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ADJUSTING

 

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REPLACING

 

KNIVES

WARNING

These indexable insert helical cutterheads are designed 
for 40300H Only.

These instructions make reference to many procedures 
detailed in your planer manual. Always consult your 
manual for these procedures.

INVENTORY (Figure 6.)

A. Helical 

Cutterhead

B.  

Flat Head Torx Screw M5 x 8.8   

 

 

C. Cutting 

Tips

ROTATING/ CHANGING 
HIGH SPEED STEEL CUTTING TIPS

Tools Needed:
T-Handle Wrench with T25 Torx Bit

The 13” cutterhead is equipped with 26 indexable high 
speed steel 

cutting tips

. Each 

cutting tip

 can be rotated 

to reveal any one of its 2 cutting edges. If one cutting 
edge becomes dull or damaged, users may simply rotate 
the 

cutting tip

 by 90 degrees to index to a fresh cutting 

edge (Fig. 7).

Each tip has a referencing dot at the corner. If the tip is 
roated, the reference dot location will be used as an 
indicator to tell if it is used or new. 

To rotate or change a HSS cutting tip:

1. DISCONNECT THE PLANER FROM THE POWER 
SOURCE!

2. Loosen 2 hex head screws from dust chute by hex 
wrench. Remove Dust chute.

3.  Remove any sawdust from the head of the HSS tip 
Torx screw.

4.  Insert hex wrench into right side panel & cutterhead 
and turn the cutterhead to a position for changing tips. 

SEE FIG. 7A

5.  Remove the Torx screw and HSS Cutting Tip.

6.  Clean all dust and dirt off the cutting tip and the 
cutterhead pocket from which the cutting tip was 
removed, and replace the cutting tip so a fresh, sharp 
edge is facing outward.

NOTE: Proper cleaning is critical to achieving a smooth 
finish. Dirt or dust trapped between the cutting tip and 
cutterhead will slightly raise the cutting tip, and make a 
noticeable marks on your work-pieces the next time you 
plane.

7. Lubricate the Torx screw threads with a light machine 
oil, wipe the excess oil off the threads, and torque the 
Torx screw to 48-52 in-lbs.

Cutterhead knives and inserts are razor sharp! 
Always wear heavy leather golves when handling 
cutterheads, and avoid contact with ctips whenever 
possible. Failure to comply can result in serious 
personal injury!

A

B

C

Reference Dot

Fig. 7

Fig. 6

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Summary of Contents for 40300H

Page 1: ...01 11 Manual Part No SC75011 C US 13 PLANER WITH HELICAL CUTTER HEAD User Manual Read and understand this manual before using machine Model Number 40300H All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 2: ...e longest machinery warranties in the business This planer is just one of many products in the Steel City s family of woodworking machinery and is proof of our commitment to total customer satisfactio...

Page 3: ...at time of print However changes may be made to your machine or this manual at any time with no obligation to Steel City Tool Works INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 Warranty 4 SECTION 2 Product Specifications...

Page 4: ...arranties on other Steel City How to get Service B J N Q be found on the original carton and machine body SCTW will repair or replace at its expense and at its option any SCTW machine machine part Mot...

Page 5: ...n a woodworker ___ 0 to 2 years ___ 2 to 8 years ___ 8 to 20 years ___ over 20 years 8 How would you rank your woodworking skills ___ Simple ___ Intermediate ___ Advance ___ Master Craftsman 9 How man...

Page 6: ...Steel City Tool Works 3656 Enterprise Avenue Hayward CA 94545 FOLD ON DOTTED LINE FOLD ON DOTTED LINE PLACE STAMP HERE 6 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 7: ...Weight 66 lbs ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS There are a variety of accessories available for your Steel City Product For more information on any accessories associated with this and other machines pleas...

Page 8: ...8 FEATURE IDENTIFICATION A Infeed Table B Thickness Scale C D Outfeed Table E Power Switch F Raise Lower Handle Depth of Cut Indicator B A C D F E All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 9: ...which if not avoided may result in property damage This symbol is used to alert the user to useful informa tion about proper operation of the machine GENERAL SAFETY DANGER NOTICE CAUTION Exposure to...

Page 10: ...fully check all guards to see that they operate properly are not damaged and perform their intended functions Check for alignment binding or breakage of all moving parts Any guard or other part that i...

Page 11: ...ese items can get caught in the machine during operations and pull the operator into the moving parts Users must wear a protective cover on their hair if the hair is long to prevent it from contacting...

Page 12: ...leaning 8 ALWAYS turn the power switch OFF before unplugging the jointer 11 DO NOT pull the jointer by the power cord NEVER allow the power cord to come in contact with sharp edges hot surfaces oil or...

Page 13: ...and reduces the risk of electric shock The plug MUST be plugged into a matching electrical receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances If a pl...

Page 14: ...sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indi cate that it is acceptable for outdoor use Make certain the extension cord is properly sized and in good electrical condition Always replace...

Page 15: ...f the protective coatings are removed completely UNPACKING INVENTORY After cleaning apply a good quality paste wax to any unpainted surfaces Make sure to buff out the wax before assembly Compare the i...

Page 16: ...LE MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCON NECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE WARNING 1 Attach the depth adjustment handle A to the shaft B and fasten in place with 1 Hex Soc Head screw Tighten screw using...

Page 17: ...ll adjust the outer edge of the infeed table 4 Repeat this process for adjusting the outfeed table RAISING AND LOWERING HEAD ASSEMBLY The head assembly consists of the cutterhead and knives feed rolle...

Page 18: ...SOURCE 2 Loosen 2 hex head screws from dust chute by hex wrench Remove Dust chute 3 Remove any sawdust from the head of the HSS tip Torx screw 4 Insert hex wrench into right side panel cutterhead and...

Page 19: ...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 ind...

Page 20: ...approved dust mask to prevent inhaling dangerous dust or airborne particles WARNING WARNING WARNING This planer is designed to process wood ONLY POWER SWITCH The planer is turned on by flipping the s...

Page 21: ...when thickness planing multiple workpieces to ensure a uniform thickness of all work pieces SEE FIG 11 Fig 11 A GETTING PREPARED It is always a good idea to use a piece of scrap wood for your first p...

Page 22: ...ss grain com position straightness etc Always make thin test cuts on a scrap piece of wood prior to performing cuts on the workpiece WARNING GENERAL TIPS AND GUIDELINES Thickness planing always works...

Page 23: ...coating of medium weight machine oil GEAR LUBRICATION The gears in the gear box should be lubricated periodically MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCON NECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE WARNING 1 Remove...

Page 24: ...blade screwdriver SEE FIG 15 Fig 15 A 2 Once the brush has been removed inspect the carbon B the spring C and the wire D SEE FIG 16 Fig 16 D C B 3 If the carbon of either brush is worn down to 3 16 or...

Page 25: ...c a l p e R s e d a l b r e t t u c l l u D Too deep a blade setting Reduce depth of cut e t a r d e e f r e w o l s e s U d e e p s g n i d e e f t c e r r o c n I Depth scale incorrectly set Adjust...

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Page 27: ...27 PARTS All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

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Page 30: ...R 1 121 ST00090 SPRING 4 122 ST00091 BEARING BLOCK 4 123 ST00092 BEARING BLOCK RETAINER 4 125 ST00093 INFEED ROLLER 1 126 ST00094 MOTOR PULLEY 1 1 ST00001 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 1 2 ST00002 M5xP0 8x20L HEX S...

Page 31: ...N HD SCR W WASH 2 128 ST00096 CUSHION 1 150 ST00097 MOTOR ASSY 1 154 ST00098 CUSHION 1 173 ST00099 BRUSH 2 174 ST00100 BRUSH CAP 2 178 ST00101 SWITCH 1 179 ST00102 SWITCH KEY 1 SC75011 MANUAL NOT SHOW...

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