12-1/2” BENCHTOP PLANER
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1. 12 1 2 Width Roller Extension Size 7 1 2 Length x 14 1 2 Width Maximum Cut Width 12 1 2 Minimum Stock Length 6 Minimum Stock Thickness 13 64 Maximum Stock Thickness 6 Number of Cuts Per Minute 20 000 Planing Feed 32 FPM Maximum Cut Depth Planing Full Width 1 16 Maximum Cut Depth Planing 6 Wide Board 3 32 Cutterhead 2 High Speed Steel Knives Cutterhead Diameter 1 7 8 Table Construction oteel and Cast Aluminum Body Construction Cast Aluminum Base w Stamped Steel Body Length Width Height 21 x 27 18 Approximately 70 lbs 31 Kgs VV AIA 2 Years CT179 12 1 2 PLANER PHYSICAL FEATURES Motor Reset Return Switch Rollers Crank Handle ON OFF lt A Switch Cutterhead amp Lifting Handle gt Kas an Motor _ 8 Assembly d Depth of WA Rubber Infeed Feet Extension Wing Mounting Hole 594112134 SETUP Before2. Clean the knife the gib and the knife slot with a shop rag and apply a light coat of oil on these parts Make sure the spring are properly in position and replace the gib Insert the knife into the knife slot between the gib and cutter head so that the bevelled edge of the knife is against the cutter head Position the knife gauge over the knife and apply downward pressure While maintaining pressure on the knife with the knife gauge tighten the gib bolts just enough to hold the knife in place starting with the middle bolt as shown in figure 10 Figure 10 Tightening the bolts in sequence Repeat the above step and fully tighten the bolts in sequence Position the knife gauge on the cutter head and check the height of the knife The tip of the knife should be just touching the arc of the gauge If the knife is not secured at the correct height loosen all the bolts and repeat the above four steps to correct the height Install the second knife in the same way 594441313 15 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT The CT179 features a very durable drive belt which is located on the right side of the planer and eventually require replacement TO REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT Disconnect the cord from the power source Uninstall the crank handle the top cover and the side panels Loosen the two screws securing the belt guard and remove the belt guard Roll the belt off the pulleys Cutterhead Pulley F
3. 20 21 ____ suem 22 CUTTERHEAD ZL401 23 RNGMO 24 BEARING 1620222 _ 27 SCREW M amp 07X8 _ DESCRIPTION IVM Sleeve L 35 WASHER FLATM 36 WASHER LOCKMO 37 SCREW M xi RING 39 RING 40 BEARING T6203 2RZ 41 ABS 42 WASHER FLATM5S 43 SCREW M5 0 8X12 CHAIN WHEEL 45 BOLT HS SCREW M6x20 47 WASHER FLATM PIN LIMITED SCHEW Tapping 49 ST6x20 POINTER PC 51 SCREW M4x10 ANTI KICK BACK PLATE WASHER FLATM6 PIN M6 X 308 Q235A SUPPORT Q235A WASHER SPRINGM5 57 SPRING 4 58 OILBEARINGA 59 Q235A FEED ROLLERS 62 SPRING B 63 CHAIN 08A 1x26 WASHER FLAT BRUSH HOLDER 66 SCREW M amp 08X10 PULLEY Q235A 20 DESCRIPTION IVM C MOTOR HOUSING STATOR BAFFLE BEARING 6200 22 SCREW 5 0 8 X 60 ROTOR ASSEMBLY BEARING 6002 22 GEAR BOX COVER ZL102 OIL BEARING FZ2175 GEAR KEY X4 X 8 GEAR SHAFT 40Cr CORD PLUG LAP 23 SLEEVE CLAMP pd SCREW TAPPING 514 12 40Cr SHAFT B KEY M3 X3X7 FZ2175 POSITION SLEEVE Q235A GEAR 4 GEAR C SCREW TAPPING mM ST5x60 jO cO o IN N gt OIL GEARING D SCREW TAPPING ST5x50 SHAFT KEY M4 X 4 X 10 GEARING 6202 MOTOR LABEL BRUSH BRUSH CAP GEAR A RING M16 GEAR BOX 40Cr ZL102 69 80 _ 86 97 _ 99 100 100 DESCRIPTI
4. by us in writing We do not accept collect shipments Items returned for warranty purposes must be insured and shipped pre paid to the nearest warehouse Returns must be accompanied with a copy of your original invoice as proof of purchase Returns must be in an un used condition and shipped in their original packaging a letter explaining your reason for the return Incurred shipping and handling charges are not refundable e Busy Bee will repair or replace the item at our discretion and subject to our inspection Repaired or replaced items will be returned to you pre paid by our choice of carriers Busy Bee reserves the right to refuse reimbursement or repairs or replacement if a third party without our prior authorization has carried out repairs to the item Repairs made by Busy Bee are warranted for 30 days on parts and labour unforeseen repair charges will be reported to you for acceptance prior to making repairs The Busy Bee Parts amp Service Departments are fully equipped to do repairs on all products purchased from us with the exception of some products that require the return to their authorized repair depots A Busy Bee representative will provide you with the necessary information to have this done faster service it 15 advisable to contact the nearest Busy Bee location for parts availability prior to bringing your product in for repairs 59412134 23
5. 7 CT179 TROUBLESHOOTING Uneven depth of 1 Knife projection not 1 Adjust knife projection cut side to side uniform 2 Cutterhead no levelled 2 Level cutterhead to tabel to planer bed Sa 1 Depth cut scale 15 1 Adjust deoth of cut scale depth of cut scale Incorrect 1 Sprockets misaligned 1 Align sprockets Chain jumping 2 Sprockets worn 2 Replace sprockets 1 Not plugged in 1 Check power source 2 Circuit breaker fuse 2 Check power source 3 Motor Failure 3 Have motor checked Mechanical electrical machine won t start restart 4 Loose wire 4 Have motor checked by qualified electrician 5 Overload reset has not reset 5 Allow machine to cool down and restart 6 Motor starter failure 6 Have motor starter checked by a qualified electrician 1 Extension cord is too Use a shorter or thicker Repeated circuit long or too thin extension cord tripping resulting 2 Knives too dull Sharpen or replace in motor stoppage Knives 3 Low voltage running 3 Check voltage 59441313 CT179 PARTS DIAGRAM CT179 PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION vM KNOB ABS SCREW M8 1 25X_ Q235A LOW COVER A 3 BS 6 SCREW M amp 125X12 _ BOLT M5 0 8 BOLT M5 0 8 WASHER WARNING LABEL NENNEN CHIP DEFLECTOR Q235A SPONGE INLAY COVERA ROLLERS Q235A 16 PIN M3X8 17 CUTTERHEAD 18 SPHING C 19 KEYMSXSX10
6. CRAFT EXCELLENCE CRRFTEX CT179 12 1 2 BENCHTOP PLANER USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Instructions for Machines 3 obpecilic E doe E o 4 nen ES 5 Physical asssesyasasapapcuapaqayquapaqayquapaqayquspaqaysvapaqayawapaqaysvapaqayswapaqapquspaqaqa 6 eee 7 Un PACKIN 7 Proper Gr OU GUNG S 8 MOUNINO Peer 9 0 9 10 10 0 ee 11 INSDCCUON OEN PE PD pad 11 minare 11 Operations uu aaa e ed ee dei ede 12 NI Tel MN 13 qti 13 Motor Brushes Replacement 13 14 Knives 15 BeblacelTiel du dre dare niteat dieta otl od sQ 16 TEOUDIGSLIOO TC 17 amp 18 Parts Breakdown amp 19 22 LAST TT 23 amp 2 CRRFTEX GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Extr
7. ON IVM 101 BEARING 6002 ____ 102 SPONGE PAD 103 COVER SWITCH OVERLOAD 125 250 RELAY CLIP 16 14A STRAIN RELIEF SCREW TAPPING NEM SR3x8 O O O1 PC 108 Q235A SWICHCOEB SPRING Jooo o 112 SCREW M amp 08X8 5 45 gt O N O m 63 O B A 09 116 RIGHT LEADSCREW SCREW 6 1 0 X 8 N 45 WASHER Q235A PIN M6 X 22 120 COLUMNS SPRING RING M10 GUIDE PLATE Q235A 124 MAIN TABLE 1Cr13 5 SPRING COLUMN lt N amp IN IN N N 4 ABSORBER FEET 128 NUT HEX M6410 BOLT mM6 1 0X25 SCREW m8 1 25x20 gt 4 6 132 WASHER FLAT M8 133 PIN SPRING M6 X 20 143 21 DESCRIPTION CONNECTION PLATE Q235A EXTENSION WINGS Q235A BEVEL GEAR NENNEN ee SCREW TAPPING 139 STA X 10 70 140 OIL BEARING 35 TRANSMISSION SHAFT Q235A NUT HEX M6 1 0 PLUNGER EXTENSION WING 144 ROLLERS Q235A SPANNER FEELER BLOCK SCREWM8 425X45 SPANNER M5 149 SPANNER M4 ZCRAFTEX CRAFT EXCELLENCE WARRANTY CRAFTEX 2 YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY Craftex warrants every product to be free from defects in materials and agrees to correct su
8. ated on the top of the machine to raise or lower the head assembly and you can read the depth of cut in inches and metric on the depth of cut scale See figure Crank Handle Depth of Cut Scale NCHTOP PLANER EOS Figure 6 Depth of cut One revolution of the hand wheel lowers or raises the head assembly approximately 5 64 2mm The depth of cut depends on the hardness of the wood and the width of the board being passed under the cutter head It is recommended not to cut more than 1 32 of the material in one single pass Generally a series of light cuts will give a better result than trying to cut too much material in a single pass WORK PIECE INSPECTION This planer is designed to cut wood only do not cut any kind of metal stone or glass Before planing the stock make sure to inspect it for nails staples small pieces of stone or metal and any other foreign objects which could come in contact with the knives If the wood contains any of these objects and it comes in contact with the cutter head knives the object might cause kick back or damage the knives For optimum results always inspect your work piece carefully before you plan and wear eye protection some woods with excessive twisting or wrapping are un stable while planing and are dangerous because during the operation the work piece can move unexpectedly which will either damage the blade or injure the operator One face of the twisted stock should
9. be surfaced on a jointer Some stocks with large knots are also dangerous to plane PLANING TIPS For improved surface finishing with minimal tearouts always feed the work piece with the grain The work piece should be fed into the planer so that the blades are travelling with the grain as they finish the cut The grain should be angled up towards the rear of the work piece as it is fed into the cutter head Do not remove more than 1 32 of material in a single pass OCRAFTEX 1 If you are planing long lumber get the help of an asssistant or use a roller stand to provide support for the work piece Scrape all glue off joined boards before planing Plane only natural wood fibers Do not plane wood composites BASIC OPERATIONS This section explains the basic operations of your CT179 planer TO USE THE PLANER Make sure you have read and understood the instructions given in this manual before operating the planer Wear safety glasses and a face shield Use a jointer and flatten one surface of the work piece before planing Place the work piece on the table with its flat surface down Use the crank handle and lower the cutter head assembly so that the edge of the cutter just touches the work piece Rotate the crank handle slightly less than 1 4 turn to raise the cutter head above the work piece surface approximately 1 32 for the first pass then remove the work piece from the machine Connect
10. ch defects where applicable This warranty covers two years for parts and 90 days for labor unless specified otherwise to the original purchaser from the date of purchase but does not apply to malfunctions arising directly or indirectly from misuse abuse improper installation or assembly negligence accidents repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance Proof of purchase is necessary All warranty claims are subject to inspection of such products or part thereof and Craftex reserves the right to inspect any returned item before a refund or replacement may be issued This warranty shall not apply to consumable products such as blades bits belts cutters chisels punches etceteras Craftex shall in no event be liable for injuries accidental or otherwise death to persons or damage to property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products RETURNS REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS To return repair or replace a Craftex product you must visit the appropriate Busy Bee Tools showroom or call 1 800 461 BUS Y Craftex is a brand of equipment that is exclusive to Busy Bee Tools For replacement parts directly from Busy Bee Tools for this machine please call 1 800 461 BUSY 2879 and have your credit card and part number handy All returned merchandise will be subject to a minimum charge of 1590 for re stocking and handling with the following qualifications Returns must be pre authorized
11. des a of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock Make sure the cord is plugged into a properly installed and grounded power outlet To prevent electrical hazards have a qualified electrician ensure that the line is properly wired Make sure that the planer is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug If an adaptor plug is used it must be attached to the metal screw of the receptacle 110 Volt Grounded Outlet Gr unding Pin Figure 1 110 Volts outlet for CT179 59141213 It is strongly recommended not to use extension cords with your CT179 Always try to position your machine close to the power source so that you do not need to use extension cords If it is necessary to use an extension cord make sure the extension cord does not exceed 50 feet in length and the cord is 14 gauge to prevent motor damage WAHRNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded MOUNTING The CT179 features pre drilled holes on the base that allow mounting the planer to the workbench If you choose to permanently mount your planer to the workbench use the four pre drilled holes on the base See figure 2 Figure 2 CT179 mounting holes and rubber feet The holes are drilled all the wa
12. e 17 and 18 for troubleshooting TO TEST RUN THE MACHINE Make sure that you have read and understood the safety instructions given in this user manual and that the machine is setup properly Hemove all tools and objects used during setup and cleared away from the machine Connect the cord to the power outlet Turn ON the machine and make sure the machine is running correctly The machine should run smoothly with little or no vibration If there is any unusual noise or vibration during test run turn OFF the machine immediately Remove the safety key from the ON OFF switch to start the machine by flipping the ON OFF switch OCRAFTEX ON OFF Reset Switch Button with Safety Key Figure 5 ON OFF switch with safety key If the machine does not start the switch safety key is working properly If the machine starts with the safety key removed immediately stop the machine and check with our customer service Do not operate the machine until the safety key is fixed RESET SWITCH The CT179 is protected by a thermal overload device which will trip if the motor becomes too hot See figure 5 To reset the switch move the ON OFF switch to OFF and wait a few minutes Then press the reset button If the reset button does not stay depressed you will have to wait longer for the motor to cool down before pressing it again 10 DEPTH OF CUT To control the depth of cut use the crank handle loc
13. eme caution should be used when operating all power tools Know your power tool be familiar with its operation read through the owner s manual and practice safe usage procedures at all times ALWAYS read and understand the NEVER leave a tool unattended while it user manual before operating the machine CONNECT your machine ONLY to the matched and specific power source ALWAYS wear safety glasses respirators hearing protection and safety shoes when operating your machine DO NOT wears loose clothing or jewelry when operating your machine Wear protective hair covering SAFE ENVIRONMENT 15 important Keep the area free of dust dirt and other debris in the immediate vicinity of your machine BE ALERT DO NOT use prescription or other drugs that may affect your ability or judgment to safely use your machine DISCONNECT the power source when changing drill bits hollow chisels router bits shaper heads blades knives or making other adjustments or repairs is in operation NEVER allow unsupervised or untrained personnel to operate the machine NEVER reach over the table when the tool is in operation ALWAYS keep blades knives and bits sharpened and properly aligned ALL OPERATIONS MUST BE performed with the guards in place to ensure safety ALWAYS use push sticks and feather boards to safely feed your work through the machine ALWAYS make sure that any tools used for adjustments are removed be
14. fore operating the machine ALWAYS keep bystanders safely away while the machine is in operation NEVEH attempt to remove jammed cutoff pieces until the blade has come to a full stop CT179 12 1 2 BENCHTOP PLANER SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ALWAYS read and understand the user manual before operating the planer DO NOT plane materials such as plywood hardboard fiber board or any other material than solid natural wood fiber ENSURE that all parts are assembled and adjusted properly before turning the planer ON KEEP your fingers away from the in feed roller while feeding the stock into the cutter head ALWAYS inspect your stock for nails staples pieces of stones or any other foreign material which is dangerous if comes in contact with the cutter head DO NOT plane stock with loose knots DO NOT removes more than 1 8 from the surface of the stock in a single pass ALWAYS plane in the same direction as the grain of the wood ALL GUARDS must be in place while operating the plane to ensure safety ALWAYS feed stock smoothly Do not force or twist the work piece while planning DO NOT looks inside the planer while feeding the work piece into the cutter head MAKE SURE before making any adjustments the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is un plugged NEVER LEAVE the planer unattended while it is running DO NOT attempt to remove jammed pieces unless the power switc
15. h has been turned to the OFF position and cord is unplugged from the power source and the cutter head has come to a complete stop ALWAYS make sure that the planer is in a stable position DO NOT operate the planer using dull or damaged knives MAKE SURE you have read and understood all the safety instructions in the manual and you are familiar with your planer before operating it If you fail to do so serious injury could occur WARNING The safety instructions given above can not be complete because the environment in every shop is different Always consider safety first as it applies to your individual working conditions amp 2 CRRFTEX 4 CT179 Benchtop Planer FEATURES MODEL CT179 12 1 2 BENCHTOP PLANER As part of the growing line of Craftex woodworking equipment we are proud to offer the CT179 a 12 1 2 Benchtop Planer By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this user manual you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction The CT179 is a professional tool and like all power tools proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to 0 000206 OO 2 HP 110 Volts 15 Amps Power Iransfer Bearings Lubricated and Shielded 11 1 2 Length
16. he cord is disconnected from the power source Remove the crank handle the top cover the panels from the both sides and the inner cover Vacuum chips and dust from the lead screws and drive chain and use mineral spirits with a brush to remove any built up grime Dry the parts using a shop rag Use some chain oil onto the drive chain and clean the excessive oil using a rag Reinstall the sides and top cover and move the cutter head assembly up and down to distribute the lubricant on the lead screws MOTOR BRUSHES REPLACEMENT The motor on CT179 features two carbon brushes and the life of the brush is affected by motor loads and usage TO CHECK amp REPLACE THE BRUSHES Disconnect the cord from the power source Use a screw driver and unscrew the plastic covers removing the brushes See figure 7 and figure 8 594413134 13 78 WRIT x Lx eia nini ir ISDN Measure the length of the carbon tip If either brush is worn down to 1 4 6mm or less replace both as a set amp 2 CRRFTEX FEED ROLLERS The feed rollers rotate in the spring loaded bushing blocks maintain downward pressure while riding on the board If there is sawdust build up between the bracket and bushing block the roller may prevent the work piece from passing though the planer TO REMOVE THE SAWDUST BUILD UP FROM THE FEED ROLLERS Disconnect the cord from the power source Uninstal
17. igure 1 1 Replacing the drive belt Position the new belt around the motor pulley so that the ribs of the belt are seated in the pulley grooves CRRFTEX Apply pressure to the pulley with one hand and slowly rotate the motor pulley and install the belt on both pulleys When the belt is fully on both pulleys rotate the pulleys with your hand and make sure the belt is properly installed onto the pulleys and the ribs of the belt are seated in the pulley grooves Reinstall the belt guard side panels top cover and the crank handle 16 CT179 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Planing wood with high 1 Dry the wood moisture content Fuzzy grain 2 Dull knives 2 Sharpen the knives Heavy depth of cut 1 Review depth of cut Torn grain Knives cutting against grain 2 Feed stock with the grain or turn workpiece around Dull knives 3 Sharpen knives Dull knives 1 Sharpen knives Heavy depth of cut 2 Review depth of cut Rough Raised grain Stock is wet 3 Dry the stock Cutterhead bearings 4 Replace bearings damaged Planer table is dirty 1 Clean the dust amp debris on the table Poor feeding or Feed roller damaged 2 Replace rollers lumber oprocket damaged 3 Replace sprockets Gear box malfuntion 4 Check gear box Workpiece jammed 1 Inadequate knife setting 1 Set the knives to the height correct height OCRAFTEX 1
18. l the crank handle top cover and side panels of the machine Re install the crank handle for use in the next step Place a wood block under the roller so that it is not touching the cutter head Lower the cutter head using the crank handle until the roller bushing block on either side lifts up from the bracket Clean the sawdust built up from the bushing block the bracket and the spring Raise the cutter head assembly and remove the wood block Repeat the above steps and clean the sawdust build up from the second feed roller Remove the crank handle Reinstall the side panels the top cover and the crank handle 14 KNIVES REPLACEMENT The cutter head on CT179 features two knives locked in position by a knife gib with seven bolts that are angled to put pressure on the knives when tightened TO REMOVE THE KNIVES Disconnect the cord from the power source Rotate the crank handle all the way and lower the cutter head assembly Uninstall the chip deflector Loosen the seven bolts securing the knife to the cutter head by turning them clockwise Figure 9 Cutter head assembly Carefully slide the knife out and repeat the above steps with the other knife WARNING The knives are very sharp For the protection of your hands make sure to wear gloves TO INSTALL THE KNIVES Rotate the cutter head with the knife slot facing directly up so that the springs do not fall out then remove the gib
19. setting up your machine you should read and understand the instructions given in this manual The unpainted surfaces of this planer are coated with a rust preventive waxy oil that you will want to remove before you begin assembly Use a solvent cleaner that will not damage painted surfaces WARNING CT179 is a heavy machine do not over exert yourself For safe moving method use a mechanical device or get the help of an assistant IMPORTANT While unpacking the CT179 if you can not find any part of the machine check if it is already installed on the machine Some parts come installed the machine due to shipping purposes UNPACKING The machine is properly packaged and shipped completely in carton for safe transportation When unpacking carefully inspect the carton and ensure that nothing has been damaged during transit Open the carton and check that the machine and the parts are in good condition LIST OF CONTENTS QTY JX Plane ee B Chip Deflector 1 C Crank Handle 1 D Rubber Feet 4 E F RE 1 Lock 1 133 7 PROPER GROUNDING Grounding provi
20. the cord to the power source and turn the machine ON amp 2 CRRFTEX otand to one side of the planer and feed the work piece with its flat surface down into the machine Make sure not to push or pull the work piece during operation The infeed and outfeed rollers will control the feed rate of the work piece Once the work piece is clear of the out feed roller measure the work piece thickness If further planing is needed rotate the crank handle counterclockwise slightly less than 1 4 turn to lower the cutter head assembly and cut the work piece 12 MAINTENANCE During the life of your machine you will need to practice some regular maintenance to keep your planer in peak operating condition WARNING When installing removing and servicing any part of the machine make sure the cord is disconnected from the power source Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or death Daily before use check the machine for loose mounting bolts damaged cord or any other unsafe condition After every 40 45 hours of operation lubricate the elevation lead screw feed roller chain drive and check replace motor brushes Vacuum the wood chips from the table and wipe the remaining sawdust from the machine and table with a dry cloth LUBRICATION The cutter head elevation lead screw and the feed roller drive chain need to be lubricated with light machine oil TO LUBRICATE THE PLANER Make sure t
21. y through the workbench and hex bolts washers and hex nuts are used to secure the planer to the workbench You can also mount the planer directly to the workbench using a lag screw ASSEMBLY Align the flat part inside the crank handle with the flat side on the elevation lead screw and place the crank handle onto the lead screw Crank Handle Figure 3 Installing crank handle Thread the cap screw with a lock washer through the crank handle into the lead screw and secure the crank handle Use the crank handle and lower the cutter head assembly to access the top of the cutter head assembly from the rear of the planer Hemove the two wing nuts and install the chip deflector with the foam cushion against the motor housing and secure it using the wing nuts See figure 4 Do not over tighten the wing nuts Figure 4 Installing the chip deflector OCRAFTEX TEST RUN Once you have assembled your machine completely it is then time for a test run to make sure that the machine works properly and is ready for operation The test run consists of verifying that the motor powers up and runs correctly and the safety disabling key on the switch works correctly During the test run if there is any unusual noise coming from the machine or the machine vibrates excessively stop the machine immediately and disconnect from the power source Investigate to find out the problem with your machine See pag
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