Baker AN-20 / AN-24 Planer User Manual
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1. Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout Tagout Lockout Tagout LOTO refers to specific practices and procedures to safeguard employees from the unexpected energy startup of machinery equipment or the release of hazardous energy during service or maintenance activities This requires that a designated individual turn off and disconnect the machinery equipment from its energy source s before performing service or maintenance and that the authorized employee s lock and tag the energy isolating device s to prevent the release of hazardous energy and take steps to verify that the energy has been isolated effectively List of Related Terms Affected Employee An employee whose job requires them to operate a machine or piece of equipment on which service or maintenance is being performed Authorized Employee A person who locks or implements a tagout system procedure on machines or equipment to perform service or maintenance on that machine or equipment An authorized employee and an affected employee may be the same person when the affected employee s duties also include performing service or maintenance Energy Source Any source of electrical mechanical hydraulic pneumatic chemical thermal or other energy Lockout The placement of a lockout device such as a lock on an energy isolating device in accordance with an established procedure that ensures the device and the equipment cannot be operated until the lockout device is r2. Bake r AN 20 AN 24 Planer User Manual Ellington Industrial Supply Inc P O Box 128 Ellington Missouri 63638 USA Web site www baker online com E mail info baker online com Phone 573 663 7711Fax 573 663 2787 Table of Contents Warranty PG Defective Parts 1 Service Policy Rules for Safe Operation 3 Safety Expectations for Operating Power Equipment 8 Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout Tagout Planer Safety instructions Machine Specifications 9 Receiving 140 Installation 140 Dust and ChipRemoval y Oo Inspection 10 Before Operating 10 Lubrication 10 repre Rollers infeed Rollers OutfeedRoller 13 Chip Breaker 18 Pressure Bar 914 Test Cutting 15 Helical Cutter Head Knives 15 E o P o Baker AN 20 AN 24 Planer Rev 1 06 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 2 Warranty Ellington Industrial Supply Inc machinery is warranted against defects in material or workmanship starting from the date of shipment from the manufacturing plant This warranty is given solely to the original purchaser of the equipment and is in no way to be expressed or implied that itis transferable to any other parties without the written consent and approval from the CEO or Sales Manager of Baker Products Our one 1 year warranty period covers all items built at our manufacturing facilities including structural frame cowlings doors shafting dust
3. This warning provides notice and instruction regarding a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in serious injury or death SAFETY EXPECTATIONS FOR OPERATING POWER EQUIPMENT ALWAYS ENSURE THAT TRAINED PERSONNEL OPERATE MAINTAIN AND REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT TURN POWER OFF AND LOCKOUT TAGOUT PRIOR TO PERFORMING MAINTENANCE KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIGHTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE HAZARDS KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITIORS AWAY FROM OPERATING EQUIPMENT OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT AT THE RATE IT WAS DESIGNED FOH KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT REMOVE TOOLS BEFORE RESUMING OPERATION USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD WEAR PROPER APPAREL AND AVOID LOOSE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES THAT COULD GET CAUGHT IN MOVING PARTS ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND HEARING PROTECTION AVOID KICK BACK BY KNOWING WHAT CONDITIONS CAN CREATE IT CHECK DAMAGED PARTS AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM IMMEDIATELY NEVER LEAVE MACHINERY RUNNING OR UNATTENDED ALWAYS TURN POWER OFF OPERATE EQUIPMENT WHEN TIRED FATIGUED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ALLOW UNTRAINED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT No list of safety expectations can ever be complete as every work environment is as different as are the people operating the equipment Always keep safety as your highest priority and always use this machine with caution and respect Baker AN 20 AN 24 Planer Rev 1 06 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 5
4. of the maximum rpm specified al d p a m oo im Hand wheel Table roller height adjustment Pictured is a Model AN 24 Baker AN 20 AN 24 Planer Rev 1 02 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 9 Receiving Uncrate machine and check for shipping damage Report any damage to the carrier and your distributor immediately If accessories were ordered with the machine these will be in a separate container and should be checked for completeness and damage Notify the carrier and your distributor immediately if any items are missing or damaged Clean protective coating from all areas and lubricate parts as indicated in this manual Installation Mount machine on a solid foundation preferably a concrete floor and lag machine to the floor through the holes provided in the base The machine area should be clean dry well ventilated and well lighted Since planer can create noise problems the site selection should be one which minimizes reverberant sound from walls ceilings and other equipment Electrical should be installed so that they are protected from damage and exposure Be sure to properly ground the machine frame Dust and Chip Removal Utilize a dust collection system of sufficient size that is rated at a minimum of 1 500 cfm Inspection Before putting power on the machine check that all screws are tight that all mechanical functions work freely and that the cutter head
5. rotation in the table on the side to be raised or lowered lower Rotate the nut using a rod in the flange holes and adjust height of the left side Relock the flange nut lock screw in the table Gib Screws aam Gib Screws A i i i ima Baker AN 20 AN 24 Planer Rev 1 02 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 11 Table Rollers Two table rollers are utilized to help reduce friction of the stock on the table as it feeds through the planer Zero the indicator to the table then place a gauge over the extreme right side of table roller and find the high point of the roller arc The standard setting is 0 5mm If the reading is greater or less than this reading loosen the nut and adjust the hex head jackscrew to position the roller to the desired 0 5mm setting Repeat the process on the left side and then recheck the right side Relock the nuts when finished adjusting Infeed Rollers The function of the infeed roller is to feed the material into the machine It is a corrugated roller and when sectionalized is made up of one inch wide sections with 1 4 6mm movement in each section to accommodate multiple board surfacing In addition the whole assembly is rubber loaded to accommodate the full 1 4 6mm depth of cut To provide proper drive it should be set so that the bottom of its arc is 1 6mm below the arc of the cutter head knives Using a gauge block or a short piece of finished lumber notched to clear the table roller place
6. turns freely without knife contact with the chip breaker or pressure bar Periodic or regular inspections are required to insure that the machine is in proper adjustment that all screws are tight that belts are in good condition that dust has not accumulated in the electrical enclosures and that there are no loose or worn electrical connections Before Operating Check the motor and switch wiring diagram for proper voltage connection before applying power to the machine Turn the main drive motor on momentarily to check for proper direction of rotation Correct as required Cutter head should rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the sheave or motor side The infeed roller should turn clockwise when from the motor side planer Run the machine without cutting for a short period of time to check that all power function are operating properly Be sure to read and understand the operating instruction manual using the planer Lubrication The table roller infeed roller and outfeed roller are mounted on sealed ball bearing and require no lubrication The following table indicates the lubrication points frequency and recommended lubricant Point Frequency Lubricant Cutter head housinc Daly 4 Highspeed grease Table raise lower slides Weekly SAE 10 Table elevating ball screws SAE 10 Forward drive gears Baker AN 20 AN 24 Planer Rev 1 02 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 10 Planer Table The planer table is raised an
7. an 10 250mm in length without butting aboard of equal thickness behind it to help it through the planer Be sure the last board of a butted sequence is 10 250mm long or longer If the board being planed stops feeding disengage or turn the feed off and turn the power off Wait until the cutterhead comes to a complete stop before lowering the table to remove the board Never lower the table with the power on and the stock still in the machine A kickback can occur which could cause a severe or fatal injury Avoid accidental starting by ensuring switch is turned off when connecting power to the machine If the operator needs to leave the work area for any reason the planer should be turned off and the cutterhead should come to a complete stop prior to leaving Baker AN 20 AN 24 Planer Rev 1 02 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 8 Model AN 20 Model AN 24 21 x 27 5 54 6cm x 70cm 25 4 x 28 64 6cm x 71cm 2 99 76mm 2 99 76mm Infeed roller diameter 2 75 70mm 2 75 70mm Outfeed roller diameter 52mm 52mm 315 min 8m min 315 min 8m mi 3 8 10mm 3 8 10mm 1 8 6 3 4 3 170mm 1 8 6 3 4 3 170mm Widest planeable butted stock 20 508mm 24 610mm Shortest planeable stock not butted 6 150mm 6 150mm Approximate weight 728 Ibs 330 kgs 793 Ibs 360 kgs NOTE Do not equip your planer with a motor of higher horsepower than it is specified nor run the cutterhead in excess
8. chutes and guards We honor six 6 months of warranty coverage for miscellaneous vendor purchased supplied items including bearings chain sprockets hydraulic components etc Ninety 90 days of warranty coverage is provided on all electrical parts All electrical components and wiring has been installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code NEC of the United States of America Ellington Industrial Supply Inc does not warranty this machine to meet any other requirements or jurisdiction of any electrical or safety codes of any other state municipality other country or jurisdiction The purchaser assumes all risk and liability whatsoever resulting from the use thereof whether used singularly or in conjunction with other machinery or apparatus including but not limited to all matters resulting from sawdust generation Note No warranty is provided on any electrical components or parts if equipment is powered or connected to a roto phase electrical converter in order to create a three phase power supply for operational current from a single phase source Any change in materials design or performance intended to improve any product of Ellington Industrial Supply Inc shall not obligate Ellington Industrial Supply Inc to modify any previously manufactured equipment This manual may contain details that if not properly followed can affect the performance of your equipment You are responsible for proper use and maintenance of yo
9. d lowered by three screws supported on thrust bearing and is guided by machine surface on the side panels The fit up to prevent the table from rocking is controlled by two gibs in front These gibs should be adjusted individually using the gib bolts provided so that there is light contact on all four surfaces The gibs should be tight enough to prevent rocking or movement of the table when planer is in operation To do accurate planning the table must be parallel with the cutter head Lack of parallelism results a taper over the width of the board Check with straddle type knife gauge to insure knives have the same protrusion from the cutter head arc end to end that each knife is the same Maximum deviation allowed for good planning is 0 02mm Place a 5 x 5 125mm x 125mm gauge block to be used as a feeler gauge at the extreme right hand side of the table rotating the head so the knives clear the gauge surface Raise the table with the table raising hand wheel until the block just touches the cutter head Move the block to the extreme left side of the table Using the block find the low point of the cutter head without moving the table height Note whether the reading is less than or greater than left side if greater on the left side the left side of the table must be lower if less the left side of table must be raised With the gauge block under left side that must be raised or lower loosen the lock screw locking the threaded flange nut from
10. emoved Servicing and or Workplace activities such as constructing installing setting up adjusting inspecting Maintenance modifying maintaining or servicing machines or equipment These activities include lubrication cleaning or un jamming of machines or equipment and making adjustments or tool changes where the employee may be exposed to the unexpected energy start up of equipment or release of hazardous energy The placement of a tagout device such as a tag on an energy isolating device in accordance with an established procedure that ensures the device and the equipment may not be operated until the tagout device is removed Example of lockout tags lockout hasp and keyed lock The Fatal Five Main Causes of Lockout Tagout Injuries Failure to stop equipment Failure to disconnect from a power source Failure to dissipate bleed neutralize residual energy 4 Accidental re starting of equipment 5 Failure to clear work areas before re starting Q NR Baker AN 20 AN 24 Planer Rev 1 02 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 6 Planer Safety Instructions Read this instruction manual thoroughly before operating the machine Be sure and understand the limitation and dangers that may occur during the operation of the machine Only allow authorized persons who have been properly trained to operate the machine Insure that the machine is properly connected to the power supply NOTE Only a licensed electrician should instal
11. harge nothing for this service The only charge is for replacement parts not covered by warranty or after our inspection we deem that the problem is due to operator error or lack of proper maintenance or neglect If itis necessary for a member of our service department to visit your plant at your request there will be a charge for this service Call our service department for current prices Retain this Information for your Records Model Number samen Va dart EE a A OR ACE RECOGE ERR OLEI AT AERA DRE UG ER EC ON Serial Number uiuos said sued bu VER Ear ub etia i ox e Cp etl V VY Rd CE gU d Va Date of gn e nM RETE BEGER PEE Baker AN 20 AN 24 Planer Rev 1 06 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 4 Rules for Safe Operation The purpose of safety symbols and signage is to draw your attention to real or possible hazardous conditions that may exist when operating this equipment Please remember that safety symbols and signage alone do not eliminate danger and are not substitute for proper training and education regarding operational hazards This symbol and warning indicates a potentially hazardous A DANGER situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This symbol and warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury This symbol and warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury
12. l this machine Before the power supply is connected be sure that all switches are in the off position Disconnect the electrical power before installing knives heads or performing routine maintenance on the machine Inspect the machine or change parts only when the machine is turned off Operate the machine only with all the safety guards and covers properly installed Be sure cutterhead rotates under power in a counterclockwise direction when viewed from the main drive motor side Make all machine adjustments with power off except for setting the feed speed rate Never leave the machine operating unattended When shutting the machine down remain near the machine until all motion stops Keep the machine free from sawdust buildup especially build up of sawdust around the motors Make certain that machine frame is electrically grounded and that a grounding lead is included in the incoming electrical service In cases where a cord and used make certain that grounding lug connects to a suitable ground Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material sawdust oil or grease to minimize the danger of tripping or slipping Ensure the table is free of all scrap foreign material and tools before starting a cut Before operating the machine remove tie watch and other jewelry and roll up sleeves above the elbows Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair Always wear protective type footwear and hearing protectio
13. ler ER 69 Gear Key 1 4 1 4 L22 ES 2 70 Bearing nut 25 71 Pulley cutter head L H femme 1 mme D 74 Housing cutter head L H Um fm stem homen Bearing 60072 e e penas o Pulley cutter head R H KN Knife 30 3 508 610 ES F1 pressure bar R H Baker AN 20 AN 24 Planer Rev 1 02 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 16 z Pressure bar Spring pressure bar L H jar oe o sero onom e 94 Hex hd scr 3 8 3 1 2 2 95 Hex hd scr 3 8 1 1 2 96 Out feed roller 1 100 Helical gear 13t 101 Gear 80t Bearing 62012 EN om r CIT NN ES 109 Bearing 6203Z 110 Nut 3 4 D 3 4 ER Pulley shaft EN 113 Bearing 6204Z Tim Chip breaker L H EN 116 Bracket chip breaker L H 117 chip breaker rem Baker AN 20 AN 24 Planer Rev 1 02 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM ms en compression 119 Hand shaft chip breaker meme n rie 122 Hex hd scr 3 8 1 ES peu 123 Nut 1 2 124 Jaw chip breaker R H 1 125 Hex hd scr 3 8 1 amp lock washer 126 Chip breaker shaft front 3 4 1 127 Chip breaker shaft rear 3 4 128 Hex hd scr 3 8 2 2 129 Front panel Hex hd scr 5 16 1 2 E Motor bracket J from EX 132 Motor bracket L from Motor support E 134 Set scr 5 16 1 2 eper pulley E 138 Motor V belt A 53 A 54 A 55 E 2 17
14. ll width of the pressure bar If the center is slightly low adjust both sides the same amount to bring the low point into line Using the gauge block set the full length of the pressure bar to be 0 02mm above the arc of the cutter head This initial setup is starting point and final adjustment may have to be made during a test cut u i cutterhced e bal chipDregoker pressure par infeed roller 42b y OO D LC C C CO ee table roller Labia go DO Cross section drawing of Planer components Baker AN 20 AN 24 Planer Rev 1 02 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 14 Test Cutting Using a piece of semi finished stock set up for a 1 5mm deep cut with the quick set adjustment at zero Start the machine stand to the left or right hand side and begin feeding the stock into the machine Note Never stand directly behind the infeed to see how the stock is feeding A kick back could occur resulting in serious or fatal injury The infeed roller should take the material and force it under the chip breaker and cutter head If the material feeds through effortlessly examine the finished cut carefully for imperfection Learning to read a board for imperfections will save hours in adjusting your planer to operate properly Helical Cutter Head Knives Both the AN 20 and AN 24 feature helical cutter heads that reduce maintenance down time and provide an extended cutting life beyond the traditional straight knife cu
15. n Do not wear gloves Wear an approved safety shield goggles or glasses to protect eyes when operating the planer Keep hands outside the machine and never reach under the guards to try to clear stock that stops feeding Do not clear chips and sawdust with hand use an air hose or hand brush Do not let on lookers come in contact with machine or incoming source power at any time Operator should stand to the side and out of line with the table during operation Baker AN 20 AN 24 Planer Rev 1 02 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 7 Keep tools sharp and clean for safest and best performance Dull tools increase noise level and can cause kickbacks A cutterhead that is not securely locked in place can be thrown out of the planer causing severe or fatal injury as well as damage to the machine Do not use knives that have been reground to less 3 4 19mm height on standard cutterhead Do not make any cuts requiring more power than available on the machine Do not attempt to feed two boards side by side on any machine not equipped with a sectionalized infeed roller and chip breaker Do not planer boards with loose knots or with nails or any foreign material on the surface Knife impact on these objects can cause the knives to be pulled out and cause them to shatter against the chip breaker or pressure bar Do not feed stacked board through a planer as kickback can occur causing sever or fatal injury Do not attempt to plane boards shorter th
16. the gauge under the cutter head and raise the table with the table raising hand wheel Next rock the cutter head back and forth until it just touches the gauge material being used If it will not go in the roller must be raised If clearing it must be lowered Unlock the setscrew and adjust as required so that the roller just touches Move the gauge block to the extreme left side and adjust that side as required until the roller just touches the gauge Recheck the right side and then lock the setscrew with the jam nuts provided Baker AN 20 AN 24 Planer Rev 1 02 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 12 Outfeed Roller The outfeed roller is smooth and of one piece construction to help avoid marring the finished surface of the material being cut Its function is to continue to feed the material through the machine after it leaves the infeed roller The correct free position setting is 8mm below the arc of the cutter head knives Adjust the outfeed roller using the same procedure as used for the infeed roller Chip Breaker The function of the chip breaker is to help avoid splintering out of the wood to break chip into small pieces to help avoid board bounce on thinner boards to direct the flow of chip out of the machine and to permit multiple board surfacing up to 6mm difference in thickness The chip breaker in its free position should be set the same height as the infeed roller Using the same method as indicated for the infeed roller adj
17. tters The helical cutter heads have six 6 slots or rows of four sided self seating cutter knives that are simple to rotate and change Four sided self seating knifes have mark for consistent positioning and rotation Helical cutter has 6 slots or rows of cutter knives Baker AN 20 AN 24 Planer Rev 1 02 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 15 Parts List Ee Plate table rising shaft L H n gear short 14t EN 7 Shaft counter 3 4 1 Deme T KN EE m es fonemer 1 Bevel gear long 14t 3 14 Hand wheel shaft Ring t EN 15 Hand wheel Shaft I 7 8 Hex hd cap 3 8 1 amp washer 17 Hanger hand wheel shaft Hand wheel 9 dial ES Handle nylon 3 8 E3 20 Feed drive panel 22 Panel side R H Side shaft 3 4 rear Side shaft 5 8 front a 2 ar apoen i 29 Set screw hand wheel shaft m mnes i a fonemer fe 35 Thrust bearing 2904 36 Table raising screw L H 2 37 Nuttable raising L H 1 ES KI Screw able raising R H 42 Washer 3 8 43 Nut Table raising R H 44 Gib table 2 45 Table 1 s femmer e omme 1 o femmes 2 53 Bearing 6205 ro oem emi EIC e Hex head screw 3 8 x 5 EN Nut infeed roller L H Infeed roller shaft Infeed roller 20 24 ES Rubber grain 80 96 Nut infeed roller R H ER Housing infeed roller R H 66 Housing cover L H 2 67 Gear ring 68 Heical gear 38T infeed rol
18. ur equipment and we reserve the right to deny warranty work if deemed to be caused by a lack of proper maintenance or negligence by the owner or any of their employees Baker AN 20 AN 24 Planer Rev 1 06 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 3 Fr E i Defective Parts Parts claimed defective must be returned freight prepaid to our plant in Ellington Missouri Any part determined defective due to faulty workmanship or materials will be replaced or repaired at our option free of charge F O B our plant This warranty does not cover expendable items i e drive belts band wheels conveyor belting blades cutters guides etc Except as expressly provided herein this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including a warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose This warranty is void if any part of the unit has been tampered with modified altered or operated with parts other than supplied or recommended by Ellington Industrial Supply Inc In no event shall Ellington Industrial Supply Inc be liable for special indirect incidental or consequential damages however arising including but not limited to the loss of earnings or the cost of downtime Service Policy In the event that you have any problems call us at 573 663 7711 any time between 8 00 AM and 5 00 PM CST Monday through Friday A member of our trained staff will answer any questions you may have We c
19. ust the chip breaker free position using a gauge block or short piece of finished lumber to check for proper thickness at each end It is important that each end be close to the same height to help avoid skewing of the material as it is fed through the machine Since the chip breaker adjusting screws contact the bearing house for the infeed roller its adjustment should be made after the infeed roller and if the infeed roller setting is altered the chip breaker must be readjusted NOTE A chip breaker set too low may prevent stock from feeding into the machine View of Chip _ Breaker with top cover open Baker AN 20 AN 24 Planer Rev 1 02 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 13 Pressure Bar Most planing problems can be related to improper setting of the pressure bar Its function is to hold the material down after it passes under the cutter head and throughout the remainder of the cut Its basic setting is to be in line with the arc of the cutter head knives If it is too high a shallow clip will occur in from each end of the board If it is too low stock will not feed through Using a gauge block raise the table with its elevating hand wheel to determine the low point of the arc of the cutter head Move the gauge block under the low point of the extreme right hand side of the table and adjust that end of the pressure bar with the jackscrews provided to be line with the low point of the knife arc Recheck the right side and then check the fu
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