “ON” move the switch
(A) to the up position. To turn the machine “OFF” push
down on the switch shield (B) Fig. 11.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Fig. 11
LOCKING SWITCH IN
THE “OFF” POSITION
IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch
should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent
unauthorized use. This can be done by raising the infeed
table to the upright position, and placing a padlock
(Delta Model 50-325) through the hole in the left side of
the planer and the infeed table and locking the padlock.
Fig. 12
A
A
A
B
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RAISING AND LOWERING
HEAD ASSEMBLY
The head assembly (A) Fig. 13, contains the cutterhead,
feed rollers, chip deflector and motor. Raising and
lowering the head assembly (A) controls the depth of cut
on your planer. To raise or lower the head assembly,
rotate the cutterhead lock handle (B) counterclockwise
to unlock the cutterhead and turn the cutterhead raising
and lowering handle (C) clockwise to raise or
counterclockwise to lower the cutterhead (A). One
revolution of handle (C) will move the cutterhead up or
down 1/16". ALWAYS LOCK THE CUTTERHEAD IN
PLACE, BY ROTATING HANDLE (B) CLOCKWISE
BEFORE PLANING.
Fig. 13
A
B
C
D
CUTTERHEAD LOCK
The cutterhead lock (B) Fig. 13, should be locked in
place when planing. The cutterhead lock helps to
eliminate snipe in the board that is being planed. Snipe
can also be eliminated by butting boards end to end and
feeding them through the planer. Long boards should
always be supported, when feeding them through the
planer to help eliminate snipe.
SCALE AND POINTER
A dual English/Metric scale (D) Fig. 14, and pointer (E) is
located on the front of the machine and indicates the
thickness of the finished workpiece. To adjust the
pointer (E), run a piece of wood through the machine.
Measure the thickness of the workpiece and if an
adjustment is necessary, loosen screw (F) and adjust
pointer (E) accordingly. Then tighten screw (F).
Fig. 14
D
E
F
SPEED CONTROL
IMPORTANT: CHANGE SPEEDS ONLY WHILE THE
MOTOR IS RUNNING. DO NOT CHANGE SPEEDS
WHILE PLANING.
IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THAT SPEED CONTROL IS
FULLY ENGAGED BEFORE FEEDING WORK MATERIAL.
1. The 22-580 is a two speed planer. The speed control
knob (A) is shown in Fig. 15.
2. The “Dimensioning” speed (B) Fig. 15, should be
used to size the board, the speed is 60 cuts per inch.
3. The “Finishing” speed (C) Fig. 15, should be used
when the board is close to the desired finished size, the
speed is 90 cuts per inch.
Fig. 15
A
B
C
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FULL RANGE DEPTH STOP
1. The depth stop (A) Fig. 16, can be used to set the
cutterhead to a predetermined thickness. It can be set at
any depth from 1/8" to 6-1/2" for repetitive planing.
2. To set the depth stop, lower the cutterhead to the
desired depth.
3. Rotate the depth stop knob (A), clockwise, until it
stops. NOTE: IF THE DEPTH STOP KNOB IS
ROTATED PAST THE STOPPING POINT, THE
CUTTERHEAD RAISING AND LOWERING HANDLE
WILL START TO MOVE.
4. Push down on the depth stop knob and turn the
knob approximately 1/4 turn clockwise until the depth
stop engages.
5. Raise the cutterhead to allow for the workpiece. As it
is planed down, the cutterhead will stop at the height at
which the depth stop was engaged.
6. To disengage the depth stop, turn the depth stop
knob counter clockwise.
NOTE: RAISE THE CUTTERHEAD 1/2 TURN BEFORE
DISENGAGING THE DEPTH STOP.
NOTE: DISENGAGE THE DEPTH STOP WHEN THE
DEPTH STOP IS NOT BEING USED.
Fig. 16
A
B
BLADE ZERO INDICATOR
1. The blade zero indicator (A) Fig. 17, is used to set the
cutter head at the “zero” mark to the wood that is being
planed.
2. Push down on the zero indicator (A) Fig. 18, to
engage.
3. Place the end of the board (B) Fig. 18, that is to be
planed, just inside the front of the cutter head (C).
4. Lower the cutterhead until the board that is to be
planed contacts the bottom of the zero indicator (A) Fig.
18. When the zero indicator has been contacted, it will
return to the disengaged position. NOTE: LOWER THE
CUTTERHEAD SLOWLY WHEN USING THE ZERO
INDICATOR, SO THAT THE CUTTERHEAD DOES NOT
GO BEYOND THE DISENGAGEMENT SPOT.
WARNING: DO NOT PLANE WITH THE BLADE
ZERO INDICATOR ENGAGED.
Fig. 17
A
Fig. 18
B
C
A
ADJUSTABLE INDEXING
RING
The cutterhead raising and lowering handle also has an
adjustment ring (D) Fig. 16A, each notch on the ring is
equivalent to 1/128". The adjustment ring can be used to
make fine adjustments to a planed board.
1. Measure the thickness of a planed board.
2. Set the zero position of the ring to align with the arrow.
3. Rotate the handle to the desired depth of cut, as
indicated on the ring.
4. Plane the workpiece.
Fig. 16A
D
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RECOMMENDED
DEPTH OF CUT
NOTE: One revolution of the raising and lowering handle
will move the cutterhead up or down 1/16 of an inch.
A 1/8" depth of cut can be made in soft woods on stock
up to 6" wide and in hard woods on stock up to 4" wide;
see chart in Fig. 19.
For 10", 12", and 13" wide soft wood, we recommend a
maximum depth of cut of 1/16". For 10", 12", and 13"
wide hard wood, a maximum depth of cut of 3/64" is
recommended; see chart in Fig. 19.
IMPORTANT: A MORE SHALLOW DEPTH OF CUT
WILL PRODUCE A BETTER FINISH. A 3/32" DEPTH
OF CUT CAN BE MADE IN 10", 12", AND 13" WIDE
SOFT AND HARD WOODS; HOWEVER, CONTINUOUS
OPERATION AT THIS DEPTH CAN CAUSE MOTOR
DAMAGE.
Fig. 19
1/16"
3/32"
1/8"
2" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 13"
SOFT WOOD
HARD WOOD
RECOMMENDED DEPTH OF CUT
WIDTH OF STOCK
Fig. 20
A
B
D
E
C
C
LEVELING
TABLE EXTENSIONS
For optimum performance, the table extensions, one of
which is shown at (A) Fig. 20, must be level with the
planer table. To check and adjust if necessary, proceed
as follows:
1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
2. Place a straight edge (B) Fig. 20, on the planer table
with one end of the straight edge extending out over the
infeed table extension (A) as shown. Check to see if the
table extension is level with the planer table on both
ends of table extension.
3. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen locknut (D)
and adjust stop screw (E) on each end of the table (A)
until table extension is level with planer table. Then tighten
locknut. Recheck and make certain inside edge of table
extension is level with planer table. NOTE: If necessary,
loosen three screws (C), adjust table extension and
tighten three screws.
4. Adjust opposite side of table extension (A) in the
same manner. Make sure table is solidly supported in
the level position even with downward pressure on the
table.
5. Check and adjust outfeed table extension in the
same manner.
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KNIFE TRANSFER TOOL
STORAGE
The knife transfer tool (A) Fig. 21, supplied with your
planer, can be stored in the tool storage holder (C),
located behind the cutterhead.
WRENCH STORAGE
The wrench (B) Fig. 21, supplied with your planer, can be
stored in the tool storage holder (C), located behind the
cutterhead.
Fig. 21
CORD STORAGE
Wire hangers (D) Fig. 22, are provided underneath the
outfeed table extension to store the planer power cord
(E), when the machine is not in use.
Fig. 22
D
D
E
A
C
B
CARRYING HANDLES
Carrying handles (B) Fig. 23, are provided at the base
and the top of the planer on each side, which allow you
to lift the machine.
STOCK TRANSFER BAR
The stock transfer bar (A) Fig. 24, is used for transferring
stock from the outfeed to infeed end of the machine.
This is helpful when planing long material, as the
workpiece can easily be transferred back to the infeed
end of the machine for additional cuts.
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
B
B
A
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REPLACING KNIVES
The knives supplied with your planer are double edged
and reversible, which enables you to turn the knives endfor-end when one edge becomes dull or chipped. To
change the knives, proceed as follows:
1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
2. Remove the two top covers (C) Fig. 25.
3. Raise head assembly to 4" on the “Scale and
Pointer”.
4. Remove two screws (A) Fig. 25, and remove
cutterhead guard (B) by pulling it straight out.
WARNING: THE KNIVES ARE SHARP.
5. Pull down on guard (G) Fig. 26 to gain access to hex
hole in the end of the cutterhead.
6. Using the wrench supplied, insert end of wrench into
the hex hole (A) Fig. 26. Rotate cutterhead until the
cutterhead lock engages and locks the cutterhead in
place.
7. Using the wrench (E) Fig. 27, unscrew the seven
screws (F), only enough until locking bar (D) separates
from knife, allowing knife to be removed.
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
Fig. 27
G
A
C
A
B
E
D
F
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8. Insert knife transfer tool (G) Fig. 28, underneath
center of knife. Lift the knife transfer tool up until knife (H)
separates from pins and pull out and remove knife as
shown. NOTE: Knife transfer tool is magnetized,
allowing it to attach to knife.
9. Reverse knife (H) Fig. 29, or using a new knife,
position knife transfer tool (G) on top of knife as shown.
Place knife in cutterhead with the bevel edge up
underneath locking bar (D), making sure pins in
cutterhead and locking bar engage with holes in knife.
10. Remove knife transfer tool and tighten the seven
screws (F) Fig. 30, using wrench (E) supplied.
11. Replace other knife by depressing the cutterhead lock
(H) Fig. 30, and repeat STEPS 5 THROUGH 10.
12. Replace cutterhead guard (B) Fig. 31, making sure
cutterhead lock (D) is depressed and underneath guard
as shown. Slide guard in as far as possible and replace
two screws (A) Fig. 31. These screws were removed in
STEP 3.
Fig. 28
Fig. 29
Fig. 30
Fig. 31
G
H
H
G
D
B
D
A
F
E
H
H
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ADJUSTING HEIGHT
OF OUTFEED ROLLER
1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
2. The outfeed roller is adjusted at the factory to be
0.020" below the cutting circle. In order to check and
adjust the outfeed roller, you will need a homemade gage
block made of hardwood. This gage block can be
constructed by following the dimensions shown in
Fig. 32.
3. Make sure the knives are inserted into the cutterhead
properly, as explained under “REPLACING KNIVES.”
4. Place the gage block (A) Fig. 33, on the table, over a
0.020" feeler gage and position the gage block (A) directly
underneath the cutterhead. Raise or lower the head
assembly and rotate the cutterhead, by following STEP
5 under “REPLACING KNIVES,” until one of the knives (B)
just touches the top of the gage block when the knife is
at its lowest point. Then tighten cutterhead lock handle.
5. Move the gage block (A) Fig. 34, minus the feeler
gage, under one end of the outfeed roller (C) as shown.
The bottom of the outfeed roller should just touch the
top of the gage block.
6. If the height of the outfeed roller must be adjusted,
loosen locknut (D) Fig. 34, and turn adjusting screw (E)
until outfeed roller just touches the gage block (A).
Tighten locknut after adjustment is made.
7. Repeat this adjustment on opposite end of outfeed
roller (C) Fig. 34.
Fig. 32
2"
1
/2"
1
/
4
"
4"
3"
4"
Fig. 33
Fig. 34
OPERATING HINTS
When using your machine, you may want to follow these few simple steps for achieving the best results possible.
1. T
rue Up One Face – Feed one face of the board over a jointer, making thin cuts with each pass, until the entire
surface is flat.
2. Plane
to Thickness – Place the side you just surfaced in STEP 1 face down and feed the board through the planer,
plane until this side is flat. Then plane both sides of the board until you are satisfied with the thickness, making thin
cuts, alternating sides with each pass. If during the planing operation you notice the board twisting, warping or bowing,
repeat STEP 1 and true up one face.
3. When planing long stock, provide table extensions to support the infeed and outfeed end of the workpiece.
4. For best results, always engage cutterhead lock before planing, plane with the grain only, and keep planer table clean.
Occasionally, wax table surface to reduce friction during the planing operation.
5. Cr
oss-cut to Final Length – Cross-cut lumber to final length.
NOTE: THE KNIVES ON THE PLANER WILL NOT WEAR EVENLY IF THE WOOD IS FED THROUGH THE SAME
SPOT ON THE TABLE EVERY TIME. FEED THE WOOD THROUGH THE PLANER AT DIFFERENT SPOTS ON THE
TABLE WHEN POSSIBLE, TO HELP ELIMINATE UNEVEN WEAR OF THE KNIVES.
A
C
D
E
A
D
E
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MAINTENANCE
BRUSH INSPECTION
AND REPLACEMENT
DIS
CONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
Brush life varies. It depends on the load on the motor.
Check the brushes after the first 50 hours of use for a
new machine or after a new set of brushes has been
installed. After the first check, examine them after about
every 10 hours of use until replacement is necessary.
The brush holders, one of which is shown at (A) Fig. 35,
are located on the motor housing opposite each other.
Fig. 36, illustrates one of the brushes removed for inspection. When the carbon (B) on either brush is worn to
3/16" in length or if either spring (C) or shunt wire is
burned or damaged in any way, replace both brushes.
If the brushes are found serviceable after removing, reinstall them in the same position as removed.
Fig. 35
Fig. 36
A
B
C
LUBRICATION
The gears in the gear box, the feed roller bushings, and
the spindles and columns, should be lubricated
periodically, as follows:
1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
2. Remove the two top covers (A) Fig. 37.
3. Remove the screw (B) Fig. 37, that holds the depth
stop. Remove the depth stop assembly.
4. Remove the two 6mm screws (C) Fig. 37, that hold
the top left machine cover to the columns.
5. Lift up on the top left machine cover (D), and pull out
the side cover (E) Fig. 37.
6. Remove the two screws (F) Fig. 38, that hold the
gear housing cover (G), remove the gear housing cover.
Fig. 37
Fig. 38
A
A
B
C
D
E
F
F
G
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7. Place extreme pressure lithium grease (see
accessories section) on the teeth of gears (H) Fig. 39,
and replace the gear housing cover.
8. Clean and oil the columns (J) Fig. 39, and the
spindles (K).
9. Reassemble the planer.
10. Lay the planer on its back and squirt oil on the feed
roller bushings (L) Fig. 40, two of which are shown, at
each end of the feed rollers.
Fig. 39
Fig. 40
ACCESSORIES
A complete line of accessories is available from your Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers,
and Delta Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site
www.deltamachinery.com for a catalog or
for the name of your nearest supplier.
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by Delta, have not been tested
with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous. For
safest operation, only
Delta recommended accessories should be used with this product.
CATALOG NUMBER DESCRIPTION
50-446 4" REVERSIBLE DUST COLLECTOR CONNECTOR
999020231214 EXTREME PRESSURE LITHIUM GREASE
22-549 13" HIGH-SPEED M2 STEEL DOUBLE SIDED KNIVES
50-322 UNIVERSAL PLANER STAND
H
J
K
K
CLEANING INFEED AND
OUTFEED ROLLERS
The infeed and outfeed rollers (M) Fig. 40, will need to be
cleaned periodically. Use soap and water and scrub the
infeed and outfeed rollers with a scotch brite pad.
L
M
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PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE
All Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced by a network of PorterCable • Delta Factory Service Centers and Delta Authorized Service Stations. To obtain additional information regarding
your Delta quality product or to obtain parts, service, warranty assistance, or the location of the nearest service outlet,
please call 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
Two Year Limited Warranty
Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory which
in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, provided that the customer returns the product
prepaid to a Delta factory service center or authorized service station with proof of purchase of the product within two
years and provides Delta with reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection. Delta may require that
electric motors be returned prepaid to a motor manufacturer’s authorized station for inspection and repair or replacement.
Delta will not be responsible for any asserted defect which has resulted from normal wear, misuse, abuse or repair or
alteration made or specifically authorized by anyone other than an authorized Delta service facility or representative. Under
no circumstances will Delta be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from defective products. This
warranty is Delta’s sole warranty and sets forth the customer’s exclusive remedy, with respect to defective products; all
other warranties, express or implied, whether of merchantability, fitness for purpose, or otherwise, are expressly
disclaimed by Delta.
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