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ITEM NO.

DESCRIPTION

SIZE

Q'ty

MI-31170-96

SPRING 

2

MI-31170-97

PLATE RETAINER 

4

MI-31170-98

SCR HEX SOC CAP 

M5XP0.8X10L 

8

MI-31170-99

INFEED ROLLER 

1

MI-31170-101

GEAR 

1

MI-31170-101A

GEAR BOX 

1

MI-31170-115

SPACER 

15X20X8.5 

1

MI-31170-116

SCR SEMS L/WASH 

M5XP0.8X12L 

11

MI-31170-117

BASE GUIDE RAIL 

2

MI-31170-118

WEAR PLATE 

1

MI-31170-119

TABLE 

2

MI-31170-128

SCALE 

1

MI-31170-129

SPACER 

4

MI-31170-130

GASKET FOAM 

1

MI-31170-131

SCR HEX SOC HD LOCK 

2

MI-31170-132

CONNECTING ROD 

1

MI-31170-133

GEARBOX COVER 

1

MI-31170-134

SCR PAN CR 

M5XP0.8X10L 

3

MI-31170-136

BOLT ADJUSTING 

M10XP1.5 

4

MI-31170-137

NUT HEX SPECIAL 

4

MI-31170-140

SCREW HEX 

M6XP1.0X25L 

4

MI-31170-141

NUT HEX 

4

MI-31170-142

BALL BEARING 

5

MI-31170-143

WA SHER 

4

MI-31170-144

SCR HEX SOC CAP 

M4XP0.7X12L 

4

MI-31170-146

CHAIN 

1

MI-31170-147

SCR HEX SOC CAP 

M5XP0.8X25L 

3

MI-31170-155

WASHER 

4

MI-31170-164

WASHER 

4

MI-31170-191

LOGO LABEL 

1

MI-31170-195

SPEC LABEL 

1

MI-31170-203

WARNING LABEL 

1

MI-31170-250S

MOTOR ASSY. 

1

MI-31170-253

BRUSH HOLDER 

2

MI-31170-254

BRUSH 

2

MI-31170-255

BRUSH CAP 

2

MI-31170-273

SWITCH 

1

MI-31170-274

KEY 

1

PARTS LIST FOR MI-31170

Summary of Contents for MI-31170

Page 1: ...MODEL NO OPERATING MANUAL MI 31170 ...

Page 2: ...fter cleaning apply a good quality paste wax to any unpainted surfaces including the infeed outfeed and center tables Make sure to buff out the wax before assembly Compare the items to inventory figures and verify that all items are accounted for If at all possible retain shipping carton for warranty service if ever needed If any parts are missing do not attempt to plug in the power cord and run t...

Page 3: ...h the raise lower adjustment handle to the shaft located on top of the planer and fasten in place with 1 Hex Socket Head screw Tighten screw using supplied hex wrench SEE FIG 1 FIG 1 ATTACHING DUST PORT 1 Facing the rear of the machine locate the dust port on the cutterhead assembly by turning 2 dust port knobs SEE FIG 2 FIG 2 ...

Page 4: ...o allow chips to flow out the back of the planer when a vacuum system is not used SEE FIG 3 FIG 3 SECURING PLANER TO A TABLE OR WORKBENCH During operation if there is any tendency for the planer to tip over slide or walk the planer MUST be secured to a supporting surface such as a workbench or table Four holes are provided 2 are shown at A below to securely mount the planer The surface you are mou...

Page 5: ...ner table C with one end of the straight edge over the infeed table B SEE FIG 5 2 Check to make sure that the infeed table is level with the planer table 3 If an adjustment is necessary raise table loosen lock nuts D and adjust Hex Head Screws E on each side of the table until the infeed table is level with the planer table This will adjust the outer edge of the table 4 Recheck for level and repea...

Page 6: ... the handle will move the cutterhead up or down approximately 1 16 You can confirm this by referencing the scale C on the front right side of the planer FIG 6 NOTE The Repeat Cut Thickness Indicator D located on the bottom right side of the planer provides a simple way to preset the finished thickness of a work piece Rotate the indicator to the desired finished thickness Use this feature when thic...

Page 7: ...ack to the section labeled ATTACHING DUST PORT in the ASSEMBLY section page 13 for information on removal 2 Use the handle to lower the cutterhead assembly down to about 1 on the scale 3 Insert the supplied Hex wrench through the hole located on the side of the machine beside the Repeat Cut indicator Rotate the cutterhead to a position where a cutter tip is visible SEE FIG 7 next page You may have...

Page 8: ...CKNESS SCALE ADJUSTMENT The thickness scale located on the right of the planer shows the thickness of the finished work piece To make sure the scale is set properly run a piece of wood through the planer and measure the thickness of the wood If the scale is out of alignment loosen the two round head screws A holding the scale indicator B and adjust the thickness indicator to the correct setting Ma...

Page 9: ...n This planer is also equipped with a special lockout toggle switch that prevents unauthorized use To prevent unauthorized use of the planer simply pull out the yellow key A located on the face of the switch SEE FIG 9 FIG 9 DEPTH OF CUT INDICATOR The Depth Of Cut Indicator located on the front of the machine is a convenient way to quickly determine how much material is being planed off in one pass...

Page 10: ...ces to ensure a uniform thickness of all work pieces SEE FIG 11 FIG 11 NOTE When lowering the head assembly ensure the REPEAT CUT preset is in the lowest desired thickness position Failure to do so may result in excess downward pressure by the cutterhead assembly onto the mechanism and cause damage to the adjustment rod and upper frame FEED RATE CAUTION ONLY SWITCH FEED RATE SELECTOR WHILE PLANER ...

Page 11: ...ged 5 Move to one side of the rear of the planer and receive the planed work piece by grabbing the edges of the wood like you did when feeding the work piece in 6 It normally takes several passes of varying depths to achieve a smooth finish so repeat this process as many times as necessary Remember the less you take off in a pass the smoother the finish will be but you may still need to finish the...

Page 12: ... buildup and other debris can cause the tool to plane incorrectly Periodic cleaning and waxing is needed for accurate precision planing Any moving parts should be cleaned regularly with a penetrating oil and lubricated with a light coating of medium weight machine oil CAUTION With the machine unplugged blow off motor with low pressure air to remove dust or dirt Air pressure above 50 P S I should n...

Page 13: ...er is located in the same position on the rear of the motor assembly The Brush Holder can be removed using a flat blade screwdriver SEE FIG 12 FIG 12 FIG 13 2 Once the brush has been removed inspect the carbon B the spring C and the wire D SEE FIG 13 3 If the carbon of either brush is worn down to 3 16 or less both brushes should be replaced Also if the spring or wire are burned or damaged in any ...

Page 14: ...ture content Dull blades Too deep a blade setting Dry wood before planing Replace or turn blades Reduce depth of cut Board thickness does not match depth scale indicator Depth scale incorrectly set Adjust depth scale Will not start Not plugged in Blown circuit Lockout key removed Check the power source Replace fuse reset breaker or call electrician Replace lockout key Interrupted operation Unit ov...

Page 15: ...14 PARTS 97 ...

Page 16: ...0 20 HEX WRENCH 1 MI 31170 21 TORX WRENCH 1 MI 31170 22 BELT GUARD 1 MI 31170 23 SPACER 1 MI 31170 24 NYLOCK SCR SOC SET CUP PT M5XP0 8X5L 1 MI 31170 25 POINTER 1 MI 31170 26 ELEVATING NUT 1 MI 31170 27 CUTTERHEAD PULLEY 1 MI 31170 28 BASE BEARING RETAINER 4 MI 31170 29 SPRING COIL 1 MI 31170 30 SPECIAL WASHER 4 MI 31170 31 SPRING 1 MI 31170 32 STEEL BALL 1 MI 31170 33 SPROCKET 4 MI 31170 34 SCR S...

Page 17: ...I 31170 71 TORX SCREW M5XP0 8X15 6L 26 MI 31170 72 NUT HEX SPECIAL M8XP1 25X13 1 MI 31170 73 ROD STEP 1 MI 31170 74 NUT HEX M5XP0 8 1 MI 31170 75 SCRW HEX HD M5XP0 8X25L 1 MI 31170 76 SCREW M5XP0 8X6L 8 MI 31170 77 SCREW PAN CR M3XP0 5X20L 2 MI 31170 78 SPECIAL HEX SOC HD CAP SCR M5XP0 8X12L 4MM 8 MI 31170 79 NUT M4 1 MI 31170 80 DEPTH OF CUT 1 MI 31170 81 CURSOR 1 MI 31170 82 BUSHING 1 MI 31170 8...

Page 18: ...32 CONNECTING ROD 1 MI 31170 133 GEARBOX COVER 1 MI 31170 134 SCR PAN CR M5XP0 8X10L 3 MI 31170 136 BOLT ADJUSTING M10XP1 5 4 MI 31170 137 NUT HEX SPECIAL 4 MI 31170 140 SCREW HEX M6XP1 0X25L 4 MI 31170 141 NUT HEX 4 MI 31170 142 BALL BEARING 5 MI 31170 143 WA SHER 4 MI 31170 144 SCR HEX SOC CAP M4XP0 7X12L 4 MI 31170 146 CHAIN 1 MI 31170 147 SCR HEX SOC CAP M5XP0 8X25L 3 MI 31170 155 WASHER 4 MI ...

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