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THICKNESSER

OPERATION MANUAL

Edition No : TH-815-1
Date of Issue : 07/2019

Model

T-13S

ORDER CODE

W815

22/07/2019

Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815)

Summary of Contents for T-13S

Page 1: ...THICKNESSER OPERATION MANUAL Edition No TH 815 1 Date of Issue 07 2019 Model T 13S ORDER CODE W815 22 07 2019 Instructions Manual for T 13S W815 1 ...

Page 2: ... SERIAL NO DATE OF MANF NOTE This manual is only for your reference Owing to the continuous improvement of the HAFCO machines changes may be made at any time without obligation or notice Please ensure the local voltage is the same as listed on the specification plate before operating this electric machine Distributed by www machineryhouse co nz MACHINE DETAILS 22 07 2019 Instructions Manual for T ...

Page 3: ...er 13 Mounting Options 13 Attaching the Handwheel 13 Attaching the Dust Hood 13 3 3 Electrical Installation 14 3 4 Full Load Current Rating 14 3 5 Test Run 15 4 OPERATION 4 1 Basic Controls 15 4 2 Workpiece Inspection 16 4 3 Basic Operation 17 5 MAINTAINANCE 5 1 Lubrication 19 Gear Lubrication 19 Main Bearings 20 5 2 ADJUSTMENTS 20 Motor Brush Replacement 20 Table Level Adjustment 21 Thickness Sca...

Page 4: ...S CUTTER BLOCK DIAMETER MM 50 8 CUTTER BLOCK SPEED R P M 10000 FEED RATE M MM 7 LENGTH OF TABLE MM 250 LENGTH OF TABLE WITH EXTENSIONS MM 720 FEED SPEED M MIN 7 DUST OUTLET DIAMETER MM 100 63 MOTOR POWER KW HP 1 8 2 4 POWER REQUIREMENT 240V 50HZ 1PH FULL LOAD CURRENT RATING AMPS 10 MINIMUM CIRCUIT SIZE AMPS 10 FLOOR SPACE W X D X H 550 X 720 X 485 SHIPPING DIMENSIONS L X W X H 590 X 400 X 470 NETT...

Page 5: ... SEMBLY B RETURN ROLLERS G HEIGHT GAUGE C DUST CHUTE H OUTFEED EXTENSION WING D HAND WHEEL I INFEED EXTENSION WING E LIFTING HANDLES J ON OFF SWITCH A B C D E F G I J P 1 2 IDENTIFICATION T 13S FIG 1 H 22 07 2019 Instructions Manual for T 13S W815 5 ...

Page 6: ...eport it imeadiately If the machine has been damaged while in transit save all the packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier Do not dispose of the packing materials until the machine has been assembled and any shiipment disputes have been settled A Crank Handle E Soc Head Cap Screw B Dust Port F Torx Wrench C Manual G Hex Key D Socket Head Screw H Machine Not displayed A B D C F G E...

Page 7: ...er sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities 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 Some examples of these chemicals are q Lead from lead based paints q Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products q Arsenic and...

Page 8: ...and machine controls can be seen clearly Position or shade lighting sources so that they do not shine in the operator s eyes or cause any glare and reflections Ensure that the floor space around the equipment is sufficient to enable you to machine the size of work piece being processed safely without bumping into other workers or equipment Woodworking machines should be fitted with efficient and w...

Page 9: ...ing from repetitive motion awkward posture extended lifting and pressure grip Other Hazards Slips and falls from and around machinery during maintenance Unstable equipment that is not secured against falling over Safe access to from machines access egress Fire or explosion Pressure injection injuries from the release of fluids and gases under high pressure Electrical Hazards such as electrocution ...

Page 10: ...not exceed maximum 2mm depth of cut 6 Ensure all locks are securely tightened before operating the machine 7 Start the dust extraction unit before using the machine 8 Faulty equipment must not be used Immediately report suspect machinery OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS 1 Never leave the machine running unattended 2 Timber less than 300 mm in length must not be planed on this machine 3 Feed timber to mac...

Page 11: ...ISCONNECT BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS To avoid unexpected start up and serious personal injury always disconnect the thicknesser from the power before performing adjustments maintenance or service PINCH POINTS Beware of pinch points that can cause serious damage to fingers and hands especially if using a support roller stand on the out feed Fig 2 1 It is best practice to wait for the workpiece to stop feed...

Page 12: ...ode W810 The machine has inbuilt lifting handles Fig 2 2 to assist in the lifting process Make sure that machine is kept in a level position while lifting 3 INSTALLATION 3 1 SELECTING A LOCATION Check the weight and footprint specifications of your machine to ensure that the bench or stand is able to support both the machine and the work piece Placement Location Consider the existing and all antic...

Page 13: ...screw Tighten screw using supplied hex wrench Fig 3 3 ATTACHING THE HAND WHEEL Fig 3 4 The Dust Port is to be used when the thickness er is to be connected to a dust collector It has a 4 port to accommodate most dust collection systems To install 1 Install the dust port on the rear of the thicknesser by placing the dust hood on the back of the machine and attach using the 4 socket head cap screws ...

Page 14: ...achine is overloaded for a long period of time damage overheating or fire may be caused to the motor and circuitry This is especially true if connected to an undersized circuit or a long extension lead To reduce the risk of these hazards avoid overloading the machine during operation and make sure it is connected to a power supply circuit that meets the requirements 3 4 FULL LOAD CURRENT RATING Pl...

Page 15: ... a motor thermal overload protection switch which will trip if the motor becomes too hot To reset the switch move the ON OFF switch to OFF wait a few minutes to allow the motor to cool then press the reset button Fig 3 6 ON OFF Button Reset Button Height Adjustment Handle The thicknesser depth of cut is controlled by using the elevation crank on top of the machine Rotating the crank clockwise rais...

Page 16: ...he following Material Type This machine is only intended for planing workpieces of natural wood fiber Attempting to plane workpieces of any other material could lead to serious personal injury and machine damage Foreign Objects Inspect lumber for defects and foreign objects nails staples imbedded gravel etc If you have any question about the quality of your lumber do not use it Remember wood stack...

Page 17: ...s q Where ever possible use the full width of the thicknesser cutters If the width is smaller than the width of the cutters alternate the cutting path between the left the right and the middle of the table to evenly distribute the wear across the cutters q Scrape all glue off joined boards before putting the timber through the thicknesser q ONLY machine natural wood Do not machine wood composites ...

Page 18: ...TATIONS Reason Chip indentation or chip bruising is the result of wood chips not being removed from around the cutterhead Instead they are deposited on the planed surface and crushed into the workpiece by the outfeed roller This condition can be caused by a number of reasons some of which are a The type of lumber being planed Certain species have a tendency to chip bruise b A high moisture content...

Page 19: ...enetrating oil and lubricated with a light coating of medium weight machine oil GEAR LUBRICATION The gears in the gear box should be lubricated periodically To lubricate the gears 1 DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SUPPLY 2 Remove the socket head screw A located on the front of the machine You will also need to remove the other socket head screw located in the same position on the rear of the...

Page 20: ...5 hours of use To inspect 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM THE POWER SUPPLY 2 Remove the Brush Holders one of which is shown at A The other is located in the same position on the rear of the motor assembly The Brush Holder can be removed using a flat blade screwdriver Fig 5 4 3 Once the brush has been removed inspect the carbon B the spring C and the wire D 4 If the carbon of either brush is worn down to...

Page 21: ...ng the lock nut and adjust the bolt accordingly 4 Tighten the lock nut and recheck the level Fig 5 7 Table leveling screw D THICKNESS SCALE ADJUSTMENT The scale located on the right hand side of the thick nesser shows the thickness of the finished work piece Fig 5 8 To make sure the scale is set correctly run a piece of timber through the thicknesser and measure the finished size of the timber If ...

Page 22: ...ert Torx screw and the surrounding area 6 Remove the Torx screw and the insert then clean both parts and the pocket where the insert sits Note Ensure the insert Torx screw and the cutter head pocket have been throughly cleaned This is critical to achieving a smooth and precision finish Trapped dirt between the insert and cutter head will slightly raise the insert and make noticeable marks 7 Replac...

Page 23: ...et cool and reduce load 5 Tension replace belt s ensure pulleys are aligned 6 Test repair replace 7 Replace loose pulley shaft 8 Test repair replace 9 Test repair replace Excessive step snipe gouge at the end of the workpiece that is uneven with the rest of the cut 1 One or both of the bed rollers are set too high 2 Rear table extension slopes down or is not level with the table 3 Chip breaker or ...

Page 24: ... cut 5 Properly adjust the bed roller height 6 Adjust sides of chip breaker until correct Furry grain 1 Workpiece has high moisture content or surface wetness 2 Dull cutter blades or inserts 1 Allow workpiece to dry if moisture content is over 20 or has surface wetness 2 Rotate replace cutter blades or inserts Lines or ridges runing the length of the workpiece 1 Nicked blades or chipped inserts 1 ...

Page 25: ...y time without notification HOW TO ORDER SPARE PARTS 1 Have your machines model number serial number date of manufacture on hand these can be found on the specification plate mounted on the machine 2 A scanned copy of your parts list diagram with required spare part s identified 3 Go to www machineryhouse com au contactus and fill out the enquiry form attaching a copy of scanned parts list 22 07 2...

Page 26: ...26 OPERATION MANUAL PARTS DIAGRAM 22 07 2019 Instructions Manual for T 13S W815 26 ...

Page 27: ...27 OPERATION MANUAL PARTS DIAGRAM 22 07 2019 Instructions Manual for T 13S W815 27 ...

Page 28: ...1 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 4 1 1 4 4 4 5 4 10 4 4 4 4 1 2 2 2 1 12 4 4 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 TABLE BUSHING M6XP1 0X16L PAN HD SCR INFEED OUTFEED TABLE ROLLER CHAIN M8XP1 25X45L HEX HD SCREW M8XP1 25 HEX NUT FLAT WASHER BELT GUARD BELT M16XP2 0 L H HEX NUT CUTTERHEAD DRIVE PULLE...

Page 29: ...TOR ASSY STRAIN RELIEF BUSHING M5XP0 8X16L PAN HD SCREW L WASH AIR CHAMBER MOTOR CUSHION M5XP0 8X35L PAN HD SCREW W LOCK M4 2XP1 7X20L TAPING SCR L WASH M5XP0 8X8L SCR PAN HD CR TYTT LOCKWASHER EXT GROUND WIRE 1 1 1 2 4 1 2 1 5 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 3 2 1 1 2 1 1 4 4 4 8 1 1 2 1 1 1 4 1 26 25 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 175 1 176 177 178 180 181 182 ...

Page 30: ... re connecting 14 Use correct amperage extension cords Undersized extension cords overheat and lose power Replace extension cords if they become damaged 15 Keep machine well maintained Keep blades sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions when lubricating and changing accessories 16 Keep machine well guarded Make sure guards on machine are in place and are all working cor...

Page 31: ...e cutter head Always keep hands clothing hair away from the infeed roller during operation to prevent serious injury 13 Never look inside thicknesser Wood chips fly around inside the thicknesser at a high rate of speed Do not look inside the thicknesser remove guards or covers during operation 14 Operating position The work piece may kick out during operation To avoid getting hit stand to the side...

Page 32: ...or Purchase Buyer User Heavier timber must be supported Eliminate avoid loose clothing Long hair etc Isolate power to machine prior to any checks or maintenance Be sure that when rising and falling planner tables hands are well away from locating clamping and pivoting area Care must be taken when handling knives MEDIUM Make sure all guards are secured shut when machine is on A face mask must be wo...

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