Powermatic WP2412 User Manual

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

24-inch Wood Planer

Model WP2412

WMH TOOL GROUP

This manual has been prepared f or the owner and operators of a P owermatic Model WP 2412 Planer. Its purpose, aside f rom machine oper ation, is to promot e safety using acc epted operati ng and maint enance procedures. To obtai n maximum lif e and efficiency from your planer and to ai d in using it saf ely, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully.

Warranty and Service

WMH Tool Gr oup warrants ever y product it sell s. If one of our tools needs s ervice or repai r, one of our Authorized Repair St ations located throughout the United St ates can provide quick service or information.

In most cases, a WM H Tool Group Repair Station can as si st in authorizing r epair work, obtaini ng par ts, or perform routi ne or m ajor maintenance repair on your Powermatic product.

For the nam e of an A uthoriz ed Repair St ation in your area, pl ease call 1-800-274-6848, or v isit our web site at www.wmhtoolgroup.com

More Information

Remember, WMH Tool Group i s consistently adding new products to the li ne. For complete, up-to-dat e product information, check with your local WMH Tool Group distributor, or visit our web site at www.wmhtoolgroup.com

WMH Tool Group Warranty

WMH Tool Group makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in mat erials and workmanship as foll ows: 1 YEAR LI MITED WARRANTY ON ALL PRODUCTS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. This Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or i ndirectly to misuse, abuse, negl igence or acc idents, norm al wear-and-tear , repair or alterati ons outside our f aciliti es, or to a lack of maintenanc e.

WMH TOOL GROUP LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE, BEGINNING FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. 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. IN NO EVENT SHALL WMH TOOL GROUP 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.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to an Authorized Repair Station designated by our office. Proof of purchase date and an explanati on of the complaint m ust accompany the merchandi se. If our inspecti on discloses a defec t, we will either repair or replace the produc t at our discret ion, or r efund t he purchase pri ce if we cannot readi l y and quickly provide a repai r or replac ement. We will return the repai red product or replacem ent at WMH Tool Group’s ex pense, but if it is determ ined there i s no defect, or that the def ect resulted f rom causes not within the scope of WMH Tool Group’s warranty, then the user must bear the cost of storing and returning t he product . This warranty gives you specifi c legal right s; you m ay also have ot her right s, which vary from state t o state.

WMH Tool Group sells through distributor s only. Members of the WMH Tool Group reserve t he right to effect at any time, wit hout prior notice, alter ations to parts, fittings and accessory equi pment, which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.

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

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

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

Description..............................................................................................................................................6

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

WP2412 Planer Dimensions ....................................................................................................................7

Unpacking...............................................................................................................................................8

Contents of the Shipping Container......................................................................................................8

Installation...............................................................................................................................................9

Electrical Connections..........................................................................................................................9

Dust Collection...................................................................................................................................10

Adjustments...........................................................................................................................................10

Controls .............................................................................................................................................10

Calibrating Digital Display...................................................................................................................11

Changing Fuses.................................................................................................................................12

Changing Knives................................................................................................................................12

Belt Tension & Replacement.............................................................................................................. 13

Drive Chain Replacement................................................................................................................... 13

Feed Rollers.......................................................................................................................................14

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

Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................14

Troubleshooting: Operating Problems....................................................................................................15

Troubleshooting: Mechanical & Electric al P r oblem s ...............................................................................16

Replacement Parts................................................................................................................................18

Parts List: Drawing No. 1....................................................................................................................19

Drawing No. 1....................................................................................................................................21

Parts List: Drawing No. 2....................................................................................................................22

Drawing No. 2....................................................................................................................................23

Parts List: Drawing No. 3....................................................................................................................24

Drawing No. 3....................................................................................................................................25

Parts List: Drawing No. 4....................................................................................................................26

Drawing No. 4....................................................................................................................................27

Parts List: Drawing No. 5....................................................................................................................28

Drawing No. 5....................................................................................................................................29

Parts List: Electrical Box.....................................................................................................................30

Electrical Box.....................................................................................................................................31

Parts List: Control Panel.....................................................................................................................32

Electrical Connections – 230 Volt...........................................................................................................33

Electrical Connections – 230 Volt...........................................................................................................34

Warning

1. Read and understand the entire owners manual befor e attempti ng assem bly or operation.

2. Read and understand the warnings po sted on the m achine and i n thi s manual. Failur e 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 onl y. 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 f or other t han its intended use. If used for other pur poses, WMH Tool Group

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/f ac e shiel ds whil e u sing thi s pl aner. Everyday eyegl asses onl y

have impact resistant lenses; they are not safet y gl asses.

7. Before operating t his planer, remove tie, ri ngs, watches and other jewelry , and roll sleeves up past

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

8. Wear ear protector s (plugs or muffs) during extended 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 examples of these chemic als are:

• Lead from lead based paint.

• Crystalli ne sil ic a 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 oper ate this machine while tir ed or under t he i nfluence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.

11. Mak e c ertain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply.

12. Mak e c ertain the machine is properl y grounded.

13. Mak e all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged f r om the power source.

14. Remove adjusting tools and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that adjusting tools and

wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on.

15. 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 maint enanc e is com plete.

16. 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 part s, binding of moving parts, br eakage 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 shoul d be properly repaired or replaced.

17. Pr ov ide for adequate space surroundi ng work ar ea and non-glare, ov er head lighting.

18. Keep the floor around the machi ne cl ean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.

19. Keep v isitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.

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20. Mak e y our workshop child proof wit h padl oc k s, m aster switches or by removing starter keys.

21. Giv e your work undivi ded attention. Looking ar ound, carryi ng on a conversation and “ horse-play” ar e

careless acts that can r esul t in serious injury.

22. Maintain a bal anced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against t he knives or other

moving part s. Do not over r eac h or use exc essive force to perform any machine oper ation.

23. Use the right t ool at the corr ect speed and f eed rat e. Do not forc e a tool or att achment to do a job for

which it was not designed. T he ri ght tool will do the job better and safer.

24. Use recom mended accessories; improper accessories may be hazardous.

25. Mai ntain tools with care. K eep knives sharp and clea n for the best and saf est performance. Foll ow

instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

26. T ur n off the machine before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris — do

not use your hands.

27. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injur y c ould oc c ur if the m ac hine tips over.

28. Never leave the machine r unning unattended. Turn t he power off and do not leave the machine until it

comes to a complete stop.

29. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pi eces from the area before starting the machine.

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

This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in mi nor 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 W MH Tool Group cov ering the safe oper ation and mai ntenance procedure s for a Model WP2412 Powermatic 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 accordance wi th instructi ons set forth i n this manual . If there are any questions or comm ents, please contact either your local supplier or WMH Tool Group. WMH Tool Group can also be reached at our web site: www.wmhtoolgroup.com.

Description

This multi-featured 15 horsepower pl aner is built for the rugged, industrial environment . It features a quick change Tersa and dual drive chains and sprockets. The cutterhead and infeed and outfeed rollers have double bearings. The pl aner frame is built with heav y plate steel, and the cast i ron table is supported by f our massive col umns – this mac hine will not vi brate under load. Knif e changes are qui ck wit h the self- seating knives. The planer will ac c om odate rough to finish work, and multiple piece planing.

cutterhead with rev ersible knives, segmented i nfeed roller with secti onal chip break er,

Specifications

Model Number............................................................................................................................. WP2412

Stock number..............................................................................................................................1791295

Main motor (TEFC).......................................................................................15HP, 3Ph, 230V, 60Hz, 60A

Table raising motor (TEFC)............................................................................................................0.75HP

Feed Motor (TEFC).............................................................................................................................1HP

Variable feed speed (f t/min.).........................................................................................................16 to 72

Cutterhead speed (RPM) .......................................................................................................... 5200 RPM

Cutterhead diameter (in).....................................................................................................................4.75

Knives TERSA

Max. chip removal single pass (in)..................................................................................................0.3125

Serrated infeed roller (in)....................................................................................................................2.75

Outfeed rollers (in)..............................................................................................................................2.75

Table dimensions (in)................................................................................................................24.8 x 45.6

Thickness capaci ty (in) ..........................................................................................................................12

Dust port (in)............................................................................................................................................6

Belts......................................................................................................................................three V-belts

Overall dimensions (in LxWxH)...............................................................................................58 x 48 x 43

Overall dimensions (crated) (in LxWxH)..................................................................................63 x 53 x 49

Net weight (lbs).................................................................................................................................2,310

Shipping weight (lbs).........................................................................................................................2,640

(in).................................................................................................................four @ 25”

The above specifications were current at the time this manual was published, but because of our policy of continuous im provement, WHM Tool Group reserv es the right to change specif ications at any tim e and without pri or notic e, without incurring obligations.

WP2412 Planer Dimensions

Unpacking

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

Contents of the Shipping Container

1 Planer 3 Lifting hooks 4 Open-end wrenches (10, 13-17, 19-22, and

24mm) 5 Hex wrenches (4, 5, 6, 8 and 10mm) 1 Brass punch 1 Owner's manual 1 Warranty card

Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting set-up

or operation! Failure t o co mpl y may cause seri ou s injury.

Installation

Tools required for installation

wrench set (provided) level forklift or cr ane with straps

1. Remove the crate from around the planer and any fasteners secur ing t he pl aner to t he skid.

2. Remove the side covers and place t he lifting hooks into the slot s (Figure 1). Place straps under them and l if t t he machi ne off the ski d. The planer should be located on a sturdy floor, pref erably concrete, in a dry area with sufficient lighting. Leave enough space around the machine for loading and offloading stock and routine maintenance work.

3. When the planer is situated, use the leveling screws (Figur e 2) to lev el the mac hine.

4. Exposed metal areas of the planer have been factory coated with a protectant. This should be removed with a soft cloth and kerosene. Do not use an abrasive pad. Do not let solvent contact the plastic parts of the machine, as it may damage t hem .

Figure 1

Electrical Connections

Electrical connections must

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

The planer may be fitt ed with a 230 volt plug, or may be “hard-wired” directly to your electrical panel. If hard-wired to a panel, make sure a disconnect i s available for the operator.

IMPORTANT: The 230 volt model of the WP2412 planer is wired for 230 volt only; it is not convertible to 460 volt.

1. Make sure the machine’s plug is disconnected f rom the power source. If it is hard-wired, m ake sure the fuses hav e been removed or t he breakers hav e been tripped in the circuit to which the saw will be connected. Pl ace a warning placard on the fuse holder or circuit breaker to prevent it being turned on while the machine i s being wired. Always follow proper Lock Out/Tag Out procedures when perf orming any wiri ng on this machine.

Figure 2

2. Make sure the voltage of the power source corresponds to the v oltage of the pl aner as recorded on the mot or pl ate.

3. Open the electrical enclosure on the left side of the machi ne (Figure 3) by loosening the screws and sliding the panel upward.

4. Connect the three phases to the terminals marked L1, L2, L3 (Figur e 4) .

5. Connect the green neutral wire to terminal “N”.

6. Connect the mac hine to power (or install t he fuses or reset the breakers at the power source).

7. Test the rotation of the cutterhead. Turn on the main power switch (see Figure 5) and then the main m otor switch (Figure 5) . The pulley on the main mot or (on the side near the electrical enclosure) should rotate counterclockwise. If it rotates clockwise, stop the machine with the red stop button (Figure 5 ).

8. Disconnect machine from power source, and exchange leads L1 and L2.

Figure 3

9. Reconnect power, and close the electrical cover.

Dust Collection

It is strongly recommended this planer be connected to a dust extraction system, via the 6” (160mm) dust port at the rear of the planer. Your dust collector should have at least 1500 CFM capacity.

Adjustments

Controls

Figure 5 shows the control panel for the planer.

Starting procedure

NOTE: The planer will not start if the hood is raised, or if the brake release light is on (see below).

1. Turn Main Switch to position “I”. [NOTE: The main switch has a lock-out hole, through which a padlock or similar device can be inserted, when the swit c h is in “O” position]

Figure 4

2. Push the Mai n M otor S tart butt on; t he mot or will start in Star-Delta. After a few seconds you will hear the motor switch over to full speed operation. NOTE: The inverters (see Figure 3) have been factory programmed and their setti ngs should not be altered.

Figure 5

3. The Reset button (Figure 5) will light up if the machine becomes overloaded. Press this button to re- start the machine.

4. The Emergenc y Stop Butt on shuts down all operations on the planer. An automatic brake stops the m otor within 10 secon ds. A similar stop but ton can be found at the back of the machine. To restart the machine, simply twist the stop button and allow it to pop back up

5. To begin the feed motor and rotati on of the feed roll ers, press the Potentiom eter button on the dial. Rotate the dial to set the feed speed. Speed ranges fr om 16 to 72 feet per minute. The num bers on the dial are shown as 1 to 11; the higher t he number , t he faster the speed. To stop the feed mot or press the Potentiom eter butt on again.

6. The Brake Release switch frees the cutterhead so t hat it can be mov ed by hand (e.g. when changing knives). When the brake release is o n, the switch stays lit. As a safety feature, the planer’s motor will not start if t he brake release switch is l it. And if the switch i s pushed during operat ions, the motor will automatically stop. To restart the planer, de-press the brake release switch; the light will turn off.

7. To raise the table press the up-arrow buttons; to l ower the table pr ess the downarrow buttons. The single arrows raise the table slowly, t he double arrows rapidly.

Calibrating Digital Display

Before operating the planer, the digital display should be checked for accuracy and c alibrated if necessary. Use a scrap board.

1. Set the table to just under t he thickness of your scrap board, u si ng the scale next to t he table (Fi gure 6). Feed t he board thr ough the planer to achiev e a planed si de.

2. Raise the table slightly until the adjoining scale pointer is set evenly on a number.

3. Fli p the board over and f eed it through the planer, then c arefully measure it s thickness with calipers. Compare this with the digital display.

4. If the display needs correcting, press and hold “Function,” and press “Reset”. The display will return to zero.

5. Press and hold “Function,” and press “Set” until the di splay shows the thi ck ness of your board. Tapping the “Set” button will move the display by increments; hol ding down the “Set” button will move the display rapidly.

Figure 6

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