W & H 154, Operator'S Manual

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Disconnect the power before servicing or changing knives.
Wear footwear that does not slip. This will help you keep proper footing and balance.
Always stand beside the machine, never in the way of the in-feed or out-feed areas.
Keep the knives sharp and clean.
Make sure the machine has proper grounding.
Make sure all guards are secured and in working order.
Remove all adjusting keys and wrenches before starting.
Check the stock for loose knots, nails, and foreign matter.
Keep the machine in a dry, clean, well-lit area.
PREPARING TO USE THE MACHINE
1. Disconnect the power source while going through steps 1-10.
2. Check the oil level. The oil cup should be 1/3 full. This is important because a lack of oil will cause
many mechanical problems.
3. Check knives to ensure that the bolts are tight. If molding, set your guides for the stock path through the
knife area. If planing, you may or may not wish to set your guides. Many times,They are not needed in
planing. When
planing unscrew all four pressure screws exposing ¼” of thread to have the correct roller
pressure. This setting is for planing only! Failure to do so will cause feeding diffuculties and feed system
damage.
4. When molding, the head scale setting must be set to within 3/16” of the height of your stock entering the
machine, compensating for any sub-plate thickness. This setting will provide the proper roller tension.
Any other setting further away from the thickness of the stock entering the machine is unacceptable and
dangerous. See the molding section for more information.
5. Attach the chip deflector with its pin. Make sure the pin is inserted all the way in until you feel it
“catch” on the spring-loaded catch. When detaching the chip deflector, take the pressure off of it by
lifting up off of its stop. This will allow for simple removal of the chip deflector.
6. With the power off roll the knife arbor by hand to ensure the knife area is clear.
7. Do not stand or let others stand in the out-feed area or directly in line with the in-feed of the machine.
8. With the head set in the proper position, tighten the head locking bolt firmly. This is essential for safety
and to ensure the machine head will stay where you have set it.
9. Set the head at the proper height for a test piece of stock and make sure the stock will make good
contact with the in-feed roller.
10. Check to make sure it is safe to start the machine, connect to power and test to see if the motor rotation
is correct before molding any stock.
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