General International 30-125CEHC M1 Use and Care Manual
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1. GENERA lin TERNATIGNA 15 SINGLE SURFACE PLANER 30 125CE M1 Heavy duty enclosed stand protects motor from dust and provides a stable work station Heavy duty cast Iron frame provides more precision Four columns design provides extra stability of the cast iron table to keep the parallelism with the head An offset 5 127 mm dust chute to keep work area clean Knife setting gauge included Comes with 3 driving V belts for more power Magnetic safety switch for more securlty Two rollers 15 bulit on the top of the machine provide convenient handling for consecutive cutting operations Machine base has 4 lockable wheels to allow easy movement around the workshop The head of the machine is equipped with anti kickback fingers The table can locked by 2 lock knobs for more precision Cast iron large extension wings OPERATING MAINTENANGE INSTRUCTIONS TABLE AREA WITH TABLE EXTENSION 15 x 48 1 8 381 x 1222 mm MAXIMUM PLANING WIDTH 15 381 mm MAXIMUM PLANING THICKNESS 6 152 mm MINIMUM PLANING THICKNESS 3 8 10 mm MINIMUM PLANING LENGTH 61 2 165 mm MAXIMUM CUTTING DEPTH 1 8 3 mm CUTTERHEAD DIAMETER 27 8 73 mm KNIVES 3 DOUBLE EDGE CUTTERHEAD DIAMETER 5000 RPM FEEDING SPEEDS 2 16 amp 20 FPM 4 87 amp 6 1 MPM MOTOR 3 HR 220 V I Ph WEIGHT 539 LBS 245 kg SAFETY RULES READ CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE Learn the machine s2. applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards particular to this machine Follow available safety instructions and safety rules carefully Keep working area clean and be sure adequate lighting is available Do not wear loose clothing gloves bracelets necklaces or ornaments Wear face eye ear respiratory and body protection devices as indicated for the operation or environment Keep hands well away from cutterhead and all moving parts Do not clear chips and sawdust away with hands Use a brush Keep guards in place and in working order If a guard must be removed for maintenance or cleaning make sure it is properly attached before using the fool again Do not push the cutting tool to hard The cutting tool will perform better and be safer working at the rate for which if was designed Feed work into a blade against the direction of rotation of the blade Whenever possible use a dust collector with shaving hood to minimize health hazards Be positive that hold downs and anti kickback devices are positioned properly and that the workpiece is being fed through the cutting tool in the tight direction 9 Never leave the machine with the power on 10 Do not use a dull bent or cracked cutting tool 11 Never stand on tool Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted 12 Make sure tool is properly grounded If tool is equipped with thr
3. position 6 If additional knives must be reset repeat steps 4 amp 5 7 After all three knives are set tighten the five screws against the slot starting with the end screw and then the center screws Make sure knife is securely tightened to cutterhead before proceeding with the next two knives To remove use the following steps 1 Loosen the knife locking bar by turning the five knife locking screws remove the knife locking bar springs located under the knives 2 Remove the remaining knives in the same manner 3 Clean the knife slots knife bars screws and springs Replace screws if threads appear worn or stripped 4 Inspect the cutting edges of knives for nicks or warped edges Grind the knives using a stone or sharpen if required Always maintain a cutting angle of 35 degrees as illustrated in Fig 12 5 Insert springs knives and knife locking bars into all three slots on the cutterhead Back out the locking screw just enough to hold all three knives in the cutterhead 6 Place the knife gauge A over one of the knives as illustrated in Fig 12 7 Hold down the knife gauge and loosen all five locking screws D turn them into bar C until the cutting edge of the knife F comes in contact with the protrusion B of the gauge Close the knife locking bar C by slightly backing out the five screws D against the slot Note Slightly tighten order to hold in position in order to In
4. ER 2X22X3 1 25PX25 GO b 5 ja no fc 30125 113 BRACKET TENSION 30125 114 SHAFT 30125 115 SPROCKET 30125 116 RETAINING RING STW15 30125 117 CHAIN 410X134 125 118 BASE 30125 119 SCREW M10X1 5PX12 cof GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 30 125 GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY CODE PART 0 DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 30125 120 BOLT SOC HD M8X1 25PX50 30125 121 OIL SEAL 1 28 40 8 30125 122 PLUG 1 4 19 30125 123 30125 124 0125 125 BEARING 620477 30125 126 HELICAL GEAR 1 GE 471 30125 128 BEARING 6201 A 30125 129 KEY 5X5X10 30125 130 SINGLE GEARED SHAFT 18t 30125 131 DOUBLE GEARED SHAFT 18 22 30125 132 GEAR 71 30125 133 6X6X40 30125 134 GEAR ASSEMBLY 30125 135 SPRING 20 6 30125 136 STEEL BALL 96 30125 137 SHAFT 30125 138 OIL SEAL SC25X47X6 30125 139 BEARING 62047 30125 140 HANDLE CLUTCH 30125 141 O RING 12 30125 142 COVER GEAR BOX 30125 143 KNOB AE32X3 8 16NC 30125 144 HEX HD BOLT M6X1 0PX25 30125 145 PIN 8X20 IN p 30125 147 WASHER 6 2 20 3 30125 148 BOLT M6X1 0PX16 30125 149 CHAIN 06BX47 30125 150 CLUTCH 30125 151 WASHER 1 4 X13X0 8 30125 152 HEX HD BOLT M6X1 0PX12 125 1 35 30125 154 BEARING 6201 TS CABINET ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 30 125 CABINET ASSEMBLY CODE PART NO DESCRIPT
5. G BRACKET 65 30125 65 KEY 5X5X22 30125 66 30125 67 30125 68 RIVET 30125 69 E 0 us ox oo no O POTTEN 1 30125 71 SET SCREW 72 30125 72 DEPTH LIMITER 73 30125 73 PHILIPS SCREW M5X0 8PX12 74 30125 74 SET SCREW M8X1 25PX12 75 30125 75 ERING ETW 15 76 30125 76 SPACER 77 30125 77 ANTI KICKBACK PAWL 8 30125 78 NUT HEX 9 30125 79 80 30125 80 SPROCKET 31t 30125 81 INFEED ROLLER 30125 82 5 30125 83 DEFLECTOR 5 30125 84 RING STW12 30125 85 PXI 30125 86 NUT HEX HD 3 16 24NC 87 30125 87 WASHER BW 5 ___30125 98 SWITCH BOARD 89 30125 89 SCREW PAN HD 3 16 24NCX5 8 9 30125 90 SWITCH CSA Sess 91 30125 91 LABEL 92 30125 92A STRAIN RELIEF 93 30125 93A PPLY CORD 94 30125 94A FLAT WASHER 30125 HB HARDWARE BAG 125 1 E ASS 95 30125 95 PLATE BASE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 30 125 BASE ASSEMBLY CODE PARTNO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 30125 92 BAR 30125 93 E RING ETW12 30125 94 RETAINING RING STW10 30125 96 INTERNAL RING RTW38 30125 97 BUSHING 07 30125 98 LEAD 08 30125 99 4X4X10 09 30125 100 CRANK LEAD SCREW 10 30125 101 COLUMN 11 30125 102 SCALE 12 30125 103 SCREW PAN HD M3X0 5PX6 1 30125 104 62027 14 30125 105 INTERNAL RING RTW35 15 30125 106 SPROCKET 16 30125 107 WASHER 3 8 X20X1 5 17 30125 108 NUT HEX M10X1 25P 18 30125 109 LEAD SCREW 19 30125 110 CRANK CASE COLUMN 30125 111 WASH
6. ION SPECIFICATION 01 30125 155 LABEL CSA 02 30125 156 STRAIN RELIEF SB8R 3 03 30125 157 SET SCREW M6X1 0PX12 04 30125 158 SPACER 05 30125 159 HEX NUT 8 1 25 30125 160 WASHER 5 16 X23X2 7 30125 161 MOTOR PLATE 30125 HEX HD BOLT M8X1 25PX30 30125 163 MOTOR 3HP 115V 230 CSA 10 30125 164 5 5 30 11 30125 165 MOTOR CORD 14A 3CX1 4mX1R2Y1R2T 30125 166 HEX NUT M10X1 25P 1 30125 167 WASHER 1 2 X2 30125 168 TENSION BOLT ASSEMBLY 30125 169 TENSION BOLT M10X1 25PX100 0125 170 RETAINER 16 5X21 7X25 30125 171 PIVOT BAR 30125 172 FLAT SCREW 6 1 0 12 30125 173 LOCK WHEEL 38X5 16 18NCX3 4 30125 174 ANGLE SET STIFFENING PLATE 9 30125 175 WASHER 3 8 20 15 20 30125 176 BOLT 3 8 16NCX3 8 21 _30125 177_ HD BOLT 16NCX2 1 2 125 178 WHEEL 23 30125 179 LOCKING NUT 3 8 16NC 24 30125 180 DOOR 25 30125 181 HEX HD BOLT M8X1 25PX40 26 30125 182 CABINET PHRA x TABLE ASSEMBLY CODE PART N0 DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 01 30125 183 TABLE 1 30125 185 BEARING 4 30125 186 ECCENTRIC ADJUSTER 4 05 30125 187 SET SCREW M6X1 0PX12 4 06 30125 188 NUT LOCK M12X1 75P 2 07 30125 189 5 THREADED 2 08 125 1 BUSHING LOCK 2 09 30125 19 KNOB M12X1 75P 2 11 30125 199 SOC HD BOLT M6X1 0PX20 8 12 30125 200 HEX HD BOLT M8X1 25PX20 6 14 30125 202 SET SCREW M8X1 25PX12 30125 203 16 30125 204 17 5 205 TABLE ASSEMBLY
7. PARTS LIST 30 125 TOR RIVET 2X5 EXTENSION TABLE S
8. T WASHER 8 2 X 22 X 3 SPRING 1 2 09 30725 09 LABEL DIRECTION HEX HEAD SCREW CAP SCREW HEX NUT M5X0 8PX12 M6X1 09X12 10 1 25 HANDLE HAND WHEEL RETAINING RING RTW 30 KEY 4X4X10 WORM GEAR BOLT SOC HEAD BOX WORM GEAR mf co fom M6X1 0PX20 ROLLER BRACKET BOLT SOC HEAD 8 1 25 50 COVER SPRING PIN 6 20 8X8X35 BEARING 620577 or no co ro SET SCREW M6X1 0PX16 PARTS LIST 30 125 HEAD ASSEMBLY CODE PART NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 30 30125 30 SCREW M22X1 5PX20 31 30125 31 BOLT PAN HEAD M6X1 0PX12 17 32 30125 32 BRACKET 3 33 30125 33 CUTTERHEAD 1 34 30125 34 DUST COVER 35 30125 35 COLLECTOR HOOD 38 30125 38 SPRING WASHER 6 1 10 2 4 39 30125 39 CHIP DEFLECTOR PLATE 40 30125 40 PLATE 41 30125 41 BOLT HEX HD M6X1 0PX12 42 30125 42 SPRING 0 43 30125 43 See 30 130 E AAA O AA 44 30125 44 CUTIERHEAD GIB 45 30125 45 BOLT GIB M8X1 25PX10 46 30125 46 WASHER 5 16 X23X2 47 30125 47 SET SCREW 10 1 5 12 48 30125 48 DRIVEN PULLEY 49 30125 49 WASHER 8X30X3 50 30125 50 BOLT HEX HD M8X1 25PX20 51 30125 51 HEX NUT 5 16 X18NC 52 30125 52 WASHER 5 16 X16X1 5 30125 53 30125 54 PULLEY GUARD 30125 55 STUD 30125 56 58 30125 57 PULLEY COVER 30125 58 NUT 59 30125 59 CHAIN 406BX63 60 30125 60 BOLT HEX HD M6X1 0PX16 l 32012561 WASHER 62203 2 62 30125 62 SPROCKET 311 30125 63 64 30125 64 RETAININ
9. ckwise or counterclockwise to adjust to the required height DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT FIG 4 The depth of cut is controlled by raising and lowering the table as illustrated in Fig 4 The table raises and lowers on four preci sion steel ground columns To Adjust Loosen the two head assembly lock knob A and turn the elevating handwheel When required depth is obtained lock the two head assembly lock knobs In order to maintain the current depth A scale is located on the right front column for easy reading The maximum depth of cut on full width planing is 1 8 A limiter D is provided to limit the depth of cut If the workpiece to be cut is less than the allowable maximum depth of cut is no more than 1 4 6 mm in one pass ANTI KICKBACK FINGERS FIG 5 Anti kickback fingers A are provided on your planer to prevent kickback These fingers operate by gravity and it is necessary to inspect them occasionally In order for the anti kickback fingers to move freely and operate correctly you must clean off any dust particles or residue left behind FEED ROLLER SPEED CONTROL FIG 6 The 30 125CE 1 Planer is equipped with a spiral serrated infeed roller and rubber outfeed roller When the feed rollers are engaged they turn and feed the stock The feed rollers slow automatically when the machine is under heavy load in order to gives great results u
10. eath the cutterhead Use 0 5 mm feeler gauge place on top of the gauge block raise or lower the head until the knife slightly touches the feeler gauge when knife is at the lowest point Do not move the fable any further until the out feed roller is adjusted Fig I5 CHIP BREAKER OUTFEED ROLLER FEED POUR Move the gauge block under the end of the outfeed roller Fig15 The bottom of the outfeed roller should slightly touch the top of the gauge block If adjustment to the outfeed roller is necessary loosen the locknut turn screw until feed roller slightly touches the gauge block Re tighten locknut in order to hold in position 5 Verify and adjust opposite end of outfeed roller the same way ADJUSTING CHIPBREAKER FIG 16 17 18 chipbreaker is located top of the planer and extends down around the front of the cutterhead The chipbreaker raises as stock is fed through and breaks or curls the chips The bottom of the chip breaker must be parallel to the knives and set 0 5 mm below the cutting circle To verify and adjust chipbreaker follow these procedures 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Verify that the knives are adjusted properly as previously explained under Knives page 7 3 Place the gauge block A on the table directly underneath the cutterhead as illustrated in Fig 16 using a 0 5 mm feeler gauge B place on top of the gauge block
11. ee prong plug it should be plugged into three pole electrical receptacle Never remove the third prong 13 Always disconnect tool before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades and cutters 14 Make sure that switch is in OFF position before plugging in cord 15 Be sure that key and adjusting wrenches have been removed before turning power on 16 Use only accessories designed for the machine 17 Clamp workpiece or guide prevent injury 18 Do not start any operation before checking that the cutters are tight to cutterhead also check if the cutters are positioned at the same level 19 Use caution when placing hands near the cutterhead knives are extremely sharp 20 Use ONLY recommended accessories Use of accessories NOT recommended by General International may result in a risk of injury 21 Do not use this planer for other than it s inten ded use If used for other purposes General International disclaims any real or implied war and holds itself harmless for any injury which may result from that use GENERAL INTERNATIONAL guarantee All component parts of GENERAL INTERNATIONAL machinery are carefully inspected during all production stages and each machine is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly Because of quality GENERAL INTERNATIONAL agrees to repair or replace any genuine part or parts which upon examination proves to be defective in workmanship or material within a
12. from the warehouse to the destination minor adjustments may be need ed before starting work operations To adjust you will need a straight edge a feeler gauge and a home made gauge block made of hardwood The gauge block can be made by following the dimension illustrated in Fig 9 KNIVES FIG 10 TO REPLACE USE THE FOLLOWING METHODS 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Remove the four screws as illustrated in Fig 10 remove the top cover 3 Loosen the two knobs and remove pulley cover TO ADJUST USE THE FOLLOWING METHODS 1 Use knife gauge and verify all three knives for proper setting as illustrated in Fig 11 2 A properly placed gauge should slightly touch the bottom of the center protrusion of the gauge 3 If adjustment is required slightly loosen the knife locking bars of all three knives by turning the fifteen knife locking screws into the knife locking bars Screws should just be loose enough to relieve stress in the cutterhead without disturbing the knives setting 4 Use the knife gauge to adjust the knife that needs to be ad justed loosen the five locking screws by turning them into the knife locking bar 5 As the knife locking bar becomes loose the springs under the knife will raise until it contacts with the center portion of the gauge Close up the knife locking bar by lightly backing out the five screws against the slot Temporarily tighten the knife into slot in order to hold in
13. g three Note This adjustment is very sensitiv e and it should not be neces sary fo turn the sproc ket more than one or two teeth 6 Turning sprocket clockwise will decrease the distance between the table and cutterhead Counter clockwise will increase the distance LUBRICATION FIG 23 When lubrication needs to be changed 1 Loosen the nut on the out feed hole 2 Clean out old fubrication and let it drain 3 Tighten nut 4 Replace clean lubricant by hole A PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 1 Close fitting parts such as the lock bars and the planer cutterhead slots should be cleaned with a brush remove any particle clinging to the equipment and slightly dampen with oil Remove any accumulation from the feed rollers and tables with a non flammable solvent The gear box oil should be changed once a year The four fable raising screws should be lubricated as required using a common grease HEAD ASSEMBLY PART NO 30125 01 30125 02 30125 03 30125 05 30125 06 30125 07 30125 10 11 30125 11 12 30125 12 3 30125 13 WASHER 3 8 X20X1 5 14 30125 14 15 30125 15 16 30125 16 17 3012517 BEARING 62004A 7 18 30125 18 19 30125 19 20 30125 20 21 22 30125 22 ROLLER 23 30125 23 24 30125 24 25 30125 25 26 30125 26 27 30125 27 28 30125 28 29 30125 29 SHAFT PARTS LIST 30 125 HEAD ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION BOLT SOC HEAD SPECIFICATION M X 1 0P X 12 IDLE PULLEY BRACKE
14. ight edge B across both rollers as illustrated in Fig 19 Loosen set screw D turn the two eccentric shafts E in order to raise or lower the table rollers tighten set screw D as illustrated Table rollers must also be adjusted on the opposite end of the table in the same way note that table rollers must always be set parallel to the table ADJUSTING CUTTERHEAD PARALLEL TABLE FIG 20 21 22 The cutterhead hos been pre set parallel to the table at the factory therefore no further adjustments are required If your machine is planing a taper verify to see if knives are proper ly set in the cufterhead Due to transport handling verify that the table is parallel to the cutterhead If adjustments are required follow these procedures 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Place the gauge block on table directly under cutterhead as illustrated Rise the table until cutterhead slightly touches the gauge block Move gauge block to opposite end of table as illustrated in Fig 20 If cutterhead is not parallel tilt planer on its side as illustrated Fig 21 Remove bolt C and loosen bolt D this will allow you to move the idler sprocket assembly far enough to release tension on the chain Remove chain from sprocket on the end that needs to be adjusted 5 sprocket by hand as illustrated in Fig 22 adjust the first corner with the remainin
15. n Label 1 Nut 1 ITEM 10 2 Extension table 9900 mM To ensure maximum performance from your GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 15 Planer clean it properly and install it accurately before use As soon as you receive your 30 125CE M1 we recommend you follow these procedures 1 Finish removing the contents of the shipping wooden case and compare with the contents list 3 Clean all rust protected surfaces with a mild solvent or kerosene Do not use lacquer thinner paint thinner or gasoline These will damage painted surfaces 11 1 Dust chute ITEM 12 6 M8 Hex Head Screw 6 8 Set Screw ITEM 13 2 Knob ITEM 14 3 Flat Washer ITEM 15 4 3 8 Hex Head Screw 4 Flat Washer 2 L type metallic plate e e e o o e WARNING ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE MACHINE IS PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK TO THE WORK OPERATOR ee ooe e CAUTION NEVER ATTEMPT TO CONNECT TO AN OUTLET WITH A GREATER POWER SOURCE VOLTAGE THAN REQUIRED ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Before connecting the machine to the power source verify that the voltage supplied corresponds as specified on the nameplate of the machine A power source with greater voltage than needed can result In serious injury to the user as well as damage the machine If in doubt contact a qualified electrician before connecting to the
16. nder all planing condi tions The feed roller are driven by a chain and sprocket drive which takes power directly from the cutterhead through the oil bath gear box To engage the feed rollers pull out the lever as illustrated Fig 6 disengage the feed rollers push the lever back in towards machine To change the feed speed push the lever in for 20 FPM or pull lever out for 16 FPM Set the lever in neutral position for zero speed Note speed change can only be changed when the machine is running WARNING DISCONNECT THE MACHINE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE MACHINE AND THE WORK OPERATOR CHECKING PULLEY FIG 7 To verify that motor pulley B is in line with the shaft pulley of A using the edge of a straight scale check to see if they are on line with each other ADJUSTING MOTOR MOUNT FIG 8 If motor pulley B and shaft pulley A are not on line loosen screw C as shown in Fig 8 move motor to left and right until adjusted to proper position and tighten the screw again ADJUSTING BELT TENSION FIG 8 Use the two nuts D to adjust the belt tension Fig 8 When achieved proper position of adjustment tighten bolts to hold in place ADJUSTMENTS FIG 9 Planer has been factory adjusted and requires no further modifica tions however considering the handling and transit movement
17. period of 24 months from date of purchase In order to obtain warrantee all defective parts must be returned pre paid to GENERAL INTERNATIONAL MFG Co Ltd Repairs made without our written authorization voids all guarantees FRONT EXTENSION TABLE DEPTH SCALE GEAR BOX TABLE LOCK KNOB NOT SHOW ON PICTURE ELEVATING HAND WHEEL MAGNETIC SWITCH REAR EXTENSION TABLE LIFTER BAR CABINET STAND 10 CASTOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 15 PLANER 30 125CE M1 UNPACKAGE AND CLEANUP ITEM 1 3 mm Allen Wrench 4 mm Allen Wrench 5 mm Allen Wrench 6mm Allen Wrench 5 2 Knife Setting Guide al hal 10 mm Open End Wrench 2 14 mm Open End Wrench 7 19 mm Open End Wrench GENERAL INTERNATIONAL Planer are carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if properly used will give perfect results However a reasonable amount of care and attention is necessary to ensure perfect performance and accurate work It is imperative that you take a few moments to familiarise yourself with these instructions as they will no doubt save you lot of time and trouble 2 Report damage if any to your local distributor To prevent rust apply a light coating of paste wax to surface 3 M Cap Screw 7 3 Spring Washer 8 1 Knife Setting Guide Shaft 9 1 wheel 1 1 Directio
18. power source GROUNDING Machine must be properly grounded in order to avoid electric shock to the work operator Connect to circuit breaker no greater than voltage supplied on name plate to avoid shock or fire replace the power cord if it gets worn out cut or damaged in any way replace immediately INSTALLATION Fig Make sure location is a fixed solid foundation Verify that the machine remains steady and properly balanced Choose work area accordingly avoiding obstacles that may interfere while work operations are being performed WARNING D DISCONNECT THE MACHINE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE MACHINE AND THE WORK OPERATOR 7 7 ADJUSTMENTS MACHINE ANCHOR Use two L type metallic plate locating in front and back of the stand to fix machine on the floor Fig 1 EXTENSI ES Fig 2 Install set screw B into extension table so that they are levelled with the surface that faces the machine To attach the table extension to machine use hex head bolts A Find a straight edge approximately four feet long to adjust table extension Using bolts A and set screws B adjust so that when the straight edge Is lying on the table extension there is no space between the straight edge and the table Tighten screw A Repeate the same procedures for the opposite of table extension DJUSTME Fig 3 Turn handwheel A clo
19. raise or lower the head until the knife C slightly touches the feeler gauge when the knife is at its lowest point Do not move the table any further until the chipbreaker is checked and adjusted as required 4 Move the gauge block A underneath the chipbreaker D as illustrated Fig 17 the bottom of the chip breaker should slightly touch the top of the gauge block Check the opposite end of the chipbreaker the same way 5 If any adjustments are required loosen nuts F as illustrated in Fig 18 Turn screws E until the bottom of the chipbreaker slightly touches the gauge block Re tighten nuts F in order to hold in position ADJUSTING TABLE ROLLERS FIG 19 Your planer is equipped with two table rollers A Fig 19 These rollers will help in feeding stock by reducing friction and turn as the stock is fed through the planer It is not possible to give exact dimen sions on the proper height setting of the table rollers because each type of wood behaves differently As a general rule when planing rough stock the table rollers should be set High and when planing smooth stock the table rollers should be set Low The suggested table roller height is at least 0 15 mm over the table surface The table rollers on the planer are set for average planing and are parallel to the table surface If higher or lower adjustments are required follow these procedures 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Place a stra
20. sert the remaining knives 8 Replace and reset the other two knives in the same manner 9 Once all three knives are set up tighten the five screws against the slot starting with the end screw and then the center screws Verify that the knives are securely held in the cutterhead and tighten the remaining screws ADJUSTING FEED ROLLER SPRING TENSION FIG 13 14 The infeed roller A and outfeed roller B are the parts that feed the stock while it Is being planed The feed rollers A and are under spring tension and this tension must be sufficient in order to feed stock smoothly and evenly through the planer without slipping The tension should not be too tight this can cause damages to the board Equal tension should be on both ends of each roller ADJUST INFEED ROLLER Turn screw C clockwise to increase tension and counte clockwise to decrease tension Adjust equally at both ends of the rollers Fig 14 TO ADJUST Turn screw D clockwise to increase tension and counterclock wise to decrease tension Adjust equally at both ends of the rollers Fig 14 ADJUSTING HEIGHT OF OUTFEED ROLLER FIG 15 The outfeed roller is factory adjusted at 0 5 mm below the cutting circle Follow theses methods in order to adjust 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Verify that the knives are properly adjusted as indicated under Knives page 7 3 Place the gauge block on the table directly undern
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