RIKON Power Tools 25-200H User Manual

12” Planer / Jointer
with Helical Cutterhead
25-200H
4001824
Operator’s Manual
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25-200HM2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications.....................................................................................................................2
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................3 - 6
Getting To Know Your Machine ..............................................................................................7
Contents of Package ..........................................................................................................7
Installation ......................................................................................................................8
Assembly .......................................................................................................................8 - 9
Adjustments...............................................................................................................10 - 17
Operation ..................................................................................................................18 - 20
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................21
Notes ...............................................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................22 - 23
Electricals & Wiring Diagram .......................................................................................5 & 23
Parts Explosions & Parts Lists ..................................................................................24 - 34
Warranty ..........................................................................................................................35
SPECIFICATIONS
Motor ....................................................................................................3 HP, TEFC
Motor Speed (no load)........................................................................... 3400 RPM
Volts ............................................................................................................. 220 V
Amps, Hertz .........................................................................................12 A, 60 Hz
Cutterhead Diameter ............................................................... 2-3/4" (69.85 mm)
Cutterhead Speed (RPM / CPM).....................................4700 RPM / 18,800 CPM
Number of Carbide Inserts, 4-sided.................................................................... 56
Knife Insert Size (L x W x T) ...................................................0.59" x 0.59" x 0.10"
Maximum Depth of Cut (Planing & Jointing) .................................. 1/8" (3.18 mm)
Maximum Cutting Width (Planing & Jointing)..................................12" (304.8 mm)
Maximum Cuttng Depth (Planing Height) .....................................7-7/8” (200 mm)
Planer Table Size ...............................................20-1/4" x 12" (514.4 x 304.8 mm)
Feed Speed Planing SF/min ........................................................... 23 (7 SM/min)
Jointer Table Size ...................................................13" x 49-3/8" (330 x 1254 mm)
Fence Size ..................................................................6" x 43" (152.4 x 1092 mm)
Fence Tilting Degree ................................................................................... 0 - 45°
Dust Port ............................................................................ 4” Diameter (100 mm)
Dust Collection Minimum CFM ........................................................................ 650
Noise Level (no load) .................................................................................. ≤98dB
Overall Size (LxWxH).....................49-1/4" x 19" x 34" (1251 x 863.6 x 482.6 mm)
Base Size ...........................................................25-1/2” x 19” (647.7 x 482.6 mm)
Net Weight ....................................................................................386 lbs (175 kg)
NOTE: The specications, photographs, drawings and information in this manual represent the current model when the manual was prepared. Changes and improvements may be made at any time, with no obligation on the part of Rikon Power Tools, Inc. to modify previously delivered units. Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, to provide you with the guidelines for the proper safety, assembly and operation of this machine.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT! Safety is the single most important consideration in the operation of this equipment. The following
instructions must be followed at all times. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
re, and/or serious personal injury. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. We strongly recommend that this tool not be modied and/or used for any other application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions about its application, do not use the tool until you have contacted us and we have advised you.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. This symbol may be used
in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Shown without Safety Alert Symbol indicates a situation that may result in property damage.
GENERAL SAFETY
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner’s manual
carefully. Learn the tool’s applications, work capabilities, and its specic potential hazards.
BEFORE USING YOUR MACHINE
To avoid serious injury and damage to the tool, read and follow all of the Safety and Operating Instructions before operating the machine.
1. Some dust created by using power tools contains chem­icals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
Lead from lead-based paints.
Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other
masonry products.
Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to lter out microscopic particles.
2. READ the entire Owner’s Manual. LEARN how to use the tool for its intended applications.
3. GROUND ALL TOOLS. If the tool is supplied with a 3 prong plug, it must be plugged into a 3-contact electrical receptacle. The 3rd prong is used to ground the tool and provide protection against accidental electric shock. DO NOT remove the 3rd prong. See Grounding Instructions on the following pages.
4. AVOID A DANGEROUS WORKING ENVIRONMENT. DO NOT use electrical tools in a damp environment or expose them to rain.
5. DO NOT use electrical tools in the presence of ammable liquids or gasses.
6. ALWAYS keep the work area clean, well lit, and organized. DO NOT work in an environment with oor surfaces that are slippery from debris, grease, and wax.
7. KEEP VISITORS AND CHILDREN AWAY. DO NOT permit people to be in the immediate work area, especially when the electrical tool is operating.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to perform an operation for which it was not designed. It will do a safer and higher quality job by only performing operations for which the tool was intended.
9. WEAR PROPER CLOTHING. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. These items can get caught in the machine during operations and pull the operator into the moving parts. The user must wear a protective cover on their hair, if the hair is long, to prevent it from contacting any moving parts.
10. CHILDPROOF THE WORKSHOP AREA by removing switch keys, unplugging tools from the electrical receptacles, and using padlocks.
11. ALWAYS UNPLUG THE TOOL FROM THE ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE when making adjust­ments, changing parts or performing any maintenance.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
12. KEEP PROTECTIVE GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER.
13. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure that the power switch is in the “OFF” position before plugging in the power cord to the electrical receptacle.
14. REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS from the immediate area prior to turning “ON” the machine.
15. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Use of incorrect or improper accessories could cause serious injury to the operator and cause damage to the tool. If in doubt, check the instruction manual that comes with that particular accessory.
16. NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED. Turn the power switch to the “OFF” position. DO NOT leave the tool until it has come to a complete stop.
17. DO NOT STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury could result if the tool tips over, or you accidentally contact the tool.
18. DO NOT store anything above or near the tool where anyone might try to stand on the tool to reach it.
19. MAINTAIN YOUR BALANCE. DO NOT extend yourself over the tool. Wear oil resistant rubber soled shoes. Keep oor clear of debris, grease, and wax.
25. ALWAYS WEAR A DUST MASK TO PREVENT
INHALING DANGEROUS DUST OR AIRBORNE PARTICLES, including wood dust, crystalline silica dust
and asbestos dust. Direct particles away from face and body. Always operate tool in well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection system wherever possible. Exposure to the dust may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged contact with dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on your skin may promote absorption of harmful material. Always use properly tting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
26. USE A PROPER EXTENSION CORD IN GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. The table on the following page shows the cor­rect size to use depending on cord length and nameplate amperage rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the larger diameter of the extension cord. If in doubt of the proper size of an exten­sion cord, use a shorter and thicker cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and overheating.
USE ONLY A 3-WIRE EXTENSION CORD THAT HAS A 3-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG AND A 3-POLE RECEPTACLE THAT ACCEPTS THE TOOL’S PLUG.
20. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Always keep tools clean and in good working order. Keep all blades and tool bits sharp, dress grinding wheels and change other abrasive accessories when worn.
21. EACH AND EVERY TIME, CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS PRIOR TO USING THE TOOL. Carefully check all guards to see that they operate properly, are not dam­aged, and perform their intended functions. Check for alignment, binding or breaking of moving parts. A guard or other part that is damaged should be immediately repaired or replaced.
22. DO NOT OPERATE TOOL WHILE TIRED, OR
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, MEDICATION OR ALCOHOL.
23. SECURE ALL WORK. Use clamps or jigs to secure the workpiece. This is safer than attempting to hold the workpiece with your hands.
24. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING,
AND USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
27. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this product is available from:
Power Tool Institute 1300 Summer Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 www.powertoolinstitute.org
National Safety Council 1121 Spring Lake Drive Itasca, IL 60143-3201 www.nsc.org
American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10036 www.ansi.org
ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines and the U.S. Department of Labor regulations www.osha.gov
28. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
THIS TOOL REQUIRES THE INSTALLATION OF A 220V PLUG (NOT INCLUDED), AND MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK.
IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAK­DOWN, grounding provides the path of least resistance
for electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and requires a ground­ing plug (not included). The plug MUST be plugged into a matching electrical receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances.
DO NOT MODIFY ANY PLUG. If it will not t the elec­trical receptacle, have the proper electrical receptacle installed by a qualied electrician.
EXTENSION CORDS
USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS MACHINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED. FOR BEST POWER AND SAFETY, PLUG THE MACHINE DIRECTLY INTO A DEDICATED GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET THAT IS WITHIN THE SUPPLIED CORD LENGTH OF THE MACHINE.
IF AN EXTENSION CORD NEEDS TO BE USED, IT SHOULD ONLY BE FOR LIMITED OPERATION OF THE MACHINE. THE EXTENSION CORD SHOULD BE AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE IN LENGTH, AND HAVE A MINIMUM GAUGE SIZE OF 14AWG.
USE ONLY A 3-WIRE EXTENSION CORD THAT HAS THE PROPER TYPE OF A 3-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG THAT MATCHES THE MACHINE'S 3-PRONG PLUG AND ALSO THE 3-POLE RECEPTACLE THAT
ACCEPTS THE TOOL’S PLUG. *
IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION of the
equipment grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The conductor with the green insulation (with or without yellow stripes) is the equipment ground­ing conductor. DO NOT connect the equipment ground­ing conductor to a live terminal if repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary.
CHECK with a qualied electrician or service personnel if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions, or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded when installing or replacing a plug.
REPLACE A DAMAGED OR WORN CORD IMMEDIATELY.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a 220 volt electrical receptacle. FIGURE A shows the type of the 220v, 3-wire electrical plug and electrical receptacle that has a grounding conductor that is required.
Sample of 220 volt plug required for this machine.
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use a tool with a damaged cord, since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock, resulting in serious injury.
Use a proper extension cord. Only use cords listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Other extension cords can cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and overheating of tool. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while you are working with your power tool.
* Canadian electrical codes require extension cords
to be certied SJT type or better.
** The use of an adapter in Canada is not acceptable.
FIG. A
Consult a qualied electrician if the distance of the machine from the electrical panel is greater than 30 feet.
THIS SYMBOL DESIGNATES THAT THIS TOOL IS LISTED BY THE INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES, TO UNITED STATES AND CANADIAN STANDARDS.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANER / JOINTERS
This machine is intended for the surfacing of natural, solid woods. The permissible workpiece dimensions must be observed (see Technical Specification). Any other use not as specified, including modification of the machine or use of parts not tested and approved by the equipment manufacturer can cause unforeseen damage.
ATTENTION:
the user must be aware that wood working machines are dangerous if not used with care and all safety precautions are adhered to.
1. Do not operate this machine until you have read all of the following instructions.
2. Do not attempt to operate this machine until it is completely assembled.
3. Do not turn ON this machine if any pieces are damaged or missing.
4. This machine must be properly grounded.
5. If you are not familiar with the operation of the machine, obtain assistance from a qualied person.
6. Always wear approved, safety protective eyewear and hearing protection when operating this machine.
7. Always wear a dust mask and use adequate dust collection and proper ventilation.
8. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating this machine. Keep long hair tied back.
9. Always make sure the power switch is in the OFF position prior to plugging in the machine.
10. Always make sure the power switch is in the OFF position and the machine is unplugged when doing any cleaning, assembly, setup operation, or when not in use.
11. Make sure all safety guards and hardware are securely tightened before operating the machine.
12. Regularly check that the blades are locked tight in the cutterhead.
13. Always keep hands and fingers away from the cutterhead, chip exhaust opening, feed rollers, belts and pulleys to prevent injury. Use push blocks when jointing wood shorter than 12" long, plus any narrow or thin stock.
14. Never joint wood less than 8" long, widths under 3/4", or material less than 1/4" thick.
15. Never make cuts deeper than 1/8”. Multiple cuts, 1/16" or less, produce better finish results.
16. Make sure there are no loose knots, nails, staples, dirt or foreign objects in the workpiece to be surfaced.
17. Use extra caution with large, warped, very small or awkward workpieces. Joint warped boards flat before planing.
18. Use extra supports (roller stands, saw horses, tables etc, for any workpieces large enough to tip when not held
down to the table top surfaces.
19. Surface wood in the same direction of the grain, not across the grain. Never plane end cuts or end grain.
20. Joint and plane only one workpiece at a time. Vary the feeding of the workpieces along the cutterhead, center/left/right, so that all of the knives get used and thus remain sharp, longer.
21. Never reach inside of a running machine, and avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause fingers or a hand to move into the cutterhead.
22. Do not clear a jammed workpiece while the machine is running. Stop the machine, unplug it from the power scource, and then remove the jammed workpiece. Lowering the table may be necessary to dislodge the workpiece.
23. Keep your face and body to one side of the machine during use, out of line with a possible 'kick back' (lumber caught in by the rotating cutterehead and thrown back towards the operator).
24. The use of any accessories or attachments not recommended may cause injury to you and damage your machine.
25. Sharpen or replace dull or chipped knives immediately, as injury to the user, or the machine, may result.
26. Replacement knives/inserts should be from, or through a source recommended by the manufacturer.
27. Remove material or debris from the work area. Keep work area neat and clean.
Use of this planer/jointer still presents risks that cannot be eliminated by the manufacturer. Therefore,
This owner’s manual is not a teaching aid and is intended to show
assembly, adjustments, and general use.
CALFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to lter out microscopic particles.
For more detailed information about California Proposition 65 log onto rikontools.com.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
D
G
B
A
1
A. ON/OFF Switch
B. Jointer Table Lock Handle
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N
E
F
M
I
9
L
J
K
10
F. Planer Table
G. Dust Port Release Knob
7
O
K. Planer Table Height Wheel
L. Planer Height Scale
E
H
C. Cutterhead Guard Assembly
D. Jointer Fence
E. Infeed Table
H. Jointer Table Adjustments
I. Roller Table
J. Motor Mounting Fasteners
M. Dust Port
N. Outfeed table
O. Cabinet
CONTENTS OF PACKAGE
Carefully unpack your machine from its carton. Check for any shipping damage, and make sure the following parts are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call RIKON Customer Service (877-884-5167) as soon as possible for replacements. DO NOT turn your machine ON if any of these items are missing. You may cause injury to
yourself or damage to the machine.
LIST OF LOOSE PARTS
A
B
C
D
G
F
E
H
A. Wrenches - 13mm & 10mm B. Star T25 Screwdriver C. Hex Wrenches - 4mm & 5mm
D. Cutterhead Guard Assembly E. Cutterhead Guard Cap
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F. Fence Assembly G. Lock Handle & Washer H. Push Block
INSTALLATION
MOVING & INSTALLING THE PLANER
When moving the planer/jointer,
DO NOT carry it with the infeed and outfeed rollers. Use a forklift, or pallet jack under the machine to lift and move the planer, or with straps or battens placed under the planer bed. FIG. 1, A.
1. Position the machine on a solid, level foundation
that is located in an area that ample space in front and in back of the planer/jointer for the moving of lumber to be milled. Align the machine so that during use, any kickback will not face aisles, doorways, or other work areas that bystanders may be in. Do not locate or use the machine in damp or wet conditions.
A
2. The machine is firmly bolted to a pallet with 4 bolts
and nuts. Once the planer/jointer is in the area where it will reside, unbolt it from the pallet. The bolts are located through the two openings at the bottom ends.
3. Carefully move the machine off the pallet by pushing
the lower body/frame of the machine. Do not push or lift the planer/jointer by the extension table, upper lid area, or by the jointer infeed & outfeed tables as this may damage the machine.
4. Once in place in your shop, secure the machine to
the floor with lag screws (not supplied). Use the same four holes that secured the planer/ jointer to the pallet for transport. FIG. 2.
ASSEMBLY
THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH
MUST BE IN THE 'OFF' POSITION UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE.
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
Unpacking and Clean-up
1. Carefully remove all contents from the shipping carton. Compare the contents with the list of contents to make sure that all of the items are accounted for, before discarding any packing material. Place parts on a protected surface for easy identication and assembly.
2. Report any shipping damage to your local distributor.
3. Clean all rust protected surfaces with ordinary house hold type grease or spot remover. Do not use; gasoline, paint thinner, mineral spirits, etc. These may damage painted surfaces.
4. Apply a coat of paste wax to the table to prevent rust. Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth. Be careful when reaching inside of the planer as the knives are sharp and may cause injury if touched.
5. Set packing material and shipping carton aside. Do not discard until the machine has been set up and is running properly.
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ASSEMBLY
JOINTER FENCE INSTALLATION
For shipping purposes, the Sliding Fence Bracket (#293) is installed incorrectly, backwards, extending above the table surface. FIG. 3, A. This bracket must be reversed before installing the fence.
WARNING: When working on, or near the machine's bed, avoid the risk of personal injury by cuts that may result from touching the knife inserts' sharp edges!
1. Remove the Hex Bolts (#294) that attach the bracket
to the table casting, and turn the bracket around 180 degrees. See FIG. 4 for the correct position for the bracket.
2. Attach the bracket in place with the three hex bolts and
washers.
A
FIG. 3
3. Locate the Locking Handle and Washer (#292, 246)
from the loose parts bag, and install the handle onto the sliding fence bracket as shown in FIG. 4, B.
4. The Jointer Fence has been pre-assembled for
shipping. Slide the fence Guide Rail (#300) into the fence bracket through the hole, and lock it in place with the handle. FIG. 5.
The Fence Assembly includes a 6" x 43" extruded aluminum fence, angle adjustment mechanism, angle scale, and safety cutterhead guard. See page 10 for information on adjusting the fence for jointing.
INSTALLING THE CUTTERHEAD GUARD
The cutterhead guard is shipped in two parts; the arm and bracket Assembly (#360, 364) and Guard (#371). When assembled and installed, it can be adjusted to provide maximum protection to the user from the sharp cutterhead insert knives. Always operate the machine with the guard properly adjusted for the width and thickness of your stock being jointed. Keep the guard covering the full cutterhead when the machine is nt in use to avoid any accidents.
B
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
WARNING: When working on, or near the machine's bed,
avoid the risk of personal injury by cuts that may result from touching the knife inserts' sharp edges!
1. Remove the two Hex Socket Screws (#132) that are pre-installed on the front side of the outfeed table. FIG. 6.
2. Install the bracket on the end of the Cutterhead Guard Assembly using the two of hex socket screws. Make sure the Square Washer/plate (#384) stays between the table and cutterhead guard bracket.
3. Insert the curved Cutterhead Guard (#371) through the front of the guard assembly. The guard will slide back and forth to cover the cutterhead, and can be secured in position with the top knob.
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FIG. 6
JOINTER FENCE ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTMENTS
The jointer fence provides lateral support for the workpiece when surface planing.
1. After loosening the Locking Handle (#292, FIG.7, A), the jointer fence can be moved forward or backwards over the jointer bed and cutterhead, to match the workpiece width.
2. The jointer fence can be tilted to any angle between 90°- 45°. To adjust the fence angle, loosen the ratchet Locking Handle (#291, B) and Pin Stop Knob (#288, C).
3. Tilt the fence to the angle desired, then re-tighten the locking handle (B) to ensure the fence is securely in position. The pin stop knob only secures the fence in the 90° position, so is not active when the fence is set at an angle.
SETTING THE FENCE TO 90° & 45°
4. To set the fence at 90° to the table surface, set a try square (FIG. 8, D) against the fence extrusion (E).
5. Lightly loosen the three Hex Bolts (#294, F) on the base of the Sliding Bracket (#293, G), and adjust the Set Screws (#152, H) until the fence is square with the jointer table. Adjust the set screws in pairs, with the same amount of rotations. The two forward set screws will tilt the fence slightly backwards, and the two rear set screws will tilt the fence forward.
6. When the fence extrusion is exactly 90°, tighten the hex bolts to secure the fence assembly in position.
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H
C
B
A
FIG. 7
E
G
D
F
FIG. 8
7. To set the fence at exactly 45° backwards, set a miter square (FIG. 9, H) against the fence extrusion. This angle is actually 135° from the jointer table.
8. There are two Hex Bolts (#302, FIG 9, I) at the bottom of the Fence Bracket (#283, J) that touch the table when at the 45° setting. Ajust the hex bolts until the fence extrusion is exactly set at 45°, then secure the bolts in position with their Hex Nuts (#301).
INFEED TABLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The jointer's Infeed Table (#92, FIG. 10, K) is adjusted up and down by using the adjusting Lever (L). This regulates the cutting depth for edge jointing and surface planing.
1. Loosen the Locking Handle (#105, M).
2. Move the Lever (L) to raise or lower the table. The Scale (#341, N), located next to the adjusting lever, corresponds to the depth of cut - how much material is being removed - from 0" to 1/8".
3. After adjustment to the table height that you desire, tighten the locking handle to secure the table in position.
H
J
I
FIG. 9
K
M
N
L
NOTE: Never make cuts deeper than 1/8”. Multiple cuts,
1/16" or less, produce better finish results.
10
FIG. 10
ADJUSTMENTS
PLANER TABLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Height adjustment of the planer's table is made with the Handwheel (#193, FIG. 11, A). One full turn of the crank changes the height of the Planer's Table (#386, B) by 5/32".
- Clockwise Turning = raises the planer bed
- Counter-Clockwise Turning = lowers the planer bed.
The planing thickness is indicated on the Scale (#172, C).
A maximum of 1/8" material can be removed in one pass through the planer. Do not exceed this depth of cut or damage to your machine may result. The maximum thickness of stock to be planed is 8", and the maximum width of boards is 12" wide.
ADJUSTING THE EXTENSION TABLE
An Extension Table (#422) with rollers is supplied pre­installed on the planer to help support lumber as it exits the machine during use. FIG. 12.
1. The rollers on the extension table should be level with the planer's table. Use a straight edge to check and confirm that the extension table is properly aligned in height with the planer's table.
2. If the extension table is properly aligned, make sure that the bolts that secure the extension table to the planer's table are tightened. If the extension table is not level, loosen the bolts so that the extension table can be positioned correctly level with the planer's table.
B
C
A
FIG. 11
3. Once the extension table is positioned level with the planer's table, secure it in place by tightening the fasteners.
ADJUSTMENTS
ON/OFF SWITCHES
The planer is equipped with a standard, push button ON/ OFF safety switch (#6) located on the front of the machine. FIG. 13. Push the top green button to start the planer. Push the lower red button to stop the planer.
Two additional automatic OFF, safety micro-switches (#332) are located under the machine's rear Cover (#131). Should the cover ever be opened while the machine is run­ning, these switches will stop the machine from operating.
NOTE: When working on the planer, the machine should always have the red, OFF button engaged and the cord un-plugged from the power source.
FIG. 12
MICRO SWITCHES UNDER COVER
11
FIG. 13
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