General International 30-115 M1 Use and Care Manual
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1. 151 182. 15 PLANER 30 115 FEATURES Heavy duty enclosed stand 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 ihe parallelism with the head 4 dust chute on an angle to keep work area clear Knife setting gauge included Magnetic safety switch for more security The head of the machine is equipped with anti kic kback finger s Extended table extension provide for longer material Four rubber feet are supplied for adjustment with floor level Powerful 3 motor 2 speeds OPERATI NANCE INSTRUCTIO SPECIFICA TIONS TABLE AREA WITH TABLE EXTENSION MAX PLANNING WIDTH MAX PLANNING THICKNESS MIN PLANNING THICKNESS MIN PLANNING LENGTH MAX CUTTING DEPTH KNIVES CUTER HEAD SPEED FEEDING SPEED 2 MOTOR WEIGHT 15 X 48 1 4 15 6 1 8 6 1 2 3 mm 3 5000 R P M 16 20 FPM 3 HP 220 V 1 Ph 267 KGS 588 LBS SAFETY RULES READ CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE 10 11 12 Learn the machine s 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 avallable Do not wear loose clothing gloves bracelets necklaces or orname
3. 101 301 15 101 PJO10052 SHAFT 102 301 15 102 PJOLO103 SPRING 103 301 15 103 HLO1 1200 BALL _6 104 30115 104 HM131103 OIL SEAL 9C25 105 30115 105 43000 BEARING 62047 A 107 115 107 10054 LUICH 108 30115 108 PJO10055 SHAFT 109 30115 109 081100 O RING P12 111 30115 111 PJOT10057 NUT 4 112 301 15 112 PJO10058 LEAD SCREW 3 113 30115 113 HAO30405 SET SCREW 1 0P 12 4 114 30115 114 PJO10059 COLUMN 3 115 30115 115 PJO 10060 LIMITER RING 4 116 30115 116 PJO10061 ECCENTRIC SHAFT 4 11 30115 117 HJO40300 BEARING 608Z A 4 118 301 15 118 PJO10062 ROLLER 2 119 30115 119 HAO30605 SET SCREW M10 1 5P 12 8 120 301 15 120 HK257400 CHAIN 41 134P 121 30115 121 HFO11300 RETAINING RING SIW 15 1 122 30115 122 PJO10063 SPROCKET 123 301 15 123 PJOT10064 SHAFT 124 30115 124 PJO 10065 SPROCKET IDLER 1 125 30115 125 200001 126 30115 126 042800 BEARING 62027 A 4 127 301 15 127 HFO23000 RETAINING RING RTW 35 4 128 301 15 128 PJO10067 SPROCKET 4 129 30115 129 PJO 10068 SCALE 130 30115 130 5040202 MACH SCREW M3 0 5P 6 2 131 30115 131 PJO 10069 COLUMN 1 132 30115 132 HAQ10516 HEX HD SCREW 1 25P 30 4 PARTS LIST 16 NO PART NO 133 30115 133 134 30115 134 135 30115 135 136 30115 136 137 30115 137 138 30115 138 139 30115 139 140 30115 140 141 30115 141 142 30115 142 143 30115 143 144 30115 144 145 30115 145 146 30115 146 147 30115 147 170 30115 170 171 30115 171
4. 3 Cap Screw 3 Spring Washer 1 Knife Setting Guide Shaft ITEM 9 1 Hand wheel 1 Handle 1 Label 1 Nut 1 Washer ITEM 10 1 Dust chute ITEM 11 2 table extension ITEM 12 6 M8 Hex head screw 12 lt 3b wee 6 M8 Set screw WME 0 eee ec ATTENTIONI NEVER ATTEMPT TO CONNECT OUTLET WITH ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE MACHINE IS PROPERLY GREATER POWER SOURCE VOLTAGE THAN REQUIRED GROUNDED TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK TO THE WORK OPERA TORI ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Before connecting the machine to the power source verify that the voltage supplied corresponds as specifled on the nameplate of the machine 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 power Source GROUNDING Machine must be properly grounded in order to avoid electric shock to the work operator The use of an extension cord is not recommended Connect to a 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 INST ALLATION Make sure location is a fixed solid foundation Verify that the machine remains steady and properly balanced Choose work area accor
5. 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 To Adjust infeed Roller To Adjust Outfeed Roller ADJUSTING HEIGHT OF OUTFEED ROLLER Fig 12 Ihe outfeed roller is factory adjusted at 0 5mm below the cutting circle Follow theses methods in order to adjust 1 Turn screw C 11 turn the screw shown on the opposite end of the planer Turn screw D and tum the screw on the opposite end of the planer Fig 11 CHIP BREARER Disconnect the machine from the power source Verify that the knives are properly adjusted as indicated under Knives page 9 Place the gauge block on the table directly underneath the cutterhead Use a 0 5mm 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 head any further until the outfeed roller is adjusted Move ihe gauge block under the end of the outfeed roller Fig12 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 A and turn screw B until feed roller slightly touches the gauge block Re tightenlocknut in order to hold in position Verify and
6. 172 30115 172 173 30115 173 174 30115 174 175 30115 175 176 301 15 176 177 30115 177 178 30115 178 17 115 17 191 30115 191 192 30115 192 193 30115 193 194 30115 194 195 30115 195 196 30115 196 197 30115 197 NOTES REF NO 23200 10071 10311 PJOT10072 40603 PJ1 0006 PJ200 PJO208 PJO20801 020802 020803 20003 PJO20804 HSO 10405 18100 10074 10075 1800 HQOI0700 HQOIO0600 HQOIO500 10400 HQO20400 HQO20900 PJOSO00 HQO21200 PJOLO103 PJOLO106 PJOLO105 PJOLOTO2 80305 PJ 1702 PARTS LIST 30 115 DESCRIPTION RETAINING RING BUSH KEY LEAD SCREW MACH SCREW COVER STAND EXTENSION ROLLER ASSEMBLY ROLLER FRAME ROLLER ROLLER SHAFT LEVELING SCREW BUSHING HEX HD SCR FLAT WASHER CLUB OF KNIFE GAUGE KNIFE GAUGE RING HEX WRENCH HEX WRENCH HEX WRENCH HEX WRENCH OPEN END WRENCH OPEN END WRENCH AFEIY HATCH OPEN END WRENCH SPRING HEX HD SCR KNIFE LOCKING BAR KNIFE SCREW HARDWARE BAG SPECIFICATION RTW 38 4 4 20 M9 0 8P 8 1 0P 12 6 4 10 ETW 9 MM 5MM 4MM SMM 8 10 12 14 177 19 M5 0 8P 12 QTY co co NT po Slo OPN ro 5 00009 VA 0 qm 2 CT 197
7. 30115 25 PJOT10009 IDLE PULLEY 26 30115 26 PJO10010 SHAFT 119 2 PJO10012 PRIN 28 30115 28 10011 HANGER 1 29 30115 29 20404 SCREW 1 0P 10 2 30 30115 30 HWO0 10900 NUT M10 1 25P 4 3 30115 31 HYOT8600 WASHER 10 20 1 51 4 32 30115 32 PJO30007 LABEL 1 33 30115 33 DKO20002 HAND WHEEL 34 30115 34 PJO10018 HANDLE 35 30115 35 10013 UPPER COVER 3 30115 36 10014 CHIP DEFLECTOR PLATE 37 30115 37 PJO10015 PLUG 3 38 30115 38 20528 SCREW 1 25 50 4 39 30115 39 PJO10019 KNOB 40 30115 40 PJO 10020 LOCK SMITH 2 4 30115 41 HA010405 HEX HD SCR T OP 12 4 42 30115 42 PJO1002 1 HEAD CASTING 43 30115 43 010022 SPRING PIECE 3 44 301 15 44 PJO10023 SCREW 4 45 30115 45 408 SET SCREW 1 0P 16 7 46 301 15 46 33419 8 8 38 1 47 30115 47 PJOLO101 CUTTERHEAD 48 30115 48 PJO10024 LOCK BOLT 2 49 30115 49 PJO10025 LOCK BAR 2 50 30115 50 HGOI11111 SPRING PIN 20 2 5l 301 15 51 PJO 10026 COVER 52 30115 52 SWITCH 54 30115 54 20408 CAP SCREW 1 0P 16 8 55 30115 55 HAO30505 SET SCREW 1 25P 12 50 30115 50 PJO 10027 SPRING 4 07 30115 07 PJO 10028 BUSH 4 58 30115 58 PJO 10029 PLATE 4 59 30115 59 HWO10600 HEX NUT 1 0P 60 301 15 60 120101 OUTFEED ROLLER 30115 61 PJOT10030 CUT LIMITER PLATE 02 30115 62 HS050303 FLAT HD MACH SCR M5 0 8P 8 2 63 30115 63 HHO30410 KEY 5 22 2 64 301
8. attention PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 1 Close fitting parts such as the lock bars and the planer cutterhead slots should be cleaned with brush remove any particle clinging to the equipment and slightly dampen with oil 2 Remove any accumulation from the feed rolls and tables with a non flammable solvent 3 The gear box oil should be changed once a year 4 The four table raising screws should be lubricated as required using common grease 14 30 115 PART NO REF NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 1 30115 01 PJO10001 GUARD 2 30115 02 1 1300 V BELT M27 3 3 301 15 03 HS010510 HEX HD SCR 1 25P 20 10 4 30115 04 10616 HD SCR 1 5P 30 3 D 30115 05 PJO 10080 WASHER 301 15 06 19700 FLAT WASHER 10725 3 01 3 y 30115 07 DKOX0O101 MOTOR PULLEY 1 8 30115 08 10003 COVER 1 9 30115 09 PJODOLO POWER SUPPLY WIRE 12A 3C 1 45M 10 30115 10 PJOA1901 MOTOR 1 12 30115 12 HAO10647 HEX HD SCR M 10 1 5P 80 13 30115 13 HS100405 HEX HD SCR W WASHER 1 0P 12 24 14 30115 14 PJO 10004 BUSHING 15 30115 15 HS010513 HEX HD SCREW 1 25 25 3 16 30115 16 PJO 10005 CUTTERHEAD PULLEY 1 17 30115 17 10800 NUT 1 25 8 19 30115 19 PJO 10006 MOTOR MOUNT 20 30115 20 15300 WASHER 0 0 23 2 01 8 2 301 15 21 HAO10525 HEX HD SCR 1 25P 45 4 22 30115 22 18400 WASHER 8 2 22 3t 17 23 30115 23 PJOT0007 BRACKET 24 30115 24 PJOT10008 SHAFT 29
9. 15 64 1010105 RIVET 2 5 2 30115 65 PJO10031 SPROCKET 30115 66 18000 WASHER 6 2 20 3 01 4 6 30115 67 HSO 10408 HEX HD SCR 1 0P 16 3 PARTS LIST 30 115 NO PART NO REF NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY 68 30115 68 HK445 100 CHAIN O B 63P 69 30115 69 HJO32300 BEARING 6205 2NSE 70 30115 70 010032 CHIP BRACKET 71 30115 7 1 PJO10033 SHAFT 72 301 15 72 PJO10034 KNOB 73 30115 3 HFO32 100 RETAINING RING EIW 15 2 74 30115 74 PJO10035 COLLAR 40 79 30115 5 PJO10036 ANTI KICK FINGER 39 76 30115 76 PJO10037 SHAFT 1 77 30115 77 PJO10038 INFEED ROLLER 78 30115 78 PJO10039 SPROCKET 79 30115 9 20405 CAP SCREW 1 0P 12 80 301 15 80 HAO22200 BEARING 020477 1 81 30115 81 10040 GEAR 82 30115 82 20413 CAP SCREW 1 0P 25 83 30115 83 HJ141900 BEARING 6201 2 84 301 15 84 PJO10041 GEAR 85 30115 85 010042 SHAFT 86 30115 86 10405 2 5 10 2 87 30115 87 PJO10078 GEAR BOX COVER 88 301 15 88 PJO 10044 PIN 2 89 301 15 89 042700 BEARING 6201Z A 3 90 301 15 90 PJO10045 SHAFT 91 30115 91 HHO10523 KEY 6 0 40 92 30115 92 PJO 10046 GEAR 93 30115 93 101 1 94 30115 94 HK443500 CHAIN Q6B 47 1 95 30115 95 PJOTOOA7 SPROCKET 96 301 15 96 HM 110300 OIL PLUG 1 4 19 2 97 30115 97 141304 OIL SEAL C298 40 8 98 301 15 98 PJO10079 GEAR BOX 99 30115 99 10049 PACKING PIECE 100 30115 100 PJOTI9 GEAR ASSY
10. M or pul lever out for 16 FPM Set thelever 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 ADJUSTMENTSI FAILURE COMPLY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGES THE WORK OPERA TOR AND THE MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS Fig 4 Planer has been factory adjusted and requires no further modifications however considering the handling and transit movement from the warehouse to the destination minor adjustments may be needed before starting work operations To adjust you will need a straight edge a feeler gauge and home made gauge block made of hardwood The gauge block can be made by following the dimension Fig 4 ADJUSTING BELT TENSION Fig 5 amp Fig 6 To adjust following these procedures l Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Remove pulley cover from the machine Ern 4 1 1511 T 5 0 3 Place a board A underneath the motor base B as illus trated in Fig 5 4 Loosen the two bolts 5 up on the motor base to an approximate belt tension 6 Adjust belt tension until correct belt tension is obtained Nofe The proper tension is appr 1 4 deflection in the center span of the belts using light finger pressure 7 Once proper tension is obtained tighten the two bolts and replace side cover KNIVES l Disconnect the machine from the power so
11. OR POWER SWITCH FRONT TABLE EXTENSION PARTS IDENTIFICATION 9 MAIN TABLE 157 PLANER 30 115 GENERAL INTERNA TIONAL Planers are carefully tested and inspected before shioment 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 few moments to familiar ise yourself with these instructions as they will no doubt save you a lot of time and trouble UNPACKA GE AND CLEANUP ensure maximum performance from your GENERALG INTERNATIONAL 15 Planer clean it properly and install it accurately before use As soon as you receive your planer we recommend you follow these procedures l Finish removing the contents of the shipping wooden case and compare with the contents list 2 Report damage if any to your local distributor 3 Clean all rust protected surfaces with a mild solvent or kerosene Do not use lacquer thinner paint thinner gasoline These will damage painted surfaces 4 Io prevent rust apply a light coating of paste wax to surface CONTENTS LIST ITEM 1 ITEM 2 ITEM 3 ITEM 4 1 3mm Allen Wrench 2 Knife Setting Guide 1 8 1 Open End Wrench 4 Circlip 1 Amm Allen Wrench 1 12 ITdmm Open End Wrench 1 5mm Allen Wrench 1 17 19mrm Open End Wrench 1 6mm Allen Wrench ITEM 5 ITEM 6 ITEM 7 ITEM 8 e 3 M5 Hex Head Screw
12. ace the gauge block on table directly under cutterhead as illus trated Lower the cutterhead until cutterhead slightly touches the gauge block 3 Move gauge block to opposite end of table Fig 18 4 Repeats steps 2 3 on outfeed end of table Fig 19 5 f cutterhead is not parallel WF planer on its side Fig Remove bolt C and loosen bolt 0 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 6 Turn sprocket F by hand Fig adjust the first corner with the remaining three Note This adjustment is very sensitive and it should not be necessary to turn the sproc ket more than one or two teeth 7 Turning sprocket clockwise will decrease the distance between the table and cutterhead Counterclockwise will increase the distance For additional planing information please ask your authorized dealer or contact us for a copy of THE GUIDE TO EXCELLENT PLANING LUBRICATION 1 Wipe the chain with a lubricated cloth for medium to slow speed operation 2 lf excessive build up of dust dirt or wood shavings occur coat chain with a light film of oil never pour directly on chain Over oiling defeats the purpose of the lubrication the chain will overly accelerate and will require constant replacement 3 The bearings on the cutterhead are factory lubricated and sealed therefore they require no further
13. adjust opposite end of outfeed roller the same way ADJUSTING CHIPBREAKER The chipbreaker is located on top of fhe planer and extends down around the front of the cutterhnead The chipbreaker raises as stock is fed through and breaks or curls the chips The bottom of the chipbreaker must be parallel to the knives and set 0 5mm below the cutting circle To verify and adjust chipbreaker follow these procedures 1 Disconnect machine from the power source Verify that the knives are adjusted properly as preciously explained under Knives page 9 Place the gauge block A on the table directly underneath ihe cutterhead Fig 13 using a 0 5mm feeler gauge B place on top of the gauge block 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 head any further until the chipbreaker is checked and adjusted as required Move the gauge block A underneath the chipbreaker D Fig 14 the bottom of the chipbreaker should slightly touch the top of ihe gauge block Check the opposite end of the chipbreaker the same If any adjustments are required loosen nuts F Fig 15 Turn screws E until the bottom of the chipbreaker slightly touches the gauge block Re tighten nuts in order to hold in position ADJUSTING TABLE ROLLERS Fig 16 Your planer is equipped with two table rollers A Fig 16 These rollers will help
14. dingly avoiding obstacles that may interfere while work operations are being performed DISCONNECT THE MACHINE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE MACHINE AND THE WORK OPERA Ji 1 WARNING ADJUSTMENTS Machine Levelling Before operating machine be sure to adjust the machine levelling screws to rest on the floor Turn the 4 levelling screws located at the bottom of the stand using a 14mm open end wrench set up infeed Outfeed Roller Assembly l Install set screws B into extension table so that they are levelled with the surface that faces the machine 2 lo attach the table extension machine use ihree hex head bolts A 3 Find a straight edge approximately four feet long to adjust table extension 4 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 tables 5 Tighten screw 6 Repeat the same procedures for the opposite of fable extension Height Adjustment Turn hand wheel A clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust to the required height DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT Fig 1 1 Ihe depth of cut is controlled by raising and lowering the head assembly as illustrated in Fig 1 The head assembly raises and lowers on four precision steel ground columns 2 Adjust Loosen the two head assembly lock knob A and turn the
15. elevating handwheel B 3 Whenrequired depthis obtained lock the two head assembly lock knobs in order to maintain the current depth 4 C is located on the right front column for easy reading 5 Ihe maximum depth of cut on full width planing is 1 8 A limiter D is provided limit the depth of cut If the workpiece to be cutis less than 6 the allowable maximum depth of cut is no more than 1 4 in one pass ANTI KICK BACK FINGERS Fig 2 Anti kickback fingers are provided on your planer to prevent i kickback These fingers operate by gravity and it is necessary to 20 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 3 The 30 115 Planer is equipped with a spiral serrated infeed roller solid sr el eutfeed roller Fig 3 When the feed rollers ar e engaged they tum and feed tne stock Ihe feed rollers slow automatically when the machine is under heavy load in order gives great results under all planing con ditions The feed rollers are driven by chain and sprocket drive which takes power directly from the cutterhead through the bath gearbox To engage the feed rollers pull out the lever Fig 3 To disengage the feed rollers push the lever back in toward machine To change thefeedspeed push the lever in for 20 FP
16. in feeding stock by reducing friction and turn as the stock is fed through the planer It is not possible to give exact dimensions 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 15mm 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 straight edge B across both rollers as illustrated in Fig 1 7 Turn the two eccentric shafts E in order to raise or lower the table rollers as illus trated in Fig 16 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 parailel to the table ADJUSTING CUTTERHEAD PARALLEL TO TABLE The cutterhead has 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 properly set in the cutterhead 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 Pl
17. nts Wear face eye ear respiratory and body protection devices as indicated for the operation environment Keep hands well away from blades and all moving parts Do not clear chips and sawdust away with hands Use a brush Make sure the cutter are moving at operation speed before planing Do not push the cutterhead to hard The planer will perform better and be safer working at the rate for which it was designed Whenever possible use a dust collector with shaving hood to minimize health hazards Never leave the machine with the power on Keep children away Make sure that visitors are kept at a safe distance from the work area Use recommended speed cutter accessory and workpiece material Never stand on tool Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted Be sure planer blades are securely locked in the machine 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Keep guards in place and in working order Use suitable support if stock is to long Do not force the machine It will do the job better and be safer at a rate for which it was designed If a guard must be removed for maintenance or cleaning make sure it is properly attached before using the tool again Be sure that key and adjusting wrenches have been removed before turning power on Use only accessories designed for the machine Make sure tool is properly grounded If t
18. ool is equipped with three prong plug 1 should be plugged into three pole electrical receptacle Never remove the third prong Always disconnect tool before servicing and when changing accessories such as planer blades Make sure that switch is in OFF position before plugging in cord Place material firmly against the table Use ONLY recommended accessories Use of accessories NOT recommended by General International may result in a risk of injury Do use this planer for other than it s intended use If used for other purposes General International disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury which may result from that use GENERAL INTERNATIONAL guarantee component parts of GENERAL INTERNA TIONAL machiner are carefully inspected during all production stages and each machine Is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly Because of quality GENERAL INTERNA TIONAL agrees to repair or replace any genuine part or parts which upon examina tion proves to be defective in workmanship or material within a period of 24 months from date of purchase In order to obtain warrantee all defective parts must be returned pre paid to GENERAL INTERNA TIONAL MFG Co Ltd Repair s made without our written author ization voids all guarantees M 9 RON REAR TABLE EXTENSION DEPTH SCALE GEAR BOX HEAD ASSEMBL Y LOCK KNOB HEAD ASSEMBLY ELEVATING HAND WHEEL CUTTERHEAD DRIVE MOT
19. springs located under the knife 2 Remove the remaining knives in the same manner 3 Clean the knife slots knife bars springs and screws 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 Fig 9 9 Inserfsprings 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 Fig 9 7 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 fhe gauge Close the knife locking bar C by slightly backing out the five screws D against the slot Note Slightly tighten in order to hold in position in order to insert 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 9 10 ADJUSTING FEED ROLLER SPRING TENSION Fig 10 The infeed roller A and outfeed roller B are the parts that feed the stock while it is being planed The feed rollers and B
20. urce 2 Loosen the two screws A B Fig 7 and tilt motor assembly to the front To Adjust use the following methods l Use knife gauge and verify all three knives for proper setting Fig 8 2 properly placed gauge should slightly touch the bottom of ihe center protrusion of the gauge 3 If adjustmentis 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 io adjust the knife that needs to be adjusted 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 position 6 If additional knives must be reset repeat steps 4 amp 5 7 After all three knives are set tighten ihe 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 Replace use the following methods 1 Loosen the knife locking bar by turning the five knife locking screws remove the knife locking bar knife and
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