20” HEAVY DUTY PLANER
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1. Fuzzy grain 1 One or both of the table rollers are set too high 2 Outfeed extension slopes down or is not level with the main table 3 Chipbreaker or pressure bar set too low 4 Workpiece is not supported as it leaves the planer 1 Taking too heavy of a cut 2 One or both of the bed rollers are set too low 3 Chipbreaker or pressure bar set too low 4 Feed rollers set too low or too high 5 Table not parallel with head casting 6 Pitch and glue build up on planer components 1 Knots or conflicting grain direction in wood 2 Nicked or chipped carbide cutter 3 Feeding workpiece too fast 4 Taking too deep of a cut 5 Misadjusted chip breaker 1 Wood may have high moisture content or surface wetness 2 Dull cutters Long lines or ridges that run along 1 Nicked or chipped cutter s the length of the board Uneven knife marks wavy surface or chatter marks across the face of the board Glossy surface Chip marks inconsistent pattern 1 Feeding workpiece too fast 2 Misadjusted chipbreaker and or pressure bar 3 Worn cutterhead bearings 1 Blades are dull 2 Feed rate too slow 3 Cutting depth too shallow 1 Chips aren t being properly expelled from the cutterhead 25 1 Lower the table rollers 2 Level the outfeed extension wings with the main table 3 Raise the height of the chipbreaker or pressure bar 4 Adjust and level the outfeed exten2. Loss of control of the workpiece can cause serious tipping over injury 8 PROPERLY SECURE THE KNIVES IN THE CUTTER HEAD before turning the power ON Loose blades 21 NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT ASSEMBLY or set up work on the table work area when the machine is running may be thrown out at high speeds causing serious Serious injury will result injury 9 LOCK THE SPEED SETTING SECURELY before feeding 22 TURN THE MACHINE OFF DISCONNECT IT FROM the workpiece through the machine Changing speeds THE POWER SOURCE and clean the table work area before leaving the machine LOCK THE SWITCH IN hile plani kick back MAn DISSE Catal EE THE OFF POSITION to prevent un authorized use 10 AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSI Someone else might accidentally start the machine TIONS A sudden slip could cause a hand to move and cause injury to themselves or others IE DE WE 23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and 11 KEEP ARMS HANDS AND FINGERS away from the proper operation of power tools i e a safety video cutterhead the chip exhaust opening and the feed is available from the Power Tool Institute 1300 rollers to prevent severe cuts Sumner Avenue Cleveland OH 44115 2851 www 12 NEVER REACH INTO THE CUTTERHEAD AREA while powertoolinstitute com Information is also available the machine is running Your hands can be drawn into from the National Safety Council 1121 Spring Lake theknives Drive Itasca IL 60143 3201
3. Read and understand this manual before using machine 20 HEAVY DUTY PLANER a a Model Number 40285 40285H Q C 2 US STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS R 9 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY 8 GUIDELINES 1 HOW TO CONTROL THE FEED SPEED Kitts 13 GENERALSAFETY RULES asies ass eee ES 2 USE OF THE ANTI KICKBACK FINGERS 13 ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 3 HOW TO ADJUST BELT TENSION 13 ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 HOW TO ADJUST BED ROLLERS sien 14 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ss cisasinateccasauasiccaimmwtean 5 HOW TO ADJUST FEED ROLLERS itai rer pio Sette 14 CARTON CONTENTS Tm 5 HOW TO CHECK ADJUST AND REPLACE KNIVES 15 UNPACKING AND CLEANING 6 TABLE PARALL ES Nusa in eee 18 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ats eet 7 ADJUST INFEED OUTFEED ROLLERS amp PRESSURE BAR 20 IDENTIFICATION OF PLANING COMPONENTS 8 ADJUST CHIPBREAKER DEPTH SCALE 22 ATTACHING HANDWHEEL sees 9 ADJUST TABLE GIBS senise ais iais 23 ATTACHING TOP COVER AND DUST PARTS 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE russo rote pitii oae 24 SPEED HANDLE INSTALLATION 11 MAINTENANCE WITH SCHEDULES 26 OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all warnings and operating instructions before using an
4. When inspecting and cleaning the anti kickback fingers disconnect the machine from the power source A series of anti kickback fingers A Fig 37 are provided on the infeed end of the planer These anti kickback fingers operate by gravity and no adjustment is required However you should inspect them occasionally to confirm that they are free of gum and pitch and that they move and operate correctly HOW TO ADJUST BELT TENSION i ai item Disconnect the machine from the BST SOUrce 1 Remove side panels on left side of the planer as well as the panel on the front under the bed to expose the belts and motor Fig 38 39 2 By loosening the 4 nuts on the motor mount A B you will be able to rise or lower the motor as you need 3 Belt tension Fig 38 C should have a slight deflection of 1 4 HOW TO ADJUST BED ROLLERS 1 Bed rollers Fig 40 A are set close to the table for finishing planing and higher for dimensioning rough stock To adjust height see Fig 41 2 Loosen nut C and turn bolt B you can raise or lower each of the 4 points of contact by repeating 4 times This action moves A HOW TO ADJUST FEED ROLLERS Open both large side panels on each side of the machine to expose the end of the in out feed rollers Left side of machine is shown for clarity Fig 42 By loosening nut B and moving bolt A and enlarged in Fig 43 you can raise or lower the height Note Rollers are set at factor
5. 2 5mm Hex Wrench 3mm Hex Wrench 4mm Hex Wrench 0 6mm Hex Wrench Dust Hood Dust Chute 2 Scale Cursor M5 x 10mm Bolt 6 16 M5 Washer 6 17 Knob 18 Set Screw 19 Handle UNPACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container s Remove the rust preventative oil from unpainted surfaces using a soft cloth moistened with mineral spirits paint thinner or denatured alcohol A CAUTION DO NOT use highly volatile solvents such as gasoline naphtha acetone or lacguer thinner for cleaning your machine After cleaning cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household floor past wax CLEAN UP The unpainted surfaces are coated with a wazy oil to protect them from corrosion during shipment Remove this protective coating with a solvent cleaner or citrus based degreaser To clean some parts may need to be removed For optimum performance from your machine make sure you clean all moving parts or sliding contact surfaces that are coated Avoid chlorine based solvents such as acetone or brake parts cleaner as they may damage painted surfaces should they come in contact Always follow the manufacturer s instructions when using any type of cleaning product These items are coated and must be cleaned 1 Cutterhead 2 Feed Rollers 3 Table 4 Table Ways A WARNING Gasoline and petroleum products have low flash points and could cause an explosion or fire i
6. Wood blocks on planer table 8 10 11 12 Lock the table elevation in place as the wood blocks will now be your reference points for the rest of the adjustments Loosen the infeed roller jam nut and turn the bolt see Figure 55 on each end of the in feed roller to raise it above the wood block Turn the bolt back down so the infeed roller just touches the wood blocks on both sides Tighten the jam nuts making sure the set screws do not move while tightening Without moving the table adjust the pressure bar Figure 56 and outfeed rollers Figure 57 in the same manner using the wood blocks as the reference point Note he pressure bar should be at the same height as the cutterhead You will need the feeler gauge with the wood blocks to ensure that it is at the same height as the cutterhead with the knife at BDC reference Distances Below Cutterhead at BDC at the beginning of these procedures ADJUST CHIPBREAKER ADJUST DEPTH SCALE Distance Below Cutterhead at BDC Tools Needed Qty Chip Br CAK ME TT 0 020 Flex Wrench AIIM siais iii ia i e 1 Tools Needed Qty The pointer on the depth scale see Figure 58 Rotacator REED 1 should indicate the same value as shown in the Hex Wrench OI mai iii ai Iii Se 1 bottom actual position LED window of the digital Metal SITIS associe pd tuu SHE Ua ws as needed control To set the height of the chipbreaker 1 DISCONNECT THE PLANER FROM POWER 2 Follow the same m
7. sion wing 1 Take a lighter cut 2 Lower raise the bed rollers 3 Raise the height of the chipbreaker or pressure bar 4 Adjust the feed rolleres to the correct height 5 Adjust the table so it is parallel to the head casting 6 Clean the internal cutterhead com ponents with a pitch resin dissolving solvent 1 Inspect workpiece for nots and grain direction 2 Rotate or replace the affected carbide insert 3 Slow down the feed rate 4 Take a smaller depth of cut Always reduece cutting depth when surface planing or working with hard woods 5 Adjust chipbreaker alignment and height 1 Check moisture content and allow to dry if moisture is too high 2 Rotate replace cutters 1 Rotate replace cutters 1 Slow down the feed rate 2 Adjust chipbreaker and or pressure bar alignment height and tension 3 Replace cutterhead bearings 1 Rotate replace the blades 2 Increase the feed rate 3 Increase the depth of cut 1 Use a dust collection system rated for planer MAINTENANCE WITH SCHEDULES SCHEDULE For optimum performance from your machine follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instructions given in this section DAILY e Clan unpainted cast iron parts Clean dust build up from cutter head and feed rollers WEEKLY e Inspect and lubricate the elevation screws Inspect and lubricate the table ways e Inspect and clean feed rollers MO
8. Please refer to the American National Standards Institute ASNI 01 1 13 DO NOT STAND IN LINE OF THE WORKPIECE Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines and Kickback can cause injury the U S Department of Labor Regulations SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them often and use them to instruct others POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines This circuit should not be less than 12 wire and should be protected with a time delay fuse NOTE Time delay fuses should be marked D in Canada and T in the US If an extension cord is used use only 3 wire extension cords which have 3 prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machines plug Before connecting the machine to the powerline make sure the switch is are in the OFF position and be sure that the electric current is of the same characteristics as indicated on the machine All line connections should make good contact Running on low voltage will damage the machine WI ica Do not expose the machine to rain or operate the machine in damp locations MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS Your machine is wired for 240 volt 60 HZ alternating current Before connecting the machine to the power source make sure the switch is in the OFF position GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Wa NICE This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock 1 All grounded cord connected machines In the event of
9. binding on the table ways Figure 59 Table gib and way 23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This section covers the most common processing problems encountered in planing and what to do about them Do not make any adjustments until planer is unplugged and moving parts have come to a complete stop See the section on Wood Characteristics for additional troubleshooting information PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE S SOLUTION Motor will not start Low voltage 1 Check power line for proper voltage Open circuit in motor or loose connections 2 Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or open connections Motor will not start Short circuit in line cord or plug Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and fushes or circuit shorted wires breakers blow Short circuit in motor or loose connections 2 Inspect all connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals or worn insulation Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in power 3 Install correct fuses or circuit breakers line Motor overheats Motor overloaded Reduce load on motor Air circulation through the motor restricted 2 Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation Motor stalls Short circuit in motor or loose connections 1 Inspect connections on motor for loose or shorted resulting in blown terminals or worn insulation fuses or tripped Low voltage Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation circuit Incorrect fuses or circuit b
10. is at bottom dead center BDC see Figure 52 this will also place the knife on the right side of the cutterhead at BDC lf you are using a Rotacator find BDC of the knife by slowly rocking the cutterhead pulley back and forth and set the Rotaca tor dial to zero see Figure 53 lf a Rotacator is not available use a wood block and a feeler gauge then slowly rock the cutterhead pulley back and forth so the knife just makes contact as it passes the feeler gauge Bottom Dead Center Figure 52 Cutterhead knife at bottom dead center BDC EDT d 7 E j Wo p at U p QU r ie i 4 A N Figure 53 Finding BDC with the Rotacator Determine which side of the table you Will adjust to bring the table parallel with the cutterhead within 0 003 Use the 6mm hex wrench to loosen the table elevation housing bracket cap screws A underneath the table for that side of the table see Figure 54 Figure 54 Table elevation screw housing bracket Insert the long end of the 10mm hex wrench into the leverage hole and turn the bracket B until you are satisfied with the table parallelism from side to side Note The slight deformation of the rubber elevation screw cover is normal and will not affect table movement Retighten the cap screws holding the bracket in place ADJUST INFEED OUTFEED ROLLERS amp PRESSURE BAR Distances Below Cutterhead at BDC Infeed Boller rte ter
11. one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating See the Extension Cord Chart for the correct size depending on the cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord Secure the workpiece Use clamps or a vise to hold the workpiece when practical Loss of control of a workpiece can cause injury Feed the workpiece against the direction of the rotation of the blade cutter or abrasive surface Feeding it from the other direction will cause the workpiece to be thrown out at high speed Don t force the workpiece on the machine Damage to the machine and or injury may result Don t overreach Loss of balance can make you fall into a working machine causing injury Never stand on the machine Injury could occur if the tool tips or if you accidentally contact the cutting tool Never leave the machine running unattended Turn the power off Don t leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop A child or visitor could be injured Turn the machine OFF and disconnect the machine from the power source before installing or removing accessories changing cutters adjusting or changing set ups When making repairs be sure to lock the start switch in the OFF position An accidental start up can cause injury Make your workshop childproof wi
12. while creating a level surface Snipe Gouging that can occur at the end of a board Chatter Marks An uneven washboard type of cut caused by incorrect chipbreaker settings Chip Marks Occur when knives catch the chips and drag them across the lumber being planed caused by exhaust blockage or improper chip deflector settings Tear Out Deep gouging caused by improper chip breaker settings IDENTIFICATION OF PLANING COMPONENTS A Anti Kickback Fingers Provide additional safety for the operator Serrated Infeed Roller Pushes workpiece toward the cutterhead Chipbreaker Breaks off chips created by the cutterhead to prevent tearout and diverts the chips to the dust port Cutterhead Holds the three straight blades that plane the workpiece Figure 4 Workpiece path and major planing components side cutaway view Pressure Bar Stabilizes the workpiece as it leaves the cutterhead and assists in deflect ing wood particles toward the dust hood Outfeed Rollers Pulls the workpiece toward the outfeed table Table Rollers Provide upward pressure on the workpiece enabling the feed rollers to pull the workpiece along Planer Table Provides a smooth and level path for the workpiece as it moves through the planer ATTACHING HANDWHEEL 1 To attach handwheel to elevation shaft Fig 8 remove nut and wash that were used to secure hand wheel shipping Fig 10 D 2 Install knob Fig 7 onto the
13. NTHLY CHECK Clean vacuum dust buildup from blades and off motor e Inspect adjust replace V belts Lubricate all chains CLEANING Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust Wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth This will prevent the moisture from wood dust from remaining on the bare metal surfaces Treat all unpainted cast iron and steel with a non staining lubricant after cleaning REPLACE V BELTS Correct V belt deflection is 4 Tools needed are wrench hex wrench and possibly another person V belt removal and replacement is simply a matter of loosening the V belts rolling them off the pulleys replacing them with new belts then re tensioning them This planer uses 2 V belts to drive the cutter head Always replace with a matched set otherwise uneven belt tension may cause premature belt failure To replace disconnect from the power source loosen the cap screws and remove the panels on left side and the front Loosen the nuts on the motor mount plate to release tension on the belts Fig 60 With assistance lift the motor up and slide all belts off the motor and cutter head pulleys Install new belts and reverse the procedures 26 Gearboxes Gear box oil should be changed after the first 20 hours of operation see Figure 10 Heplace with 80W 90W gear oil Inspect levels periodically and change yearly Replace gear oil more frequently under heavy use Fill until oil re aches the top of the filler pl
14. ORD SUPPLIED RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES Total Length of Ampere Cord in Gauge of Extension Rating Volts Feet Cord up to 50 50 100 100 200 200 300 up to 50 50 100 100 200 200 300 up to 50 50 100 100 200 200 300 up to 50 14 AWG 50 100 12 AWG GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED Fig B 12 16 240 12 16 240 12 16 240 FOREWORD The Model 40285 40285H is a 20 508mm Planer with an adjustable feed rate for optimum planing underload This machine FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION has cutting capacities of 20 381mm width 6 1 2 165mm thick and 1 8 bmm depth of cut Feed rate is 16 20 FPM NOTICE The photo on the manual cover illustarates the current production model All other illustrations contained in the manual are representative only and may not depict the actual labeling or accessories included These are intended to illustrate technique only Your new 20 508mm planer head shipped complete in one box The machine is very heavy Take care when you remove the CARTON CONTENTS machine See the section How To Lift The Machine NOTICE Some hardware fasteners on the inventory list may arrive pre installed on the machine Check these locations before assuming that any items from the inventory list are missing jo PA OI lI Knife Setting Gauge Elevation Handwheel Lock Handle Open Endwrench 10mm and 12mm Handwheel Handle 2 00ND Shifting Handle 2
15. a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This machine is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Do not modify the plug provided if it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instruction are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the machine is properly grounded Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding type plugs and matching 3 conductor receptacles that accept the machine s plug as shown in Fig A NOTE In Canada the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electric Code wee In all cases make certain that the receptacle in question is properly grounded If you are not sure have a qualified electrician check the recepta
16. ble Chain Tension Tools Needed Qty Hex Wrench 4mm eeeenn mmm 1 Wrench or Socket 24mnm eee 1 The table chain transfers movement from the table gearbox to the table elevation screws This chain can be adjusted to remove slack if the chain stretches over time To adjust the table chain tension 1 DISCONNECT THE PLANER FROM POWER 2 Remove the front bottom access panel NOTICE DO NOT let the chain fall off the sprockets during this procedure Returning it to its proper location without changing the table adjustment can be very difficult 3 Loosen the two hex screw holding the idler assembly see Figure 15 Figure 15 Table chain idler hex screw 4 Move the idler sprocket against the chain to remove any slack 5 Tighten idler assembly hex nut 6 Install the bottom rear access panel 28 V Belt Pulley Alignment Tools Needed Qty Straightedge ccccsssececceeseeeceeeeeecseeseeeeeeeeees 1 Hex Wrench 4mnm een 1 Wrench 14MM e ro 1 Proper pulley alignment prevents premature belt wear The pulleys are properly aligned when they are parallel and in the same plane as each other Looking down across the outside faces of the pul leys use a straightedge visual sight or a laser tool on the edge of the pulleys to judge alignment To adjust V belt pulley alignment 1 DISCONNECT THE PLANER FROM POWER 2 Remove the top left botto
17. cle 2 Grounded cord connected machines intended for uSe on a Supply circuit having a nominal rating between 150 250 volts inclusive If the machine is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Fig A the machine will have a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Fig A Make sure the machine is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug No adapter is available or should be used with this machine If the machine must be re connected for use on a different type of electric circuit the re connection should be made by qualified service personnel and after re connection the machine should comply with the National Electric Code and all local codes and ordinances EXTENSION CORDS Use proper extension cords Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3 wire extension cord which has a 3 prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine s plug When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Fig B shows the correct gauge to use depending on the cord length If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord GROUNDED OUTLET BOX CURRENT CARRYING PRONGS GROUNDING BLADE IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES NO PLUG OR C
18. erhead within 0 003 from side to side as illustrated in Figure 51 Not Parallel Figure 51 Side to side parallelism of table and cutterhead Table Parallelism Inspection The easiest way to determine if your talbe has a paral lelism problem is to plane a workpiece and measure the thickness in multiple locations If the workpiece is tapered from left to right then your table and cutter head may not be parallel Use your Rotacator to further inspect the tabpe paral lelism If you do not have a Rotacator a wood block and feeler gauges may be used but extra care must be taken to ensure accuracy if the table is not within the maximum allowable tolerance it must be adjusted 18 How to Construct the Gauge Block Use a gauge block to check and adjust height of the chipbreaker and the infeed and outfeed roll Adjust the cutterhead parallel to the table Construct a gauge block from hard wood using the dimensions in Fig 47 SEE NEXT PAGE FOR LARGER DIAGRAM Table Parallelism Adjustments The table is adjusted by turning the elevation screw housing brackets underneath the table To adjust the table parallelism 1 Adjust the table height so that the Rotacator or wood block and feeler gauges can be used DISCONNECT THE PLANER FROM POWER Raise the headstock cover Refer to How to Check Knives page Using the cutterhead pulley rotate the cutterhead so taht the blade on the left edge of the cutterhead
19. et nenne 0 020 FIGSSUIB Baf Aira detto ata patate n era 0 Outfeed Rollers sess 0 020 Tools Needed Qty PLOTA COON NET 1 Hex Wrench 8mnm cceeerenmmH 1 algas RR e rr 1 Wrench TA esos r E 1 To ensure accurate results and make the adjust ment process quicker and easier we recommend using a Rotacator for these adjustments If a Rotacator is not available wood blocks and feeler gauges can be used To set the height of the infeed roller pressure bar and outfeed rollers using a Rotacator 1 Make sure the cutterhead and table are paral lel and the cutterhead is at BDC Note Zero the Hotacator dial after finding the BDC of the cutterhead This will ensure that the following adjustments are accurate in relation to the cutterhead DISCONNECT THE PLANER FROM POWER Place the Rotacator under the right hand side of the infeed roller and find the BDC on a serrated edge by sliding the Rotacator right to left in a zigzag pattern toward the front of the planer then toward the rear of the planer and so on 20 4 Adjust the height of the infeed roller on the same side as the Rotacator to the specifica tion given at the beginning of this procedure using the zero setting of the Rotacator as a reference point Figure 55 shows the jam nut and bolt for adjusting the roller height Am S Figure 55 Infeed jam nut and bolt left side shown Repeat Steps 3 amp 4 fo
20. ethods for determining the height of the chipbreaker in relation to the cutterhead as detailed in the previous proce dural block 3 If an adjustment is necessary to bring the height of the chipbreaker to the specification listed above a Remove the cap screws on each end of the chipbreaker see Figure 57 b Place the required metal shim s between Figure 58 Depth scale pointer the chipbreaker and the headstock cast ing To adjust the depth scale pointer c Heplace and tighten the cap screws 1 Loosen the two cap screws that secure the removed in Step 3a pointer 2 Adjust the pointer and retighten the cap d Cap Screw EM SCrews VLL m Figure 57 Chipbreaker mounting to headstock casting right side shown 22 ADJUST TABLE GIBS Tools Needed Qty Hex Wrench 4A4mm eee 1 Wrench T2IDETIu aoo utor Ert Emi quta Dik a ais Ud ad 1 The table gibs keep the table snug to the ways as it moves up and down Using the table handwheel movement should be midway between hard to move and too easy To adjust the table gibs 1 Loosen the gib jam nuts on the table see Figure 59 2 Adjust the set screws Note f you unscrew the gib cap screws too far the gib will fall out If this should happen replace the gib so that the cap screws are seated in the indents on the gib 3 Using the table handwheel move the table up and down to ensure that the gibs are not
21. f used to clean machinery DO NOT use gasoline or petroleum products to clean the machinery A WARNING Many of the solvents commonly used to clean machinery can be toxic when inhaled or ingested Lack of ventilation while using these solvents could cause serious personal health risks or fire Take precautions from this hazard by only using cleaning solvents in a well ventilated area PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Capacities Maximum stock width 20 508mm Maximum stock thicknes 8 208mm Maximum depth of cut 1 8 3 175mm Minimum length of stock 8 203mm Minimum length of thickness 1 8 208mm Feed Rate 16 20 FPM Cutterhead Speed 5000 RPM Number of Knives 3 Diameter 2 7 8 Cuts Per Minute 15 000 Motor Specifications Type Induction Horsepower 5HP Amps 20 Voltage 220 240 V Phase Single Hertz 60 RPM s 3450 Switch Mag Starter Product Dimensions Footprint 42 x 30 Length 42 Width 30 Height 49 Weight 783lbs 355kg Table 20 x 30 Shipping Dimensions Carton Type Wooden Crate Length 50 5 Width 42 5 Height 31 Gross Weight 864lbs 392 kg ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 40923 Knives 40930 HSS Cutter Tips Model 40285H 10 pack only 40938 Carbide Cutter Tips Model 40285H only 40932 Torx Screws 25 pack 40933 Torx Tool DEFINITION OF TERMS Workpiece The wood or lumber that you are working on Planing Refers to the sizing of the lumber to a desired thickness
22. he knife gauge over the knife as shown in Figure 12 and loosen the gib bolts until the knife is completely loose Figure 12 Knife gauge Jack Screws Find the jack screws through the access holes in the cutterhead Figure 14 and rotate the jack screws with a hex wrench to raise or lower the knife When the knife is set correctly it barely touches the middle pad of the knife setting gauge Snug the gib bolts tight enough to just hold the knife in place Repeat Steps 5 7 with the rest of the knives Figure 14 Jack screw access hole 17 10 Springs Push the knife down with the gauge so that the knife edge touches the middle pad of the gauge Hold the gauge down and tighten the gib bolts just tight enough to hold the knife in place Repeat Steps 5 7 with the rest of the knives Rotate the cutterhead to the first knife you started with Slightly tighten all the gib bolts starting at the ends and working your way to the middle by alternating left and right Hepeat this step on the rest of the knives Repeat Step 8 Repeat Step 8 but final tighten each gib bolt TABLE PARALLELISM Maximum Allowable Tolerance Cutterhead Table Side to Side 0 003 Tools Needed Qty PAO ser I OM NR RERO 1 Hex Wrench 6mnm eere 1 Hex Wrench 10mm eee 1 Table parallelism is critical to the operation of the planer It is essential the table is parallel with the cutt
23. in keeping the knives sharp If one knife protrudes higher than the others it will do the majority of the work and thus dull much faster than the others The included knife gauge is designed to set the knives approximately 0 070 higher than the cutterhead This planer comes with jack screws for adjusting the height of the knives in the cutterhead see Figure 13 Note There are also springs in the cutterhead for adjustig knife height Only one of these options is needed to set the knives see Step 5 for clarification Figure 13 Cutterhead profile diagram To set the knives 1 Disconnect the planer from the power source 2 Remove the top cover and dust port 3 Remove the belt guard to expose the cutterhead pulley 4 Rotate the cutterhead pulley to give you good access to one of the knives 5 Loosen the cutterhead gib bolts starting in the middle and alternating back and forth until all of the gib bolts are loose but not fall ing out Note f this is the first time you are setting the knives remove the gib and knife from the cutterhead The cutterhead comes with both springs and jack screws installed Decide which adjustment option you are going to use If you decide to use the jack screws remove the springs from the cutter head If you decide to use the springs you can just thread the jack screws completely into the cutterhead so they will not get lost Replace the gib and knife Position t
24. ion indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Be el A indicates a practice not related to personal injury which if not avoided may result in property damage tite Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber CCA Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles 4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES 10 11 12 13 14 For your own safety read the instruction manual before operating the machine Learning the machine s application limitations and specific hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury Wear eye and hearing protection and a
25. lways use safety glasses Everyday eyeglasses are not safety glasses Use certified safety equipment Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI Z87 1 standards Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI 3 19 standards Wear proper apparel Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts Nonslip protective footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair Do not use the machine in a dangerous environment The use of power tools in damp or wet locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution Keep your work area well lit to prevent tripping or placing arms hands and fingers in danger Do not operate electric tools near flammable liquids or in gaseous or explosive atmospheres Motors and switches in these tools may spark and ignite fumes Maintain all tools and machines in peak condition Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Poorly maintained tools and machines can further damage the tool or machine and or cause injury Check for damaged parts Before using the machine check for any damaged parts Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or any other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced with SCTW or factory auth
26. m left and bottom front amp rear access panels 3 Loosen the fasteners that hold the motor to the brackets see Figure 28 just enough to allow the motor to be repositioned V belt pulley alignment bottom rear access panel removed 4 Slide the motor as required to align the pul leys 5 Retighten the motor mount fasteners 6 Retension the V belts see Page 14 7 Replace the access panels Infeed Roller Tension Tools Needed Qty Hex Wrench ATTE s ido nerie eo Er rere uni Sepp Spec RD para 1 Wrench 14MM sooo cs sis ai ais EET a 1 The amount of tension or downward pressure of the infeed roller needs to be enough to push the workpiece into the cutterhead but not enough to gouge or bind the workpiece Tension require ments will be different for rough lumber and milled lumber To adjust infeed roller tension 1 DISCONNECT THE PLANER FROM POWER Figure 29 Infeed roller tension spring left side shown top left access panel removed 2 Remove the top right and left access panels and identify the infeed roller tension springs see Figure 29 3 Adjust the infeed roller tension with the hex nut underneath the tension spring see Figure 29 Note To reduce the tension lengthen the spring Conversely to increase the tension shorten the spring see Figure 30 c o D c D H o O 2 pe D CE 4 uoisue eseeJou Figure 30 Adjusting tension springs 4 Replace both acces
27. ons A machine incorrectly assembled can planing can cause kickback Eo E 15 WHEN PLANING BOWED STOCK place the concave 2 OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor instructor cupdown side of the stock on the table and cut with or another qualified person if you are not thoroughly the grain to prevent kickback ao ith the operation of this machine Knowledge 16 DO NOT FEED A WORKPIECE that is warped contains knots or is embedded with foreign objects nails 3 FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended staples etc Kickback can occur ie P SH 17 DO NOT FEED A SHORT THIN OR NARROW WORKPIECE INTO THE MACHINE Your hands can be 4 KEEP KNIVES SHARP and free from rust and pitch drawn into the knives and or the workpiece can be Dull or rusted knives work harder and can cause thrown at high speeds See the Operation section of kickback this instruction manual for details 5 Msg Dai Us ipium bod T A ine 18 DO NOT FEED A WORKPIECE into the outfeed end of able of all objects tools scraps of wood etc Flying the machine The workpiece will be thrown out of the debris can cause serious injury opposite side at high speeds 6 NEVER TURN THE MACHINE ON with the work piece i j j contacting the cutterhead Kickback can occur 19 REMOVE SHAVINGS ONLY with the power OFF to prevent serious injury 7 SECURE THE MACHINE TO A SUPPORTING SUR FACE to prevent the machine from sliding walking or 20 PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE WORK PIECES
28. orized replacement parts Damaged parts can cause further damage to the machine and or injury Keep the work area clean Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents Keep children and visitors away Your shop is a potentially dangerous environment Children and visitors can be injured Reduce the risk of unintentional starting Make sure that the switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the power cord In the event of a power failure move the switch to the OFF position An accidental start up can cause injury Do not touch the plugs metal prongs when unplugging or plugging in the cord Use the guards Check to see that all safety devices are in place secured and working correctly to prevent injury Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before starting the machine Tools scrap pieces and other debris can be thrown at high speed causing injury Use the right machine Don t force a machine or an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed Damage to the machine and or injury may result Use recommended accessories The use of accessories and attachments not recommended by SCTW may cause damage to the machine or injury to the user 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 29 WP Nes Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury Use the proper extension cord Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use
29. r To turn the machine ON push the START button A Fig 30 2 To turn the machine OFF push the STOP button B Fig 30 aisles Make sure that the switch is in the OFF position before plugging cord into outlet DO NOT touch the plug s metal prongs when unplugging or plugging in the cord The location of the magnetic starter is behind the right side panel in the secured metal box Fig 31 and shown open in Fig 32 To connect the planer to the power source always use a licensed electrician The connection point is at the rear of the planer and shown in Fig 33 HOW TO CONTROL THE FEED SPEED eZ Yen Ha Change speeds only while the motor is running DO NOT change speeds while planing Your planer has two feed roll speeds 16 20fom and 8 10 per second The slower feed rate provides more cuts per inch and a finer smoother finish For efficiency operate the machine at the faster feed rate for general planing and switch to the slower feed rate for the final finish When planing wide stock wider than 8 203 particularly in hard wood the slower feed speed is better because of less strain on the motor and a better finish When the shifter knob S 35 is moved up down and center you will have 20FPM 10cm s neutral and 16FPM 8cm s feed speeds Fig 36 shows gearbox location behind panel Shifters moves T on the gear box to change speeds When the knob is in the neutral position the machine will not feed
30. r the left hand side of the infeed roller Note You may have to repeat these adjust ments from side to side until the entire roller height is correct Using the same zeroed reference on the Rotacator adjust the height of the pressure bar and outfeed rollers to their given specifi cations The adjustment bolt jam nuts and set screws are shown in Figures 56 57 Figure 56 Pressure bar jam nut and bolt one side shown Figure 57 Outfeed jam nuts and bolt right side shown To adjust the height of the infeed roller pres sure bar and outfeed rollers using wood blocks and a feeler gauge 1 Build the wood blocks by cutting a STRAIGHT 6 foot long 2 x 4 in half Note Having the wood blocks at an even height is critical to the accuracy of your over all adjustments For best results remove board warpage by squaring the stock with a Jointer and table saw before cutting in half Make sure the cutterhead and table are paral lel and the cutterhead is at BDC DISCONNECT THE PLANER FROM POWER Lower the table rollers below the surface of the table Place one wood block along the left side of the table and place the other wood block along the right side of the table as illustrated in Figure 58 Haise the headstock cover Using the handwheel adjust the table and use the feeler gauge until there is a 0 020 gap between the edge of a knife at BDC and the wood blocks 21 Wood Blocks Figure 58
31. reakers in power 3 Install correct fuses or circuit breakers line Motor overloaded 4 Reduce load on motor Machine slows Feed rate too fast Change speed when operating Depth of cut too great Reduce depth of cut Loud repetitious Pulley setscrews or keys are missing or Inspect keys and setscrews Replace or tight if noise coming from loose necessary machine Motor fan is hitting the cover Tighten fan or shim cover V belt is defective Replace V belt Machine is loud Excessive depth of cut Decrease depth of cut when cutting Knives are dull Sharpen knives Overheats or bogs down in the cut Infeed roller marks Depth of cut too shallow Increase depth of cut are left on the workpiece Outfeed roller marks Too much spring tension on feed roller Refer to Feed Roller Pressure section for adjustment are left on right side of workpiece Machine howls on Chip deflector too close to the cutterhead Move chip deflector back 1 8 to 1 4 from the startup cutterhead Table moves down 1 Knives dull 1 Replace knives while cutting 2 Table locking knobs are loose 2 Tighten table locking knobs Excessive snipe gouge in the end of the board that is uneven with the rest of the cute Note A small amount of snipe is inevitable with all types of planers The key is minimizing it as much as possible Workpiece stops slows in the middle of the cut Chipping consistent pattern
32. s panels Outfeed Roller Tension Tools Needed Qty Hex Wrench 4mm eee 1 Wrench 14MM eem mmn 1 The amount of tension or downward pressure of the outfeed roller needs to be enough to pull the workpiece along the planing path without binding and prevent snipe to the end of the workpiece by keeping it firmly on the planing table Tension requirements will be different for rough lumber and milled lumber To adjust outfeed roller tension 1 DISCONNECT THE PLANER FROM POWER 2 Remove the top right and left access panels and identify the infeed roller tension springs see Figure 31 Outfeed Roller IEEE Tension Springs aE 4 E A E 2 mit Lg ES Adjusting Hex Nuts jj nu Figure 31 Outfeed roller tension spring left side shown top right access panel removed Note To reduce the tension lengthen the spring Conversely to increase the tension shorten the spring see Figure 30 on Page 28 3 Replace both access panels STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS www steelcitytoolworks com 1 877 SC4 TOOL 1 877 724 8665 NOTES www steelcitytoolworks com Steel City Tool Works LLC Bolingbrook IL USA 60440 Tech Service 1 877 724 8665
33. shaft and tighten to lock Fig 9 ATTACHING TOP COVER AND DUST PARTS To raise the lid you need to attach the handle B Fig 10A with hardware A Fig 10A using Allen wrench Unlock lid Fig 11 and Fig 12 turning knob A clockwise both sides Lift lid and engage support bracket B Fig 13 Fig 14 into recess C Fig 13 to prevent lid from closing Select hardware E F Fig 16 quantity 6 a d de dw Two people may be needed one to hold cover the other to install 6 bolts washers into threaded cover Fig 19 I Fig 18 J Fig 15 D as shown assemble Fig 17 E F p Find two dust chutes Fig 19 G using 8 screws H Fig 19 and Phillipps driver attach the chute to cover Please note warning label Fig 20 10 SPEED HANDLE INSTALLATION 1 There are two handles that are the same Use one for speed change and the other for the roller bed adjustment Fig 21 22 A Insert handle base B turn clockwise to tighten 2 Fig 23 shows how A amp B interact with C to change the speeds at the gearbox location ROLLER HANDLE INSTALLATION 1 Using the same style handle as the speed control Fig 24 25 A insert into the handle support B and turn clockwise to tighten 2 Grip the spring loaded locking handle Fig 26 27 C insert into B and turn clockwise to tighten OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS HOW TO START AND STOP THE MACHINE 1 The on off switch is located on the front of the plane
34. th padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys The accidental start up of a machine by a child or visitor could cause injury Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not use the machine when you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in injury Use of this tool can generate and disperse dust or other airborne particles including wood dust crystalline silica dust and asbestos dust Direct particles away from face and body Always operate tool in well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal Use dust collection system wherever possible Exposure to the dust may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury including silicosis a serious lung disease cancer and death Avoid breathing the dust and avoid prolonged contact with dust Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or lay on your skin may promote absorption of harmful material Always use properly fitting NIOSH OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure and wash exposed areas with soap and water ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES VAG Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury 1 DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is 14 ALLOW THE CUTTERHEAD TO REACH FULL SPEED completely assembled and installed according to the before feeding a workpiece Changing speeds while instructi
35. ug for correct oil level ed mee a mu rr a AM Figure 11 Table elevation screw covers pulled down for lubrication 27 Chains Use a lightly oiled paint brush to wipe down the chain and gears Chains are located in the follow ing areas e One connecting the cutterhead feed gearbox to the feed rollers accessed through the left side panels e One found on the face of the cutterhead feed gearbox accessed through the top left side panel e Oneconnecting the table adjusting handwheel to the table accessed through the acess left access panel e One connecting the two elevation screw ba sses found underneath the table and accessed through the bottom rear panel Table Way Wipe the table ways with an oily rag and kept free from dust buildup Chain Tension Tools Needed Qty Phillips Screwdriver 2 1 Wrench or Socket 12mm erre 1 The chain drive transfers movement from the handwheel to elevate the table The chain drive can be adjusted to remove slack if the chain stretches over time or is loosened during table leveling procedures To adjust the chain tension 1 Disconnect the planer from the power source 2 Remove the two stand access panels NOTICE During the next step DO NOT let the chain fall off the sprockets returning it to its proper location without changing the table adjustments can be very difficult Ta
36. y and should need no adjustments A 14 HOW TO CHECK ADJUST AND REPLACE KNIVES VUL tem Wear gloves when you remove the knives for sharpening or replacement The knives in this planer are very sharp Y Eile Disconnect the machine from the power source 1 Fig 44 rotate knob A to unlock on both right and left side Only left side shown 2 Lift lid by handle Fig 45 B Fig 46 shows lid open 3 Engage C Fig 47 to prevent lid from closing INSPECTING KNIVES The height of the knives can be easily and quickly inspected with the knife setting gauge This inspection will ensure that the knives are protrud ing equally and are parallel with the cutterhead body To inspect the knives 1 Place the knife gauge on the cutterhead directly over a knife as shown in Figure 12 Figure 12 Gauge positioned over cutterhead knife 2 Carefully inspect how the gauge touches the cutterhead and the knife lf both outside legs of the gauge sit firmly on the cutterhead and the middle pad just touches the knife then that knife is pro truding the correct amount Repeat this inspection with the other knives lf the gauge does not sit firmly on the cutterhead and touch the knife edge as described then reset that knife Repeat this inspection with the other knives before resetting SETTING REPLACING KNIVES Setting the knives correctly is crucial to the proper operation of the planer and is very important
37. y tool or equipment When using tools or equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury Improper operation maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed Steel City Tool Works strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and or used for any application other than for which it was designed If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the product until you have contacted Steel City Tool Works and we have advised you Contact us online at www steelcitytoolworks com or call 877 724 8665 Information regarding the safe and proper operation of this tool is available from the following sources Institute Power Tool 1300 Sumner Avenue Cleveland OH 44115 2851 or online at www powertoolinstitute com e National Safety Council 1121 Spring Lake Drive Itasca IL 60143 3201 e American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street 4floor NewYork NY 10036 www ansi org ANSI 01 1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines e U S Department of Labor regulations www osha gov SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY GUIDELINES DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS The symbols below are used to help you recognize this informat
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