Powermatic 201HH User Manual

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

22-inch Planer

Models 201 and 201HH

WMH TOOL GROUP, Inc.

Warranty and Service

WMH Tool Group, Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these WMH Tool Group Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your POWERMATIC

MORE INFORMATION

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WARRANTY

POWERMATIC products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product.

WHAT IS COVERED?

This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below. Cutting tools, abrasives and other consumables are excluded from warranty coverage.

WHO IS COVERED?

This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product.

WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?

The general POWERMATIC warranty lasts for the time period specified in the product literature of each product.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED?

The Five Year Warranty does not cover products used for commercial, industrial or educational purposes. Products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial, industrial or education purposes revert to a One Year Warranty. This warranty does not cover defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, improper repair or alterations, or lack of maintenance.

HOW TO GET SERVICE

The product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to a location designated by us. For the name of the location nearest you, please call 1-800-274-6848.

You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, we will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchase price, at our option.

We will return the repaired product or replacement at our expense unless it is determined by us that there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty in which case we will, at your direction, dispose of or return the product. In the event you choose to have the product returned, you will be responsible for the handling and shipping costs of the return.

HOW STATE LAW APPLIES

This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

LIMITATIONS ON THIS WARRANTY

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

WMH TOOL GROUP 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.

WMH Tool Group sells through distributors only. The specifications in WMH catalogs are given as general information and are not binding. Members of WMH Tool Group reserve 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.

tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-6848.

Table of Contents

Warranty and Service .............................................................................................................................. 2

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

Warning...................................................................................................................................................4

Introduction .............................................................................................................................................6

Specifications..........................................................................................................................................6

Receiving ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Installation............................................................................................................................................... 7

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

Grounding Instructions............................................................................................................................. 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 (Helical Cutterhead only) .............................................................11

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

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

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

Chipbreaker....................................................................................................................................... 13

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

Outfeed Roller.................................................................................................................................... 14

Table Rollers...................................................................................................................................... 14

Table Adjustments .............................................................................................................................15

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

Test Cutting and Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................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 List: Table Assembly................................................................................................................. 29

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

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

Parts List: Cutterhead Assembly ........................................................................................................ 32

Electrical Connections – 1 Phase, 230 Volt ............................................................................................ 34

Electrical Connections – 3 Phase, 230 Volt ............................................................................................ 35

Electrical Connections – 3 Phase, 460 Volt ............................................................................................ 36

Warning

1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation.

2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with

all of these warnings may cause serious injury.

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

4. This planer is designed and intended for use by properly trained 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, WMH Tool Group

disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result from that use.

6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this planer. Everyday eyeglasses only

have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.

7. Before operating this planer, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past

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

8. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation.

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

contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

 Lead from lead based paint.

 Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.

 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 machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.

11. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.

12. With the exception of feed rate adjustment, make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the

machine disconnected from the power source. A machine under repair should be RED TAGGED to show it should not be used until the maintenance is complete.

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 machine is in use. If removed for maintenance

purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately after completion 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. 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.

16. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting.

17. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.

18. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.

19. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.

20. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are

careless acts that can result in serious injury.

21. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against moving parts. Do not

overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation. Stand to the side out of line with the table and make sure no one else is standing in line with the table.

22. Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for

which it was not designed. The right tool will do the job better and more safely.

23. Maintain tools with care. Keep knives sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Dull tools

increase noise levels and can cause kickbacks and glazed surfaces. Broken gibs/knives that are not securely locked in the cutterhead can 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 hazardous.

24. Do not attempt to plane boards shorter than 10” (254mm) in length without butting a board of equal

thickness behind it to help it through the planer. Be sure the last board of a butted sequence is 10” or longer.

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

26. Do not plane a board with loose knots or with nails or any foreign material on its surface. Twisted,

warped, or wind-in stock should first be jointed on one surface before attempting to plane a parallel surface on the planer. Serious stock flaws cannot be removed by use of a planer alone.

27. If the board being planed stops feeding, disengage or turn the feed off and turn the power off. Wait

until the cutterhead comes to a complete stop before lowering the table to remove the board. Never lower the table with the power on and the stock still 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 feeding. When starting a cut, do not have any part of the hands under that part of the 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 cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove

chips or debris — do not use your hands.

30. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over.

31. Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it

comes to a complete stop.

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

Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:

This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or

possible machine damage.

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

even death.

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Introduction

This manual is provided by WMH Tool Group, Inc., covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Powermatic Model 201 and 201HH Planer. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual. If there are any questions or comments, please contact either your local supplier or WMH Tool Group. WMH Tool Group can also be reached at our web site: www.wmhtoolgroup.com.

Specifications

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

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

Stock Number (7.5HP, 3Ph, 230V) ................................1791262.................................................1791268

Stock Number (7.5HP, 3Ph, 460V) ................................1791280.................................................1791269

Working Width (in.)..................................................................22.......................................................... 22

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

Minimum Thickness (in.).........................................................1/8......................................................... 1/8

Maximum Thickness (in.).....................................................9-3/4......................................................9-3/4

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

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

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

Minimum Length Workpiece (in.)..............................................10.......................................................... 10

Cutterhead Style.............................................................. straight....................................................helical

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

Number of Knives......................................................................4.............................150 four-sided inserts

Cutterhead Speed (RPM) ....................................................4800...................................................... 4800

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

Table Size (LxW)(in.)................................................. 31-1/2 x 24.............................................31-1/2 x 24

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

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

Dust Collection 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 time this manual was published, but because of our policy of continuous improvement, WMH Tool Group reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring obligations.

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 screwdrivers (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 Instructions and Parts Manual 1 Warranty Card

Installation

Remove the screws holding the base of the machine to the skid. Use the lifting eyes on front and back of the planer for hoisting it off the skid. See Figure 1. Make sure the hex nuts are tightened before 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 beneath the corners, and the screws and hex nuts used for leveling adjustments. See Figure 2. Alternatively, you can secure the machine to the floor by using lag screws through the holes in the base.

The machine area should be clean, dry, well ventilated, and well lighted. Since planers can create noise problems, the site selection should be one which minimizes reverberant sound from 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 protective coating at the factory. This should be removed with a soft rag and kerosene or a good commercial solvent. Do not use an abrasive pad, as it may scratch polished metal surfaces.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Installing Dust Hood

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

It is strongly recommended 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 limitations in the OSHA regulation for employee or student exposure to dust particles.

Contact your dealer or visit wmhtoolgroup.com for a line of available dust collectors.

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 machine must be grounded. 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.

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 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.

Make sure the voltage of your power supply matches the specifications on the motor plate of the Planer. The machine should be connected to a dedicated circuit.

You may either install a plug or “hard-wire” the Planer directly to a control panel. If the Planer 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 removed or the breakers have been tripped in the circuit to which the machine will be connected. Place a warning placard on the fuse holder or circuit breaker to prevent it being turned on while the Planer is being wired.

Figure 3

Inspection

Before putting power to the machine, check that all screws are tight, that all mechanical functions work freely and that the cutterhead turns freely without knife contact with the chipbreaker or pressure bar.

Adjustments

Tools required:

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

Depth of Cut

Depth of cut is controlled by raising or lowering the table. This is done by using the handwheel (A), shown in Figure 4.

1. Loosen the lock knob (B, Figure 4).

2. Raise or lower the table to the desired

position (clockwise to raise). One revolution of the handwheel equals 1/16". The distance can be read on the scale (C, Figure 4).

3. Retighten lock knob (B, Figure 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 is equipped with selectable feed speed rollers that feed stock at 20 and 30 feet per minute. To adjust speed, turn lever shown in Figure 5, while the planer is running.

Always change speeds while

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. Adjust 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 cover.

Figure 6

Opening Hood

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

Knife Installation and Adjustment (Straight Cutterhead only)

Use care when placing hands

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

Installing knives on a planer is an exacting process. If the knives are not to be jointed and ground, end-to-end and knife-to-knife relationship must be held within .001" (.03mm) for accurate and smooth planing. To help avoid cutterhead distortion when changing out a set of knives, remove and replace 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 felt-tip marker to keep track of progress. Any knife adjustment or replacement should be done to all four knives at the same time. Failure to do this may result in an out-of-balance cutterhead which can lead to bearing failure.

1. Disconnect machine from power source.

Figure 7

2. To remove a knife, loosen the eight screws

along its gib. See Figure 8.

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

slot. Carefully remove knife from cutterhead 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 the cutterhead and the center protrusion pushing down upon the tip of the knife. This will hold the high point of the knife to the proper height above the cutterhead (approximately 1/8” or 3.18mm).

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

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

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 once around the cutterhead further tightening all gib screws in sequence. Then repeat the same sequence a second time, this time fully tightening all screws.

After installing knives, re-

check all gib screws for tightness. Loose gib screws can result in knives being thrown from the cutterhead, causing severe damage to the machine and possible serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders.

Replacing or Rotating Knife Inserts (Helical Cutterhead only)

The knife inserts on the model 201HH are foursided. 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 knife insert screw. See Figure 10. It is advisable to rotate all inserts at the same time to maintain consistent cutting. However, if one or more knife inserts develops a nick, rotate only those inserts that are affected.

Each knife insert has an etched reference 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 quality of the cut.

Before installing each screw, lightly coat the screw threads with machine oil and wipe 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 tightened securely. Loose inserts can be propelled at high speed from a rotating cutterhead, causing injury.

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