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ADDITIONAL RULES FOR PLANER/THICKNESSERS 
 

1.  This machine is designed for use with wood.  Attempting to plane or thickness any other materials 

will result in damage to the machine, potential fire risk and/or health hazards.  

 

2.  The machine is designed for indoor use only. 

 

3.  Connection to a suitable dust extraction system is highly recommended.  If you must use the 

machine on its own, you will need to stop it, unplug it from the mains and thoroughly clean it at 
regular intervals.  Continuing to use the machine when it is clogged with shavings will result in 
damage to it, potential fire risk and/or health hazards. 

 

4.  The machine should be bolted to a bench or suitable stand. 

 

5.  Always hold the work firmly on to the table, using the push pads provided. 

 

6.  Never use the planer/thicknesser with the guard and/or dust hood removed. 

 

7.  If planing or thicknessing a long piece of timber, provide additional support at the same height as 

the table. 
 

8.  Switch the machine off and unplug it before removing any debris. 

 

9.  Be aware of the possibility of kickback. 

 

10. Do not modify this machine in any way or use it or anything other than its designated purpose.  

Neither the manufacturer nor the suppliers will be liable for any damage or injury caused by 
incorrect assembly, operation or electrical connection of this machine. 

 

  
  

 

Risk of Injury!   

 

Wear   Eye 

 

 

Wear   Ear 

                       Never reach into  

 

 

Protection 

 

 

Protection 

  

 

a running cutterblock 

 
Charnwood PT250 Specification 

 
 

 

 

Voltage and frequency 

 

 

240V at 50hz. 

  

 

Motor (Carbon brush)  

 

 

1500w (2hp) 

  

 

Planer width   

 

 

 

252mm (10

”) 

  

 

Maximum planing cut  

 

 

2mm 

  

 

Work Table 

 

 

 

 

915 mm x 210 mm 

  

 

Table height   

 

 

 

360 mm 

  

 

Fence tilt 

 

 

 

 

90 to 45° 

  

 

Max thicknessing cut   

 

 

2mm 

  

 

Thicknessing capacity  

 

 

5 to 125mm 

 

  

 

Feed speed 

 

 

 

 

8 m/min 

  

 

Number of blades 

 

 

 

  

 

Cutter block rotation   

 

 

9,000 rpm 

  

 

Dimensions (WxDxH)  

 

 

945mm x 470mm x 480mm 

  

 

Weight  

 

 

 

 

30kg 

  

 

Rating   

 

 

 

 

Hobby 

  

 

Warranty 

 

 

 

 

1 Year 

 
 

Содержание PT250

Страница 1: ...THICKNESSER OWNERS MANUAL MODEL PT250 Charnwood Cedar Court Walker Road Hilltop Industrial Estate Bardon Leicestershire LE67 1TU Tel 01530 516 926 Fax 01530 516 929 email sales charnwood net website www charnwood net ...

Страница 2: ...childproof Use padlocks master switches and remove starter keys 9 Do not force the machine It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it is designed 10 Use the right tools Do not force the machine or attachments to do a job for which they are not designed Contact the manufacturer or distributor if there is any question about the machine s suitability for a particular task 11 Wear...

Страница 3: ... hood removed 7 If planing or thicknessing a long piece of timber provide additional support at the same height as the table 8 Switch the machine off and unplug it before removing any debris 9 Be aware of the possibility of kickback 10 Do not modify this machine in any way or use it or anything other than its designated purpose Neither the manufacturer nor the suppliers will be liable for any dama...

Страница 4: ... Note Using a product in excess of its rating will void the manufacturer s free warranty Unpacking Open the top of the carton Remove the top half of the polyfoam packaging Carefully unpack all of the contents and lift the machine onto a bench Lay out the parts and familiarise yourself with them Read the manual Please do not dispose of the packaging until you have fully assembled and tested the mac...

Страница 5: ...d washers Fit the bridge guard arm pivot bolt Screw the pivot bolt with washer fitted from the inside of the table until the full length of the thread projects beyond the edge of the table Slide the bridge guard into the end of the bridge guard arm and secure using the screw and washer Secure in place using the M6 coach bolt washer and plastic knob ...

Страница 6: ...ng a 100mm diameter dust extractor hose fit the adaptor PLEASE NOTE THE MACHINE IS FITTED WITH AN INTERLOCKING SAFETY SWITCH AND WILL NOT RUN WITHOUT THE DUST EXTRACTION HOOD CORRECTLY FITTED The hood can be fitted in two different ways depending on what type of operation is being carried out Planing or Thicknessing The hood is locked in place using two locking latches which push into a receiver O...

Страница 7: ... the crank handle onto the shaft located at the side of the infeed table Rotating this crank handle raises or lowers the height of the thicknessing table Using the Planer Thicknesser Guide Fence Outfeed Table Bridge Guard Position Lock Planing Depth Scale Thicknessing Bed Height Adjuster Infeed Table Thicknessing Table Planing Depth Adjuster On Off Switch ...

Страница 8: ...to Left Fit the extraction hood under the outfeed table and clamp it into place Set The Angle Of The Guide Fence The guide fence can be set to any angle from 90 to 45 degrees There are adjustable pre set stops for those two positions The guide fence is locked and unlocked by using this locking knob Other angles can be set by reading off the scale Set the Depth of Cut Turn the plastic knob located ...

Страница 9: ... crank handle to adjust the height of the thicknessing bed to match the work piece The maximum depth of cut when thicknessing is 2mm A feed height restrictor bar prevents a cut of more than 2mm being made Standing in front of the machine hold the work piece so it is flat against the thicknessing table and gently push forward Release the work piece when you will feel the drive roller take hold and ...

Страница 10: ... Hold the planed side firmly against the guide fence set at 90 degrees to the bed and pass the narrow side Face 2 on diagram over the planer as many times as necessary until a flat and smooth finish is achieved You should now have two planed sides at 90 degrees to each other Set the machine up for thicknessing Pass the timber through the thicknesser with the wider already planed side Face 1 on dia...

Страница 11: ...king bar In feed table Using the 4mm allen key provided undo the 5 locking bolts turn anticlockwise Lift out the locking bar and knife Place the new knife into the cutter block Make sure the slot in the knife sits onto the knife height setting screw Once the new knife is in place refit the locking bar Leave the bolts loose so the knife can still move ...

Страница 12: ...terminal Inspect back of switch Faulty switch Replace switch Guard not fitted Re fit the plastic guard ensuring it connects with the interlock switch Only starts when Green button is held down Faulty switch Replace switch Machine runs intermittently Worn carbon brushes in motor Replace carbon brushes Motor running but cutter block is not rotating Broken or stretched drive belt Replace drive belt M...

Страница 13: ...renced specifications The machinery complies with all essential requirements of the directives regulations Signed Dated 16 06 2021 Location Leicestershire Richard Cook Director Please dispose of packaging for the product in a responsible manner It is suitable for recycling Help to protect the environment take the packaging to the local amenity tip and place into the appropriate recycling bin Only ...

Страница 14: ...Charnwood PT250 Parts Diagram ...

Страница 15: ...Charnwood PT250 Parts List ...

Страница 16: ...Updated June 2021 Charnwood Cedar Court Walker Road Hilltop Industrial Estate Bardon Leicestershire LE67 1TU Tel 01530 516 926 Fax 01530 516 929 email sales charnwood net website www charnwood net ...

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