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Craftex CX125 User Manual Download Page 7

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MACHINE CONSTRUCTION:

Table: Stainless Steel

Body: Aluminum

Cutterhead Assembly: Steel

Infeed and Outfeed Roller: Rubber and Steel

Paint Finish: Powder Coat

Measurement Scale: Metric and Imperial

Dust Ports: 2-3/8”(x1)

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Country of Origin: China

Warranty: 3 years

Serial Number Location: ID Plate

Sound Rating: 95dB

ISO 9001 Factory: Yes

Certified By a Nationally Recognized Laboratory (NRTL): Yes (CETL)

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Summary of Contents for CX125

Page 1: ...MODEL CX125 12 5 BENCHTOP PLANER USER MANUAL Version 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...5 Power Supply 8 Plug and Grounding Requirements 9 Identifications 10 Controls and Components 11 Unpacking of the CX125 12 Cleaning Up Your Machine 13 Assembly 14 Test Run 15 General Operation 16 Maintenance 20 Replacing or Adjusting Tension on V Belt 22 12 5 Planer Parts List 29 Warranty 33 ...

Page 3: ...ay affect your ability or judgment to safely use your machine DISCONNECT the power source when changing drill bits hollow chisels router bits shaper heads blades knives or making other adjustments or repairs NEVER leave a tool unattended while it is in operation NEVER reach over the table when the tool is in operation ALWAYS keep blades knives and bits sharpened and properly aligned ALL OPERATIONS...

Page 4: ...reign materials and defects before planning Keep hands away from the surface of the wood as it nears the in feed rollers Make all adjustments with the power OFF Always keep the machine clean and free of sawdust and wood chips They may contain moisture that could cause the cast iron surfaces to rust Turn Off the power before removing any wood shavings and sawdust from the surface of in feed out fee...

Page 5: ...is a professional grade tool and like all power tools proper care and safety procedures should be adhered for longevity of service from the machine as well as to prevent personal injury MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS Type Universal Motor with Brushes Horsepower 2HP Amps 15A Speed 17 500RPM Power Transfer Belt Drive Bearings Shielded Permanently Lubricated ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Hydro Requirement 120V Sin...

Page 6: ...M Maximum Cut Depth Planning full width 1 16 Maximum Cut Depth Planning 6 Wide Board 1 8 CUTTERHEAD INFORMATION CutterHead Type 2 Knife Cutterhead Diameter 2 Knife Type HSS Reversible Knife Length 12 1 2 Knife Width 1 2 Knife Thickness 1 16 TABLE INFORMATION Table Surface Length 12 3 4 Table Surface Width 12 1 2 Table Surface Thickness 3 5 8 Roller Extension Length 6 1 4 Roller Extension Width 13 ...

Page 7: ...d Roller Rubber and Steel Paint Finish Powder Coat Measurement Scale Metric and Imperial Dust Ports 2 3 8 x1 OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Country of Origin China Warranty 3 years Serial Number Location ID Plate Sound Rating 95dB ISO 9001 Factory Yes Certified By a Nationally Recognized Laboratory NRTL Yes CETL ...

Page 8: ...p avoid these issues insure you are connected to a circuit in which meets the specified circuit requirements for this piece of machinery WARNING Do not connect machine to power before setup has been fully completed to avoid risk of personal injury or property damage CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS FOR CX125 BENCHTOP PLANER The CX125 has been prewired at the factory for operation on an electrical circuit that...

Page 9: ...sult a licensed electrician NOTE If ever you notice damage or wear to either the cord or plug disconnect it immediately from the power supply and have it replaced by a licensed electrician or service tech before any further use of the machine USE WITH EXTENSION CORDS If you absolutely must require the use of an extension cord with your machine do so on a temporary short term basis only NOTE 1 We r...

Page 10: ...his diagram of this CX125 to help yourself become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features labeled below To help better understand make sure to read the instructions Model CX125 controls and components ...

Page 11: ...ou may press the reset button If reset button does not stay depressed the motor will require more time to allow for cooling Then try pressing the resst button again Figure 3 Elevation controls and return rollers D Cutterhead Adjustment Crank Raises and lowers the cutterhead Turn the adjustment crank clockwise in order to raise the cutterhead or turn the adjustment crank counterclockwise in order t...

Page 12: ...im INVENTORY LIST The following is an itemized list of the items that come with your new machine Before you begin following the procedures for setup of the machine lay out everything and check that it matches the inventory list ITEMS Qty A Dust Bag 1 B Dust Port 2 3 8 1 C Dust Bag Clamp 1 D Power Cord wraps 2 E Cutterhead Adjustment Crank Arm 1 F Cutterhead Adjustment Crank Handle 1 G Hex Wrench 4...

Page 13: ... Foaming Spray or even regular WD40 Plastic Scrapper a metal scrapper may damage or mar the surface you are degreasing Eye protection Rubber Gloves Rags RUST PREVENTATIVE REMOVAL STEPS 1 Make sure that you are setup for rust preventative removal in a well ventilated area 2 Put on all required safety equipment Eye protection and rubber gloves 3 Spray surface with a generous amount of the degreasing...

Page 14: ...that the crank arm is in place thread the M5 8 x 25 button head screw and 5mm washer into the shaft through the crank arm Tighten with the supplied 4mm hex wrench Be careful not to over tighten as you may strip the thread with the use of too much force 5 Put the black plastic cover back on the crank arm to cover the M5 8 x 25 button head screw 6 Place both of the supplied power cord wraps over the...

Page 15: ... that everything is functioning as it should NOTE If you do happen to encounter any unusual issues or problems stop the machine immediately and disconnect it from the power supply The issues must be fixed before operation of the machine The trouble shooting section is located in the service and maintenance part of the manual it may be of help The test run is used to confirm the following 1 That th...

Page 16: ... must be functioning correctly before using the machine Please call customer service for help at 1 800 461 2879 GENERAL OPERATION This is a general overview to help the beginner machine operator develop a basic understanding of how the machine is to be used during operation This will help make the controls and components discussed later in this manual easier to understand NOTE This should only be ...

Page 17: ...o the machine as well Too much exposure to moisture may cause rust and corrosion of your machine and related components Material Containing Knots Knots when loose run the risk of dislodging and coming out during the planing process causing kickbacks damage to the machine or even injury Material Type Only natural wood material is meant for use with this machine Use of any other materials like plywo...

Page 18: ...depth of cut and only using wood suitable for planing with moisture content less than 20 CHANGIG DEPTH OF CUT The depth of cut when planing is adjusted by the cutterhead adjustment crank located on top of the jointer To raise the height of the cutterhead turn the crank clockwise and to lower it counterclockwise The cutterhead height adjustment crank is a simple yet accurate way for obtaining consi...

Page 19: ...ner with the side to be planed facing up towards the cutterhead Material over 2 feet should be supported at both sides of the planer 2 Lower the cutterhead by turning the cutterhead height adjustment crank until the depth bar barely touches the surface of material to be planed 3 To remove the recommended 1 32 depth of cut turn the height adjustment crank 1 2 turn clockwise 4 Turn the planer on and...

Page 20: ...isconnected from the power source remove the cutterhead guard and fan cover to remove all dust and debris that have built up from regular use of the machine LUBRICATION Always clean all dust and debris from roller chain drive table height chain drive and the lead screw for the cutterhead height adjustment before applying any kind of lubricant To Lubricate Height Adjustment Lead Screw 1 Always disc...

Page 21: ...ging the knives they should be done both at the same time to keep them a matching set and maintain accurate and consistent planing The knives may need to be replaced when you notice things like Fuzzy appearance on surface of wood after planing because the wood fibers are being torn instead of cut cleanly Lines or ridges in material after planing caused by chipped blades Raised Grain after planing ...

Page 22: ...good condition Replace any that may appear worn Replacing Knives 1 Make sure the machine has been disconnected from its power source 2 Using the supplied magnets to position the knife over the two pins on the cutterhead Make sure that the orientation of the knife is such that the beveled edge is up 3 Again using the supplied magnets place gib over the knife Fasten the gib securely using the 6 M6 1...

Page 23: ...nsioning bolt Belt deflection should be around 3 8 when pressure is applied on belt at the centre point between the two pulleys 8 Reinstall the belt guard fan housing fan and fan cover in the opposite order that they were removed Changing Motor Brushes The motor has two carbon brushes The life expectancy of the carbon brushes is directly affected by regularly planing wide boards planing dense wood...

Page 24: ...acket Scale Calibration Even though the scale is set correctly at the factory it can be adjusted for accuracy if it becomes necessary Follow these steps to make any adjustments 1 Take a piece of scrap wood and plane both sides until flat and even thickness for the length of the material 2 Measure the thickness of the material using calipers 3 If there is a difference in measurement between the cal...

Page 25: ... lead screw sprocket at a time Rotating the sprocket by one tooth will raise or lower that corner by approximately 0 006 depending on direction of sprocket rotation 6 When done the adjustments retighten the idler bracket with cap screws 7 Return the machine to its proper upright position 8 Make a test cut with a piece of scrap wood to verify that the table and cutterhead are now parallel If not pa...

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Page 33: ... please call 1 800 461 BUSY 2879 and have your credit card and part number handy All returned merchandise will be subject to a minimum charge of 15 for re stocking and handling with the following qualifications Returns must be pre authorized by us in writing We do not accept collect shipments Items returned for warranty purposes must be insured and shipped pre paid to the nearest warehouse Returns...

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