ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
CONTROLLING THE DEPTH OF CUT
The cutting depth scale (A) Fig.13 includes a combination of inch/metric
measurements with a cutting range from 0 - 203mm (0” to 8”). The upward
or downward movement is controlled by the handwheel (B). One turn of the
handwheel will increase or decrease the height by 1.5mm (0.059”). Before
attempting to move the position of the head up or down, loosen the lock
knobs (C). Once the head is at the proper height, retighten lock knobs (C).
ADJUSTEMENTS & TOOLS NEEDED
Although your planer was carefully adjusted at the factory, it should be
checked before being put into operation. Any inaccuracies due to rough
handling in transit can easily be corrected by following these directions. In
order to check the adjustments you will need a straight edge, feeler gauge
and a homemade gauge block made of hard wood. This gauge block can
be made by following the dimensions shown in Fig.14.
CHECKING, ADJUSTING & REPLACING CUTTERHEAD KNIVES
WARNING! When checking adjustments, always make sure the planer
is disconnected from the power source.
When checking, adjusting or replacing the cutterhead knives, proceed as
follows;
1. Disconnect the planer from the power source.
2. Remove the six screws (A) Fig.15, and remove the upper cover (B).
Only 4 of the 6 screws are shown in Fig.15.
3. To check and adjust knives, use the knife gauge (A) Fig.16 and check
all three knives. Knives should just contact the bottom of the center
protrusion (B) of the knife gauge, as shown in Fig.16.
4. If an adjustment to one or more of the knives is necessary, slightly
loosen the knife locking bars (C) Fig.16, of all three knives by turning the
5 locking bolts (D) Fig.16 of each knife locking bar into the knife locking
bars just enough to relieve stress in the cutterhead and not disturb the
setting of the knives.
5. Using the knife gauge, adjust the knife that must be reset by loosening
all 5 locking bolts (D) Fig.16, by turning them into the knife locking bar.
The knife locking bar becomes loose and knife adjustment is now
possible. Using the hex. key supplied, unscrew Jackscrews (E) located
under the knife until the knife comes into contact with the center
protrusion (B) of the knife gauge (A). Then snug up the knife locking bar
by lightly backing out the 5 locking bolts (D) against the slot.
NOTE: At this time, only tighten the knife enough to hold the knife in place.
The knife will be secured properly once all other knives have been checked
and adjusted.
6. If additional knives must be reset, repeat step 5.
7. After all three knives are set with the bolts just snug, back out and tighten
the 5 locking bolts against the slot starting with the end bolts first, then
the center bolts until the knife is securely held in the cutterhead. Tighten
the remaining two knives in the same manner.
NOTE: Double check all bolts for tightness.
FIGURE 13
B
A
C
FIGURE 14
FIGURE 15
FIGURE 16
Gauge
Block
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
FEED SPEED CONTROL
Your planer is equipped with a spiral, serrated infeed roller and a solid steel
outfeed roller. When the feed rollers are engaged, they turn to feed stock.
The feed rollers slow down automatically when the planer is under heavy
load. The feed rollers are driven by chains (D) Fig. 27 and the sprockets
(E), which take power directly from the cutterhead through the oil gear box
(F).
WARNING! ONLY CHANGE FEED SPEED WHEN THE MACHINE IS
RUNNING.
There are two feed speeds in the gear box, they are controled by using the
speed shift lever (G) Fig.27. When the speed shift lever is completely
pushed in (A) Fig.28, the feed speed rate is 9.1m/min (30 ft/min), when it is
completely pulled out (C) the feed speed rate is 4.8m/min (16 ft/min) and
the center position (B) is a neutral setting.
RETURN ROLLERS
The two return rollers (A) Fig. 29 on the top of the planer serve as a
convenient stock rest. When planed lumber is returned to the infeed side,
it saves time and motion.
100MM (4”) DUST COLLECTOR HOOD
This standard accessory dust collector hood (B) Fig.29 is assembled to the
rear of the planer using hex. bolts and washers. Connecting a dust collector
to your planer provides an efficient means of maintaining a clean and safe
work area. Good dust collection and chip removal is essential for smooth
planing.
FIGURE 27
FIGURE 28
FIGURE 29
