INTRODUCTION
Machine description
INTRODUCTION
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Machine description
The Wood-Mizer planer/thicknesser is designed for straight and profiled planing of wooden elements
used for the production of wooden houses and other construction elements used in building industry and
garden programs. All other uses of the planer are forbidden.
The MP160 is a planer/thicknesser that can work two sides of a workpiece in one action. The
planer/thicknesser is contained in a stable and strong chassis. The planer/thicknesser table is made of
planed cast iron.
The workpiece is fed, lying on the planer table, through the planer by feed rollers as well as an outfeed
roller. The rollers are driven by a chain transmission with separate motor. The workpiece is controlled
laterally with adjustable fences and pressure rollers.
The work is done using a top cutter and side cutter which are fixed to the planer table. All the cutters are
driven by separate motors, via a belt transmission.
The cutters and feed rollers are covered by a protective cover plate. The cover plate is supplied with a
safety switch. A 100 mm (4”) dia. hose is connected to the cutter.
TABLE SURFACE
Table is made with a highest quality cast. The table surface is specially processed for the highest
precision and the best anti-friction qualities.
When the planer/thicknesser is new, it requires a breaking-in period until the table gets a slightly shinier
surface to optimize the anti-friction qualities. During this period it is recommended to use a lubricant or
wax on the table.
Using the machine correctly, you will obtain a perfectly smooth surface and a high degree of accuracy.
The planer/thicknesser should be operated only by an adult who has read and understood the entire
operator’s manual.
Planer/thicknesser is built to be durable and easy to operate and maintain.
MACHINE AND SITE PREPARATION
The machine is delivered on pallet. Due to the weight, it has to be transported with auxiliary carrier
equipment and in accordance with general safety rules.
Check your planer/thicknesser as soon as you receive it. Any transport damage must be reported to the
transport company immediately.
Most of the planer/thicknesser is protected against rust, but it will require extra maintenance in the form
of lubrication for all the parts not protected against rust. See the Maintenance section.
Place the planer on a stable and flat base.