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User Manual Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41

1. 6 1 1 Symbol legend 6 1 2 Information about the manual 6 1 3 Liability and warranty 7 1 4 Copyright 7 1 5 Warranty notice 7 1 6 Spare parts 7 1 7 Disposal 8 2 Safety 9 2 1 Intended use 9 2 2 Manual contents 9 2 3 Making changes and modifications to the machine
2. 15 4 5 Operation and storage conditions 15 4 6 Particle emission 15 4 7 Noise emission 16 4 7 1 Surface planing 16 4 7 2 Thickness planing 16 4 8 Cutterblock 17 4 9 Planer unit 17 4 10 Thicknesser unit 17 4 11 Drilling unit 17 5 Assembly 18 5 1 Overview
3. 9 2 4 Responsibilities of the operator 10 2 5 Personnel requirements 10 2 6 Work safety 10 2 7 Personal protective equipment 11 2 8 Machine hazards 11 2 9 Other risks 12 3 Declaration of Conformity 13 4 Technical specifications 14 4 1 Dimensions and weight 14 4 2 Electrical connection 14 4 3 Drive motor 15 4 4 Chip extraction
4. 18 5 2 Accessories 19 5 3 Data plate 21 5 4 Safety devices 22 5 4 1 Safety break switches 22 5 4 2 Bridge guard 22 5 4 3 Rear cutterblock cover 23 5 4 4 Kickback guards 23 5 4 5 Drilling chuck guard 23 5 5 Operation and display elements 24 Table of contents 4 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 6 Transport packaging and storage 25 6 1 Safety instructions
5. 63 12 Index 66 Table of contents 6 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Note This symbol marks tips and information which should be observed to ensure efficient and failure free operation of the machine Attention Risk of material damage This symbol marks instructions which if not observed may lead to material damage functional failures and or machine breakdown Warning Risk of injury or death This symbol marks instructions that must be followed in order to avoid harm to one s health injuries permanent impairment or death 1 General 1 1 Symbol legend Important technical safety instructions in this manual are marked with symbols These instructions for work safety must be followed In all these particular cases special attention must be paid in order to avoid accidents injury to persons or material damage Warning Danger Electric current This symbol warns of potentially dangerous situations related to electric current Not observing the safety instructions increases the risk of serious injury or death All electrical repairs must be carried out by a qualified electrician 1 2 Information about the manual This manual describes how to operate the machine properly and safely Be sure to follow the safety tips and instructions stated here as well
6. 25 6 2 Transport 25 6 3 Transport inspection 27 6 4 Packaging 27 6 5 Storage 27 7 Setup and installation 28 7 1 Safety instructions 28 7 2 Setup 28 7 3 Chip extraction 30 7 4 Electrical connection 31 7 4 1 Alternating current motor 31 7 4 2 Three phase alternating current motor 31 8 Making
7. Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 The machine can be transported with a crane forklift pallet jack or rolling carriage When moving the machine with a forklift or pallet jack bolt the transportation device option onto the housing See assembly instructions Transport device Transport device Warning Risk of injury Remove the transportation device immediately after moving the machine Fig 6 2 Transport with a pallet jack Note The rolling carriage and the lifting bar option facilitate the task of transporting the machine Fig 6 3 Transport with a rolling carriage Mount the rolling carriage onto the machine housing See assembly instructions Rolling carriage and Lifting bar Rolling carriage Lifting bar Transport packaging and storage 27 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 6 3 Transport inspection Upon arrival inspect the shipment to ensure that it is complete and has not suffered any damage If any trans port damage is visible do not accept the delivery or only accept it with reservation Record the scope of the damage on the transport documents delivery note Initiate the complaint process For all defects that are not discovered upon delivery be sure to report them as soon as they are recognised as damage claims must be filed within a certain period as granted by law 6 4 Packaging If no agreement has been made with the sup
8. 39 8 9 1 Mounting the mortising support 39 8 9 2 Clamp the drilling tool 39 8 10 Retooling from a drilling operation to a planer or a thicknesser operation 40 9 Operation 41 9 1 Safety instructions 41 9 2 Switching on the machine 42 9 3 Switching off the machine EMERGENCY STOP 42 9 4 Surface planing 43 9 4 1 Working position 43 9 4 2 Workpiece dimensions 43 9 4 3 Authorised and prohibited work techniques 43 9 4 4 Surface planing Workpieces up to 75 mm thick
9. Drilling holes with or without a depth stop Removing knots Creating dowel holes Producing slots and deep holes It is absolutely forbidden to perform the following wor king techniques on the drilling unit Using abrasive wheels of any kind Moulding with moulding tools 9 6 2 Workpiece dimensions 9 6 3 Authorised and prohibited work techniques Length max 1500 mm Width max 200 mm Thickness max 100 mm Attention Risk of injury The drill bit can bore all the way through the workpiece Do not place your hand on the workpiece in the vicinity of the bore When working adopt the working position displayed in the diagram opposite Use only original HAMMER mortising tools See Acces sory catalogue Only the following left hand cutting tools are authorised Dowel bit 4 6 mm Router bit 4 16 mm Forstner drill 15 35 mm Plug cutters 10 35 mm Operation 51 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again 2 Retooling to a drilling operation 3 Set the gear lever to the 0 setting 4 Extraction system must be connected 5 Clamp the drilling tool 6 Lay the workpiece against the workpiece stop edge and clamp 7 Set the desired drilling depth with the depth stop if required 8 Switch the machine on 9 Take up work position 10 In
10. 44 9 4 5 Surface planing Workpieces over 75 mm thick 45 9 4 6 Jointing 46 9 4 7 Bevelling Chamfering 47 9 4 8 Tapering beveling small workpieces 48 9 5 Thickness planing 48 9 5 1 Workpiece dimensions 48 9 5 2 Authorised and prohibited work techniques 48 9 5 3 Work place work position 49 Table of contents 5 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 9 6 Drilling 50 9 6 1 Work place work position 50 9 6 2 Workpiece dimensions 50 9 6 3 Authorised and prohibited wo
11. Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 8 6 Adjusting the drilling support Height adjustment Infinitely variable with system handwheel Longitudinal adjustment With the one hand lever Depth adjustment With the one hand lever Mortising depth limit stop With depth stop Mortising length limit stop With the two lateral stops Stabilising the workpiece on the table With the rotating clamp Rotating clamp Single hand lever Longitudinal stops System handwheel Depth stop Note Use the digital display accessory to adjust the drilling height precisely See assembly instructions Digital clock Fig 8 7 Adjusting the drilling support Making adjustments and preparations 37 KLICK Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 8 7 Retooling from a planer to a thicknesser 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again 2 Push the planer fence right to the front See Chapter gt 8 4 Adjusting the planer fence lt 3 Loosen and pull out the clamping lever 4 Open the planer table and ensure that the fall lock engages correctly Planer fence Clamping lever Planer tables Safety catch Fig 8 8 Open planer table Fig 8 9 Tilt up the vacuum hood 5 Remove the vacuum hose from the vacuum hood 6 Tilt up the vacuum hood Ensure the extraction
12. 0 setting 3 Loosen the nuts 4 Use the belttensioning screw to tension the drive belt 5 Tighten the nuts Tightening screw Nuts Attention Risk of material damage Do not over tension the drive belt Turn the belt tensioning screw only until the drive belt is sufficiently tensioned to transmit power effectively Fig 10 5 Retensioning the drive belt Service 55 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Attention Risk of material damage Do not over tension the drive belt Turn the belt tensioning screw only until the drive belt is sufficiently tensioned to transmit power effectively 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again 2 Set the gear lever to the 0 setting Remove the thumb nut Dismantle the planer fence 3 Loosen the screw and take off the covering lid Thumb nut Screws Cover Replacing the drive belt Also see 10 3 4 Retensioning the drive belt 4 Loosen the nuts 5 Remove the old drive belt 6 Hook the new drive belt into place First hook the belt onto the drive motor if necessary open the gearbox cover Pull up the drive motor with the drive belt Hook the drive belt onto the cutterblock 7 Use the belt tensioning screw to tension the drive belt 8 Tighten the nuts 9 Fit and screw the covering lid back on Gearbox cover Drive belt
13. 120 mm 120 mm Air speed 20 m s 20 m s 20 m s Vacuum min 740 Pa 740 Pa 855 Pa Volume flow min at 20 m s 565 m h 814 m h 814 m h 16 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 An allowance must be made to compensate for toleran ces with the specified emission values K 4 dB A 4 7 Noise emission The specified values are emission values and therefore do not represent safe workplace values Even though a relationship exists between particle emission and noise emission levels an inference cannot be made about whether additional safety measures need to be implemented Factors which can significantly affect the emission level that presently exists at the workplace include duration of the effect characteristics of the workspace and other ambient influences The permissible workplace values may also differ from country to country Nevertheless this information is provided to help the operator better assess hazards and risks Depending on the location of the machine and other specific conditions the actual noise emission values may deviate significantly from the specified values Note In order to keep noise emission to a minimum be sure to always use sharpened planer knives Ear protection must always be worn however such protection cannot be considered a substitute for properly sharpened tools Technical specifications 4 7 1 Surface planing 4 7 2 Thickness planing Acoustic power lev
14. 2 Both planer tables must be shut and fixed with the clamping levers 3 Set the gear lever to the 0 setting 4 Extraction system must be connected 5 Planer fence set at 90 6 Adjusting the depth of cut 7 Adjust the joint if necessary 8 Adjust the bridge guard Use the setscrew to fix the guard rail approx 2 mm over the workpiece Place the workpiece against the planer fence and push it slightly under the guard rail not over the cutterblock Loosen the clamping screw Move the guard rail right up to the planer fence Tighten the clamping screw 9 Switch the machine on 10 Take up work position 11 Machining the workpiece Lay your hands flat on the workpiece ensuring that your fingers are balled into a fist and thumbs are pressed against the workpiece Push the workpiece straight over the feeder side of the planer table Then let your hands glide one after the other over the bridge guard As soon as it is possible use both hands to continuously push the workpiece on the receiver side of the planer table The pushing stick must not be thicker than the workpi ece after it is cut 12 If you are not going to continue working switch off the machine and secure it against being turned on again accidentally Fig 9 6 Wooden push stick and push block Fig 9 5 Guiding the workpiece Fig 9 4 Bridge guard Setscrew Clamping screw Protective rail Operation
15. 5 Clean resin residues thoroughly from the planer knife knife base and cutterblock Use resin remover art no 10 0 002 0 5l or 10 0 023 1l 6 Resharpen or replace the planer knife 7 Insert the planer knife and knife holder again First gently tighten all the blade holder screws 8 Place the adjustment device onto the cutterblock so that the planer knife points towards the marking The planer knives are pushed towards the top by the adjustment springs 9 Tighten all the knife holder screws minimum torque 15 Nm 10 Repeat steps 3 to 9 for the other planer knives Blade holder screws Blade holder Planer knife Adjustment spring Adjustment device amp Marking Attention Risk of material damage Do not clean with compressed air Ensure that the planer knife is positioned correctly Attention Risk of injury The planer knives are razor sharp Handle the planer knives with the utmost care especially when turning the cutterblock by hand Attention Execute the following instructions exactly Always tighten the knife holder screws from the inside to the outside Note Checking the joint adjustment It may be necessary to readjust the joint if the planer knives have been changed or replaced See Chapter gt 8 3 Adjusting the joint lt Faults 63 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 11 6 Correcting the angle of the planing fence 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine
16. A3 41 S6 10 minute operation under load and intermittent service 40 relative operating factor i e the motor may be run at the nominal capacity for 4 minutes and afterwards must run idle for 6 minutes 4 6 Particle emission The machine was tested for particle emissions according to DIN 33893 The Wood Authority ascertained according to the Principles for Testing Particle Emissions workplace related particle concentrations of woodworking machines that the particle emission values for this machine are notably below the currently valid atmospheric limit of 2 0 mg m This is certified by the blue label BG Wood Particle Tested 4 5 Operation and storage conditions Operating room temperature 10 to 40 C Storage temperature 10 to 50 C 4 3 Drive motor 4 4 Chip extraction The actual values can be found on the data plate Attention Risk of material damage Only operate the machine in ambient temperatures from 10 to 40 C If the instructions are not followed damage may occur during storage Technical specifications Alternating current motor Three phase current motor Motor voltage 1x 230 V 3x 400 V Motor frequency 50 60 Hz 50 60 Hz Motor power A3 26 S6 40 1 9 kW Motor power A3 31 S6 40 3 0 kW 3 0 kW Motor power A3 41 S6 40 3 0 kW 4 0 kW System of protection IP 55 IP 55 A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Drilling unit Extractor port diameter 100 mm
17. Drive motor Fig 10 6 Replacing the drive belt Fig 10 7 Retensioning the drive belt 10 3 5 Replacing the drive belt Service 56 5x Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 1 Switch the machine off and ensure that it cannot be switched on again 2 Set the gear lever to the 0 setting 3 Loosen and remove the hex nuts Take off the covering lid 4 Unscrew the screw and remove the spring washer 5 Remove the thrust plate 6 Replace the friction wheel 7 Place the thrust plate back on 8 Screw the spring washer on 9 reassemble the cover Nuts Disk spring Friction wheel Screw Lock washer Pressure disk Gearbox cover 10 3 7 Checking changing the friction wheel transmission Fig 10 9 Friction wheel check replace 10 3 6 Checking greasing the chain transmission Fig 10 8 Checking greasing the chain transmission 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again 2 Set the gear lever to the 0 setting Remove the thumb nut Dismantle the planer fence 3 Loosen the screw and take off the covering lid 4 Check the chain and lubricate with regular machine grease if necessary 5 Fit and screw the covering lid back on Thumb nut Screws Cover Chain Note The friction wheel is subject to wear Should the examination reveal
18. To further minimise risks the other chapters of this manual contain specific safety instructions all marked with symbols Besides the various instructions there are a number of pictograms signs and labels affixed to the machine that must also be heeded These must be kept visible and must not be removed 2 1 Intended use The planer thicknesser HAMMER A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 has been designed solely for surface planing thickness planing and mortising wood and similarly machinable materials Machining materials other than wood is only permitted with the express written consent of the manufacturer Operational safety is guaranteed only when the machine is used for the intended purposes Attention Any use outside of the machine s intended purpose shall be considered improper and is there fore not permitted All claims regarding damage resulting from improper use that are made against the manufacturer and its authorised representatives shall be rejected The operator shall be solely liable for any damage that results from improper use of the machine The term proper use also refers to correctly observing the operating conditions as well as the specifications and instructions in this manual The machine may only be operated with original manufacturer parts and accessories 2 2 Manual contents All those appointed to work on or with the machine must have fully read and understood the manual before commencing any work This requir
19. Warning Risk of injury An incomplete faulty or damaged machine can lead to serious physical injury or equipment damage Only assemble and install the machine if the machine and its parts are complete and intact Attention Risk of material damage Only operate the machine in ambient temperatures from 10 to 40 C If the instructions are not followed damage may occur during storage 7 1 Safety instructions 7 2 Setup Installation site requirements Operating room temperature 10 to 40 C Ensure that the work surface is sufficiently stable and has the proper load bearing capacity Provide sufficient light at the workstation Ensure there is sufficient clearance for or from neighbouring workstations In order to maintain and operate the machine properly it must be set up at least 500 mm away from the wall parallel to the work direction measurement X Scale X Fig 7 1 Space requirements Setup and installation 29 17 mm Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 1 The machine will be transported to the installation location according to the specifications stated in the Transport chapter and in the enclosed transport and assembly instructions 2 If necessary the machine can be bolted down to the floor with the transport brackets Transport brackets 3 Remove the oxidation protective layer from all blank machine parts 4 Assemble the guard
20. 4 8 Cutterblock Cutterblock diameter knife flight 72 mm Number of knives 3 Speed 50 60 Hz 5000 6000 min 1 Note The maximum depth of cut is directly related to the following factors Panel width Panel intensity Type of wood hardwood or softwood Wood dampness Feed rate Planer knives SS HS HW The motor power of your machine Technical specifications 18 amp Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 5 Assembly 5 1 Overview Fig 5 1 Overview Housing with drive motor and gearbox Thicknesser unit Vacuum hood with vacuum connector Bridge guard Planer table receiver side amp Combination fence with rear cover for the cutter block Planer table feeder side Cutterblock with thread for mortising chuck Switching point Assembly 19 1 2mm 2 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 5 2 Accessories System handwheel Art No 12 1 311 Digital clock Art No 01 1 202 Display in mm Art No 01 2 202 Display in inch The digital display is built into both the thicknessing height adjustment system handwheel and the drilling height adjustment system handwheel drilling support is an add on option Exact adjustments to one tenth of a millimeter are possib le with the digital display See assembly instructions Digital clock Digital clock System handwhee
21. addition support the workpiece with your left hand and drill a hole 11 If you are not going to continue working switch off the machine and secure it against being turned on again accidentally 9 6 4 Drilling with without a depth fence Fig 9 21 Drilling a hole 9 6 5 Mortising Fig 9 22 Mortising 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again 2 Retooling to a drilling operation 3 Set the gear lever to the 0 setting 4 Extraction system must be connected 5 Clamp the drilling tool 6 Lay the workpiece against the workpiece stop edge and clamp 7 Set the desired mortise limit with the longitudinal stops 8 Switch the machine on 9 Take up work position 10 In addition hold the workpiece with the left hand Using the mortising tool dip a few millimeters into the workpiece and trace the limited path After that insert the mortise several millimetres into the workpiece and drive it through the limited path Repeat this process until the depth of the mortise is achieved 11 If you are not going to continue working switch off the machine and secure it against being turned on again accidentally Operation 52 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 10 Service Warning Risk of injury Improper maintenance can cause serious injury or damage For this reason this work may only be carried out by authorise
22. adopt the working position displayed in the diagram opposite 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again 2 If required retool from surface planing to thickness planing 3 Extraction system must be connected 4 Every time the machine is put into operation test the kickback guards to ensure that they are functioning properly 5 Adjust the thicknessing height Use the system handwheel to set the desired measu rement Clamp the clamping lever 6 Switch the machine on 7 Lift and then release the gear lever 8 Take up work position 9 Machining the workpiece Push the workpiece into the machine until it is pulled in by the feed rollers When the workpiece exits on the other side support it so it does not tip down 10 If you are not going to continue working switch off the machine and secure it against being turned on again accidentally 11 Set the gear lever to the 0 setting Clamping lever Gear lever Fig 9 17 Working position 9 5 3 Work place work position Operation 50 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 9 6 Drilling Note A workpiece lying on the mortising table is held in place by an eccentric clamp and can only be machined on the front side 9 6 1 Work place work position Fig 9 20 Work place work position Only the following working techniques are permitted on the drilling unit
23. as any local accident prevention regulations and general safety regulations Before beginning any work on the machine ensure that the manual in particular the chapter entitled Safety and the respective safety guidelines has been read in its entirety and fully understood This manual is an integral part of the machine and must therefore be kept in the direct vicinity of the machine and be accessible at all times If the machine is sold rented lent or otherwise transferred to another party the manual must accompany the machine General 7 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 1 3 Liability and warranty The contents and instructions in this manual were compiled in consideration of current regulations and state of the art technology as well as based on our know how and experience acquired over many years This manual must be read carefully before commencing any work on or with this machine The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage and or faults resulting from the disregard of instructions in the manual The texts and images do not necessarily represent the delivery contents The images and graphics are not depicted on a 1 1 scale The actual delivery contents are dependent on custom build specifications add on options or recent technical modifications and may therefore deviate from the descriptions instructions and images contained in the manual Should any questions arise please contact the manufacture
24. corrosive agent If the machine is to be stored in a damp environment it must be sealed in airtight packaging and protected against corrosion desiccant If the machine will not be used for a longer period of time ensure that the gear lever is positioned on the 0 setting Transport packaging and storage 28 X Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Warning Risk of injury Improper assembly and installation can lead to serious physical injury or equip ment damage For this reason this work may only be carried out by authorised trained personnel who are familiar with how to operate the machine and in strict observance of all safety instructions 7 Setup and installation Ensure that there is sufficient space to work around the machine It is very hazardous to thickness plane rail guided workpieces when there is insufficient clea rance to neighbouring machines to walls or to other fixed equipment Keep the work area orderly and clean Components and tools that are not put in their correct place or put away may be the cause of accidents Install the safety equipment according to the instructions and check that it functions properly Warning Danger Electric current Work on electrical fittings may only be carried out by qualified personnel and in strict observance of the safety instructions Before assembling and installing the machine check to make sure it is complete and in good condition
25. not permitted to work on or with the machine It is prohibited to wear gloves while working on or with the machine When working on or with the machine the following must always be worn by personnel Protective footwear that protect the feet from heavy falling objects and prevent sliding on slippery floors Hearing protection To protect against loss of hearing 2 8 Machine hazards The machine has undergone a hazard analysis The design and construction of the machine are based on the results of this analysis and correspond to state of the art technology The machine is considered operationally safe when used properly Nevertheless there are some remaining risks that must be considered The machine runs with high electrical voltage Warning Danger Electric current Electrical energy can cause serious bodily injury Damaged insulation materials or defective individual components can cause a life threatening electrical shock Before carrying out any maintenance cleaning and repair work switch off the machine and ensure that it can not be accidentally switched on again When carrying out any work on the electrical equipment ensure that the voltage supply is completely isolated Do not remove any safety devices or alter them to prevent them from functioning correctly Safety 12 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 2 9 Other risks Warning Risk of injury Even if the safety measures are complied
26. safety instructions 8 2 Adjusting the depth of cut The depth of cut is adjusted with the adjustment wheel on the feeder side of the planer table Move the lever until the desired value has been achieved on the scale Scale Lever Ensure that there is sufficient space to work around the machine Keep the work area orderly and clean Components and tools that are not put in their correct place or put away may be the cause of accidents Install the safety equipment according to the instructions and check that it functions properly Fig 8 1 Adjusting the depth of cut Note The maximum depth of cut is directly related to the following factors Panel width Panel intensity Type of wood hardwood or softwood Wood dampness Feed rate Planer knives SS HS HW The motor power of your machine Making adjustments and preparations 33 10 5 0 10 5 0 10 5 0 10 5 0 0 10 5 1mm Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Planer table above circle of cut extremely open joint Planer table height at the circle of cut straight joint Planer table below circle of cut extremely splayed joint 8 3 Adjusting the joint Fig 8 2 Adjusting the joint The receiver side of the planer table is set so that with a workpiece length of 2 m an open joint of approximate ly 0 2 to 0 5 mm is produced standard setting The position of the outfeed side of the
27. with there are still certain associated risks that must be conside red when working on the machine Risk of injury when changing the planer knives Risk of injury through accidental contact with the rota ting cutterblock Risk of injury due to ejected workpieces Risk of injury from workpiece kickback when surface planing Hearing damage as a result of high noise levels Health impairments due to the inhalation of airborne particles especially when working with beech and oak wood Safety 13 Hall in Tirol 1 1 2010 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Manufacturer Felder KG KR FELDER STR 1 A 6060 Hall in Tirol Product designation Abricht Dickten Hobelmaschine Make HAMMER Model designation A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 The following EC guidelines were applied 2006 42 EG 2006 95 EG 2004 108 EG The following harmonised norms were applied EN 861 The prototype test was carried out by Fachausschuss Holz Pr f und Zertifizierungsstelle im BG Pr fzert Vollmoellerstra e 11 D 70563 Stuttgart NB 0392 Conformity with the EC Machine Guidelines certified by EG Design Test Certificate No HO 101055 This EC Declaration of Conformity is valid only if the CE label has been affixed to the machine Modifying or altering the machine without the express written agreement of the manufacturer shall render the warranty null and void The signatory of this statement is the appointed agent
28. 2 Planer tables Making adjustments and preparations 39 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 1 Prior to starting to work with the machine switch it off and secure it against being switched on again 2 If necessary mount the coupler unit accessory If necessary mount the 2 jaw drilling chuck accessory See assembly instructions Drilling chuck and coupler unit 3 Both planer tables must be tilted up and secured with the fall locks Position Thickness planing 4 Affix the drilling table Depth adjustment in the hindmost position and Adjust the length in the middle position 5 Hook the mortising table into the seating bolt 6 Attach the drilling support with the nuts 7 Connect the drilling support by means of the extractor port to a suitable extraction system See Chapter gt 7 3 Chip extraction lt Seating bolt Nuts Vacuum connector 8 9 Retooling to the drilling unit Fig 8 13 Mounting the mortising support 8 9 1 Mounting the mortising support 8 9 2 Clamp the drilling tool 1 Prior to starting to work with the machine switch it off and secure it against being switched on again 2 Open the 2 jaw chuck with an 8 mm Allen key 3 Clamp the authorised drilling tool along the entire length of the chuck See Chapter gt 9 6 Drilling lt 4 Clamp the 2 jaw chuck with an 8 mm Allen key mini mum torque 20 Nm Allen key 8 mm Drilling tool Fig 8 14 Clamp t
29. 45 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Fig 9 7 Bridge guard 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again 2 Both planer tables must be shut and fixed with the clamping levers 3 Set the gear lever to the 0 setting 4 Extraction system must be connected 5 Planer fence set at 90 6 Adjusting the depth of cut 7 Adjust the joint if necessary 8 Adjust the bridge guard Loosen the clamping screw Pull out the guard rail slightly more than the workpie ce width Place the workpiece against the planer fence and push it to the front edge of the feeder planer table not over the cutterblock Bring the guard rail right up to the workpiece Tighten the clamping screw Use the setscrew to lower the guard rail to the planer table 9 Switch the machine on 10 Take up work position 11 Machining the workpiece Lay your hands flat on the workpiece ensuring that your fingers are balled into a fist and thumbs are pressed against the workpiece Guide the workpiece straight along the fence over the feeder side of the planer table As soon as it is possible use both hands to continuously push the workpiece on the receiver side of the planer table The pushing stick should not be thicker than the work piece 12 If you are not going to continue working switch off the machine
30. Electrical connection 14 31 Equipping 32 F Faults 58 H Hearing protection 11 I Intended use 9 J Jointing 46 K Kickback guards 23 53 L Liability 7 Lifting bar 20 M Maintenance schedule 52 Maintenance work 53 Making adjustments and preparations 32 Modifications to the machine 9 Mortising table 17 19 N Noise emission 16 O Operating conditions 15 28 Operating manual 6 9 Operation and display elements 24 Operation 41 Operator 10 Other risks 12 Overview 18 P Packaging 27 Particle emission 15 Protective footwear 11 Protective gear 11 Q Qualified personnel 10 R Rear cutterblock cover 23 Retooling from a planer to a thicknesser 37 Retooling from a thicknesser to a planer 38 Retooling to the drilling unit 39 Rolling carriage 20 67 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Index S Safety at work 41 Safety break switches 22 Safety devices 22 Safety during equipping 32 Safety during installation 28 Safety during maintenance 52 Safety during repairs 58 Safety during setup 32 Safety during transport 25 Safety 9 Service 57 Setup 28 Spare parts 7 Specifications 14 Staff 10 Storage conditions 15 Storage 25 Surface planing 43 Switching off the machine 42 Switching on the machine 42 Symbol legend 6 T Table extension 20 Tapering 47 Thickness planing 48 Thicknesser unit 17 18 Three phase alternating current motor 31 Transport i
31. Main switch at setting 0 Check switch position Planer tables and or vacuum hood incor rectly positioned Safety break switch is not activated Close planer tables properly and position the vacuum hood correctly Squeaking noises when star ting up Insufficient tension Drive belt Retensioning the drive belt The joint is not true extremely splayed or open joint Receiver side of the planer table is misa ligned Adjusting the joint Replace the planer knives 1 Planer knives are worn out Replace the planer knives 1 When surface planing work piece stops at the receiver side of the planer table Receiver side of the planer table is too high in relation to the circle of cut Adjusting the joint Replace the planer knives 1 Straight cut at the end of the workpiece when surface planing Receiver side of the planer table is too low in relation to the circle of cut Adjusting the joint Replace the planer knives 1 The planer fence angle is not correct Angle setting misadjusted Correcting the angle of the planing fence Unsatisfactory planing result System planer knife Check and if necessary reverse or repla ce Standard planer knives Check and if necessary sharpen or replace Straight cut at the beginning of the workpiece when thick ness planing Insufficient spring pressure on the feeder side corrugated feed roller Adjusting the feed rollers 2 Straight cut at the end of the wor
32. Sliding Adjusting the settings to the width of the workpiece 1 Switch off the machine 2 Loosen the thumb screws 3 Move the combination fence into the desired position 4 Tighten the thumb screws Thumb screws Fig 8 5 Move the planer fence Making adjustments and preparations 35 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Note To compensate for the thread clearance adjust the thicknessing table from bottom to top Use the digital display accessory to adjust the thicknessing height exactly See assembly instructions Digital clock 8 5 Adjust the thicknessing height The cutting depth is adjusted by means of the thicknes sing table 1 Switch off the machine 2 Measure the thickness of the workpiece 3 Loosen the clamping lever 4 Use the system handwheel to set the desired measure ment thickness of the workpiece minus cutting depth 5 Clamp the clamping lever System handwheel Scale Clamping lever Fig 8 6 Adjust the thicknessing height Note The maximum chip thickness per work cycle is 4 mm When smooth planing the maximum cutting depth is 1 mm The maximum depth of cut is directly related to the following factors Panel width Panel intensity Type of wood hardwood or softwood Wood dampness Feed rate Planer knives SS HS HW The motor power of your machine Making adjustments and preparations 36
33. User Manual Translation Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Keep this manual handy and in good condition for continual reference Dok ID 504010 901_02 Englisch 2011 02 09 2 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Felder KG KR FELDER STR 1 A 6060 Hall in Tirol Tel 43 0 5223 45 0 90 Fax 43 0 5223 45 0 99 E Mail info hammer at Internet www hammer at HAMMER Attention The machine must be inspected immediately upon arrival If the machine has been damaged during transport or if any parts are missing a written record of the problems must be submitted to the forwarding agent and a damage report compiled Also be sure to notify your supplier immediately For the safety of all personnel it is necessary to conscientiously study this manual before assembly and operation This manual must be kept in good condition and should be considered as part of the machine Furthermore the manual must be kept to hand and within the vicinity of the machine so that it is accessible to operators when using maintaining or repairing the machine A product of the FELDER GROUP Note Year of construction The machine number of this machine will be printed on this operating manual The final two digits of the machine number show the year of construction of this machine e g XXX XX XXX 10 gt Year of manufacture 2010 3 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Table of contents 1 General
34. a heavily damaged or worn surface then the friction wheel must be repla ced Service 57 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 10 3 8 Greasing the height spindle drilling support 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again 2 Wipe away old grease residues and remove dust from the spindle 3 Lubricate the spindle with regular machine grease 4 Use the system handwheel to move the drilling table all the way up and down Spindle System handwheel 10 3 9 Cleaning the guides drilling support 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again 2 Use the system handwheel to move the drilling table into the uppermost position 3 Use the one hand lever to move the mortising table into the front most position on the left side 4 Clean the guides with a soft cloth on the reverse side too 5 Use the one hand lever to move the mortising table into the hindmost position on the right side 6 Clean the guides with a soft cloth Single hand lever System handwheel Guides Attention Do not grease or oil the guides Fig 10 11 Cleaning the guides Fig 10 10 Lubricating the height spindle Service 58 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 11 Faults 11 1 Safety instructions Warning Risk of injury Rep
35. adjustments and preparations 32 8 1 Safety instructions 32 8 2 Adjusting the depth of cut 32 8 3 Adjusting the joint 33 8 4 Adjusting the planer fence 34 8 4 1 Adjusting the angle 34 8 4 2 Sliding 34 8 5 Adjust the thicknessing height 35 8 6 Adjusting the drilling support 36 8 7 Retooling from a planer to a thicknesser 37 8 8 Retooling from a thicknesser to a planer 38 8 9 Retooling to the drilling unit
36. airing faults incorrectly can result in personal injury or damage to the machine For this reason this work may only be carried out by authorised trained personnel who are familiar with how to operate the machine and in strict observance of all safety instructions Warning Danger Electric current Work on electrical fittings may only be carried out by qualified personnel and in strict observance of the safety instructions 11 2 What to do if a fault develops In most cases 1 In the event of problems which may present a dan ger to people objects or operational safety stop the machine immediately using the red OFF button 2 Also disconnect the machine from the mains and ensure it can not be switched on again 3 Inform those responsible for machine faults immediately 4 Type and extent of fault should be determined by an authorised professional as well as the cause and repair 11 3 What to do after rectifying the fault Before switching the machine back on The fault and its cause are professionally repaired All safety equipment has been assembled according to regulations and is working correctly Individuals are not located within the danger area of the machine Warning Risk of injury Repairing faults incorrectly can result in personal injury or damage to the machine Faults 59 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 11 4 Faults causes and repairs Fault Cause Repair Machine does not start
37. ally good condition Ensure that there is sufficient space to work around the machine Keep the work area orderly and clean Components and tools that are not put in their correct place or put away may be the cause of accidents Properly adjust both planer tables Adjust the combination fence to the workpiece width and lock Install the bridge guard and rear cutterblock cover as directed and test their function Ensure that all the planer knives are sharp minimises the kickback risk Ensure that all clamping screws on the knife holders are securely tightened minimum tightening torque 15 Nm Ensure that the individual kickback guards are free to move and that they fall back into their initial position after having been raised Install the dust extraction system according to the instructions and test its function Only machine workpieces that can be safely placed on the machine and guided Carefully inspect workpieces for foreign matter nails screws which might impair processing When planing additionally support workpieces that are longer than the feeder and receiver sides by using e g table extensions roller supports Ensure that the tool turns freely Ensure the cutterblock direction of rotation is correct Keep tools for handling short and narrow workpie ces close at hand e g wooden pushing stick push block See HAMMER Accessory catalogue Before switching on the ma
38. and secure it against being turned on again accidentally 9 4 5 Surface planing Workpieces over 75 mm thick Setscrew Clamping screw Protective rail Fig 9 9 Wooden push stick and push block Attention Risk of injury When planing smaller workpieces use a pushing stick or pushing block Fig 9 8 Guiding the workpiece Operation 46 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 9 4 6 Jointing Note To obtain exact joints use only evenly grown wood without any knots 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again 2 Both planer tables must be shut and fixed with the clamping levers 3 Set the gear lever to the 0 setting 4 Extraction system must be connected 5 Planer fence set at 90 6 Adjusting the depth of cut 7 Adjust the joint if necessary 8 Adjust the bridge guard Loosen the clamping screw Pull out the guard rail somewhat more than the width of the workpiece Place the workpiece against the planer fence and push it to the front edge of the feeder planer table not over the cutterblock Bring the guard rail right up to the workpiece Tighten the clamping screw Use the setscrew to lower the guard rail to the planer table 9 Switch the machine on 10 Take up work position 11 Machining the workpiece With your left hand balled into a fist and the thumb
39. aner knives have been changed or replaced See Chapter gt 8 3 Adjusting the joint lt Note Only use original HAMMER planer knives Note Checking the joint adjustment Reverse or replace the planer knives once the planing results are no longer satisfactory See Chapter gt 8 3 Adjusting the joint lt Fig 11 1 Planer knife check Faults System planer knives 260 310 410 Cobalt HS 3 pcs 500 07 011 500 07 002 500 07 005 Chrome steel SS 3 pcs 500 07 010 500 07 001 500 07 004 Standard planer knives 260 310 410 Cobalt HS 1 pcs 500 07 006 500 07 007 500 07 008 Tungsten carbide HW 1 pcs 07 4 226 07 4 231 07 4 241 61 3 4 1 2 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Fig 11 3 Assembling position 11 5 1 Reversing replacing the system planer blades Fig 11 2 Reversing replacing the system planer blades 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again 2 Both planer tables must be tilted up and secured with the fall locks 3 Remove all the blade holder screws from one planer knife 4 Remove the knife holder and planer knife 5 Clean resin residues thoroughly from the planer knife knife base and cutterblock Use resin remover art no 10 0 002 0 5l or 10 0 023 1l 6 Reverse the planer knife if only one cutting edge is worn 7 Insert the plane
40. cable Fig 7 6 Direction of rotation Setup and installation The machine must be earthed with electrical conduc tors The voltage fluctuations in the mains supply may not exceed 10 The power supply cable must be protected against damage e g armoured conduit The power supply cable must be laid in such a way so it does not overbend or chafe and there is no risk of tripping over it Safeguarding triggering characteristic C Three phase current motor 20 A Alternating current motor 16 A Power supply cable at least Three phase current motor 5x 2 5 Alternating current motor 3x 2 5 32 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 8 Making adjustments and preparations 8 1 Safety instructions Warning Risk of injury Improper adjustment and setup work can lead to serious physical injury or material damage For this reason this work may only be carried out by authorised trained personnel who are familiar with how to operate the machine and in strict observance of all safety instructions Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again Before commencing any work with the machine inspect it to ensure that it is complete and in technically good condition Warning Danger Electric current Work on electrical fittings may only be carried out by qualified personnel and in strict observance of the
41. ces can be thickness planed simultaneously Attention Risk of material damage When working on 2 workpieces simultaneously their thickness may not differ by more than 1 mm It is absolutely forbidden to perform the following working technique on the thicknessing unit Thicknessing several workpieces of varying thicknesses 9 5 1 Workpiece dimensions 9 4 8 Tapering beveling small workpieces Width max 206 mm 306 mm 406 mm depending on the equipment Thickness min 4 mm max 250 mm See Chapter gt 9 4 7 Bevelling Tapering lt When bevelling or tapering small narrow workpieces always use a special power feeder The power feeder is mounted onto the planer fence Set the bridge guard all the way down and let the protective bridge rest against the power feeder 9 5 2 Authorised and prohibited work techniques Attention Risk of injury When bevelling or tapering small narrow workpieces always use a special power feeder Fig 9 16 Jig Operation 49 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Note For easy handling use the table extensions See assembly instructions Table extension Fig 9 19 Working two workpieces Note A maximum of 2 workpieces may be worked simultaneously The thickness of the workpieces may not differ by more than 1 mm The workpieces must each be inserted at the end of the feed roller Fig 9 18 Working a single workpiece When working
42. chine always check to make sure that there are no other persons in the im mediate vicinity of the machine During operation Never place your hands on the workpiece over the cutterblock When changing to another workpiece or if a malfunction occurs first switch off the machine and then secure it against being switched on again accidentally Do not switch off circumvent or decommission protective and safety devices during operation When working on or with the machine the following must always be worn by personnel Sturdy tight fitting clothing tear resistant no wide sleeves Protective footwear that protect the feet from heavy falling objects and prevent sliding on slippery floors Hearing protection To protect against loss of hea ring When working on or with the machine the following must be strictly observed Persons with long hair who are not wearing a hairnet are not permitted to work on or with the machine It is prohibited to wear gloves while working on or with the machine Operation 42 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 9 3 Switching off the machine EMERGENCY STOP Note It is only permitted to switch on the machine if for the work at hand the required preconditions are fulfilled and any preliminary work is completed Therefore the adjusting fitting and operating instructions see the corresponding chapters must be read before switchin
43. ction hood Break switch for the planer tables Fig 5 10 Safety break switches 5 4 Safety devices Assembly 23 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 5 4 3 Rear cutterblock cover 5 4 4 Kickback guards When thicknessing the kickback guards prevent the workpiece from kicking back Kickback guards Note Only properly adjusted smoothly operating and sharp kickback guards will perform this protective function See Chapter gt 10 3 1 Checking cleaning the kickback guards lt Fig 5 13 Kickback guards 5 4 5 Drilling chuck guard The drilling chuck guard covers the 2 jaw drilling chuck on the cutterblock Drilling chuck guard Fig 5 14 Drilling chuck guard When surface planing the rear cutterblock cover screens the part of the cutterblock that remains exposed behind the fence Attach the rear cutterblock cover to the back of the combination fence The rear cutter block guard is fitted with an additional mount to stabilise the fence Fig 5 12 Rear cutterblock cover Planer fence Cover Clamping screw Assembly 24 amp BL BM BN Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 5 5 Operation and display elements Gear lever Position O pull out Surface planing Jointing Bevelling Tapering mortising and idle machine for a longer period of time Position I Thickness planing System handwheel Adjusting the h
44. d trained personnel who are familiar with how to operate the machine and in strict observance of all safety instructions 10 1 Safety instructions Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again Keep the work area orderly and clean Components and tools that are not put in their correct place or put away may be the cause of accidents Warning Danger Electric current Work on electrical fittings may only be carried out by qualified personnel and in strict observance of the safety instructions Ensure that there is sufficient space to work around the machine Following the maintenance work reinstall the guards and check that they are functioning properly 10 2 Maintenance schedule Note Cleaning and care products are available as accessories See Tools and Accessories catalogue Interval Component Task to accomplish Daily Machine Remove dust and shavings Table surfaces Remove dust and shavings Planer fence Remove dust and shavings Dust extractor Check for defects Kickback guards Check if functioning if necessary remove any resin residue Monthly OR approx Every 40 operating hours Dust extractor Check efficiency Drive belt Check if necessary readjust the tension or replace Feed rollers Remove any resin residue Height spindle Thicknesser table Control and lubrication if required Height spind
45. eight on the thicknessing unit Thick ness planing height Eccentric Surface planing Adjusting the height of the receiver side of the planer table Single hand clamping lever Clamping the outfeed side of the planer table Green push button Switching on the machine amp Red push button Emergency stop and switching off the machine Scale Thickness planing Specifying the thicknessing height Single hand clamping lever Clamping the planer table Scale Surface planing Specifying the chip thickness on the feeder side of the planer table BL Single hand clamping lever Clamping the infeed side of the planer table BM Adjustment handle Surface planing Adjusting the height of the feeder side of the planer table BN Main switch if available Position 0 Mains voltage off Position I Mains voltage on Fig 5 15 Operation and display elements Fig 5 16 Operation and display elements Assembly 25 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 6 Transport packaging and storage 6 1 Safety instructions Warning Danger Electric current There is a risk of injury as a result of falling parts while transporting loading or unloading the machine Attention Risk of material damage The machine can be damaged or destroyed if it is subjected to improper handling during transport For this reason the following safety instructions must be observed Never lift loads over a person Always move the machine with the
46. el according to EN ISO 3746 Idle 89 3 dB A Working 100 0 dB A Emission values at the workplace according to EN ISO 11202 Idle 84 7 dB A Working 90 3 dB A Acoustic power level according to EN ISO 3746 Working position 1 feeder side Idle 89 3 dB A Working 98 5 dB A Emission values at the workplace according to EN ISO 11202 Working position 1 feeder side Idle 75 2 dB A Working 89 8 dB A Working position 2 receiver side Idle 71 5 dB A Working 89 0 dB A 17 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 4 10 Thicknesser unit 4 11 Drilling unit Measured from the middle of the cutterblock drilling tool and the front edge of the drilling chuck guard A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Thicknessing width 254 mm 304 mm 404 mm Thicknesser table length 540 mm 540 mm 600 mm Thicknessing height min max 4 225 mm 4 225 mm 4 225 mm Feeder 6 5 m min 6 5 m min 6 5 m min 2 jaw drilling chuck 1 16 mm Mortising table Height adjustment 135 mm Longitudinal adjustment 200 mm Depth adjustment 130 mm 4 9 Planer unit A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Maximum depth of cut 4 mm 4 mm 4 mm Surface planing width 260 mm 310 mm 410 mm Planer table length 540 mm 628 730 mm 880 mm Total planer table length 1120 mm 1400 mm 1800 mm Length of surface planer fence 150 x 750 mm 150 x 1100 mm 150 x 1100 mm Planer fence tiltable from 90 to 45
47. ement must be met even if the appointed person is familiar with the operation of such a machine or a similar one or has been trained by the manufacturer Knowledge about the contents of this manual is a prerequisite for protecting personnel from hazards and avoiding mistakes so that the machine may be operated in a safe and trouble free manner It is recommended that the operator requests proof from the personnel that the contents of the manual have been read and understood 2 3 Making changes and modifications to the machine In order to minimise risks and to ensure optimal performance it is strictly prohibited to alter retrofit or modify the machine in any way without the express consent of the manufacturer All the pictograms signs and labels affixed to the machine must be kept visible readable and may not be removed Pictograms signs and labels that have become damaged or unreadable must be replaced promptly Safety 10 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 2 4 Responsibilities of the operator This manual must be kept in the immediate vicinity of the machine and be accessible at all times to all persons working on or with the machine The machine may only be operated if it is in proper working order and in safe condition The general condition of the machine must be controlled and the machine must be inspected for visible defects every time before it is switched on All instructions in this manual must be strictly f
48. ent or the machine itself It is absolutely forbidden for anyone who is under the influence of drugs alcohol or reaction impairing medication to work on or with the machine When appointing personnel to work on the machine it is necessary to observe all local regulations regarding age and professional status The user is also responsible for ensuring that unauthorised persons remain at a safe distance from the machine Personnel are obliged to immediately report any irregularities with the machine that might compromise safety to the operator 2 6 Work safety Following the safety advice and instructions given in this manual can prevent bodily injury and material damage while working on and with the machine Failure to observe these instructions can lead to bodily injury and damage to or destruction of the machine Disregard of the safety advice and instructions given in this manual as well as the accident prevention regulations and general safety regulations applicable to the operative range of the machine shall release the manufacturer and their authorised representatives from any liability and from all compensation claims Safety 11 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 2 7 Personal protective equipment When working on or with the machine the following must be strictly observed Protective clothes Sturdy tight fitting clothing tear resistant no wide sleeves Persons with long hair who are not wearing a hairnet are
49. for the compilation of the technical information 3 Declaration of Conformity EG Declaration of Conformity according to Machine Guidelines 2006 42 EG We hereby declare that the machine indicated below which corresponds to the design and construction of the model we placed on the market conforms with the health and safety requirements as stated by the EC Johann Felder Managing Director FELDER KG KR FELDER STR 1 A 6060 Hall in Tirol Planer Thicknesser Declaration of Conformity 14 A B C D E Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 4 Technical specifications Fig 4 1 Dimensions The transport width measures under 800 mm This makes it possible to transport the machine through doorways 4 1 Dimensions and weight 4 2 Electrical connection Machine A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Total length A 1255 mm 1535 mm 1933 mm Overall width B 740 mm 790 mm 890 mm Working height Planer tables C 850 mm 850 mm 850 mm Total planer table length D 1120 mm 1400 mm 1800 mm Surface planing width E 260 mm 310 mm 410 mm Weight 195 kg 240 kg 295 kg Machine including packaging A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Length 1160 mm 1410 mm 1810 mm Width 540 mm 580 mm 770 mm Height 1090 mm 1090 mm 1090 mm Weight 255 kg 300 kg 355 kg Mains voltage 230 400 10 V Safeguarding 16 A triggering characteristic C Technical specifications 15 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31
50. g on the machine 9 2 Switching on the machine Attention Risk of material damage Improper operation may cause damage to the machine Do not activate the green push button whilst the machine is in operation Fig 9 1 Switching on the machine 1 Connect the machine to the main power supply 2 If available unlock the main switch and switch on position I 3 Only with alternating current Press the green button on the control panel and hold it pressed down Release the push button once the machine has reached the maximum rotational speed With a three phase current motor Press green push button on the control panel and release Main switch Green push button ON Fig 9 2 Switching off the machine 1 Push and release the red push button The machine is stopped automatically 2 If available switch off the main switch position 0 and secure 3 Disconnect the machine from the main power supply Red push button OFF Main switch Operation 43 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 9 4 Surface planing Note Surface planing evens irregular workpiece surfaces The workpieces are guided over the cutterblock and only their undersides are machined The direction of cutterblock rotation is opposite to the feed direction of the workpiece 9 4 1 Working position Fig 9 3 Work place work position Take up the position as shown in the opposite picture when working with t
51. he drilling tool Making adjustments and preparations 40 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 8 10 Retooling from a drilling operation to a planer or a thicknesser operation Fig 8 15 Unchuck the drilling tool 1 Prior to starting to work with the machine switch it off and secure it against being switched on again 2 Unchuck the drilling tool Open the 2 jaw chuck with an 8 mm Allen key Remove the drilling tool from the drilling chuck Drilling tool Allen key 3 Removing the drilling support Release the extractor hose from the extraction port Affix the drilling table Depth adjustment in the hindmost position and Adjust the length in the middle position Loosen the nuts Detach the drilling table 4 If required change the tooling to surface planing or thickness planing Nuts Vacuum connector Fig 8 16 Removing the drilling support Making adjustments and preparations 41 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 9 Operation 9 1 Safety instructions Warning Risk of injury Improper operation may lead to severe physical injury or material damage For this reason this work may only be carried out by authorised trained personnel who are familiar with how to operate the machine and in strict observance of all safety instructions Before starting work Before commencing any work with the machine inspect it to ensure that it is complete and in technic
52. he machine The following working techniques are absolutely forbid den with the planer unit Down cut planing direction of cutterblock rotation is the same as feed direction Insertion cuts the workpiece is not worked over its entire length Planing workpieces that are very warped Rabbet planing at the end of the cutterblock 9 4 3 Authorised and prohibited work techniques Only the following working techniques are permitted with the planer unit Planing the wide side of a workpiece Jointing the narrow side of a workpiece Bevelling the narrow side of a workpiece Bevelling the edges of a workpiece 9 4 2 Workpiece dimensions Length under 250 mm only work with special devices e g wooden pushing stick over 1500 mm only work with table extensions or with a second person Width max 260 mm 310 mm 410 mm depending on the equipment Thickness min 10 mm Attention Risk of injury If a workpiece is smaller than 10 mm it may split if the depth of cut is too large 4 mm The finished planed workpiece must not be thinner than 6 mm Operation 44 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Attention Risk of injury When planing smaller workpieces use a pushing stick or pushing block 9 4 4 Surface planing Workpieces up to 75 mm thick 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again
53. hine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again 2 Remove any resin residue on the feed rollers Resin Remover Art No 10 0 022 0 5 l 10 0 023 1 0 l Feed rollers Fig 10 3 Cleaning the feed rollers Fig 10 2 Testing the kickback guards Fig 10 1 Kickback guards Service 54 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 10 3 3 Greasing the height spindle thicknesser planing table 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again 2 Loosen the clamping lever 3 Use the system handwheel to move the thicknessing table all the way up 4 Clean the spindles and lubricate with regular machi ne grease 5 Use the system handwheel to move the thicknessing table all the way down and then all the way back up again 6 Clamp the clamping lever Thicknesser table height spindle Lubrication hole Single hand clamping lever Fig 10 4 Lubricating the height spindle Over time the drive belt will lose its capacity to transmit power At this point the drive belt must be re tensioned or replaced The drive belt must be inspected monthly if tears are discovered the drive belt must be replaced 10 3 4 Retensioning the drive belt 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again 2 Set the gear lever to the
54. hood slots into place correctly 7 Attach the vacuum hood by means of the connector to a suitable vacuum system See Chapter gt 7 3 Chip extraction lt Vacuum hood Note Safety break switches are breaking the electric circuit The planer arbor can only run when the joiner tables are closed or the extractor hood is tilted up Making adjustments and preparations 38 amp Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 8 8 Retooling from a thicknesser to a planer 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again 2 Loosen the clamping lever 3 Using the system handwheel position the thicknessing table at least 200 mm below the cutterblock 4 Clamp the clamping lever System handwheel Scale Clamping lever Fig 8 10 Thicknesser table Fig 8 11 Tilt the vacuum hood downwards 5 Remove the vacuum hose from the vacuum hood 6 Tilt the vacuum hood downwards 7 Release fall lock tilt the planer table to you Vacuum hood Safety catch Note Safety break switches are breaking the electric circuit The planer arbor can only run when the joiner tables are closed or the extractor hood is tilted up 8 Press the clamping lever inwards and lock in place 7 Attach the vacuum hood by means of the connector to a suitable vacuum system See Chapter gt 7 3 Chip extraction lt amp Clamping lever Fig 8 1
55. kpiece when thickness planing Insufficient spring pressure on the extraction side smooth feed roller Adjusting the feed rollers 2 Oblique cut at the beginning of the workpiece when thick ness planing Insufficient spring pressure on one side of the feeder side corrugated feed roller Adjusting the feed rollers 2 Oblique cut at the end of the workpiece when thickness planing Outfeed roller smooth spring pressure too low on one side Adjusting the feed rollers 2 1 System planer knives Reverse or replace Standard planer knives Sharpen or replace Adjusting the joint 2 Contact service technician Faults 60 0 10 5 0 10 5 10 5 0 10 5 0 10 5 0 10 5 0 0 10 5 1mm Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 11 5 Resharpen or replace the planer knife In the event of poor planing results turn the planer knives system knives sharpened re usable knives or replace Checking the planer knives 1 Prepare two gauges according to the illustration opposite 2 Set the gauges at 0 on the outfeed side of the planer table edge on the left and right ends of the cutterblock 3 Turn the cutterblock manually 4 The planer knife should move the gauges 2 to 3 mm Manufacturer s settings 5 Should the setting not be correct See Chapter gt 8 3 Adjusting the joint lt Checking the joint adjustment It may be necessary to readjust the joint if the pl
56. l Fig 5 2 Digital clock 2 jaw drilling chuck Art No 500 118 The drilling chuck is mounted onto the cutterblock The mortising chuck holds the mortising tools See assembly instructions Drilling chuck and coupler unit 2 jaw drilling chuck Cutterblock Fig 5 3 2 jaw drilling chuck Mortising table Coupler unit Art No 501 117 The coupler unit is mounted onto the machine frame Hang the mortising support into the coupling device and secure it See assembly instructions Drilling chuck and coupler unit and Mortising table Mortising table Fig 5 4 Drilling chuck and coupler unit Assembly 20 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Rolling carriage Art No 503 134 Mount the rolling carriage onto the machine housing The rolling carriage facilitates the task of positioning the machine See assembly instructions Rolling carriage Fig 5 5 Rolling carriage Lifting bar Art No 500 149 Hook the lifting bar under the rolling carriage coupling Accessory The lifting bar and the rolling carriage facilitate the task of maneouvring the machine in the most confined space See assembly instructions Lifting bar Fig 5 6 Lifting bar Fig 5 7 Table extension Assembly HAMMER Mounting rail for table extension Art No 500 157 260 mm Art No 500 102 310 mm Art No 500 151 410 mm Table extension 500 101 400x150 mm 500 151 800x150 mm Moun
57. ld up Fig 7 5 Extractor port diameter Setup and installation 31 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 7 4 Electrical connection Note It is prohibited to open the switch box on the machine without the express authorization from the HAMMER Service Department Violating this stipulation shall render the right to make claims under the warranty null and void Warning Danger Electric current Work on electrical fittings may only be carried out by qualified personnel and in strict observance of the safety instructions 7 4 2 Three phase alternating current motor Warning Danger Electric current Before hooking up the machine to the power supply compare the spe cifications on the data plate with those of the electrical network Only hook up the machine if the two sets of data correspond to each other The electrical outlet must have the appropriate socket for a three phase alternating current motor CEE 7 4 1 Alternating current motor The machine s power cable is delivered with an open cable end i e without a plug The operator is responsible for fitting the machine s power cable with a suitable plug in accordance with any country s specific regulations Connect the plug to the power supply Switch on and let the machine run briefly While the motor is running check its direction of rotation Should a change in the direction of rotation be necessary switch the two phases on the power
58. le Mortising table Control and lubrication if required Guides Mortising table Clean Every 6 months Chain Gearbox Check and lubricate if necessary Friction wheel Gearbox Check and exchange if necessary Poorly planed surface System planer knives Check and if necessary reverse or replace Standard planer knives Check and if necessary sharpen or replace Service 53 0 5 1 mm Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 10 3 Maintenance work 10 3 1 Checking cleaning the kickback guards 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again 2 Check if functioning the kickback guards must fall back after having been lifted 3 Check if functioning Push a planed board into the machine Adjust the height of the thicknessing table so that there is 0 5 to 1 mm gap between the board and the cutterblock s circle of cut It should not be possible to pull the board out of the machine Push the board out of the machine 4 Remove any resin residue Resin Remover Art No 10 0 022 0 5 l 10 0 023 1 0 l Planed board Thicknesser table Kickback guards Cutterblock Note Should the kickback guards not function properly even after having been cleaned please contact the HAMMER Service department 10 3 2 Cleaning the feed rollers 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the mac
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60. ollowed without reservation Further to the safety advice and instructions stated in this manual it is necessary to consider and observe local accident prevention regulations general safety regulations and current environmental stipulations that apply to the operational range of the machine The operator and designated personnel are responsible for the trouble free operation of the machine as well as for clearly establishing who is in charge of installing servicing maintaining and cleaning the machine Machines tools and accessories must be kept out of the reach of children 2 5 Personnel requirements Only authorised and trained personnel may work on and with the machine Personnel must be briefed about all functions and potential dangers of the machine Specialist staff is a term that refers to those who due to their professional training know how experience and knowledge of relevant regulations are in a position to assess delegated tasks and recognise potential risks If the personnel lack the necessary knowledge for working on or with the machine they must first be trained Responsibility for working with the machine installation service maintenance overhaul must be clearly defined and strictly observed Only those persons who can be expected to carry out their work reliably may be given permission to work on or with the machine Personnel must refrain from working in ways that could harm others the environm
61. out the guard rail somewhat more than the width of the workpiece Place the workpiece against the planer fence and push it to the front edge of the feeder planer table not over the cutterblock Bring the guard rail up to 10 mm of the workpiece Tighten the clamping screw Use the setscrew to fix the guard rail 10 mm over the planer tables 9 Switch the machine on 10 Take up work position 11 Machining the workpiece To avoid the workpiece sliding down the inclined surface using the left hand press the workpiece mainly against the planer fence and only slightly against the feeder side of the planer table With your right hand balled into a fist and the thumbs placed onto the workpiece push the workpiece smoothly over the cutterblock 12 If you are not going to continue working switch off the machine and secure it against being turned on again accidentally Fig 9 14 Bridge guard Setscrew Clamping screw Protective rail Fig 9 15 Guiding a workpiece Operation 48 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 9 5 Thickness planing Note Workpieces that already have a planed surface can be made thinner by being thicknessed The workpieces are guided through the planer The workpiece lies with its planed surface on the thicknessing table and only the upper side is machined Only the following working technique is permitted on the thicknessing unit A maximum of 2 workpie
62. planer table must be adjusted with regards to the flight of the knife to achie ve particular requirements extremely splayed open or straight joints The joint adjustment is carried out on the receiver side of the planer table Required tools Spanner 17 mm 13 mm 1 Switch the machine off and ensure that it cannot be switched on again 2 Loosen the clamping screw Spanner 13 mm 3 Eccentric turn until the desired height of the planer table is reached Spanner 17 mm 4 Tighten the clamping screw Spanner 13 mm 5 Check the adjustment with a gauge Clamping screw Eccentric Checking the joint adjustment 1 Prepare the gauge as shown in the illustration opposi te 2 Set the gauge on the receiver side of the planer table edge to 0 3 Turn the cutterblock manually 4 The planing knives should move the gauge 2 to 3 mm usual setting Fig 8 3 Checking the joint adjustment Attention Risk of injury The planer knives are razor sharp Handle the planer knives with the utmost care especially when turning the cutterblock by hand Making adjustments and preparations 34 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 8 4 Adjusting the planer fence 8 4 1 Adjusting the angle 1 Switch off the machine 2 Loosen the clamping lever 3 Set the angle between 90 and 45 on the scale 4 Clamp the clamping lever Scale Clamping lever Fig 8 4 Adjusting the planer fence 8 4 2
63. plier to take back the packaging materials help to protect the environment by reusing the materials or separating them according to type and size for recycling Note Help preserve the environment Packaging materials are valuable raw materials and in many cases they can be used again or expediently reprocessed or recycled Attention Dispose of the packaging materials in an environmentally friendly way and always in accordance with local waste disposal regulations If applicable contract a recycling firm to dispose of the packaging materials 6 5 Storage Keep items sealed in their packaging until they are assembled installed and be sure to observe the stacking and storage symbols on the outside of the packaging Store packed items only under the following conditions Do not store outdoors Store in a dry and dust free environment Do not expose to aggressive substances Protect from direct sunlight Avoid subjecting the machine to shocks Storage temperature 10 to 50 C Maximum humidity 60 Avoid extreme temperature fluctuations condensation build up Apply a coat of oil to all machine parts open to possible rusting corrosion protection When storing for a period longer than 3 months apply a coat of oil to all machine parts open to rusting corrosion protection Regularly check the general condition of all parts and the packaging If necessary refresh or re apply the coat of anti
64. r We reserve the right to make technical modifications to the product in order to further improve user friendliness and develop its functionality 1 4 Copyright This manual should be handled confidentially It is designated solely for those persons who work on or with the machine All descriptions texts drawings photos and other depictions are protected by copyright and other commercial laws Illegal use of the materials is punishable by law This manual in its entirety or parts thereof may not be transferred to third parties or copied in any way or form and its contents may not be used or otherwise communicated without the express written consent of the manufacturer Infringement of these rights may lead to a demand for compensation or other applicable claims We reserve all rights in exercising commercial protection laws 1 5 Warranty notice A separate warranty notice which conforms to the speci fic regulations of the respective country is enclosed 1 6 Spare parts Use only genuine spare parts supplied by the manufacturer Attention Risk of material damage Non genuine counterfeit or faulty spare parts may result in damage cause malfunction or complete breakdown of the machine If unauthorised spare parts are fitted into the machine all warranty service compensation and liability claims against the manufacturer and their contractors dealers and representatives shall be rejected Note The original spare par
65. r knife reversed or new and the knife holder again 8 First gently tighten all the blade holder screws 9 Tighten all the knife holder screws minimum torque 15 Nm 10 Repeat steps 3 to 9 for the other planer knives Blade holder screws Blade holder Planer knife Attention Risk of material damage Do not clean with compressed air Ensure that the planer knife is positioned correctly Attention Risk of injury The planer knives are razor sharp Handle the planer knives with the utmost care especially when turning the cutterblock by hand Attention Execute the following instructions exactly Always tighten the knife holder screws from the inside to the outside Note Checking the joint adjustment It may be necessary to readjust the joint if the planer knives have been changed or replaced See Chapter gt 8 3 Adjusting the joint lt Faults 62 min 19 mm min 19 mm 3 4 1 2 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Fig 11 5 Assembling position 11 5 2 Sharpening changing the standard planer knives Fig 11 4 Sharpening changing the standard planer knives 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again 2 Both planer tables must be tilted up and secured with the fall locks 3 Remove all the blade holder screws from one planer knife 4 Remove the knife holder and planer knife
66. rail and bridge guard Bridge guard arm fasten with allen screws on the planer table Loosen the clamping screw Protective rail thread into the arm of the bridge guard Tighten the clamping screw Bridge guard arm Allen screws Protective rail Clamping screw Fig 7 2 Floor mounting Fig 7 3 Bridge guard Fig 7 4 Mount the planer fence 5 Mount the planer fence Fasten guide rail to the machine table with screws turn locks and spacing washers Adjust the distance 17 mm This setting has to be exact Tighten the nuts Screws Spacer washers Track Nuts Setup and installation 30 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 7 3 Chip extraction In order to hinder the build up of dust it is necessary to have a vacuum system with sufficient capacity Before operating the machine for the first time inspect it for defects Attention The machine has to be connected to a dust extractor Vacuum hose must be flame resistant and must conduct electricity Be sure to use only genuine HAMMER vacuum hoses Requirements for the dust extraction system and hoses The extraction capacity has to generate the required low pressure and the required air speed See technical data Connect the dust extraction system to the machine in such a way so as to operate in unison with the machine The dust extraction hoses must be electrically conducti ve and grounded to prevent electrostatic bui
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68. rk techniques 50 9 6 4 Drilling with without a depth fence 51 9 6 5 Mortising 51 10 Service 52 10 1 Safety instructions 52 10 2 Maintenance schedule 52 10 3 Maintenance work 53 10 3 1 Checking cleaning the kickback guards 53 10 3 2 Cleaning the feed rollers 53 10 3 3 Greasing the height spindle thicknesser planing table 54 10 3 4 Retensioning the drive belt 54 10 3 5 Replacing the drive belt 55 10 3 6 Checking greasing the chain
69. s placed onto the workpiece press the workpiece against the combination fence and the receiver side of the planer table With your right hand balled into a fist and the thumbs placed onto the workpiece push the workpi ece smoothly over the cutterblock The pushing stick should not be thicker than the work piece 12 If you are not going to continue working switch off the machine and secure it against being turned on again accidentally Fig 9 10 Bridge guard Attention Risk of injury When jointing smaller workpieces use a pushing stick or pushing block Fig 9 12 Wooden push stick and push block Fig 9 11 Guiding a workpiece Setscrew Clamping screw Protective rail Operation 47 10 mm 10 mm 10 mm 10 mm Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 Note With this procedure the edges of a workpiece can be bevelled or tapered to any desired angle max 45 9 4 7 Bevelling Chamfering Fig 9 13 Bridge guard 1 Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again 2 Both planer tables must be shut and fixed with the clamping levers 3 Set the gear lever to the 0 setting 4 Extraction system must be connected 5 Planer fence Adjusting the angle 6 Adjusting the depth of cut 7 Adjust the joint if necessary 8 Adjust the bridge guard Loosen the clamping screw Pull
70. switch it off and secure it against acciden tally being switched on again 2 Loosen the clamping lever 3 Loosen the lock nuts 4 Position a sample workpiece or right angle against the combination fence 5 adjust the fence screws 6 Tighten the lock nuts 7 Test the adjustment and if required readjust fence screws 90 fence screws 45 Lock nut Fig 11 6 Correcting the angle of the combination fence Faults 64 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 65 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 66 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 12 Index Index 2 2 jaw drilling chuck 19 A Accessories 19 Adjust the thicknessing height 35 Adjusting the combination fence 34 Adjusting the depth of cut 32 Adjusting the drilling support 36 Adjusting the feed rollers 59 Adjusting the joint 33 Adjusting the rear cutterblock cover 34 Alternating current motor 31 Assembly 18 B Bevelling 47 Break switch 22 Bridge guard 18 22 C Changes to the machine 9 Chip extraction 15 30 Chuck 19 Clamp the drilling tool 39 Combination fence 18 Copyright 7 Correcting the angle of the combination fence 67 Coupler unit 19 Cutterblock cover 18 23 Cutterblock 16 D Dangers 11 Data plate 21 Declaration of Conformity 13 Digital clock 19 Dimensions 14 Display elements 24 Disposal 8 Drilling chuck guard 23 Drilling unit 17 Drilling 50 Drive motor 15 E EMERGENCY STOP 42
71. t the table extension onto the planer tables The table extension is a safe support for longer workpieces The table can be extended by 400 or 800 mm See assembly instructions Table extension Table extension Mounting Rail for Table Extension 21 KR FELDER STR 1 A 6060 HALL in Tirol AUSTRIA Tel 0043 0 5223 45 0 90 Tax 0043 0 5223 45 0 99 Motordaten Baujahr year of constr annee de constr A KW HZ PH V NR TYPE info hammer at www hammer at Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 5 3 Data plate The data plate is found on the back of the machine Data plate Fig 5 8 Layout of the data plate The data plate displays the following specifications Model designation Machine number Voltage Phases Frequency Power Power supply Year of construction Manufacturer information Fig 5 9 Data plate Assembly 22 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 5 4 2 Bridge guard The bridge guard covers the cutterblock when surface planing Setscrew Height adjustment Bridge guard arm Protective rail Clamping screw Width adjustment Note Instructions to adjust the bridge guard are given in the respective working techniques descriptions Fig 5 11 Bridge guard 5 4 1 Safety break switches The cutter block will only run when the safety switch is deactivated by the planer tables or extra
72. transmission 56 10 3 7 Checking changing the friction wheel transmission 56 10 3 8 Greasing the height spindle drilling support 57 10 3 9 Cleaning the guides drilling support 57 11 Faults 58 11 1 Safety instructions 58 11 2 What to do if a fault develops 58 11 3 What to do after rectifying the fault 58 11 4 Faults causes and repairs 59 11 5 Resharpen or replace the planer knife 60 11 5 1 Reversing replacing the system planer blades 61 11 5 2 Sharpening changing the standard planer knives 62 11 6 Correcting the angle of the planing fence
73. ts that have been authorised for use are listed in a separate spare parts cata logue enclosed in the documentation package supplied with the machine General 8 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 1 7 Disposal If the machine is to be disposed of separate the components into the various materials groups in order to allow them to be reused or selectively disposed of The whole structure is made of steel and can therefore be dismantled without difficulties This material is also easy to dispose of and does not Attention Used electrical materials electronic components lubricants and other auxiliary substances must be treated as hazardous waste and may only be disposed of by specialised licensed firms pollute the environment or jeopardise public health Always comply with international environmental regulations and local disposal laws General 9 Planer Thicknesser A3 26 A3 31 A3 41 2 Safety At the time of its development and production the machine was built in accordance with prevailing technological regulations and therefore conforms to industry safety standards However hazards may arise should the machine be operated by untrained personnel used improperly or employed for purposes other than those it was designed for The chapter entitled Safety offers an overview of all the important safety considerations necessary to optimise safety and ensure the safe and trouble free operation of the machine
74. utmost care and precaution Only use suitable lifting accessories and hoisting devices that have a sufficient load carrying capacity Never transport the machine by putting pressure on any of its projecting elements e g the planer tables Consider the machine s centre of gravity when trans porting it minimise the risk of it tipping over Take measures to prevent the machine from slipping sideways Ropes belts or other hoisting devices must be equip ped with safety hooks Do not use torn or worn ropes Do not use knotted ropes or belts Ensure that ropes and belts do not lie against sharp edges Transport the machine as carefully as possible in order to prevent damage Avoid subjecting the machine to shocks When transporting the machine overseas ensure that the packaging is airtight and that a desiccant is added to protect the metal parts against corrosion 6 2 Transport Attention Risk of material damage Transport the machine according to the enclosed transport and assembly instructions Never lift the machine by its planer tables Ropes belts and chains may only be fastened to the base of the machine Unless otherwise agreed the machine is delivered in a partly dismantled state on a pallet The machine is dispatched with its joiner tables closed and secured Fig 6 1 It is prohibited to lift the machine by its planer tables Transport packaging and storage 26 M 10 x 55

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