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318mm (12 ½”) PORTABLE THICKNESSER 

OWNERS MANUAL 

M

odel: W570

 

 

 

 

                       

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Charnwood, Cedar Court, Walker Road, Hilltop Industrial Estate,  

Bardon, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU 

 

Tel. 01530 516 926    Fax. 01530 516 929 

email: [email protected]   website: www.charnwood.net 

Summary of Contents for W570

Page 1: ...E THICKNESSER OWNERS MANUAL Model W570 Charnwood Cedar Court Walker Road Hilltop Industrial Estate Bardon Leicestershire LE67 1TU Tel 01530 516 926 Fax 01530 516 929 email sales charnwood net website www charnwood net ...

Page 2: ...childproof Use padlocks master switches and remove starter keys 9 Do not force the machine It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it is designed 10 Use the right tools Do not force the machine or attachments to do a job for which they are not designed Contact the manufacturer or distributor if there is any question about the machine s suitability for a particular task 11 Wear...

Page 3: ...ith either the infeed or outfeed tables Always stand off to one side of the machine 10 Do not modify this machine in any way or use it or anything other than its designated purpose Neither the manufacturer nor the suppliers will be liable for any damage or injury caused by incorrect assembly operation or electrical connection of this machine 11 Ensure the workpiece is free from nails screws stones...

Page 4: ...ed Speed 8 m min Cutter Block diameter 48mm Number of Blades 2 HSS Cuts per Minute 16 000 Cutter Block Rotation 8 000 rpm Knives HSS 319mm x 18 2mm x 3 2mm Extractor Outlet O D I D 50 41mm 100 92mm with adapter provided Dimensions WxDxH 550mm x 700mm x 470mm Weight 30kg Rating Hobby Warranty 1 Year Overview Of W570 Thicknesser On Off Switch Stock Rollers Thickness Scale Crank Handle Breaker Switch...

Page 5: ...r there are several other factors that are important in achieving this Always feed the timber in a direction that allows the blades to cut with the grain which allows the cutter to sever the wood fibres rather than lifting and tearing them Feeding against the grain can also cause the knives to lift large chips from the surface of the timber leaving a poor finish Unpacking All parts are contained i...

Page 6: ...r table Cut remove both supporting Zip ties Fold down front rear extension tables Remove protection from table In turn support each end of the machine on a 50 to 100mm block of wood Slide the four rubber feet onto the corners of the base Attach the Crank Handle to the spindle which protrudes through the top of the machine Lock in place with the M6 x 15mm Cap Head Bolt and Spring Washer using the 5...

Page 7: ...ch corner Foot Mounting Hole Option 2 There are threaded mounting holes provided in the underside of the base of the thicknesser The four M8 x 50mm bolts provided can be passed from below through appropriate holes in the bench top Tapped Mounting Holes Option 3 A floor stand is available which provides a convenient working height for your machine The rubber feet should not be fitted when attaching...

Page 8: ...llow the extractor to run for several seconds after finishing cutting in order to ensure all shavings are removed from the machine When fitting the hose ensure it is routed to the side of the machine in order to keep it clear of the workpiece outfeed Using the Thicknesser On Off Switch Circuit Breaker Reset 1 On Off Thermal Overload Switches The switch is spring loaded and will only engage when a ...

Page 9: ...the outfeed side of the thicknesser and again support the leading edge as it comes out of the cutter The feed rollers are spring loaded and project slightly below the cutter It is therefore possible to feed timber through without making any cut If the timber is rough sawn or particularly uneven it is best to start this way and make several passes gradually lowering the cutter head It is recommende...

Page 10: ...cale If the reading on the scale is incorrect loosen the screw which holds the plastic pointer and adjust accordingly Adjusting Bolt Locking Nut Adjusting The Extension Tables Rollers The Table Extensions are mounted at the front and rear of the main table and must be accurately adjust to ensure correct operation If they need adjustment Raise the cutter head to give clear access to the tables Plac...

Page 11: ...he other gear Bevel Gear B To make the adjustment Turn Bevel Gear B Clockwise to increase the finished thickness Anticlockwise to decrease the thickness One tooth is equal to 0 12mm of thickness Re engage Bevel Gear A and replace the circlip Complete another test cut to check accuracy and re adjust as necessary Replacing Planer Knives Retaining Chain Hex Socket Bolts Removing Used Knives Ensure th...

Page 12: ...y tighten the 2 outer Locking Screws A so that knives are held in position but are still able to move freely against the springs Hold the Knife Setting Jig E against the cutterblock ensuring the new knife is in contact with the raised part of the Setting Jig The spring will hold the knife up against the Jig thereby setting the correct height Tighten all seven Locking Screws A by turning them anti ...

Page 13: ...ttently Worn carbon brushes in motor Replace motor brushes Motor runs but the cutterblock does not rotate Broken or stretched drive belt Replace the drive belt Motor slows during cut Depth of cut too great Take a shallower cut Chip hood is blocked Clear the blockage Planing knives are blunt Replace or sharpen the knives Excessive vibration Planing knives out of balance Reset the height of the kniv...

Page 14: ...W570 Parts Drawing A ...

Page 15: ...head Pulley A25 Nut A26 Belt 135 J6 A27 Upper Frame A28 Cross Round Head Screw M4 x 8 A29 Plain Washer M4 A30 Pulley Guard A31 Chain Guard A32 Cross Round Head Screw M5 x 8 A33 C Clip A34 Bearing 6202 A35 Hex Socket Head Screw M6 x 20 A36 Self Tapping Screw M6 x 20 A37 Chain Sprocket A38 Chain A39 Spacing Collar A40 Rubber Roller A41 Cross Round Head Screw M5 x 10 A42 Bracket Plate A43 Roller Brac...

Page 16: ...W570 Parts Drawing B ...

Page 17: ...e Bush B20 Gear Shaft B21 Gear B22 Double Round End Key 3 x 3 x 7 B23 Bush B24 Gear B25 Shaft B26 Bearing 6202 B27 Double Round End key 4 x 4 x 10 B28 C Clip B29 Bearing 6002 B30 Chain Sprocket B31 Spacing Plate B32 Dust Guard Plug B33 Switch Plate B38 Self Tapping Screw M5 x 50 B40 Plain Washer M4 B42 Cross Round Head Screw M4 x 8 B45 Teeth Washer M5 B46 Self Tapping Screw M5 x 60 B47 B48 Positio...

Page 18: ...ion Bracket C12 Table Extension Roller 20 x 350 C13 Depth Scale C14 Hex Head Screw M6 x 25 C15 Nut M6 C16 Table Extension C17 Base C18 Plain Washer 5 16 C19 Hex Socket Head Screw M8 x 20 C20 Spring Pin 6 x 20 C21 Pad C22 Cross Round Head Screw M6 x 10 C23 Guide Plate C24 Column C25 Double Round End Key 4 x 4 x 8 C26 Right Screw C27 Hex Socket Head Screw M6 x 10 C28 Fixing Piece C29 Bevel Gear C30 ...

Page 19: ...e directive Signed Dated 31 03 2016 Location Leicestershire Richard Cook Director Please dispose of packaging for the product in a responsible manner It is suitable for recycling Help to protect the environment take the packaging to the local amenity tip and place into the appropriate recycling bin Only for EU countries Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material In obs...

Page 20: ...Charnwood Cedar Court Walker Road Hilltop Industrial Estate Bardon Leicestershire LE67 1TU Tel 01530 516 926 Fax 01530 516 929 email sales charnwood net website www charnwood net ...

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