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This machine must be grounded. Replacement of the power supply cable should only
be done by a qualified electrician. See page 5 for additional electrical information.
WIRING DIAGRAM
MAINTENANCE
1. Before each use:
- Check the power cord and plug for any wear or
damage.
- Check for any loose screws or hardware.
- Check the area to make sure it is clear of any
misplaced tools, lumber, cleaning supplies, etc. that
could hamper the safe operation of the planer.
2. To avoid a build-up of wood dust, regularly clean
all parts of the machine using a soft cloth, brush or
compressed air. A general cleaning should be done
after every use to avoid future problems and ensure
the machine is in ready condition for the next time it is
used.
WARNING:
If blowing sawdust, wear proper eye pro-
tection to prevent debris from blowing into eyes.
3. Check the knives to make sure that they are not
loose from the cutterhead, dull or nicked. Making sure
that they are in proper operating condition will ensure
that the quality of your surfaced lumber will be the
best possible.
4. Clean and lubricate any moving parts regularly
with a few drops of penetrating oil and lubricated with
a light coating of medium weight machine oil. Cutter-
head ball bearings are lifetime lubricated, sealed, and
do not need any further care. Keep the drive belts
free of oil and grease.
Turn the power switch “OFF” and disconnect the plug from the outlet prior to adjusting
or maintaining the machine. DO NOT attempt to repair or maintain the electrical components of the motor.
Contact a qualified service technician for this type of maintenance.
5. Clean the planer bed columns on a regular basis
to prevent the build-up of wood chips and dust. Treat
the posts with a dry lubricant spray. Do not use ordi-
nary oil which will collect dust and hamper the opera-
tion of the machine.
6. Keep the planer tables free of resin and rust.
Clean them regularly with a non-flammable solvent,
then coat with a light film of dry lubricant spray, or
quality paste wax, to enhance the passage of work
pieces on/over the planer table and extensions.
WARNING:
When cleaning or working on the tables,
avoid the risk of personal injury by cuts that may
result from touching the knife inserts' sharp edges!
Raise the planer table to its maximum 'up/thickness'
position, so that there is ample distance between
the table and the cutterhead's sharp inserts for your
safety.
7. Clean the feed rollers with a soft rag, and non-
flammable tar and pitch remover if there is resin
build-up. Be careful to keep hands away from the
sharp cutterhead knife inserts. Do not apply any
lubricant to the rollers as they must 'grab' the lumber
to move it through the planer and so must not slip.
8. Check the motor brushes every 10 - 15 hours of
operation. Install new brushes as necessary. See
page 15 for information on the process.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a 120 volt electrical receptacle. The illustration on page 5
shows the type of 120v, 3-wire electrical plug and receptacle that has a grounding conductor that is required.
