Powermatic 1791267 User Manual

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

22-inch Planer

Models 201 and 201HH

Powermatic

Warranty and Service

Powermatic warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday.

Warranty Period The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official Powermatic branded website.

• Powermatic products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product. (See chart below)

• Accessories carry a limited warranty of one year from the date of receipt.

• Consumable items are defined as expendable parts or accessories expected to become inoperable within a

reasonable amount of use and are covered by a 90 day limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects.

Who is Covered

This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product from the date of delivery.

What is Co vered

This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the limitations stated below. This warranty does not cover failures due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, improper repair, alterations or lack of maintenance.

Warranty Limitations

Woodworking products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial or industrial purposes default to a Two Year Warranty. Please contact Technical Service at 1-800-274-6846 for further clarification.

How to Get Technical Support Please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846. Please note that you will be asked to provid e pr o of of initia l p u rch a s e whe n calling. If a product requires further inspection, the Technical Service representative will

explain and assist with any additional action needed. Powermatic has Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-6846 or use the Service Center Locator on the Powermatic website.

More Information

Powermatic is constantly adding new products. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local distributor or visit the Powermatic website.

How S tate Law A pplies

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, subject to applicable state law.

Limitations on This Warranty

POWERMATIC LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

POWERMATIC SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR FOR INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Powermatic sells through distributors only. The specifications listed in Powermatic printed materials and on the official Powermatic website are given as general information and are not binding. Powermatic reserves the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.

Product Listing with Warranty Period

90 Days – Parts; Consumable items 1 Year – Woodworking Machinery used for industrial or commercial purposes 5 Year – Woodworking Machinery

NOTE: Powermatic is a division of JPW Industries, Inc. References in this document to Powermatic also apply to JPW Industries, Inc., or any of its successors in interest to the Powermatic brand.

Warranty and Servic e .............................................................................................................................. 2

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3

Warning ................................................................................................................................................... 4

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Specifica tions ................................................................................................................ .......................... 6

Recei ving ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 7

Installing Dust Hood ............................................................................................................................. 8

Grounding Inst r uc tions ............................................................................................................................. 8

Inspection ................................................................................................................................................ 9

Adjustments ................................................................................................................... ......................... 9

Depth of Cut......................................................................................................................................... 9

Feed Rate Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 9

Belt Tension ......................................................................................................................................... 9

Opening Hood .................................................................................................................................... 10

Knife Installation and Adjustment (Straight Cutterhead only) .............................................................. 10

Replacing or Rotating Knife Inserts (Heli c al Cutt er head only) ............................................................. 11

The Planer’s Feed System ..................................................................................................................... 12

Anti-Kickback Fingers ........................................................................................................................ 12

Infeed Roller ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Chipbre aker ....................................................................................................................................... 13 

Pressure Bar ...................................................................................................................................... 13

Outfeed Roll er .................................................................................................................................... 14

Table Roller s ...................................................................................................................................... 14

Table Adj ustments ............................................................................................................................. 15

Operating Controls ................................................................................................................................ 16

Test Cutting and T r oubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 16

Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 18

Lubrication ......................................................................................................................................... 18

Troubleshooting: Planer Operating Problems ......................................................................................... 19

Troubleshooting: Mechanical and Electrical Problems ............................................................................ 20

Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................................ 21

Parts List: Base Assembly .................................................................................................................. 22

Gearbox Assembly ............................................................................................................................. 24 

Parts List: Gearbox Assembly ............................................................................................................ 25

Column Assembly .............................................................................................................................. 26

Parts List: Column Assembly .............................................................................................................. 27 

Table Assembly ................................................................................................................................. 28

Parts Lis t: Ta b le Assembly ................................................................................................................. 29

Parts List: Top Cover Assembly ......................................................................................................... 30

Cutterhead Assembly ......................................................................................................................... 31

Parts List: Cutt er head A ssembly ........................................................................................................ 32 

Electri c al Connec tions – 1 Phase, 230 Volt ............................................................................................ 34

Electri c al Connec tions – 3 Phase, 230 Volt ............................................................................................ 35

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Warning

1. Read and understand the ent ire owner’s manual befor e att em pting assembly or operation.

2. Read and understand the warnings po sted on the m achine and i n thi s manual. Fail ure to comply wit h

all of these warnings m ay cause seriou s i njury.

3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.

4. This planer i s designed and intended f or use by properly trai ned and experienced personnel only. If

you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a planer, do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained.

5. Do not use this planer for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, Powermatic

disclaim s any real or i mplied warrant y and h olds itsel f harml ess from any injury t hat may r esult f rom that use.

6. Al ways wear ap prov ed saf ety glasses/face shields whil e usi ng thi s planer. Ev er yday eyegl asses onl y

have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.

7. Before operating t his planer, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelr y, and roll sleeves up past

the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and c onfine long hair. Non-sli p footwear or anti-skid floor strips are recommended. Do not wear gloves.

8. Wear ear protector s (plugs or muffs) during ext ended peri ods of oper ation.

9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities

contain chemi cals known to cause cancer , bir th defects or other r eproductiv e harm . Some exampl es of these chemic als are:

 Lead from lead based paint.  Crystalline silica from bricks, c em ent and ot her m asonry pr oducts.  Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk of exposure 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 face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.

10. Do not operate this machi ne while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.

11. M ak e c er tain the machine is properl y grounded.

12. W ith the exception of feed rate adjustm ent, make all machine adjustments or maint enance with the

machine disconnec ted from t he power source. A mac hine under repair should be RED T AGGED to show it should not be used until the maintenance is complet e.

13. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting

wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on.

14. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machi ne is in use. If removed for maintenance

purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately after c om pletion of maintenance.

15. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other part that is damaged

should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Chec k for alignment of moving par ts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other condi ti ons that m ay affect its operati on. A guard or ot her part that i s damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

16. P r ov ide for adequate space surroundi ng work ar ea and non-glare, ov er head lighting.

17. K eep the floor around the machi ne cl ean and fr ee of scrap material, oil and grease.

18. K eep v isitors a safe distance fr om the work area. K eep chi ldren away.

19. M ak e y our workshop child proof wit h padloc k s, m aster swit c hes or by r em ov ing starter keys.

20. Giv e your work undivi ded attention. Looki ng around, carryi ng on a conversati on and “horse-play” ar e

careless acts that can r esul t in serious injury.

21. M aintain a balanc ed stance at all t imes so that you d o not fall or lean against mov ing parts. Do not

overreach or use excessiv e force to perform any machine operation. Stand to the side out of li ne with the table and make sure no one el se i s standi ng in line with the table.

22. Use the ri ght t ool at the cor rect speed and feed r ate. Do not for ce a tool or attachment to do a job for

which it was not designed. T he ri ght tool will do the job better and m or e safely.

23. Mai ntain t ools with care. Keep kniv es sharp and clean f or the best and saf est perf ormanc e. Dull tool s

increase noise lev els and can cause ki ckbacks and glazed surf aces. Broken gi bs/kniv es that are not securely loc ked in the cutterhead c an be thrown out of the planer causing severe or fatal injury as well as severe damage to the machine. Follow instructions for lubricating machine and changing accessories. Use recommended accessories; improper accessories may be hazar dous.

24. Do not attempt to pl ane boards shorter than 10” (254mm) in length wit hout butting a board of equal

thickness behind i t to help it thr ough the planer . Be sure the last board of a butted sequence i s 10” or longer.

25. Do not feed stacked boards through a planer; a kickback may occur causing severe or fatal injury.

26. Do not pl ane a board with l oose knots or with nail s or any foreign m aterial on its surface. Twisted,

warped, or wind- in stock should f irst be joint ed on one surface bef ore attempting to pl ane a parallel surface on the planer . Serious stock flaws cannot be rem ov ed by use of a planer alone.

27. If the board bei ng planed stops feedi ng, disengage or t urn the f eed off and turn the power off . Wait

until the cutt erhead comes to a complete stop before lowering the t able to remove the board. Never lower the tabl e with t he power on and the stoc k st ill in the machine, as a kickback can occur.

28. Keep hands outside of the machine. Never reach under the guards to try to clear stock that has

stopped feedi ng. When star ti ng a cut , do not hav e any part of the hand s under that par t of t he board that is over the table; the infeed roller will engage the board and force it down against the table causing a pinching action.

29. Disconnect machine from power source before cl eaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remov e

chips or debris — do not use your hands.

30. Do not stand on the machine. Seri ous i njury could occur if the machine tips over.

31. Never leave the mac hine r unning unattended. Turn the power off and do not leav e the m ac hine until it

comes to a complete stop.

32. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area before starting the machine.

Familiariz e you rself with the following safety no tices used in this manual:

This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result i n mi nor injury and/or

possible machine damage.

This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result i n serious injury or possibly

even death.

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Introduction

This manual is provided by Powermati c covering the safe operat ion and maintenance pr ocedures for a Powermatic Model 201 and 201HH Planer. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, gener al oper ati ng procedur es, mai ntenance i nstructi ons and parts breakdo wn. Thi s mac hine has been designed and con structed t o provide year s of troubl e free operation if used in accordanc e with instructi ons set forth i n this manual . If there are any questions or comm ents, please contact either your local supplier or Powermatic. Powermati c can also be reached at our web site: www.powermati c .com.

Specifications

Model Number ....................................................................... 201................................................... 201HH

Stock Number (7.5HP , 1Ph, 230V) ................................ 1791261.................................................1791267

Stock Number (7.5HP , 3Ph, 230V) ...............................................................................................1791268

Working Wid th (in.) .................................................................. 22.......................................................... 22

Maximum Depth of Cut (in.) .................................................. 3/16....................................................... 3/16

Minimu m Thicknes s (in.) ......................................................... 1/8......................................................... 1/8

Maximum Thickness (in.) ..................................................... 9-1/4...................................................... 9-1 /4

Segmented Infeed Roller Diameter (in.) ..................................... 3............................................................ 3

Steel Outfeed Roller Diameter (in.) ............................................ 3 ............................................................ 3

Feed Speeds (FPM) .................................................... 20 and 30............................................... 20 and 30

Bed Rollers, Front Adjustable .................................................... 2............................................................ 2

Minimum Lengt h Work piec e (i n.).............................................. 10.......................................................... 10

Cutterhead Style .............................................................. stra ight.................................................... helical

Cutterhead Diameter (in.) .................................................... 3 -1/4...................................................... 3-1/4

Number of Knives ...................................................................... 4............................. 125 four-sided inserts

Number of Cutterhead Rows................................................... n/a............................................................ 5

Cutterhead Speed (RP M ) .................................................... 4800...................................................... 4800

Cuts per Minute ................................................................ 19,200......................................... not applicable

Table Size (LxW)(in.) ................................................. 32-1/2 x 24............................................. 32- 1/2 x 24

Table Support ............................................................... 2-column................................................ 2-column

Manual Table Height Adjustment (in.) ...................... 1 turn = 1/16.......................................... 1 turn = 1/16

Readout Scale ................................................................... mm/ in..................................................... mm/in

Dust Port Diameter (in.) ............................................................. 5............................................................ 5

Dust Collecti on Minimum CFM Required ................................ 900........................................................ 900

Shipping Weight , approximate (lbs.)..................................... 1430...................................................... 1430

Net Weight, approximate (lbs.) ............................................. 1350...................................................... 1350

Overall Dimensions (LxWxH)(in.) .............................. 42 x 49 x 59........................................... 42 x 49 x 59

The above specifications were current at the tim e this manual was publi shed, but because of our policy of continuous im provement, Powerm atic reserves the right t o change specific ations at any time and without prior notic e, wit hout incurring obligati ons.

Receiving

Open shipping crate and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor. Read the instruction manual thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and safety instructions.

Contents of crate: 1 planer 1 dust chute w/ fasteners

4 screws w/ hex nuts (for leveling feet) 4 leveling feet 1 knife-setting gauge (201 only)

2 star point screwdriv er s (201HH only) 1 set of 10 knife inserts (201HH only) 10 knife insert screws (201HH only) 1 6mm hex wrench 1 8mm hex wrench 1 10mm hex wrench 1 12mm & 14mm wrench 1 22mm & 24mm wrench 1 Operating Instruct ions and Parts Manual 1 Warranty Card

Installati on

Remove the screws holding the base of the machine to the ski d. Use the lif ting eyes on fr ont and back of the pl aner f or hoisti ng it off the ski d. See Figure 1. Make sure the hex nuts are tightened bef ore lifting. The lifting eyes can be removed once the planer is situated.

Place the planer on a solid foundation, preferably a concrete floor. The four leveling feet should be placed beneat h the corners, and the screws and hex nuts used for leveling adjustments. See Figure 2. Alternatively, you can secure the mac hine t o the fl oor by usi ng l ag screws through the holes in the base.

The machine area should be clean, dry, well ventilated, and well lighted. Since planers can create noise probl ems, the site selecti on should be one which mi nim izes rev erberant sound f rom walls, ceilings and other equipment. Electricals should be installed so that they are protected from damage and exposure.

Exposed metal parts have been given a protectiv e coating at the fact ory. This should be removed wit h a soft rag and k erosene or a good commercial solvent. Do not use an abrasive pad, as it may scratch polished metal surfaces.

Figure 1

Figure 2

IMPORTANT: All knives or knife inserts on the cutterhead should be checked for tightness before operating the planer.

Installing Dust Hood

Mount the dust hood with t he eight M6 x 10mm hex screws, eight spring washer s, and eight flat washers. See Figure 3.

It is strongly recomm ended that a dust collection system be connected to the 5” port on the planer’s dust hood. The system should be of sufficient volume for this size planer. If a dust collection system is not used, the user is cautioned against the health hazard and the limitati ons in the OSHA regul ation for empl oyee or student exposure t o dust par ticles.

Contact your deal er or visit waltermeier.com for a line of availabl e dust c ollec tors.

Grounding Instructions

Electrical connections must

be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. This machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible fatal injury.

This mac hine m ust be grounded. I n the event of a malfuncti on or break down, groundi ng prov i des a path of least r esistance f or electric current to reduce the ri sk of el ectri c shock .

Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes, is the equipmentgrounding conduct or . If r epair or replac em ent of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-groundi ng c onduc tor 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.

Make sure the voltage of your power supply matches the specif ications on the m otor plate of the Planer. T he m achi ne shoul d be c onnec ted to a dedicated cir c uit.

You may eit her install a pl ug or “hard-wire” the Planer dir ectly t o a contr ol panel. If the Pl aner is to be hard-wired to a panel, make sure a disconnect is available for the operator. During hard-wiring of the Planer, make sure the fuses have been rem oved or the breakers have been tripped i n the circuit t o whic h the machine will be connected. Pl ace a warning placard on t he fuse holder or circuit breaker to prevent it being turned on while t he Pl aner is bei ng wir ed.

Figure 3

Inspection

Before putt ing power to t he m achi ne, c heck that all screws are tight, that all mec hanic al functions work freel y and that the cutter head turns freel y without knife contact with the chipbreaker or pressure bar. On the helical cutterhead model, check that all k nife inserts are properly torqued.

Adjustments

Tools required:

Philips screwdriver Hex wrenches (provided) Open-end wrench (provi ded)

Depth of Cut

Depth of cut is controll ed by raising or l owering the table. This is done by using the handwheel (A), shown in Figure 4.

1. Loosen the lock knob (B , Fi gur e 4).

2. Raise or lower the table to the desired

position (c lockwise to raise). One revol ution of the handwheel equals 1/16" . The distance can be read on the scale (C, Fi gur e 4).

3. Retighten loc k knob (B, Fi gur e 4) .

Figure 4

4. The pointer (D, Figure 4) can be adjusted

slightly if the scale should ever need recalibrating.

Feed Rate Adjustment

The Model 201 i s equi pped wit h select abl e f eed speed roller s that feed stoc k at 20 and 30 feet per minute. To adjust speed, turn l ever shown in Figure 5, while the planer is r unning.

Alw ays change sp eeds whi le

the planer is running to avoid damage to the gearbox.

Belt Tension

1. Disconnect machine from power source.

2. Remove lower rear cover of machine, and

use the hex nuts to adjust tension. See Figure 6. A djust motor plate up or down until correct belt tension is achieved. To lower motor plate, loosen lower nuts and tighten upper nuts. To raise motor plate, do the opposite.

Figure 5

3. Correct tension is obtained when there is

approximately 1/4" deflection in the center span of the belts using light finger pressure.

4. Re-tighten the nuts and re-install cov er.

Figure 6

Opening Hood

To open the hood f or access to t he cutterhead, remove the two hex screws with the 22mm wrench provided. See Figure 7.

Knife Installation and Adjustment (Straight Cutterhead only)

Use care when p lacing hands

near knives as they are extremel y sharp and can cause severe cuts.

Installing knives on a planer is an exacting process. If the knives are not to be joi nted and ground, end-to-end and knife-to-knife relationship m ust be held within .001" (.03mm) for accur ate and smooth plani ng. To help avoid cutterhead distortion when changing out a set of knives, rem ove and r eplac e the knife in one slot before changing the next knife. Snug down each knife until all four are ready to fully tighten, as described below. It may be helpful to number the knives with a f elt- tip marker to keep t rack of progress. Any knife adjustm ent or replacement should be done to all four knives at t he same time. Failure to do this may result in an out-of-balance cutterhead which c an lead to bearing failure.

1. Disconnect machine from power source.

Figure 7

2. To remove a knife, loosen the ei ght screws

along its gib. See Fi gur e 8.

3. The springs will cause the knife to rise in the

slot. Carefull y remove knife from cutt erhead by lifting straight out. Remove gib and springs, and clean any dust, pitch or accumulated foreign matter from the slot and the gib.

4. Replace the springs and gib into the slot,

then insert new knife and lightly snug the eight gib screws.

5. Place the knife-setting gauge on the

cutterhead as shown in Figure 9, with the flanges resting upon t he cutterhead and the center protr usion pu shing down upon t he ti p of the knife. This will hold the high point of the knife to the proper height above the cutterhead (appr ox imately 1/8” or 3.18mm).

6. Use the gauge at both ends of the knife,

then check the center secti on to be sure it is even. If the knife is low in the center, try backing off slightl y on the center gib screw to allow the blade to come up. Gently tap blade down with a piece of wood until it conform s to the gauge height. Re- check the full length of the k nife.

Figure 8 – Model 201 only

Figure 9 – Model 201 only

7. Rotate the cutterhead using the belt or

pulley, and repeat steps 2 through 6 for each of the remaining three knives.

8. When all four knives have been installed

and made snug, begin the tightening process.

NOTE: All knives and gibs should be in place before tightening. Tightening one knife in without the others in position can cause cutterhead distortion.

9. The tightening process should proceed

working from the center outward on each knife. Go onc e ar ound the cutterhead f ur ther tightening all gib screws in sequence. Then repeat the same sequence a second time, this time full y tightening all screws.

After installing knives, re-

check all gib screws for tightness. Loose gib screws can resu lt in knives b eing th rown from the cu tterhead, cau sing severe damage to the mach ine and possibl e serious or fat al injury to t he ope r a t or or by s ta nders.

Replacing or Rotating Knife Inserts (Helical Cutterhead only)

The knife insert s on the model 201HH are f oursided. When dull, simply remove each insert, rotate it 90° for a fresh edge, and re- install it.

No set-up gauge is necessary for the inserts. Use the provided star point screwdriver to remove the knif e insert screw. See Figure 10. It is advisable to rotate all insert s at the same time to maintain consistent cutting. However, if one or more knife inserts develops a nic k , rotate only those inserts that are affected.

Each knife insert has an etched referenc e mark so that you can keep track of rotations.

IMPORTANT: When removing or rotating inserts, clean saw dust from the screw, the insert, and the cutterhead platform. Dust accumulation between these elements can prevent the insert from seating properly, and may affect the quali ty of the cut.

Before installing each screw, lightly coat the screw threads wit h m achine oi l and wi pe off any excess.

Figure 10 – Model 201HH only

Securely tighten each screw which holds the knife inserts before operating the planer!

Make sure all knife insert

screws are tigh ten ed secu rely. Loo se inserts can be propelled at high speed from a rotating cutterhead, causing injury.

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