Hafco W618, Operator'S Manual

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blade clamp using the four blade lock screws, do not tighten the blade lock screws until you have checked the blade
height ,adjust as required using straight edg
e as described in “adjusting blade height”. Tighten blade lock screws, recheck
blade adjustment and make sure blade is still level with out feed table. Repeat procedure to replace the other blade, remove
the scrap wood release blade guard.
BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
Turn planer off and disconnect from power source. Brush life depends on amount of load no motor. Regularly inspect
brushes after 50 hours of use.
To inspect or replace brushes, undo the four screws of the bottom cover the brushes and located on either side of the motor,
loosen brush cap and remove from motor, replace bushes if springs are worn or carbon is worn down to 10mm in length or
less.
NOTE: Replace brushes in sets only. Replace brushes and tighten brush cap, replace bottom cover and the four screws.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Motor does not start 1.Defective switch
2.Defective motor
3.Low line voltage
1.Have switch replaced
2.Have motor replaced/repaired
3.Correct low line voltage condition
Motor starts slowly or fails
to come to full speed
1.Defective motor windings
2.Clogged wood chips
1. Have motor replaced/repaired.
2. Take shallow depth of cut . Inspect
chip blower assembly and fan belt
Motor running too hot 1.Motor overloaded
2.Restricted air circulation due to dust accumulation
1.Reduce load on motor
2.Clean dust and restore normal air
circulation
Snipe (gouging at end of
boards)
1.Dull blades
2.Inadequate support of long boards
3.Uneven feed
1. Replace or sharpen blades. See
“Sharpening Blades,”
2. Support long boards.
3.See “Feeding Workpiece,”