Steel City 40285, User Manual

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Change speeds only while the motor is running. DO NOT change speeds while planing.
Disconnect the machine from the power source. WARNING:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
HOW TO CONTROL THE FEED SPEED
USE OF THE ANTI-KICKBACK FINGERS
HOW TO ADJUST BELT TENSION
Your planer has two feed roll speeds: 16/20fpm
and 8/10 per second. The slower feed rate
provides more cuts per inch and a finer, smoother
finish. For efficiency, operate the machine at the
faster feed rate for general planing and switch to
the slower feed rate for the final finish. When
planing wide stock-wider than 8” (203) - particularly
in hard wood, the slower feed speed is better
because of less strain on the motor and a better
finish.
When the shifter knob (S) 35 is moved up, down
and center, you will have 20FPM (10cm/s), neutral
and 16FPM (8cm/s) feed speeds. Fig.36 shows
gearbox location behind panel. Shifters moves (T)
on the gear box to change speeds. When the knob
is in the neutral position, the machine will not feed.
When inspecting and cleaning
the anti-kickback fingers, disconnect the machine
from the power source. A series of anti-kickback
fingers (A) Fig.37 are provided on the infeed end of
the planer. These anti-kickback fingers operate by
gravity and no adjustment is required. However,
you should inspect them occasionally to confirm
that they are free of gum and pitch and that they
move and operate correctly.
1.
Remove side panels on left side of the planer
as well as the panel on the front, under the
bed to expose the belts and motor Fig.38-39.
2. By loosening the 4 nuts on the motor mount,
(A-B), you will be able to rise or lower the
motor as you need.
3. Belt tension, Fig.38 (C) should have a slight
deflection of 1/4”.
Fig.35
Fig.37
Fig.39 Fig.38
Fig.36
S
T
A
C
B
A