INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL: KC-530FXR
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20” 5HP EXTREME PLANER
WITH SPIRAL CUTTERHEAD
WARRANTY INFORMATION
2
-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THIS 20” EXTREME PLANER
KING CANADA TOOLS
OFFERS A 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE.
PROOF OF PURCHASE
Please keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty and servicing purposes.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts for this product are available at our authorized King Canada service centers across Canada.
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, normal wear and tear, negligence
or accidents, repairs done by an unauthorized service center, 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 limited warranty, return the product at your expense together with your dated proof of purshase to an
authorized King Canada service center. Contact your retailer or visit our web site at www.kingcanada.com for an updated listing of our
authorized service centers. In cooperation with our authorized serviced center, King Canada will either repair or replace the product if
any part or parts covered under this warranty which examination proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the
warranty period.
PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS
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VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the machine 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 machine motor. Using a power source with voltage less than the nameplate is harmful to
the motor. See electrical information page for more information.
GENERAL & SPECIFIC
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFIC SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR 20” EXTREME PLANER
1. If you are not thoroughly familiar
with the operation of planers,
obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor or other qualified
person.
2. Keep cutterhead cutter inserts sharp and free of all rust and
pitch. The planer may kickback a workpiece at the operator or
give poor finish results if it is operated with dirty
, dull or damaged
cutter inserts.
3. Check material for loose knots, nails and other defects before
attempting to plane the workpiece.
4. Remove shavings only with the power off.
5. Keep hands away from the top surface of the board near the feed
rolls.
6. Check that switch is in OFF position before plugging in power
cord.
7. Before moving table upward or downward, loosen locking
knobs. The locking knobs are on the right side of machine.
8. Keep hands away from the feed roll and the cutterhead. The
feed roller is designed to pull material into the cutterhead.
9. Do not operate machine while the gear cover is open.
10. Remove adjusting tools and loose articles from machine
before operating.
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1. Body position.
The workpiece may kickback during operation.
To avoid getting hit, the operator should stand to the side of the
planer during the entire operation.
12. Grain direction. Planing across the grain is hard on the planer
and may cause kickback. Plane your workpiece in the same
direction as the wood grain.
13. Removing jammed workpiece. Do not attempt to remove a
jammed workpiece while the planer is running. Always stop the
planer and disconnect power cord form the power source before
removing jams.
1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Read and understand the owners manual and labels affixed to
i
t. Learn its application and limitations as well as its specific
potential hazards.
2
. GROUND THE MACHINE.
This machine is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord.
The green conductor in the cord is the grounding wire.
NEVER
connect the green wire to a live terminal.
3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from machine before turning it on.
4. 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.
5. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use machinery in damp or wet locations or expose them
to rain. Keep work area well lit and provide adequate
surrounding work space.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
7. USE PROPER SPEED.
A machine will do a better and safer job when operated at the
proper speed.
8. WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings,
watch) because they could get caught in moving parts. Non-
slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair. Roll up long sleeves above the elbows.
9. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
Always wear safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1). Everyday eye-
g
lasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are
N
OT
safety glasses. Also use a face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
1
0. MAINTAIN MACHINE WITH CARE.
Maintain machine and keep it clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
11. DISCONNECT POWER CORD FROM POWER SOURCE.
Before servicing, when changing accessories or attachments.
12. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the accessory manual for recommended use. Follow
the instructions that accompany the accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause hazards.
13. NEVER STAND ON MACHINE.
Do not store materials such that it is necessary to stand on the
machine to reach them.
14. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the machine, 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 of 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.
15. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED.
Turn power ‘’OFF’’. Don’t leave any machine running until it
comes to a complete stop.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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odel ........................................................................................................................................................................................
K
C-530FXR
Motor ................................................................................................................................................5HP, 220V, 30 Amps., 1 Phase, 60Hz
WARNING! This 20” extreme planer must be connected to a 40 amp circuit breaker to be operated at 220V. See electrical
i
nformation on the following page.
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aximum width of stock ..........................................................................................................................................................................20”
Maximum height of stock ....................................................................................................................................................................8-5/8”
Maximum depth of cut ............................................................................................................................................................................1/8”
Minimum stock thickness ........................................................................................................................................................................1/4”
Minimum stock length ..........................................................................................................................................................................7-1/2”
Feed Rates ..................................................................................................................................................................................16/20 FPM
Cuts per minute..................................................................................................................................................................................20,000
Cuts per inch ........................................................................................................................................................................................25/20
Number of cutter inserts............................................................................................................................................................................
92
Carbide cutter insert size......................................................................................................................................15mm x 15mm x 2.5mm
Cutterhead diameter ............................................................................................................................................................................3-1/4”
Cutterhead speed........................................................................................................................................................................5,000 RPM
Dust chute opening ....................................................................................................................................................................................5”
Table size with extensions........................................................................................................................................................55-7/8” x 20”
Overall dimensions..........................................................................................................................................................45” x 55-7/8” x 45”
TECHNICAL INFORMATION &
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PLANER
Getting to know your 20” Extreme Planer
1) Magnetic Switch
2) Emergency “STOP” push/lock button
3) “ON” push button
4) Return rollers (2)
5) Table height adjustment handwheel
6) Gear box cover
7) Speed change pull/push lever
8) Table height lock knob (1 of 2)
9) Depth scale
10) Table height lock knob (2 of 2)
11) Enclosed cabinet
12) Built-in mobile base
13) Machine lifting handles (front & rear)
14) Extension table (2)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
& CONTROLS
WARNING!
ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY! ALL ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS MUST BE DONE WITH THE MACHINE DISCONNECTED FROM THE
POWER SOURCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY!
220V OPERATION
As received from the factory
, your planer is ready to operate on a
220V circuit. This planer is intended for use on a circuit that has an
NEMA L6-30 outlet and a plug which looks like the one illustrated in
Fig.1.
A 220V
NEMA L6-30 plug is not supplied with the planer and must be
purchased at your local hardware store. This plug and prong
configuration is illustrated in Fig.1. Contact your authorized service
center or qualified electrician to install the plug. The planer must
comply with all local and national codes after the 220V plug is installed.
GROUNDING
This planer must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current, to
reduce the risk of electric shock.
WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED, THIS PLANER CAN
CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK, PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN
DAMP LOCATIONS. TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE, IF THE POWER
CORD IS WORN OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY, HAVE IT REPLACED
IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING: TO MAINTAIN PROPER GROUNDING OF YOUR
PLANER, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG
IN
ANY MANNER, SEE FIG.1.
EXTENSION CORDS
The use of an extension cord IS NOT RECOMMENDED. Instead, plan
your work area to eliminate the need of an extension cord. If it is
absolutely necessary to use a 220V extension cord, make sure to use
a minimum of 10 gauge cord that does not exceed 50 feet. The cord
must also have the necessary NEMA L6-30 connectors. Please note
that the use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power
. To
prevent damage to the motor, have a qualified electrician size the
extension cord if you require it to exceed 50 feet.
MAGNETIC SWITCH, ON
AND OFF BUTTONS
This machine is equipped with a 220V magnetic switch (A) Fig.2, it is
mounted on the switch support (D). When the planer is connected to its
power source, the emergency stop button (C) must be disengaged
(twist it counterclockwise to make it pop out), only then can the “On”
button (B) be depressed to turn motor on. To turn the motor off, depress
the emergency stop button. If you have finished all operations, depress
the emergency stop button and turn clockwise to lock it.
FIGURE 1
PROPERLY
GROUNDED
OUTLET
CURRENT
CARRYING
PRONGS
GROUNDING
PRONG
(hooked)
FIGURE 2
POWER SUPPLY
WARNING!: THIS PLANER MUST BE CONNECTED TO A
220V, 40 AMP. CIRCUIT BREAKER.
FAILURE TO CONNECT IN THIS WAY CAN RESULT IN MOTOR DAMAGE AND INJURY FROM SHOCK OR FIRE.
UNPACKING, CLEANING &
MOVING YOUR PLANER
UNPACKING AND CLEANUP
To ensure maximum performance from your planer, clean it properly and
install it accurately before use.
A
s soon as you receive the planer, we recommend you follow these
procedures :
1) Inspect packing crate for damage in transit. Record damage and report it
immediately to transport carrier.
2) Open crate and check that machine arrived in good condition. If not, let
your industrial retailer know immediately.
3) Before lifting machine, remove all bolts locking it to its shipping base.
4) Transport machine to location with a hand truck, sling or dolly.
5) Remove the protective coating from the table, bed rolls, feed rolls,
cutterhead and loose items packed with the machine, including lifting
handles.
6) This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with Kerosene.
NOTE : Do not use acetone, gasoline, or lacquer thinner for this purpose.
7) Do not use solvents on plastic parts; solvents dissolve and damage plastic.
8) Care must be taken when cleaning the cutterhead as the cutter inserts are
installed and are very sharp.
MOVING PLANER
Lifting Handles
There are four lifting handles to facilitate the transportation of your planer. All
lifting handles are the pull out type. Pull the handles out for use, push them
back in when not in use. T
wo of the lifting handles (A) are shown in Fig.3.
If any type of sling is used to lift machine, be sure to only attach the sling to
the lifting handles. Be sure that machine is kept in level position while lifting.
Warning! This step must be done without the solid extension tables
assembled to the table.
Mobile Base
Once the planer has been lowered close to its working position, use the
built-in mobile base (A) Fig.4 to position the planer by hand. Simply push
down toward the back or towards the front on the mobile base pedal (A) with
your foot to activate it. Please note that the mobile base wheels are not
omni-directional, meaning they only roll in one direction. Once you are
finished positioning the planer, lock the mobile base wheels by repositioning
the mobile base pedal parallel with the floor as shown in Fig.4.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING SOLID EXTENSION TABLES
2 Solid extension tables are supplied and can be assembled to the front and
back of your planer table. To install either extension table (A) Fig.5, hold the
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xtension table against the front of the table and using 3 hex. bolts (B) Fig.5,
fix the extension table to the table. Do not completely tighten the hex. bolts.
To adjust the extension table parallel with the table surface, place a straight
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dge on the top of the table and extension table (Fig.5B). Adjust the
extension table angle by tightening or loosening the 3 set screws (C) Fig.5
until the table extension and the main table are perfectly parallel. Tighten all
hex. bolts and recheck the alignment and adjust if necessary.
Repeat the above steps for the rear extension table.
ASSEMBLING TABLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDWHEEL
1) Place bushing (A) Fig.6 on the handwheel shaft.
2) Insert retaining key into the handwheel shaft keyway.
3) Thread the handle (B) into the handwheel (C).
4) Place the handwheel onto the shaft and secure it into place with a
washer (D) and hex. nut (E).
5” DUST COLLECTOR HOOD
This standard accessory dust collector hood (A) Fig.7 is assembled to the
rear of the planer using 5 hex. bolts and washers (B). Connecting a dust
collector to your planer IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED because it provides an
efficient means of maintaining a clean and safe work area.
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 5B
PRE-OPERATION & ADJUSTMENTS
CHECKING GEAR BOX OIL LEVEL
Before you start your planer for the first time, it is very important to check
the oil level of the gear box. The proper oil level is just flush with the oil level
hole. To check the gear box oil level;
1) Remove the oil level bolt (A) Fig.8 using a wrench.
2
) Insert the short end of a small hex. key inside the hole and then remove
it.
3
) If the short end of the hex. key is coated with oil, the oil level is good.
Reposition and tighten the oil level bolt. If it is not coated with oil, you
will need to add more oil. See maintenance section for instructions on
how to fill gear box with oil.
Important note: Gear box oil will need to be replaced after the first 20
hours of operation.
This is a normal break-in procedure and must be
respected if you wish to keep your planer in proper working order and to
prevent voiding your warranty.
CONTROLLING THE DEPTH OF CUT
The cutting depth scale (A) Fig.9 includes a combination of inch/metric
measurements with a cutting range from 0” to 8”. The upward or downward
movement is controlled by the handwheel (B). One turn of the handwheel
will increase or decrease the table height by 1/16”. Before attempting to
move the position of the table (C) up or down, loosen the table lock knobs
(D) on both sides. Once the table is in the proper height, retighten lock
knobs.
FEED SPEED CONTROL
There are two feed speeds in the gear box, these 2 speeds are controlled
by using the speed shift lever (A) Fig.10. When making dimensioning
passes, it is recommended to use the low feed rate of 16ft./minute. When
making finishing passes, it is recommended to use the high speed rate of
20ft./minute. When the speed shift lever is completely pushed in (A) Fig.11,
the feed speed rate is 20 ft./min., when it is completely pulled out (C) the
feed speed rate is 16 ft./min. and the center position (B) is a neutral setting.
W
ARNING!
ONL
Y CHANGE SPEEDS WHILE THE MACHINE IS
RUNNING WITHOUT A LOAD,
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHANGE SPEEDS
DURING
ANY CUTTING OPERA
TION OR
YOU WILL DAMAGE
THE
GEAR BOX
AND VOID W
ARRANTY
.
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
OPERATION BASICS,
CLEANING & LUBRICATION SCHEDULE
BASIC OPERATION
Here are basic steps to follow when operating your planer;
1) Read instruction manual before operating to familiarize yourself with the safety, operation, adjustments and maintenance.
2
) Make sure all tools and foreign objects are removed from the planer.
3) Don’t forget to put on safety glasses, secure loose clothes or long hair.
4
) If your workpiece is not perfectly flat, surface plane the workpiece on a jointer until it is flat. This will ensure that the workpiece stays flat on
the table during the entire cutting operation. If you are not sure if the condition of the workpiece is suitable, do not use it!
5) Adjust the table height to slightly lower than the workpiece height, this will ensure the first cut is as light as possible (1/32”-1/16”). Lock table
into place by tightening both table lock knobs.
6) If the stop button is engaged (twisted and locked), disengage it, now you can start the planer by pressing the “ON” button.
7) Place the flat side of your workpiece on the planer table and feed it through the planer following the grain. Position yourself on either side of
the planer to avoid kickback injury.
8) If the cut slows down the planer, turn the planer off immediately by pushing the large red “STOP” button. Once the cutterhead has come to a
complete stop, lower table and remove the workpiece.
9) Measure the workpiece thickness and adjust the table height as necessary to make a lighter or heavier pass. 1/16” per pass is the
recommended depth of cut.
10) Use the full width of the planer, feeding on the right, left and center positions, the cutter inserts will remain sharp much longer.
11) Avoid planing wood that contains more than 20% moisture, it will cause excessive wear to the cutter inserts and motor. Only plane natural
wood fibers, never plane wood composites such as MDF, particle board etc....
CLEANING/LUBRICATION SCHEDULE
For optimum performance, the following maintenance schedule should be followed;
Daily maintenance;
1) Clean the table top and table extensions using a soft cloth moistened with Kerosene. NOTE : Do not use acetone, gasoline, or lacquer
thinner for this purpose.
2) Lubricate feed roller spring tension adjustment set screws.
Weekly maintenance;
1) Clean cutterhead.
2) Lubricate all four columns.
Monthly maintenance/verification;
1) Inspect V-belt tension. IMPORTANT NOTE: The v-belt tension must be adjusted after the first 16 hours of operating your new planer.
2) Remove saw dust buildup inside the cabinet and make sure all motor vents are unobstructed to allow proper motor air circulation.
3) Lubricate worm gear.
4) Lubricate table elevation chain.
5) Lubricate drive chain in gear box.
Yearly maintenance;
1) Change gear box oil. IMPORTANT NOTE: The gear box oil must be changed after the first 20 hours of operation your new planer.
Lubrication Guide for 20” Exteme Planer KC-530FXR
Below you will find lubrication instructions and maintenance intervals to maintain your planer in good working order. Failure to upkeep your
planer as prescribed on this page will reduce its life span.
Position
Interval Suitable Types of Lubricants
Table chain Monthly Grease
Gear Box Yearly or more than 2,500 hours SAE80W90
Rollers
Daily
SAE-30
Worm Gear Monthly Grease
Lead Screw Monthly Grease
Column Monthly SAE-30
Gear box chain
Monthly
Grease
Bushing
Monthly SAE-30
MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
FIGURE 12
FIGURE 13
FIGURE 14
FIGURE 15
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HANGING GEAR BOX OIL
The gear box oil must be changed after the first 20 hours of operating your
new planer
. After the first 20 hours, the gear box oil should only be changed
yearly or after 2,500 hours of operation.
To change the gear box oil;
1) Unscrew oil level bolt (A) Fig.12, then unscrew the oil drain bolt (B) on the
opposite side and drain gear box oil into 1 or 2 liter container.
2
) Reposition and tighten the oil drain bolt once the gear box is empty.
3
) Unscrew the oil fill cap screw (A) Fig.13 (closest to the table height
handwheel) and pour approx. 1/2 liter of
SAE80W90 gear box oil into the
oil fill hole.
4) The proper oil level is reached as soon as oil starts to exit the oil level hole
(A) Fig.12.
5) Reposition and tighten the oil level bolt and the oil fill cap screw.
REPLACING OR TIGHTENING V-BELTS
During the first 16 hours of operation
, the v-belts will stretch and seat into
the pulley grooves. The v-belts will need to be tightened or the v-belts will
burn or slip off the pulleys.
To replace and/or tension v-belts;
1) Disconnect the planer from the power source.
2) Remove the motor access panel at the rear of the cabinet by removing 4
countersunk hd screws.
3) Remove the V-belt cover on the left side of the planer by undoing the 2 lock
knobs which hold it in place.
4) Loosen the 4 hex. nuts (A) Fig.14 which lock the tension rods (B) in place.
5) Lift the motor upwards and slide all 3 v-belts off the pulleys.
6) Slide new v-belts onto both pulleys, lower the motor and retighten the hex.
nuts (A). Always replace v-belts with 3 new ones or the belt tension may
not be even and may cause premature belt failure. Retighten new v-belts
after the first 16 hours of operation.
7) The correct v-belt tension is obtained when there is a 1/4” deflection of the
v-belts when pushed in the center with moderate pressure. Adjust hex.
nuts on tension rods as necessary.
8) Secure the motor access panel and the v-belt cover.
ROTATING/CHANGING CARBIDE CUTTER INSERTS
A
T
orx bit is supplied with this planer to remove or adjust the position of the
carbide cutter inserts secured in the cutterhead. The spiral cutterhead is
equipped with 92 indexable carbide cutter inserts which can be rotated to
reveal one of its four cutting edges. Once a cutter insert becomes dull or
damaged, simply rotate it 90º to reveal a fresh cutting edge. In addition, each
cutter insert has a reference mark on one corner. This reference mark can be
used as an indicator of which edges are used and which are new. Once the
reference mark revolves back around to its starting position, the cutter insert
should be replaced.
T
o rotate or change a cutter insert;
1) Disconnect the planer from the power source.
2) Remove the dust chute and the upper cover as shown in Fig.15.
3) Note the position of the reference mark. Using the Torx bit, remove cutter
insert by turning counterclockwise. Clean the cutter insert and the
cutterhead. Proper cleaning is essential to achieve a smooth finish.
4) If cutter insert is damaged, replace it a new one. If it is not damaged, rotate
it as shown in illustration below and torque the Torx bit to 45-55 inch/lbs.
5) Reposition and secure upper cover and dust hood.
MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
MOTOR AND CUTTERHEAD PULLEY ALIGNMENT
P
roper pulley alignment is important to prevent premature belt wear. This
m
eans both the motor and cutterhead pulleys must be parallel to each
o
ther. Use a straight edge ruler to check pulley alignment.
I
f you find that the pulleys are out of alignment;
1) Disconnect the planer from the power source.
2
) Remove the motor access panel at the rear of the cabinet and loosen
v-belt tension. See “Replacing or tightening v-belts” section on the
previous page.
3) Loosen the 4 hex. nuts (A) Fig.16 which hold the motor to the motor
bracket. This will allow you to reposition the motor.
4) Slide the motor as required to align the pulleys and check the adjustment
with a straight edge ruler as shown in Fig. 17.
5) If the pulleys are in perfect alignment, retighten the 4 hex. nuts (A) Fig.16
and then retension the v-belts.
6) Reposition the motor access panel and the belt cover.
ADJUSTING HEIGHT OF TABLE ROLLERS
Your planer is supplied with two table rollers (A) Fig.18, which aid in
feeding the stock by reducing friction and turn as the stock is fed through
the planer. 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 a high position, and when planing soft and smooth stock
the table rollers should be set at a low position. For final finishing, the table
rollers may not need to be engaged at all.
NOTE: Table roller height range- 0.002” - 0.020”.
The table rollers on your planer are set for average planing and are
parallel to the table surface. If you desire to adjust the table rollers higher
or lower, preceed as follows;
1) Disconnect the planer from the power source.
2) Lay a straight edge ruler across both rollers, loosen the set screws (B)
Fig.18, and turn the eccentric shafts (C) to raise or lower the table rollers,
when the proper height is obtained retighten set screws (B). The table
rollers must be adjusted on the opposite end of the table in the same
manner.
NOTE: Be sure that the height of the front and rear rollers are the same.
The table rollers must always be set parallel to the table.
ADJUSTING ROLLERS, CHIPBREAKER
AND PRESSURE BAR
HEIGHT USING WOOD BLOCKS AND A FEELER GAUGE
The first step is to make two 2” x 4” wood blocks that measure 36” long. For
accuracy, it is recommended to square the wood blocks using a jointer.
1) Disconnect the planer from the power source.
2) Lower the table rollers below the table top as described above.
3) Place a wood block on the right side of the table and the other on the left
side.
4) Remove the top cover, dust hood and belt cover.
5) Place a feeler gauge on the wood block and adjust the table height until
you have a 0.040” gap between the edge of the cutter insert and the
wood block.
6) Lock the table in place.
The wood blocks will now serve as reference
points for other adjustments.
FIGURE 16
FIGURE 17
FIGURE 18
MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTING ROLLERS, CHIPBREAKER AND PRESSURE BAR
HEIGHT USING WOOD BLOCKS AND A FEELER GAUGE
continued...
Infeed Roller adjustment;
7) Loosen the infeed roller adjustment hex. nuts (A) Fig.19 and turn the
adjustment set screws (B) at each end to raise the infeed roller above
the wood blocks. Then bring them back down so it just touches the wood
block at both ends (0.040” gap between wood blocks).
8) Retighten the hex. nuts (A) Fig.19 to lock the set screws (B) in place.
Outfeed Roller/Chipbreaker and Pressure Bar Adjustment;
9) Adjust the outfeed roller height (0.040” gap between wood blocks) in the
same manner as the infeed roller by adjusting hex. nuts (C) and set
screws (D). See Fig.19.
10) Adjust the height of the chipbreaker (A) Fig.20 (0.040” gap between
wood blocks) by loosening hex. nuts (B) Fig.20 and turning set screws
(C) in or out.
11) Adjust the height of the pressure bars (D) Fig.20 (0.040” gap between
wood blocks) by loosening hex. nuts (E) and turning set screws (F) in
or out.
ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION
The elevation handwheel transfers movement to the drive chain. The
tension of the drive chain can be adjusted to remove slack if it stretches
over time. To adjust the chain tension;
1) Disconnect the planer form the power source.
2) Remove the motor access panel.
Warning! It is very important that during the next step (#3) to not let the
chain fall off the sprockets, repositioning chain on the sprockets in proper
position without affecting the table parallelism can be very difficult.
3) To tension the chain, loosen the 2 hex. bolts (A) Fig.21 and move the
idler sprocket (B) against the chain.
4) Retighten the 2 hex. bolts (A).
ADJUSTING INFEED & OUTFEED ROLLER SPRING TENSION
The roller spring tension must be adjusted so that the feed pressure is
uniform. To adjust the spring tension;
1) Locate the 4 hex. socket adjustment set screws (A & B) Fig.22. Turn set
screw (A) to adjust the infeed roller spring tension and set screw (B) to
adjust the outfeed roller spring tension. Make sure that both sides are
adjusted evenly or else you will get uneven feeding of stock.
2) For normal operation, adjust the 4 hex. socket adjustment set screws so
they are flush with the top of the planer casting.
3) For planing milled lumber, it is recommended to have less spring
tension. Loosen the 4 hex. socket adjustment set screws, make sure
they all protrude evenly above the planer casting.
4) For planing rough lumber
, more roller tension is needed to keep the
workpiece feeding through the planer. Tighten the 4 hex. socket
adjustment set screws, make sure they are adjusted evenly.
FIGURE 19
FIGURE 20
FIGURE 21
FIGURE 22
MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENTS
& TROUBLESHOOTING
A
DJUSTING CHIP DEFLECTOR POSITION
T
he chip deflector (A) Fig.23 prevents chips from getting onto the outfeed
roller. To adjust the chip deflector position;
1) Disconnect the planer from the power source.
2) Remove the dust hood and top cover.
3) Loosen the 3 chip deflector flange hd hex. bolts (B) Fig.23.
4
) If you use a dust collection system, position the chip deflector edge 1/4”
from the closest carbide cutter insert in the cutterhead.
5) If you do not use a dust collection system, position the chip deflector
edge 1/16” from the closest carbide cutter insert in the cutterhead.
6) Once the adjustment is done, retighten the chip deflector flange hd hex.
bolts.
CLEANING ANTI-KICKBACK FINGERS
This planer comes with an anti-kickback safety system, the anti-kickback
fingers (A) Fig. 24 should be inspected regularly for resin build-up and saw
dust accumulation. If the anti-kickback fingers do not swing freely, clean
them with a wood resin solvent.
Do not apply oil or lubricants to the anti-kickback fingers. These products
attract dust and dirt and will restrict the movement of the anti-kickback
fingers.
FIGURE 23
FIGURE 24
Problem
Motor will not start
Motor overheats.
Cutting slows or squeals when
cutting.
Vibration when running or cutting.
Excessive snipe (uneven gouge in
the end of the board).
Long lines or ridges that run along
the length of the board.
Gloosy finish.
Probable cause
1) Low voltage.
2) Open circuit in motor or loose connection.
3) Emergency stop button is depressed.
1) Motor overheated.
2) Air circulation through the motor is restricted.
1) V-belts are loose.
2) V-belt are worn out.
1) Loose or damaged cutter insert.
2) Damaged v-belt(s).
3) W
orn cutterhead ball bearings.
1) One or both table rollers are adjusted too high.
2) Outfeed extension table slopes downwards
and is not level with table.
3) Chipbreaker or pressure plates are adjusted
too low.
1) Nicked or chipped cutter insert(s).
1) Cutter inserts are dull.
2) Feed rate is too slow.
3) Cutting depth is too shallow
.
Probable solution
1) Check power line for proper voltage.
2) Check all lead connections on the motor.
3) Rotate stop button counterclockwise until it
pops out or replace it.
1) Reduce cutting load, make lighter passes.
2) Clean motor vent openings to increase air
circulation.
1) Tighten V-belts.
2) Replace V-belts.
1) Tighten, rotate or replace cutter insert.
2) Replace with new v-belts.
3) Check or replace cutterhead ball bearings.
1) Lower the bed rollers.
2) Level outfeed extension table.
3) Raise the height of the chipbreaker or
pressure bars.
1) Rotate or replace cutter insert(s).
1) Rotate or replace cutter insert(s).
2) Increase the feed rate.
3) Increase the depth of cut.
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