Pioneer PNR 14-150 User Manual

PNR 14-150

OPERATION MANUAL

15" Single Surface
Thickness Planer

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CONTACT INFORMATION .........................................................................................3

SECTION 1: SAFETY

General Power Tool Safety Instructions .................................................................. 4-6

Additional Safety for Planers .......................................................................................7

Specification Sheet ......................................................................................................8

Parts Identification .......................................................................................................9

SECTION 2: POWER REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................10

SECTION 3: SET UP

Set Up ......................................................................................................................10

Contents ...................................................................................................................11

Cleaning ....................................................................................................................12

Site Considerations ...................................................................................................12

Moving & Placing Base Unit ......................................................................................12

Extension Wings ........................................................................................................12

Hand Wheel ...............................................................................................................13

Dust Hood .................................................................................................................13

Safety Switch .............................................................................................................14

Gearbox Oil Level ......................................................................................................14

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS / ADJUSTMENTS

Before You Begin ......................................................................................................15

Basic Operation .........................................................................................................15

Operation Tips ...........................................................................................................16

Operating Feed Speed ..............................................................................................16

Adjusting Height / Depth of Cut .................................................................................17

Adjusting Bed Rollers ................................................................................................17

Adjusting Alignment on Pulley ...................................................................................18

Adjusting V-Belt Tension ............................................................................................18

Anti-Kickback Fingers ................................................................................................18

Inspecting Knives ......................................................................................................19

Setting/Replacing Knives ..........................................................................................19

Feed Rollers and Chip Breaker Adjustments ............................................................20

Feed Roller Spring Tension .......................................................................................21

Table Parallelism .......................................................................................................22

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SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Schedule ..............................................................................................23

Cleaning ....................................................................................................................23

Lubrication .................................................................................................................23

PARTS BREAKDOWN & LISTING ..................................................................... 24-27

WARRANTY AND RETURNS ............................................................................. 28-30

Notes .........................................................................................................................31

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Additional Safety for Planers

INSTRUCTION MANUAL: Be aware of correct operation and potential safety hazards. Read and understand
this entire manual before starting the planer.

INFEED CLEARANCE: The infeed roller is always spinning while machine is in operation. Keep hands, cloth­ing, and long hair away from the infeed area to prevent anything from being pulled into the planer and prevent
serious injury.

BODY POSITION: There is a chance that the material or work piece may kick back toward you during opera­tion. Always stand to the side of the planer during the entire operation. NEVER place your face close to planer
to look inside while planer is running.

PLANING MATERIAL: Thickness planers are designed to plane natural solid wood stock. Trying to plane
MDF, plywood, laminates, or other synthetic or man-made products may damage machine or cause injury.

GRAIN: Always plane in the same direction or at a slight angle with the wood grain. Planing across the grain is
hard on the planer and may cause the work piece to kick back.

CLEAN STOCK: Always inspect and clean stock of nails, staples, or loose knots or other debris. This debris
can kick back at the operator and will damage your knives when they contact the cutter head.

CUTTING CAPACITIES: Do not push the planer beyond its listed capacities. Material kick back may result and
injury to operator or damage to machine may result:

• Maximum Depth of Cut ...................... 1/8"

• Minimum Board Length ..................... 12"

• Minimum Board Thickness ................ 1/4"

• Maximum # of Boards at One Time ..... 1

PLANER COVERS: Never remove guards or covers while operating planer. Wood chips fly around inside the
planer at a very high rate of speed and could cause seriously injury.

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JAMMED WORK PIECES:

jams. Never attempt to remove jammed work pieces and never reach into dust hood to remove clogs when the
planer is running serious injury may result.

DULL/DAMAGED KNIVES: Dull or damaged knives will not only give poor finish results but may kick back,
that can cause personal injury.

CHANGING KNIVES: Disconnect machine from power source.

handle them with care.

MAKING ADJUSTMENTS:

disconnected from power source before performing any service or maintenance to the machine. Failure to do
so may cause serious personal injury.

WARNING: Always stop the planer and disconnect power before removing

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CAUTION: Planer knives are sharp,

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WARNING: Magnetic switches may start when bumped. Make sure planer is

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PLANER USE:

result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.

WARNING:Do not use this planer for other than its intended use. Failure to do so could

SPECIFICATION SHEET

PNR 14-150 15" Single Surface Thickness Planer

Item Number PNR 14-150
Description 15" Single Surface Thickness Planer
Motor HP 3hp, 220v, 1ph, 18A
Table size 15" x 19-7/8"
Footprint (less extensions) 23" x 21"
Overall width 26-5/16"
Height 47-1/4"
Knives 3 HSS
Cutter head speed 5000rpm
Cutter head diameter 2-7/8"
Maximum cutting depth 1/8"
Maximum planing width 14-7/8"
Maximum planing height 6"
Cuts per minute 15,000cpm
Feed rate - 2 speeds 16fpm & 20fpm
Maximum cuts per inch 62
Minimum stock height 1/4"
Minimum stock length 8"
Appx Net Weight 500lbs
Approx Shipping Weight 560lbs

FEATURES: INCLUDES:
Extra-large hand wheel Knife setting gauge
Spring loaded cutter head for easy knife setting Infeed/outfeed extensions
Two chromed return rollers Top return rollers
Three roller extension wing 4" dust port
Two positive table locks Magnetic switch w/thermal overload
One-piece cabinet style stand
Infeed rollers: Spiral-serrated
Outfeed rollers: Machined
Power transfer: Triple belt drive
Two adjustable bed rollers
Scratch resistant powder-coated paint

NOTE: We make every effort to be accurate with our specifications, copy, images and other product information and apologize for
any errors that may occur. This information while deemed accurate is not guaranteed. We reserve the right to make changes to all
products including specifications, pricing and availability.

Pioneer Supply International, Inc.

P.O. Box 12308

Salem, OR 97309

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Parts Identifi cation - PNR 14-150

A

K

E

B

C

D

G

F

I

J

A Magnetic Switch
B Return Rollers
C Table Height Hand wheel
D Gearbox
E Extension Wing
F Table Height Scale
G Speed Control Knob
H Table Locks - Figure 2
I Lifting Bars
J Motor Access Cover
K V-Belt Cover

Figure 1

H

Figure 2

SECTION 2: Power Requirements

WARNING: Machine must be grounded properly to prevent electrocution or fire. Ensure your

electrical configuration complies with local and state codes. Contact qualified electrician to ensure

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compliance. DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until instructed to do so, as serious
personal injury could occur.

220V Single-Phase Grounding

All electrical connections must be made in accordance with local codes. Grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock if an electrical short happens. This machine has a power cord that has a grounding wire, which must
be properly connected to the grounding prong on the plug. NOTE: The outlet must be properly installed and
grounded for this to operate properly.

Amperage Draw / Minimum Circuit Requirements

The motor on the PNR 14-150 will draw 18 amps during operation. Only connect your machine to a circuit
that meets the requirements. Always check to see if the wires and circuit breaker in your circuit are capable
of handling the amperage draw from your machine, as well as any other machines that could be operating on
the same circuit. If you are unsure, consult a qualified electrician. NOTE: Start up amperage draw is signifi­cantly higher than running draw.

Plug Type / Extension Cords

An L6-20 plug and receptacle is recommended to connect your machine to power. It is NOT recommend using
extension cords on 220V equipment. Instead, arrange the placement of your equipment and the installed wiring
to eliminate the need for extension cords. If you find it absolutely necessary to use an extension cord at 220V
with your machine, check with a qualified electrician for the correct sizing, gauge, type, and maximum possible

length for your needs.

SECTION 3: Set up

WARNING: This planer is a heavy machine (560 lbs. shipping weight). DO NOT over-exert yourself

while unpacking or moving this machine. To be safe, you will need assistance and power equip­ment when moving the shipping crate and removing the machine from the crate. Safety glasses

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The Pioneer PNR 14-150 was carefully packed when it left the warehouse. If you discover the machine is
damaged after you have signed for delivery, please call your supplier immediately. Save the containers and all
packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent. Photograph any damage. Otherwise, fil­ing a freight claim can be difficult. When you are completely satisfied with the condition of your shipment, you
should inventory the contents before beginning set up process.

should be worn during the entire set up process. Read through this entire manual to become famil­iar with the set up, controls and operations before starting the machine.

In the event that any nonproprietary parts are missing (e.g. a nut or a washer), contact your supplier, or for
the sake of expediency, replacements can be obtained at your local hardware store.

The following items are needed to complete the set up process, but are not included with your machine:
4' straightedge or longer, dial indicator, phillips screwdriver, flat head screwdriver, plug and receptacle.

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