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ASSEMBLY

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

RAISING AND LOWERING
HANDLE

1.

Assemble raising and lowering handle (A) Fig. 4, to

shaft (B) and fasten in place with M5x20mm screw (C).
NOTE: Make certain the flats of the handle and flat on
shaft are aligned with each other.

2.

Flip handle (A) upward as shown in Fig. 5.

LOWERING
EXTENSION TABLES

The infeed and outfeed extension tables (A) Fig. 6, are
shipped attached to the machine in the raised position.
Lower the tables (A) on both sides of the planer
as shown in Fig. 6. The top surface of extension tables
should be level with the planer table. To check and
adjust if necessary, refer to section “LEVELING
EXTENSION TABLES” 
of this manual.

A

B

C

A

A

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL

T H E M A C H I N E I S C O M P L E T E LY A S S E M B L E D A N D Y O U R E A D A N D U N D E R S TA N D T H E E N T I R E
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

Summary of Contents for ShopMaster TP300

Page 1: ...RT NO 909543 05 01 03 Copyright 2003 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at www deltamachinery com For Parts Service Warranty or other Assistance please call 1 800 223 7278 In Canada call 1 800 463 3582 ESPAÑOL PÁGINA 17 ...

Page 2: ...D UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury or property damage IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed As with all machinery there are certain hazards involved with the opera...

Page 3: ...nd other debris can be thrown at high speed causing injury 12 USE THE RIGHT MACHINE Don t force a machine or an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed Damage to the machine and or injury may result 13 USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES The use of accessories and attachments not recom mended by Delta may cause damage to the machine or injury to the user 14 USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make ...

Page 4: ...rkpiece is free from nails and other foreign objects which could cause injury or damage to the blades 17 MAKE SURE the blades are properly secured in the cutterhead as explained in the instruction manual be fore turning on power 18 ALWAYS allow the cutterhead to reach full speed before using 19 IF DURING OPERATION there is any tendency for the tool to tip over slide or walk on the supporting surfa...

Page 5: ...e with a metal screw NOTE In Canada the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electric Code IN ALL CASES MAKE CERTAIN THE RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY GROUNDED IF YOU ARE NOT SURE HAVE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE 1 All grounded cord connected machines In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric c...

Page 6: ...ating Volts of Cord in Feet Extension Cord 0 6 120 up to 25 18 AWG 0 6 120 25 50 16 AWG 0 6 120 50 100 16 AWG 0 6 120 100 150 14 AWG 6 10 120 up to 25 18 AWG 6 10 120 25 50 16 AWG 6 10 120 50 100 14 AWG 6 10 120 100 150 12 AWG 10 12 120 up to 25 16 AWG 10 12 120 25 50 16 AWG 10 12 120 50 100 14 AWG 10 12 120 100 150 12 AWG 12 16 120 up to 25 14 AWG 12 16 120 25 50 12 AWG 12 16 120 GREATER THAN 50 ...

Page 7: ...NER PARTS 1 12 Planer 2 Chip Deflector Fig 2 Fig 3 3 Knife Setting Gage 4 8mm and 10mm Open End Wrench 5 M5 x 20mm Hex Socket Head Screw 6 M5 Wing Nut 2 7 M5 Flat Washer 2 8 Elevating Handle 1 4 7 2 8 6 5 3 ...

Page 8: ...The infeed and outfeed extension tables A Fig 6 are shipped attached to the machine in the raised position Lower the tables A on both sides of the planer as shown in Fig 6 The top surface of extension tables should be level with the planer table To check and adjust if necessary refer to section LEVELING EXTENSION TABLES of this manual A B C A A FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE...

Page 9: ...asten chip deflector A Fig 8 to planer using two M5 flat washers and M5 wing nuts D MAKE SURE THAT THE CHIP DEFLECTOR IS PROPERLY SECURED WITH THE WING NUTS BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL FASTENING PLANER TO SUPPORTING SURFACE During operation if there is any tendency for the planer to tip over slide or walk across the supporting surface the planer must be secured to the supporting surface through the ...

Page 10: ...of the raising and lowering handle B Fig 15 will move the cutterhead up or down 5 64 1 9mm A 3 32 2 4mm depth of cut can be made in soft woods on stock 8 wide and in hard woods on stock up to 7 wide See chart Fig 16 For 10 and 12 wide soft wood we recommend a maxi mum depth of cut of 1 16 1 5mm For 10 and 12 wide hard wood a maximum depth of cut of 3 64 1 2mm is recommended IMPORTANT A 3 32 2 4mm ...

Page 11: ...s F Adjust opposite side of the table in the same manner Make certain the extension table is solidly supported when there is downward pressure on the table 3 Check and adjust outfeed extension table in the same manner STORING THE POWER CORD Wire hangers A Fig 18 are provided on the underside of the infeed extension table as shown to store the power cord B when the planer is not in use and when tra...

Page 12: ...l edged When one side becomes dull they can be flipped over and reset in the cutterhead and used again IF THE KNIVES ARE TO BE REMOVED FOR SHARPENING OR REPLACEMENT EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN AS THE KNIVES ARE VERY SHARP TO REPLACE OR RESET THE KNIVES PROCEED AS FOLLOWS DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE 1 Lower the head assembly by turning handle B Fig 15 2 Remove chip deflector A Fig 19 3 Ca...

Page 13: ...ides of the board until you are satisfied with the thickness making thin cuts alternating sides with each pass If during the planing operation you notice the board twisting warping or bowing repeat STEP 1 and true up one face 3 When planing long stock provide table extensions to support the infeed and outfeed end of the workpiece 4 Plane with the grain only and keep planer table clean Occasionally...

Page 14: ...er brush is worn to 3 16 in length or if either spring C or shunt wire is burned or damaged in any way replace both brushes If the brushes are found serviceable after removing re install them in the same position as removed LUBRICATION The gears in the gear box and the feed roller bushings should be lubricated periodically as follows DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE 1 Remove screw A Fig 28 and...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES ...

Page 16: ... at its option any new Delta machine machine part or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material provided that the customer returns the product prepaid to a Delta factory service center or authorized service station with proof of purchase of the product within two years and provides Delta with reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by in...

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