Rikon Power Tools 23-150H, Operator'S Manual

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9
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE LONG LOCK KNOB
The 23-150H has two knobs to lock the cutterhead
casting in place after adjusting the cutting height. One
knob (A-Fig. 2) is preinstalled at the factory. The second
knob (rear) (B-Fig. 2) has to be installed. To install the
second lock knob:
1. Locate the Long Locking Knob (A-Fig. 3) from the
loose carton contents.
2. Remove the temporary locking nut (B-Fig. 3) used to
secure the head casting during shipment.
3. Thread the Long Locking Knob in place of the
temporary nut. Leave the knob loose at this time to
allow movability for height adjustment.
FIG. 2
FIG. 5
INSTALLING THE SPEED CHANGE HANDLE
This planer has two feed speeds (16FPM/20FMP) which
are controlled by a Speed Change Handle.
1. Locate the Speed Change Handle (A-Fig. 4) from the
loose carton contents.
2. Screw the handle onto the threaded shaft just below
the gearbox.
3. Once the handle is threaded fully onto the shaft
tighten the locking nut (B-Fig. 4) against the back of
the handle to lock it in place.
FIG. 4
A
B
FIG. 3
A
B
INSTALLING THE EXTENSION TABLES
Two solid cast iron Extension Tables are supplied with
the planer to help support lumber as it enters and exits
the planer during use.
1. Remove the preinstalled hardware from the main
table edge (A-Fig. 5).
2. Mount the two extension tables onto each edge of
the planer's table with the four bolts and washers
supplied (Parts #208, 239, 240). Do not fully tighten
(B-Fig. 5).
3. The extension tables should be level with the planer's
main table. Use a straight edge (C-Fig. 5) to align the
extension tables height with the planer's table. If
needed, use the adjustment screws (D-Fig. 5) to help
level the extension tables to the main table.
4. Once the extension tables are positioned level with
the main table, secure them in place by tightening the
fasteners (Step 2).
A
B
A
A
C
Underside of Table
B B
D D