King Canada KC-235PM User manual

Brand: King Canada

Model: KC-235PM

Type: User manual

MODEL: KC-235PM

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

13” PLANER/MOULDER

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

2-YEAR

LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR THIS PLANER / MOULDER

KING CANADA TOOLS

OFFERS A 2-YEAR LIMITED WARANTY

FOR INDUSTRIAL USE.

PROOF OF PURCHASE

Please keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty and servicing purposes.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts for this tool are available at our authorized KING CANADA service centers across Canada. For servicing, contact

or return to the retailer where you purchased your product along with your proof of purchase.

LIMITED TOOL

WARRANTY

KING CANADA makes every effort to ensure that this product meets high quality and durability standards. KING CANADA warrants to

the original retail consumer a 2-year limited warranty as of the date the product was purchased at retail and that each product is free

from defects in materials. Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents,

repairs or alterations and lack of maintenance. KING CANADA shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or

for incidental, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products. To take advantage of this warranty, the product

or part must be returned for examination by the retailer. Shipping and handling charges may apply. If a defect is found, KING CANADA

will either repair or replace the product.

PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS

Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated parts diagram and parts list.

KING CANADA TOOLS INC. DORVAL, QUEBEC, CANADA H9P 2Y4

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Always wear eye protection when operating any machine.

2. Before starting up, recheck to make certain all holding screws are

tight.

3. Always stop motor and disconnect the power source before making

adjustments of any kind.

4. Be sure all guards are in place before operating equipment. The

hood should always be DOWN, covering the cutterhead when the

motor is on. Never try to override the interlock hood switch.

5. Read the instruction manual thoroughly and familiarize yourself

with the machine before attempting to operate.

6. Keep children away - All visitors should keep a safe distance.

7. After a long period of operation, stop the machine, disconnect the

power, and recheck the cutterhead gibs and screws for tightness.

8. Don't force-feed your work through the machine. Allow the planer

to apply the proper feed rate.

9. Check the feed roller bearing occasionally to be sure chips are not

between bearings and the side plate. If bearings are not seated

firmly, the feed rollers will not hold stock firmly against the bed, and

kickback will occur

10. Use sound lumber, with no loose knots, and with as few tight

knots as possible.

1. Never stand directly in line with either the infeed or outfeed side.

Always stand to one side of the machine. With any power tool,

kickback is always a possibility.

12. Never plane more than 1/8" in one pass.

13. Never plane a board less than 6" in length.

VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that

specified on the nameplate of the tool. A power source with voltage greater than that for the specified tool can result in SERIOUS INJURY to the

user - as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power source with voltage less than the nameplate is

harmful to the motor.

1. KNOW YOUR TOOL

Read and understand the owners manual and labels affixed to the

tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as its specific

potential hazards.

2. GROUND THE TOOL.

This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord and a

3-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type

receptacle.

The green conductor in the cord is the grounding wire.

NEVER connect the green wire to a live terminal.

3. KEEP

GUARDS IN PLACE.

Keep in good working order, properly adjusted and aligned.

4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.

Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches

are removed from tool before turning it on.

5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.

Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Make sure the floor

is clean and not slippery due to wax and sawdust build-up.

6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.

Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to

rain. Keep work area well lit and provide adequate surrounding

work space.

7. KEEP CHILDREN AWA

All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF.

Use padlocks, master switches or remove starter keys.

9. USE PROPER SPEED.

A tool will do a better and safer job when operated at the proper

speed.

10. USE RIGHT TOOL.

Don’t force the tool or the attachment to do a job for which it was

not designed.

11. WEAR PROPER APP

AREL.

Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings,

watch) because they could get caught in moving parts. Non-slip

ootwear is recommended. W

ear protective hair covering to

contain long hair

. Roll up long sleeves above the elbows.

12. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.

Always wear safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1). Everyday eyeglasses

only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

Also use a face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty

13. DON’T OVERREACH.

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

14. MAINT

AIN TOOL WITH CARE.

Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.

Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

15. DISCONNECT TOOLS.

Before servicing, when changing accessories or attachments.

16. AVOID ACCIDENTAL

STARTING.

Make sure the switch is in the ‘’OFF’’ position before plugging in.

17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Consult the manual for recommended accessories. Follow the

instructions that accompany the accessories.

The use of improper

accessories may cause hazards.

18. NEVER ST

AND ON TOOL.

Serious injury could occur if the tool tips over. Do not store

materials such that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach

them.

19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.

Before further use of the tool, a guard or other parts that are

damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that they will

operate properly and perform their intended function. Check for

alignment of moving parts, breakage

f parts, mounting, and any

other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other

parts that are damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

20. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING

UNATTENDED.

Turn power ‘’OFF’’. Don’t leave any tool running until it comes to

a complete stop.

GENERAL & SPECIFIC

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS &

SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General safety instructions for power tools ......................................................................................................................................3

Specific Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................................................................................3

Table of contents................................................................................................................................................................................4

Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................................................4

Loose Parts Bag ................................................................................................................................................................................5

Getting to know your planer/moulder ................................................................................................................................................5

Mounting on a stand/mounting motor ................................................................................................................................................6

Belt Tension Adjustment ..................................................................................................................................................................7

ON/OFF Switch ................................................................................................................................................................................7

Removing Planer Knives ..................................................................................................................................................................8

Knife Setting ......................................................................................................................................................................................8

Installing Moulding Cutter Bits ..........................................................................................................................................................9

Aligning the Molding Cutter Bits ........................................................................................................................................................9

Adjusting the Depth of Cut Scale ....................................................................................................................................................10

Adjusting Depth of Cut ....................................................................................................................................................................10

Installing Table Guides ....................................................................................................................................................................10

Installing Bedboard ..........................................................................................................................................................................11

Dust Collector Chip Chute ..............................................................................................................................................................11

Chip Guide Plate Adjustment ..........................................................................................................................................................12

Sharpening Knives ..........................................................................................................................................................................12

Recommended Knife Angles ..........................................................................................................................................................12

Changing Feed Speed ....................................................................................................................................................................13

Feed Roller Adjustment ..................................................................................................................................................................13

Making the Cutterhead and Worktable Parallel ..............................................................................................................................14

Thickness Planing Steps ................................................................................................................................................................15

Planing for Finish ............................................................................................................................................................................16

Periodic Maintenance / Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................16

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................................................16-17

Parts diagrams............................................................................................................................................................................18-19

Parts list......................................................................................................................................................................................20-21

SPECIFICATIONS

Motor..........................................................................................................................................................Max development 1 1/2 HP

Cutterhead speed ................................................................................................................................................................5000 RMP

Table area ......................................................................................................................................................................330 x 450 mm

Feed speed ................................................................................................................................Planing: 24 FPM Moulding: 12 FPM

Number of Knives ..............................................................................................................................................Planing: 3 Moulding: 3

Maximum depth of cut ..............................................................................................Planing: 1/8" (3 mm) Moulding: 3/4" (19.1 mm)

Maximum width of cut ................................................................................................Planing 13" (330 mm) Moulding: 13" (330 mm)

Maximum thickness of workpiece: ..................................................................................Planing: 6" (152 mm) Moulding 6"(152 mm)

Minimun length of stock: ............................................................................................Planing 6.7" (170mm) Moulding 6.7" (170 mm)

Depthscale gradation:....................................................................................................................................................................2mm

LOOSE PARTS BAG &

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PLANER/MOULDER

LOOSE PARTS BAG

1) Knife setting gauge ...................................................................................... 1pc

2) Knife setting gauge shaft .............................................................................. 1pc

3) Gib knock shaft (bronze) ................................................................................1pc

4) Base locking screws ....................................................................................4pcs

5) Handwheel fixing screw ................................................................................ 1pc

Dust hood lock screw ..................................................................................3pcs

6) Table raising handwheel ................................................................................1pc

7) Speed change gear ..........................................................................(57 T, 20 T)

8) Allen keys ....................................................................................................4pcs

9) Screwdriver handle, screwdriver shank ........................................................1pc

10) Open end wrenches ................................................(32x17, 13x11, 12x10 mm)

11) Nut ............................................................................................................40pcs

Oval head screw ......................................................................................40pcs

Washers ..................................................................................................40pcs

MOULDING GUIDE PARTS

12) Guides ........................................................................................................2pcs

13) Horizontal bar ..............................................................................................1pc

14) Supports

....................................................................................................2pcs

15) Knobs..........................................................................................................2pcs

16) Cap screws ................................................................................................6pcs

Washers ....................................................................................................4pcs

Lock washers ............................................................................................2pcs

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PLANER/MOULDER

1) Table raising handwheel

2) Infeed roller height adjustment screws

3) Outfeed roller height adjustment screws

4) Table

5) Dust chute

6) Depth scale

7) Planer stand

8) On/Off Switch

9) Moulding table guides

MOUNTING ONTO STAND &

MOUNTING MOTOR

MOUNTING PLANER ONTO THE STAND

Assemble stand and place the planer onto the top of the stand and firmly bolt

together with the four cap screws.

CAUTION!

To place the planer into the stand, you will need the assistance of another

person.

MOUNTING MOTOR BRACKET AND MOTOR

1) Mount motor bracket (A) to stand as shown using 4 carriage bolts, washers

and hex. nuts.

2) Mount motor (B) to motor bracket as shown using 4 carriage bolts, washers

and hex. nuts, make sure the shaft and pulley end is pointing out on the same

side as the cutterhead pulley. Belt tension adjustment will be necessary

therefore do not completely fix the motor to the bracket.

BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

ON/OFF SWITCH

BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

If this is the first time you install and/or adjust the belts and the belt

tension, begin by placing the belts around the two pulleys. Place a

straight edge against both pulleys and check to make sure they are

both aligned with eachother. If an adjustement is necessary, loosen

the pulley which needs adjusting by loosening the set screw which

holds it in place and then align with second pulley. Now you are

ready to tension the belts.

1) Poor feeding of the stock piece can be caused by transmission

belt slippage.

2) The proper tension should yield about 1/4" when the belt is

pressed with a light finger pressure.

3) To adjust the belt tension, slightly loosen the 4 motor locking

bolts.

4) Use a wood plank lever as shown to shift the motor upwards until

a proper belt tension is obtained.

5) Retighten the 4 motor locking bolts securely after belt tension is

adjusted.

CAUTION: Excessive belt tension increases the load on the motor

and decreases bearing life. Insufficient belt tension reduces

operational ef

ficiency and shortens the belt life.

ON/OFF SWITCH

The cutterhead start switch is mounted on the right side of the

stand. To start the cutterhead, press START button. To stop the

cutterhead, press the STOP button.

1/4”

WOOD PLANK LEVER

MOTOR PULLEY

CUTTERHEAD

PULLEY

Start

Stop

REMOVING PLANER KNIVES &

KNIFE SETTING

REMOVING PLANER KNIVES

Unplug your planer from it's power source.

CAUTION! Always unplug your planer from it's power source before

changing knives and molding bits.

Your planer Knives are held in position by wedge action.

The gib fixing

screws press against the bottom of the cutterhead slot forcing the gibs into

a wedge-type seal. To break this seal and remove the knife, simply loosen

the six gib fixing screws. Tap the gibs down using the gib knock shaft piece.

Once the gibs are free, remove the knife first, then the gibs can be easily

removed. Mark all gibs and matching slots to be sure they are replaced in

their original position. Clean the knives and cutterhead slot to remove all

pitch and gum residue.

KNIFE SETTING

To obtain a projection of 1.5mm with the knife setting gauge, loosen the gib

/ knife assembly by loosening the gib fixing screws. Tap the gib down with

the gib knock shaft. Do not overloosen the gib, or tap it too far down. Place

the knife setting gauge on the cutterhead. Adjust the jackscrews until the

knife just touches the gauge with the gibs fully tightened. The knife setting

should be made on the right, left and center parts of the knife. Make sure

all three points are at the same height setting. Make sure the gib fixing

screws and the gib/knife assembly are tightened securely after setting the

knife height.

CAUTION!

The end of the knife is very susceptible to chipping. Therefore use caution

when handling the gauge near the knives or you will damage the knives.

NOTE: The knives must rest firmly on the jack screws.

CAUTION!

Turn the cutterhead by rotating the pulley only. Do not grasp the cutterhead

to turn it.

LOOSEN GIB SCREWS TO REMOVE KNIFE

Rotate pulley by hand to turn cutterhead

KNIFE SETTING GAUGE

1.5MM

GIB

FIXING

SCREW

GIB

JACK SCREW

KNIFE

INSTALLATION & ALIGNMENT

OF MOULDING CUTTER BITS

INSTALLATION OF MOULDING CUTTER BITS

Moulding cutter bits fit directly into the center of each cutterhead slot and

can be used with the planer blades so that you can actually plane and

mould in one pass.

The planer/moulder accepts two thicknesses of cutter: 3,8 mm and 6.3 mm.

For the 3.8mm cutter thinckness, only loosen the gib, using the gib knock

shaft to tap down the gib. For 6.3mm thickness, remove all gibs and replace

with special gibs for the 6.3 mm thickness.

CAUTION!

Always unplug the planer from the power source before changing knives

and moulding bits.

Loosen the gib fixing screws in the gib, using a key. Use the gib knock shaft

as a punch and tap the gibs down into the cutterhead slot.

The wedge will

then be loose and can be removed. The gibs can be moved so the moulder

bits can be installed on either end of the cutterhead.

ALIGNING THE MOULDING CUTTER BIT

1) The machine comes complete with a steel gauge for aligning the

moulding centers.

2) Mount the steel gauge onto the top of the planer/moulder. Have the steel

gauge slightly touching the first moulding center bit . Note: It's better to

keep a small gap between the steel gauge and the moulding cutter bit.

3) Then rotate the cutterhead by hand to the second moulding cutter bit and

align it to the first molding cutter bit. Adjust the second cutter bit until the

proper alignment is obtained.

Then rotate the cutterhead by hand to the third moulding cutter bit and

align it to the second moulding cutter bit. Adjust the third moulding cutter

bit until proper alignment is obtained.

STEEL GAUGE

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT SCALE,

DEPTH OF CUT & TABLE GUIDES

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT SCALE

For safe operation of your planer/moulder, it is very important that the depth of cut

scale is read accurately. To adjust the depth of cut scale, follow the steps outlined

below:

CAUTION! Unplug your planer/moulder from its power source. Never perform

maintenance procedures on your planer until it has been disconnected from its

power source.

1) T

ry to feed a board for planing.

2) Compare the measured thinckness of the board to the reading on the depth of

cut scale.

3) If the reading on the depth of cut scale is incorrect, loosen the screw which

tightens the plastic pointer and adjust accordingly.

4) When you have properly adjusted the depth of cut scale, test your reading by

planing a piece of scrap lumber. After planing, measure the planed thinckness

and double check it against the scale reading. The two measurements should

be the same. If the measurements are not the same, readjust your depth of cut

scale to read the planed thinckness.

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT

1) The thickness of stock running the planer is controlled by the distance you

adjust the table from the cutting knife.

2) Always start your work by making a light planning cut. The depth of cut on

subsequent passes may be increased, up to 3mm. But, remember that a light

cut creates a finer finish than a heavier cut.

3) To adjust the depth of cut, turn the table-raising handwheel. The depth of cut

adjustment can be read from the depth scale. One revolution of the handwheel

raises or lowers the table 2mm.

CAUTION! Never plane more than 3mm in one pass and never attempt to plane

a board under 6" in length. Always wear a protective face sheild.

ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTING TABLE GUIDES

1) Assemble the side brackets (B) and horizontal bar (A) together using 2 cap

screws and washers.

2) Now that the horizontal bar and brackets are one piece, fix this assembly to the

front of the work table as shown using 2 cap screws and washers on each side.

Make sure the brackets are pushed down completely before tightening cap

screws.

3) Place guides (D) on the table surface and engage front slot with horizontal bar.

Lock guides in place by assembling lock knobs (C).

4) To adjust the positioning of the table guides, unlock lock knobs and slide guides

to the desired position.

TABLE RAISING

HANDWHEEL

DEPTH OF CUT SCALE

INSTALLING BEDBOARD &

DUST COLLECTOR DUST CHUTE

INSTALLING BEDBOARD

The moulding knives are made so the extreme cutting tips can cut into the

wood bedboard. This is necessary to eliminate rough edges and for final

sizing.

Always use a bedboard so the knives do not come into contact with

the cast iron bed of your planer/moulder.

CAUTION! Always use a bedboard when operating a planer with planer

knives. If you don't use the bedboard with the custom pattern knife, you

can damage the knives, planer bed and cutter.

ABLE GUIDES

Once your bedboard is securely mounted, you need to adjust the height of

the table guide brackets. These brackets are slotted and should be

ajusted upwards (raised the thickness of the bedboard). Position the

guides so they are in line with the pattern knife. Proper adjustment of the

guides will assure quality cut mouldings.

To adjust the guides, lower the

table and place a board of correct width to be moulded under the

cutterhead. Loosely adjust your guides to the board. Rotate the cutterhead

by hand and see if the moulding knife will line-up with the board. Adjust

accordingly on the infeed and outfeed side until the pattern knife and

board are lined-up. When properly adjusted, firmly tighten the table

guides.

Use a steel rule to measure the distance between the guide side and

bedboard side on the front and rear. Make sure both distances are the

same.

DUST COLLECTOR DUST CHUTE

1) A dust collector chip chute is available as a standard accessory.

2) The dust collector chip chute is mounted to the planer/moulder

. It has a

fitting for attaching a 4" O.D. wet/dry vacuum hose or dust collector

hose.

3) Unplug the planer/moulder and turn it OFF. Remove the knife cover and

chip guard assembly. Using the hardware provided, mount the dust

collector chip chute. Be sure to turn the vacuum or the dust collector ON

before operating the planer/moulder.

4) The chip chute is used only with a vacuum or dust collector. Otherwise

the chips will clog the chip chute.

4”

dust chute

outlet

CHIP GUIDE PLATE ADJUSTMENT,

SHARPENING AND RECOMMENDED

KNIFE ANGLES

CHIP GUIDE PLATE ADJUSTMENT

Before planing, adjust the chip guide plate so that there is a clearance of 1.0 - 1.5 mm between the guide plate and the planer knife tip.

CAUTION!

When moulding, be sure to move the chip guide plate away to prevent it from being hit by the moulding cutter.

SHARPENING KNIVES

Your planer/moulder is a high-precision machine. Your planer knives are an integral part of that high precision. The knives must be ground

on a machine that will produce the high quality professional edge needed for the high quality planing and moulding function that your

planer/moulder will perform.

RECOMMENDED KNIFE ANGLES

The planer knives are ground at the factory to the relief bevels and included angles. Always use proper knives on your planer and have them

sharpened by a professional technician to the correct angles.

CHIP GUIDE PLATE

CHANGING FEED SPEED

& FEED ROLLER ADJUSTMENT

CHANGING FEED SPEED

The planer/moulder has a 2 speed gearbox that feeds the workpiece

at 10 feet per minute (FPM) for improved surface finish when

moulding and 20 FPM for faster planing.

CAUTION!

Be sure to unplug the planer/moulder and turn it OFF before

changing the gear.

Remove the nut that secures the gearbox cover

, and remove the

cover. Remove the gear lock nut with an open end wrench. Take out

the gear and replace them with the alternate gear supplied with the

machine. Tighten the new gears and close the gear box. There is a

speed indication label attached to the gearbox cover, showing the

teeth positions for gears for the two speeds.

FEED ROLLER ADJUSTMENT

The height for infeed and outfeed roller can be adjusted to obtain a

smooth feeding result.

To adjust the infeed and outfeed roller do the following:

1) Using the supplied wrench, loosen the feed roller lock nut.

2) Raise or lower the feed roller height adjustment screw until

proper feed roller height is obtained. Usually the proper height for

the feed roller is 3mm deflection when holding the workpiece.

3) Tighten up the feed roller lock nut after adjustment.

NOTE: The spring tension has been factory adjusted properly, and

usually requires no further adjustment.

A- INFEED ROLLER LOCK NUT

B- INFEED ROLLER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SCREW

C- SPRING TENSION ADJUST SCREW

D- OUTFEED ROLLER LOCK NUT

E- OUTFEED ROLLER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SCREW

F- SPRING TENSION ADJUST SCREW

MAKING THE CUTTERHEAD AND

WORKTABLE PARALLEL

MAKING THE CUTTERHEAD AND WORKTABLE PARALLEL

Plane a workpiece and measure the workpiece thickness after the cut. If the thickness is not the same on both sides of the workpiece,

perform the following:

Adjust the cutterhead and the worktable so they are parallel.

The tools used for checking are shown below. Please use hardwood to make a tool gauge block according to the size indicated below.

Make the adjustment as per the following procedures:

1) Loosen the screw (1) that tightens the tension wheel bracket in order to loosen the chain tension.

2) Turn the chain gear (2) until the hardwood block just touches the cutterhead.

3) Perform the same on the other side of the cutterhead.

4) Tighten the screw (1) after the parallelism is adjusted.

#1- SCREW #2- GEAR

THICKNESS PLANNING STEPS

PLANING FOR FINISH

THICKNESS PLANING STEPS

To properly use your planer/moulder for thickness planing, follow

the steps below:

1) Measure the thickness part of the board to be planed. Turn the table raising hand lever until the scale depth of cut reads the thickness

of the board to be planed. Each full turn of the lever raises the bed 2mm.

2) Never plane more than 3mm at one time. If the difference between the board thinckness and your desired finished thickness exceeds

3mm, you should make several passes, taking off 3mm or less with each pass until the desired thickness has been reached.

NOTE: It is recommended that you plane on both sides of the board to reach the desired thinckness. Then the moisture content will be

uniform, and the drying process will not warp the board.

EXAMPLE

: If you needed to remove 3mm to reach a desired thickness. It is recommended that you remove 1,5 mm from each side.

3) Stand to one side of the machine and start the board under the infeed roller so that it travels in a straight line. As the feed roller ta

kes

hold, let go and remain standing to one side of the unit not in direct line with the board. The power feed will complete the travel without

further pushing or pulling.

CAUTION!

Never stand directly in line with your work piece, as kickback may be possible.

Always stand off to one side of your machine.

Always wear proper eye protection.

FOR ADDITIONAL PLANING

If more material needs to be removed, hand crank the bed up no more than 3mm and complete another pass. Repeat this process until the

desired thickness has been reached.

PLANING FOR FINISH

Planing for a smooth finish as well as thickness is best accomplished by taking light cuts on the board. However, several other things are

important besides light cuts to achieve a smooth finish.

Always feed the board in a direction that allows the planer blades to cut with the grain. This aids the knife in severing the wood fibers rather

than lifting and tearing the fibers. Torn fibers give a fuzzy appearance to the surface. Feeding against the grain can also cause your knife

to lift large chips from the board's surface, causing a very unsightly appearance.

MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Buildup of sawdust and other debris can cause your machine to plane and mould inaccurately. Periodic cleaning and waxing is not only

recommended, but mandatory for accurate precision planing and moulding.

1) Close-fitting parts, such as gibs and the planer cutterhead slots should also be wiped with an oily cloth and freed from clinging foreign

matter and then replaced in their respective positions, slightly dampened with oil. Do not soak these parts with oil.

2. Occasional use of paste wax on the bed will prevent rust and reduce friction to ease feeding. CAUTION: Using too much paste wax will

allow the wax to rub off onto the planed wood and prevent proper staining.

3. Remove resin and other accumulations from feed rolls and bed with a non-flammable solvent such as a saw cleaner

4. Periodically check all chains for proper tension and adjust accordingly if required.

LUBRICATION

1. The recommended lubrication for roller chains used in medium to slow speed operation is to simply wipe the chain clean. When there is an

appreciable build-up of dust, dirt of wood-shavings, use an oil cloth but never pour the oil direcly on the chain. Over-oiling defeats the

purpose of the lubrificaton, since it simply tends to hasten the collection of dust, shavings, etc... and works them into members of the chain.

This hastens wear and leads to premature replacement. This applies to the speed reduction and height adjustment chains.

2. The bearings on the cutterhead are factory lubricated and sealed, they require no further lubrication.

PROBLEM

Depressions at end of

workpiece.

Fuzzy grain.

Torn grain.

Rough/Raised Grain.

Wavering moulding

pattern.

Tear out at end of

molding.

Poor feeding of lumber.

Uneven depth of cut side

to side.

Table adjust difficult.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Dull knives.

2. Inadequate support of long pieces.

3. Uneven feed roll pressure front to back.

4. Corner screws loose.

5. Lumber not butted properly.

1. Planing wood with high moisture content.

2. Dull knives.

1. Too heavy a cut.

2. Knives cutting against the grain.

3. Dull knives.

1. Dull knives.

2. Too heavy a cut.

3. Moisture content too high.

1. Improper guide set-up.

2. Horizontal play of planer bed table.

1. Improper guide set-up.

2. Inadequate outfeed pressure.

1. Inadequate feed roll pressure.

2. Motor belt slipping.

3. Planer bed rough or dirty.

4. Transmission belt slipping.

5. Surface of feed rollers too smooth.

1. Knife projection not uniform.

2. Cutterhead not levelled to planer bed.

1. Corner screw too tight.

2. Corner screw not moving.

REMEDY

1. Sharpen knives.

2. Support long boards with extension rollers.

3. Adjust feed roll tension.

4. Tighten corner screws.

5. Butt end to end each piece of stock as it passes

through.

1. Dry the wood.

2. Sharpen knives.

1. Review proper depth of cut.

2. Feed wood with the grain, or turn workpiece

around.

3. Sharpen knives.

1. Sharpen knives.

2. Review proper depth of cut.

3. Dry the wood.

1. Review proper guide set-up for molding.

2. Remove play in planer bed.

1. Review proper guide set-up for molding.

2. Adjust feed roll tension.

1. Adjust feed roll tension.

2. Tighten or replace motor belts.

3. Clean off pitch and residue, and wax planer bed.

4. Tighten transmission belt.

5. Lightly roughen the feed rollers surface with a

piece of sandpaper.

1. Adjust knife projection.

2. Level bed of cutterhead.

1. Adjust corner screw.

2. Lubricate corner screws.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Board thickness doesn't

match depth of cut scale.

Chain jumping.

Mechanical/electrical

machine won't start/

restart.

Repeated circuit tripping

resulting in motor stop-

page.

Depth of cut scale incorrect.

1. Inadequate tension.

2. Sprockets misaligned.

3. Sprockets worn.

1. Not plugged in.

2. Circuit breaker/fuse.

3. Motor failure.

4. Loose wire.

5. Overload Auto reset has not reset.

6. Motor starter failure.

7. Failed interlock switch.

8. Interlock switch not working.

Incorrect setting of the amperage overload

sensor.

Adjust depth of cut scale.

1. Adjust chain tension.

2. Align sprockets.

3. Replace sprockets.

1. Check power source.

2. Check power source.

3. Have motor checked.

4. Have motor checked by a qualified electrician.

5. Allow machine to cool and then restart.

6. Have motor starter checked by a qualified elec-

trician.

7. Consult an electrician.

8. Adjust the interlock switch setting.

Adjust the amperage overload sensor.

King Canada KC-235PM User manual

King Canada KC-235PM User manual

King Canada KC-235PM User manual

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