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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 

Planer

Model: JWP-208 

WMH TOOL GROUP 

2420 Vantage Drive 
Elgin, Illinois 60123 

Part No. M-708528

Ph.: 800-274-6848 

Revision G1  06/06 

www.wmhtoolgroup.com 

Copyright © WMH Tool Group 

This manual is bookmarked 

Summary of Contents for JWP-208

Page 1: ...ions and Parts Manual Planer Model JWP 208 WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60123 Part No M 708528 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision G1 06 06 www wmhtoolgroup com Copyright WMH Tool Group This manual is bookmarked ...

Page 2: ...postage prepaid to a location designated by us For the name of the location nearest you please call 1 800 274 6848 You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection discloses a defect we will repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price at our option We will return the repaired product or replacement a...

Page 3: ...gers 15 Adjusting Infeed Outfeed Roller Spring Tension 15 Height of Infeed Roller Chipbreaker Pressure Bar Outfeed Roller 16 Feed Speed Control 17 Changing Accessories for Lowest Feed Speed 17 Return Rollers 17 Maintenance 18 Lubrication 18 Troubleshooting 20 Operating Problems 20 Mechanical and Electrical Problems 21 Optional Accessories 22 Ordering Replacement Parts 22 Parts 22 Head Assembly Par...

Page 4: ...danger of slipping Power off Make sure the machine is either unplugged or electrically disconnected and locked out when performing maintenance or service work Also make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in power cord Never leave the machine running unattended Do not leave machine until it comes to a complete stop Cutterhead Keep knives sharp and free of all rust and pitch Make sure gi...

Page 5: ... Use approved safety glasses and or face shield toprotecteyes and use other personal safety equipment as required Do not wear gloves 6 Disconnect machine from power source before makingany adjustments or cleaning chips away from machine 7 Keep the floor around machine clean andfree from scraps sawdust oil and grease tominimize the danger ofslipping 8 Donot operate this machine while under the infl...

Page 6: ...ead Diameter dia in 3 3 16 3 3 16 Feed Rate FPM 24 31 24 31 Dust Chute Diameter dia in 5 5 Overall Dimensions L x W x H in 26 x 36 5 8 x 41 3 8 26 x 36 5 8 x 41 3 8 Motor 3HP 1Ph 230V only 5HP 3Ph 230 460V prewired 230V Overall Dimensions L x W x H in 26 x 36 5 8 x 41 3 8 26 x 36 5 8 x 41 3 8 Net Weight approx lbs 640 640 The specifications in this manual are given as general information and are n...

Page 7: ... Use care when cleaning the cutterhead the knives are very sharp Installation Assembly 1 There are four lifting handles Fig 3 on the machine Pull the handles out for use push in when not in use 2 If a sling or forklift is used to lift the machine be sure to lift by the handles only See Fig 3 Make sure machine is kept in level position while lifting 3 For best planing performance locate planer on a...

Page 8: ...wrench placed over the flat on the handle Table Extension Rollers Mount the table extension rollers to the table using the provided hex cap screws and washers A Fig 6 The rollers should be adjusted before operating the planer see Adjusting Table Extension Rollers on page 11 Dust Collection Hood The dust collection hood Fig 6a comes standard with the model JWP 208 planer and helps maintain a clean ...

Page 9: ...alfunction Make sure the voltage of your power supply matches the specifications on the motor plate of the machine Extension Cords The use of an extension cord is not recommended for this machine but if one is necessary make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage listed on the machine s motor plate An undersize cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overhe...

Page 10: ...r is supplied with two table rollers A Fig 12 which turn as the stock is fed into the planer thus reducing friction It is not possible to give exact dimensions on the proper height setting of the table rollers because each type of wood behaves differently As a general rule however when planing rough stock the table rollers should be set at high position When planing smooth stock the rollers should...

Page 11: ...5 Adjust the rollers from the opposite side of the table in the same manner Important Be sure that the height of front and rear rollers are the same The table rollers must always be set parallel to the table Adjusting Table Extension Rollers 1 Place a straight edge over the extension roller and the table as shown in Fig 15 to make sure the extension roller and table are at the same height If neces...

Page 12: ...uge block can be made by following the dimensions shown in Figure 17 Knife Adjustment When checking or adjusting the cutterhead knives proceed as follows 1 Disconnect machine from power source 2 Remove the six screws A Fig 18 and remove upper cover B Fig 18 3 To check and adjust knives use the provided knife gauge Fig 19 20 and check all four knives Knives should just contact the bottom of the cen...

Page 13: ...6 and springs H Fig 19 NOTE The inner two springs may pop out when the knife and gib are removed 4 Remove the remaining three knives in the same manner 5 Thoroughly clean the knife slots gibs springs and locking screws Check the locking screws if the threads appear worn or stripped or if the heads are becoming rounded replace them 6 Inspect the cutting edge of the knives for nicks or wire edge Hon...

Page 14: ...o opposite end of working table NOTE Distance from the working table to edge of the head casting should be the same 4 Check the back of the work table in the same manner Adjusting Work Table Parallel to Cutterhead If the work table is not parallel to the cutterhead perform the adjustment procedure as follows 1 Disconnect the machine from power source 2 Tilt planer on its side to expose underside o...

Page 15: ...lipping but should not be so tight that it causes damage to the board The tension should be equal at both ends of each roller Anti Kickback Fingers The anti kickback fingers A Fig 23 help prevent kickback of stock They operate by gravity and it is necessary to inspect them occasionally to make sure they are free of gum and pitch so that they move independently and operate correctly Adjusting Infee...

Page 16: ...perly as previously explained under Checking Adjusting of Knives 3 Place the gauge block J Fig 26 on the table directly underneath the cutterhead D Fig 26 Using a 0 02 0 5mm feeler gauge K Fig 26 placed on top of the gauge block raise the working table until the knife just touches the feeler gauge when the knife is at its lowest point Do not move the working table any further until the outfeed rol...

Page 17: ...ed Speed The lowest feed speed for your planer 16 2 fpm 20 7 fpm can be obtained by replacing the lower gear shaft sprocket and the chain See Fig 29 To change the sprocket and the chain on your machine proceed as follows 1 Disconnect machine from power source 2 Remove the three hex cap screws and washers E Fig 28 3 Remove the three sprockets B Fig 28 from the infeed roller outfeed roller and the g...

Page 18: ...s prefer a paste wax coating Another option is talcum powder applied with a blackboard eraser rubbed in vigorously once a week this will fill casting pores and form a moisture barrier This method provides a table top that is slick and allows rust rings to be easily wiped from the surface Important also is the fact that talcum powder will not stain wood or mar finishes as wax pickup does Lubricatio...

Page 19: ...19 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 ...

Page 20: ...Torn Grain Too heavy a cut Knives cutting against grain Dull knives Adjust proper depth of cut Cut along the grain Sharpen knives Rough Raised Grain Dull knives Too heavy a cut Moisture content too high Sharpen knives Adjust proper depth Remove high moisture content from wood by drying Rounded glossy surface Dull knives Feed speed too slow Cutting depth too shallow Sharpen or replace knives Increa...

Page 21: ...s too heavy a cut If too deep a cut is not the problem then check the amp setting on the overload relays Match the full load amps on the motor as noted on the motor plate If amp setting is correct then there is probably a loose electrical lead Check amp setting on motor starter Verify that planer is on a circuit of correct size If circuit size is correct there is probably a loose electrical lead C...

Page 22: ...Have a qualified electrician test the switch for function or purchase a new on off switch and establish if that was the problem on changeout Optional Accessories for the JWP 208 Planer Stock No Description 708808 Knives Single Sided set of 4 708583 Low Speed Gear Kit Ordering Replacement Parts To order parts or reach our service department call 1 800 274 6848 between 7 30am and 5 31pm CST Monday t...

Page 23: ...37 JWP208 037 Washer 1 4 12 38 JWP208 038A Hex Washer Head Screw M6 x 12 14 39 JWP208 039 Shaft 1 40 JWP208 040 Bracket 2 41 JWP208 041 Pressure Plate 1 42 TS 2361081 Lock Washer M8 2 43 JWP208 043 Shaft 1 44 TS 1523051 Set Screw M6 x 16 9 45 TS 1523061 Set Screw M6 x 20 2 46 JWP208 046 Plate Spring 3 47 JWP208 047 Chip Deflector Plate 1 48 6292664 Anti Kickback Finger 87 49 6292665 Collar 88 50 J...

Page 24: ...1540031 Nut M5 2 91 JWP208 091 Chain 1 92 JWP208 092 Relief Bushing 2 93 JWP208 093 Power Cord 1 94 JWP208 094 Tooth Washer 4 95 TS 1503021 Socket Head Cap Screw M6 x 10 12 96 TS 1524011 Set Screw M8 x 8 1 98 JWP208 098 Collar 1 99 6292714 Shaft 1 100 PA C59 Idler Pulley 1 101 PA C58 Bracket 1 JWP208 106 Chain Tensioning Assy 1 102 PA C59 Shaft 1 103 PA C60 Hanger 1 104 PA C61 Spring 1 105 PA C62 ...

Page 25: ...25 Head Assembly Exploded View ...

Page 26: ...S 1523041 Set Screw M6x12 4 6 6292725 Lock Bar 2 7 6292726 Lock Bolt 2 8 6292727 Lock Bushing no thread 2 9 6292728 Knob 2 10 TS 1504041 Socket Head Cap Screw M8x20 8 11 6292730 Roller Frame 4 12 6292731 Roller 6 13 TS 1491031 Hex Cap Screw M10x25 8 14 TS 0680041 Washer 3 8 8 15 6292808 Shaft 6 16 6292809 Bushing 12 17 TS 1482021 Hex Head Screw M6x12 12 18 TS 1550041 Flat Washer M6 12 ...

Page 27: ...et Screw M8 x 8 4 7 JWP208 407 Collar 1 8 JWP208 408 Adjust Bolt 2 9 TS 1540081 Nut M12 8 10 TS 0680061 Washer 1 2 4 11 TS 1490041 Hex Cap Screw M8 x 35 4 12 TS 0680031 Washer 5 16 4 13 TS 1540061 Nut M8 4 14 JWP208 414 Motor 3HP 1Ph 230V 1 JWP208 414A Motor 5HP 3Ph 230 460V 1 15 JWP208 415 Key 1 16 TS 1492051 Hex Cap Screw M12 x 50 4 17 JWP208 417 Power Cord 1 18 JWP208 418 Strain Relief 1 19 TS ...

Page 28: ...2 Retaining Ring 1 13 BB 6202ZZ Ball Bearing 6202ZZ 4 14 JWP208 314 Retaining Ring 4 15 JWP208 315 Key 5 x 5 x 16 4 16 JWP208 316 Sprocket 10T 4 17 JWP208 317 Washer 3 8 4 18 JWP208 318 Nut M10 4 19 JWP208 319 Washer 2 20 TS 1490041 Hex Cap Screw M8 x 25 2 21 6292749 Idler Bracket 1 22 JWP208 322 Shaft 1 23 6292751 Sprocket 10T 1 24 JWP208 324 Retaining Ring STW 15 1 25 JWP208 325 Chain 1 26 JWP20...

Page 29: ...29 Base and Column Assembly ...

Page 30: ... JWP208 520 Key 6 x 6 x 40 1 21 JWP208 521 Ball 1 22 6292776 Spring 1 23 6292777 Shaft 1 24 OS 25476 Oil Seal 1 25 6292791 Sprocket 18T 1 6292779 Sprocket 12T 1 27 6292792 Chain 06BX52 for 6292791 1 6292780 Chain 06BX50 for 6292779 1 28 TS 1482031 Hex Cap Screw M6 x 16 1 29 6292781 Clutch 1 30 6292782 Handle 1 32 JWP208 038A Hex Washer Head Screw M6 x 12 1 33 JWP208 533 Oil Ring 1 34 6292784 Knob ...

Page 31: ...31 Gearbox Assembly ...

Page 32: ...32 Wiring Diagrams 230V 3HP Single Phase ...

Page 33: ...33 230V 5HP Three Phase ...

Page 34: ...34 460V 5HP Three Phase ...

Page 35: ...35 Notes ...

Page 36: ...37 WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin IL 60123 Ph 800 274 6848 www wmhtoolgroup com ...

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