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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

                             FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE 

                              BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY TROUBLESHOOTING.

For parts or technical questions contact: [email protected] or 877-884-5167.

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

Planer will not start.

1. No power
2. Blown shop fuse
3. Main on/off switch is not working                                                            

or the safety key is not inserted
4. Motor failure

1. Check power source, plug and wiring.
2. Check fuse, replace if it is blown.
3. Check position of the switches. Contact                    

local dealer for repair or replacement.
4. Inspect motor for failed components. 
Contact Dealer for repair or replacement.

Shop’s Circuit Breakers 

trip and /or Fuses are 

blown

1. Wrong circuit size for machine
2. Motor is overloaded under strain 

from taking too heavy of cut
3. Use of a long extension cord

1. Check circuit/fuse rating and amps of the 

motor. Install CORRECT rated breaker/fuse.
2. Take lighter cuts in planing lumber.
3. No extension cord, or use higher gauge.

Planer feed rate and 

cutting is not consistent

1. Chips, resin and dust build-up on 

the planer tables and parts.

1. Unplug planer from the power source  

and clean the planer parts.

Planed lumber thickness 

does not match the thick-

ness scale indicator

1. Indicator scale is not set 
correctly.

1. Adjust thickness scale indicator.

Small raised lines are 

running along the surface

1.  Knives are nicked or broken

1. Rotate insert knives to new sharp edges.

Snipe on board ends

(NOTE: Snipe can be 

reduced, but not fully 

eliminated )

1. Lumber not supported when fed 

into or exiting the planer
2. Short boards not butted 

1. Support long boards with roller stands.
2. Run boards butt end to end through the 

planer.

Planed surface is torn

1. Cutting against the grain
2. Cut is too deep
3. Knives are dull

1. Cut with the grain. For figured woods, 

take shallow cuts to minimize tear out.
2. Reduce cutting depth to 1/16" or less.
3. Rotate insert knives to new sharp edges.

Planed surface grain is 

rough, raised or fuzzy

1. Lumber has a high moisture 

content
2. Cut is too deep
3. Knives are dull

1. Reduce the moisture content by drying it, 

or plane other properly seasoned lumber.
2. Reduce cutting depth to 1/16” or less.
3. Rotate insert knives to new sharp edges.

Planed surface is glossy 1. Cutting depth is too shallow

2. Knives are dull

1. Increase depth of cut slightly.
2. Rotate insert knives to new sharp edges.

Содержание 25-135H

Страница 1: ...and date of purchase in your manual for future reference Serial Number _________________________ Date of purchase _________________________ For technical support email techsupport rikontools com For...

Страница 2: ...2 sided 26 Number of Cutterhead Insert Rows 6 HSS Inserts Size 2 sided 14 2mm x 14 2mm x 2mm Maximum Depth of Cut 1 8 Maximum Cutting Width 13 Maximum Cutting Depth Height 6 Minimum Length of Stock 7...

Страница 3: ...trical receptacle The 3rd prong is used to ground the tool and provide protection against accidental electric shock DO NOT remove the 3rd prong See Grounding Instructions on the following pages 4 AVOI...

Страница 4: ...er cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and overheating USE ONLY A 3 WIRE EXTENSION CORD THAT HAS A 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG AND A 3 POLE RECEPTACLE THA...

Страница 5: ...e grounding instructions or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded when installing or replacing a plug USE ONLY A 3 WIRE EXTENSION CORD THAT HAS THE PROPER TYPE OF A 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG...

Страница 6: ...me Vary the feeding of the work pieces along the cutterhead center left right so that all of the knives get used and thus remain sharp longer 21 Never reach inside of a running machine and avoid awkwa...

Страница 7: ...ms 3 Clean all rust protected surfaces with ordinary house hold type grease or spot remover Do not use gasoline paint thinner mineral spirits etc These may damage painted surfaces 4 Apply a coat of pa...

Страница 8: ...of plywood Then the planer can be positioned on your workbench or other solid surface and the plywood can be clamped in place to secure the planer for use After use the plywood can be unclamped and t...

Страница 9: ...DUST PORT 1 From the back of the machine place the Dust Hood over the Cutterhead Assembly 2 Locate the two Dust Hood Knobs A Fig 2 3 Align the Dust Hood over the holes on the top of the Cutterhead As...

Страница 10: ...h side Adjust the two stop screws until the extension table is level with the planer table 3 Press down on the table extension to ensure that the table extension is properly seated 4 Tighten the lock...

Страница 11: ...cale shows the depth of the finished workpiece Inaccurate cuts can be prevented by routinely checking the alignment of the thickness scale 1 Table extensions must be level with planer table 2 Plane a...

Страница 12: ...the cutterhead Planing only in the center or through one side of the planer will quickly dull the knives in that area ALWAYS keep the cutter inserts sharp for best cutting results PLANER OPERATION NO...

Страница 13: ...nished workpiece cut off the end of the stock where snipe is noticeable WARPED WOOD Little or no warpage is the ideal condition for planing a workpiece Simply turn the workpiece over and plane it to t...

Страница 14: ...wrench into the side of the planer B FIG 10 Engage the end of the cutterhead with the wrench and rotate to the next row 6 While the insert is removed clean any resin buildup or trapped dust from the i...

Страница 15: ...Once the brush has been removed inspect the carbon the spring and the wire 4 If the carbon of either brush is worn down to 1 4 or less both brushes should be replaced Also if the spring or wire are bu...

Страница 16: ...maintaining the machine DO NOT attempt to repair or maintain the electrical components of the motor Contact a qualified service technician for this type of maintenance 5 Clean the planer bed columns o...

Страница 17: ...ts 1 Unplug planer from the power source and clean the planer parts Planed lumber thickness does not match the thick ness scale indicator 1 Indicator scale is not set correctly 1 Adjust thickness scal...

Страница 18: ...18 PARTS DIAGRAM NOTE Please reference the Manufacturer s Part Number when calling for Replacement Parts For Parts under Warranty the Serial Number of your machine is required...

Страница 19: ...5 66 67 68 69 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 91A 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 101 101A 113 115 116 117 118 119 128 129 130 131 132 P25 135H 1 P25 135H 1A P25 135H 1B P...

Страница 20: ...PARTS DIAGRAM 20 NOTE Please reference the Part Number when calling for Replacement Parts For Parts under Warranty the Serial Number of your machine is required MOTOR ASSEMBLY...

Страница 21: ...SING MOTOR HOLDER BRUSH BRUSH CAP BRUSH SWITCH HOUSING BEZEL SWITCH SWITCH KEY SWITCH CORD W PLUG OVERLOAD SWITCH LEAD WIRE P25 135H 133 P25 135H 134 P25 135H 136 P25 135H 137 P25 135H 140 P25 135H 14...

Страница 22: ...LANER ACCESSORIES For addtional accessories for use with the 25 135H thickness planer contact your local RIKON distributor or visit the RIKON website at www rikontools com There you will find Dust Col...

Страница 23: ...ses The warranty term for these claims will be limited to a two year period This limited warranty does not apply to accessory items such as blades drill bits sanding discs grinding wheels belts guide...

Страница 24: ...www rikontools com 25 135HM1 25 135H For more information 16 Progress Road Billerica MA 01821 877 884 5167 978 528 5380 techsupport rikontools com Link to RIKON Website...

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