Rikon Power Tools 25-010 Operator's Manual

10” Planer / Jointer

25-010

4001824

Operator’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Specifications.....................................................................................................................2

Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................3 - 6

Getting To Know Your Machine ..............................................................................................7

Contents of Package .....................................................................................................7 - 8

Installation ......................................................................................................................8

Assembly .................................................................................................................... 9 - 11

Adjustments...............................................................................................................11 - 18

Operation ..................................................................................................................19 - 21

Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................22 - 23

Maintenance ....................................................................................................................24

Electricals & Wiring Diagram .......................................................................................5 & 24

Parts Diagrams & Parts Lists ..................................................................................25 - 29

Accessories ..........................................................................................................30

Notes ...............................................................................................................................30

Warranty ..........................................................................................................................31

SPECIFICATIONS

Model No.

Motor

Horsepower

Amps

Volts

RPM

Cutterhead

Speed

Number of Knives/Inserts

Cuts Per Minute

Diameter

Fence

Size

TTilts

Positive Stops

Planer

Maximum Cutting Width

Maximum Cutting Height

Wood Feed Rate

Table Size

Jointer

Maximum Cutting Width

Maximum Cutting Depth

Depth

Table Size

Overall

Height

25-010

1-1/2 HP

16/8

110/220V, 60 Hz

3,400

4,800

33

14,400

2-1/2"

4-1/4" x 24-1/4"

0° - 45°

90°, 45° Right and Left

10"

24.6 SF/MIN

10-1/4" x 15-3/4"

10"

1/8"

1/2"

11" x 40-1/2"

Depth

Base Size

Net Weight

Shipping Weight

Shipping Carton

Warranty

40-1/2"

N/A

22-1/2" x 22"

147 lbs.

166 lbs.

28-1/4" x 22-1/4" x 22-1/2"

55 Years

NOTE: The specifications, photographs, drawings and information in this manual represent the current model when the manual was prepared. Changes and improvements may be made at any time, with no obligation on the part of Rikon Power Tools, Inc. to modify previously delivered units. Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, to provide you with the guidelines for the proper safety, assembly and operation of this machine.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

Safety is the single most important consideration in the operation of this equipment. The following

instructions must be followed at all times. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. We strongly recommend that this tool not be modified and/or used for any other application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions about its application, do not use the tool until you have contacted us and we have advised you.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. This symbol may be used

in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could 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, could result in minor or

moderate injury.

NOTICE:

Shown without Safety Alert Symbol indicates a situation that may result in property damage.

GENERAL SAFETY

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner’s manual carefully. Learn the tool’s applications, work capabilities, and its specific potential hazards.

4. AVOID A DANGEROUS WORKING ENVIRONMENT.

DO NOT use electrical tools in a damp environment or expose them to rain.

BEFORE USING YOUR MACHINE

To avoid serious injury and damage to the tool, read and follow all of the Safety and Operating Instructions before operating the machine.

5. DO NOT use electrical tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gasses.

6. ALWAYS keep the work area clean, well lit, and organized. DO NOT work in an environment with floor surfaces that are slippery from debris, grease, and wax.

1. Some dust created by using power tools 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, cement, and other

• masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

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.

2. READ the entire Owner’s Manual. LEARN how to use the tool for its intended applications.

7. KEEP VISITORS AND CHILDREN AWAY. DO NOT permit people to be in the immediate work area, especially when the electrical tool is operating.

8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to perform an operation for which it was not designed. It will do a safer and higher quality job by only performing operations for which the tool was intended.

9. WEAR PROPER CLOTHING. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. These items can get caught in the machine during operations and pull the operator into the moving parts. The user must wear a protective cover on their hair, if the hair is long, to prevent it from contacting any moving parts.

3. GROUND ALL TOOLS. If the tool is supplied with a 3 prong plug, it must be plugged into a 3-contact electrical receptacle. The 3rd prong is used to ground the tool and provide protection against accidental electric shock. DO

NOT remove the 3rd prong. See Grounding Instructions on the following pages.

10. CHILDPROOF THE WORKSHOP AREA by removing switch keys, unplugging tools from the electrical receptacles, and using padlocks.

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11. ALWAYS UNPLUG THE TOOL FROM THE

ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE when making adjustments, changing parts or performing any maintenance.


12. KEEP PROTECTIVE GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN

WORKING ORDER.

13. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure that the power switch is in the “OFF” position before plugging in the power cord to the electrical receptacle.

14. REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS from the immediate area prior to turning “ON” the machine.

25. ALWAYS WEAR A DUST MASK TO PREVENT

INHALING DANGEROUS DUST OR 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.

15.

USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Use of incorrect or improper accessories could cause serious injury to the operator and cause damage to the tool. If in doubt, check the instruction manual that comes with that particular accessory.

16. NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED.

Turn the power switch to the “OFF” position. DO NOT leave the tool until it has come to a complete stop.

17. DO NOT STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury could result if the tool tips over, or you accidentally contact the tool.

18. DO NOT store anything above or near the tool where anyone might try to stand on the tool to reach it.

19. MAINTAIN YOUR BALANCE. DO NOT extend yourself over the tool. Wear oil resistant rubber soled shoes. Keep floor clear of debris, grease, and wax.

20. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Always keep tools clean and in good working order. Keep all blades and tool bits sharp, dress grinding wheels and change other abrasive accessories when worn.

21. EACH AND EVERY TIME, CHECK FOR DAMAGED

PARTS PRIOR TO USING THE TOOL. Carefully check all guards to see that they operate properly, are not damaged, and perform their intended functions. Check for alignment, binding or breaking of moving parts. A guard or other part that is damaged should be immediately repaired or replaced.

22. DO NOT OPERATE TOOL WHILE TIRED, OR

UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, MEDICATION

OR ALCOHOL.

23. SECURE ALL WORK. Use clamps or jigs to secure the work piece. This is safer than attempting to hold the work piece with your hands.

24. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING,

AND USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A

POWER TOOL.

A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

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26. USE A PROPER EXTENSION CORD IN GOOD

CONDITION. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. The table on the following page shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate amperage rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.

The smaller the gauge number, the larger diameter of the extension cord. If in doubt of the proper size of an extension cord, use a shorter and thicker cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and overheating.

USE ONLY A 3-WIRE EXTENSION CORD THAT HAS

A 3-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG AND A 3-POLE

RECEPTACLE THAT ACCEPTS THE TOOL’S PLUG.

27. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this product is available from:

• Power Tool Institute

1300 Summer Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44115-2851

www.powertoolinstitute.org

• National Safety Council

1121 Spring Lake Drive

Itasca, IL 60143-3201

www.nsc.org

• American National Standards Institute

25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor

New York, NY 10036

www.ansi.org

• ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for

Woodworking Machines and the

U.S. Department of Labor regulations

www.osha.gov

28. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others.


ELECTRICAL SAFETY EXTENSION CORDS

THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED

WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM

ELECTRIC SHOCK.

THE USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD

WITH THIS MACHINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED. For best power and safety, plug the machine directly into a dedicated, grounded electrical outlet that is within the supplied cord length of the machine.

IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides the path of least resistance for electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and requires a grounding plug (not included). The plug MUST be plugged into a matching electrical receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances.

If and extension cord needs to be used, it should only be for a limited operation of the machine. The extension cord should be as short as possible in length, and have a minimum gauge size of 14AWG.

DO NOT MODIFY ANY PLUG. If it will not fit the electrical receptacle, have the proper electrical receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use a tool with a damaged cord, since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock, resulting in serious injury.

IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION of the equipment grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The conductor with the green insulation

(with or without yellow stripes) is the equipment grounding conductor. DO NOT connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal if repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary.

Use a proper extension cord. Only use cords listed by

Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Other extension cords can cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and overheating of tool. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”.

These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

CHECK with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions, or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded when installing or replacing a plug.

USE ONLY A 3-WIRE EXTENSION CORD THAT HAS

THE PROPER TYPE OF A 3-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG

THAT MATCHES THE MACHINE’S 3-PRONG PLUG AND

ALSO THE 3-POLE RECEPTACLE THAT ACCEPTS THE

TOOL’S PLUG. *

REPLACE A DAMAGED OR WORN CORD

IMMEDIATELY.

This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a 120 volt electrical receptacle. FIGURE A shows the type of the

220v, 3-wire electrical plug and electrical receptacle that has a grounding conductor that is required if the motor wiring is changed. See page 21.

Sample of 220 volt plug required for this machine.

Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while you are working with your power tool.

* Canadian electrical codes require extension cords to be certified SJT type or better.

** The use of an adapter in Canada is not acceptable.

Consult a qualified electrician if the distance of the machine from the electrical panel is greater than 30 feet.

FIG. A

THIS SYMBOL DESIGNATES

THAT THIS TOOL IS LISTED BY

THE INTERTEK TESTING

SERVICES, TO UNITED STATES

AND CANADIAN STANDARDS.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANER / JOINTERS

This machine is intended for the surfacing of natural, solid woods. The permissible workpiece dimensions must be observed (see Technical Specification). Any other use not as specified, including modification of the machine or use of parts not tested and approved by the equipment manufacturer can cause unforeseen damage.

ATTENTION: Use of this planer/jointer still presents risks that cannot be eliminated by the manufacturer. Therefore, the user must be aware that wood working machines are dangerous if not used with care and all safety precautions are adhered to.

1. Do not operate this machine until you have read all of the following instructions.

2. Do not attempt to operate this machine until it is completely assembled.

3. Do not turn ON this machine if any pieces are damaged or missing.

4. This machine must be properly grounded.

5. If you are not familiar with the operation of the machine, obtain assistance from a qualified person.

6. Always wear approved, safety protective eye wear and hearing protection when operating this machine.

7. Always wear a dust mask and use adequate dust collection and proper ventilation.

8. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating this machine. Keep long hair tied back.

9. Always make sure the power switch is in the OFF position prior to plugging in the machine.

10. Always make sure the power switch is in the OFF position and the machine is unplugged when doing any cleaning, assembly, setup operation, or when not in use.

11. Make sure all safety guards and hardware are securely tightened before operating the machine.

12. Regularly check that the blades are locked tight in the cutterhead.

13. Always keep hands and fingers away from the cutterhead, chip exhaust opening, feed rollers, belts and pulleys to prevent injury. Use push blocks when jointing wood shorter than 12" long, plus any narrow or thin stock.

14. Never joint wood less than 8" long, widths under 3/4", or material less than 1/4" thick.

15. Never make cuts deeper than 1/8”. Multiple cuts, 1/16" or less, produce better finish results.

16. Make sure there are no loose knots, nails, staples, dirt or foreign objects in the work piece to be surfaced.

17. Use extra caution with large, warped, very small or awkward work pieces. Joint warped boards flat before planing.

18. Use extra supports (roller stands, saw horses, tables etc, for any work pieces large enough to tip when not held

down to the table top surfaces.

19. Surface wood in the same direction of the grain, not across the grain. Never plane end cuts or end grain.

20. Joint and plane only one work piece at a time. Vary the feeding of the work pieces along the cutterhead, center/left/right, so that all of the knives get used and thus remain sharp, longer.

21. Never reach inside of a running machine, and avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause fingers or a hand to move into the cutterhead.

22. Do not clear a jammed work piece while the machine is running. Stop the machine, unplug it from the power

source, and then remove the jammed work piece. Lowering the table may be necessary to dislodge the work piece.

23. Keep your face and body to one side of the machine during use, out of line with a possible 'kick back' (lumber caught in by the rotating cutterehead and thrown back towards the operator).

24. The use of any accessories or attachments not recommended may cause injury to you and damage your machine.

25. Sharpen or replace dull or chipped knives immediately, as injury to the user, or the machine, may result.

26. Replacement knives/inserts should be from, or through a source recommended by the manufacturer.

27. Remove material or debris from the work area. Keep work area neat and clean.

This owner’s manual is not a teaching aid and is intended to show assembly, adjustments, and general use.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

For more detailed information about California Proposition 65 log onto rikontools.com.

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D

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A

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

E L

F

J

I K

G

O

B

N

M

P

FRONT VIEW - JOINTER SETTING REAR VIEW - PLANER SETTING

E

F

G

H

A

B

C

D

On / Off Safety Switch

Cutterhead Guard

Jointer Dust Port - Work Position

Outfeed Table

Jointer Fence

Infeed Table

Jointer Depth of Cut Adjustment Knob

Cutterhead Guard Height Adjustment Lever

M

N

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P

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K

L

Jointer Depth of Cut Scale

Planer Table Height Adjustment Handle

Jointer Fence Support

Planer Dust Port - Work Position

Outfeed Table Lock Handles

Planer Table

Planer Depth Gauge

Power Cord

CONTENTS OF PACKAGE

Model 25-010 Planer/Jointer is shipped complete in one box.

Unpacking and Clean-up

1. Carefully remove all contents from the shipping carton. Compare the contents with the list of contents to make sure

that all of the items are accounted for, before discarding any packing material. Place parts on a protected surface

for easy identification and assembly. If any parts are missing or broken, please call RIKON Customer Service (877-

884-5167) as soon as possible for replacements. DO NOT turn your machine ON if any of these items are missing.

You may cause injury to yourself or damage to the machine.

2. Report any shipping damage to your local distributor.

3. Clean all rust protected surfaces with ordinary house hold type grease or spot remover. Do not use; gasoline, paint

thinner, mineral spirits, etc. These may damage painted surfaces.

4. Apply a coat of paste wax to the table to prevent rust. Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth. Be careful

when reaching inside of the planer as the knives are sharp and may cause injury if touched.

5. Set packing material and shipping carton aside. Do not discard until the machine has been set up and is running

properly.

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LIST OF LOOSE PARTS

A. Outfeed Table

B. Infeed Table

C. Fence Assembly

D. Legs & Floor Pads

E. Dust Hood

F. Depth of Cut Control Bar

G. Nuts & Bolts for Leg Assembly

H. Handle

I. Tools a. - Wrenches - 10 & 13mm

b. - Knife Setting Gauge

c. - Hex Wrenches - 3, 4 & 5mm

CONTENTS OF PACKAGE

A

C

B

I

E

G H

F

INSTALLATION

MOVING & INSTALLING THE PLANER

When moving the planer/jointer, lift and move the machine with your hands holding the undersides of the machine’s body. FIG. 1, A. DO NOT move or carry the planer/jointer with the infeed and outfeed tables, as this may damage the machine.

1. Position the machine on a solid, level foundation that is located in an area that ample space in front and in back of the planer/jointer for the moving of lumber to be milled.

Align the machine so that during use, any kickback will not face aisles, doorways, or other work areas that bystanders may be in. Do not locate or use the machine in damp or wet conditions.

2. For best operation, the Planer/Jointer should be directly plugged into a power source, without the use of extensions.

3. The use of a industrial Dust Collector with a minimum of 650 CFM suction is recommended for chip removal.

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A

FIG. 1

A c a b

D

ASSEMBLY

THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH

MUST BE IN THE 'OFF' POSITION UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE.

LEG INSTALLATION

To install the legs, the machine must be placed onto its side to gain access to the underside to secure the nuts and washers. The machine is heavy.

Additional help, or a suitable lifting device or support, will be required for lifting the machine onto the stand once the legs are installed.

FIG. 2

NOTE: When assembling this Planer/Jointer, DO NOT fully tighten the nuts and bolts until the assembly is complete.

1. Before laying the machine down on its side, lay down some soft padding to protect the machine parts.

NOTE: The waste packaging may be utilized to support the machine, preventing damage. This is especially needed if the machine is laid on the side which has a plastic cover or the On/Off switch.

2. Gently lay the machine onto it's side. Ensuring that the weight of the machine is distributed equally across the main frame.

3. Fasten the four Legs to the main frame of the machine, using the Bolts, Washers and Nuts provided. FIG. 2, 3.

4. Once the four legs have been secured to the main frame, it may not be possible to fully tighten the lower bolts until the machine is in the upright position.

5. With assistance, or with a suitable lifting device, return the machine to an upright position. All four legs should be stable, secure and on a level footing before final tightening the bolts. If machine does not sit on the legs properly, loosen all of the leg bolts and allow the machine’s weight to settle onto the legs evenly. Then fully tighten the bolts to secure the legs in position. FIG. 4.

INFEED TABLE INSTALLATION

FIG. 3

FIG. 4

1. Remove the four socket head cap screws (#123) from the infeed table’s Cover Rails (#125) that have been preinstalled on the sides of the machine’s frame. FIG. 5.

2. Remove the Collar and Spring Washer from the infeed tables’s depth of cut adjustment Bar (#119). FIG. 6.

Continued on page 10

CAP

SCREWS

COVER

RAILS

FIG. 6

9

FIG. 5

Installing the Infeed Table - Continued from page 9

ASSEMBLY

3. Insert the bar through the table’s end hole and underside of the table. Then re-attach the Spring Washer and

Collar onto the Bar to secure it in place. FIG. 7.

4. Hold the infeed table up to the machine while threading the depth of cut control bar into the Spacer Shaft (#137).

FIG. 8.

5. Install the infeed table by positioning it under the table cover rails and wind the depth of cut bar until the uppermost line on the depth Scale is registered. See FIG. 15, page 12. Re-fit and secure the table cover rails, FIG. 9.

NOTE: These rails should not be fully tightened, as the table needs to slide up and down in order to adjust the depth of cut. As a guide, fully tighten the socket head cap screws and then back them off a 1/4 turn.

6. See page 12 for instructions on adjusting the table.

DEPTH OF CUT

CONTROL BAR

BAR

WASHER

& COLLAR

SPACER SHAFT

FIG. 7

COVER RAIL

DEPTH SCALE

CAP SCREW

INFEED

TABLE underside view

FIG. 8

DUST OUTLET INSTALLATION

1. At the opposite, outfeed end of the machine, locate the

Chip Ejector Hood (#194). FIG. 10. Attach the Dust Port

(#195) to the outlet with the two hex Bolts provided. FIG. 11

FIG. 9

CHIP EJECTOR HOOD

DUST PORT

FIG. 10

10

FIG. 11

ASSEMBLY

THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH

MUST BE IN THE 'OFF' POSITION UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE.

OUTFEED TABLE INSTALLATION

1. Position the outfeed table onto the left end of the machine frame. The two Setting Brackets (#158) fit over the pre-installed Pan Head, Location Screws (#160) on the frame for positioning, and then lock the table in place with the Levers (#233, 234). FIG. 12 & 13.

2. See page 12 for instructions on adjusting the table.

LOCKING LEVERS

SETTING BRACKETS

LOCATION SCREWS

FIG. 12

FIG. 13

JOINTER FENCE INSTALLATION

1. The Fence Carrier Support Bracket (#240, FIG. 14, A) has been pre-installed onto the rear side of the infeed table.

2. Slide the Fence Assembly onto the Fence Bracket and the secure it in position with the Ratchet Lever (#217).

3. See page 13 for instructions on adjusting the fence.

A

ADJUSTMENTS

JOINTER TABLE ALIGNMENT

For the best surfacing of work pieces, the jointer’s infeed and outfeed tables must be set at the same level to form a large ‘flat’ surface. These tables must also be in alignment with the cutterhead for true surfacing, when you measure the flatness of a board from side-to-side and end-to-end.

OUTFEED TABLE

The machine has been factory set before shipping - the infeed table being set to the cutterhead knives, and then the outfeed table set to the infeed table. But once the machine has been set in its final location in the shop, the table alignments should be checked to make sure that there has been no movement during its handling.


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FIG. 14

RATCHET LEVER

INFEED

TABLE

ADJUSTMENTS

INFEED TABLE ADJUSTMENT

The Infeed Table is preset at the factory to be aligned with the cutterhead. To ensure that both the infeed and outfeed jointer tables are aligned, check both table settings and adjust the outfeed table as necessary.

1. The infeed table should be set to the upper line on the

Depth Scale. There is a thin Line cut into the metal side of the infeed table for indicating the table position with the cutterhead for regulating the depth of cut. FIG. 15.

NOTE: The jointer’s depth of cut can be set by using the various lines on the scale. The top line is zero and the bottom line indicates a 1/8” (3mm) cut. It is not advised to take the deepest cut. Taking multiple cuts of 1/16” or less produce better finish results, and be much easier on the machine.

2. To increase or decrease the depth of cut, simply rotate the infeed adjustment knob. FIG. 16.

OUTFEED TABLE ADJUSTMENT

Check the Outfeed Table to ensure that it is aligned with the cutterhead and infeed table. Make adjustments to the outfeed table as follows;

This procedure involves close contact with the planer blades. Wear gloves to prevent injury to the hands. Make sure that the machine is disconnected from the power supply.

In order to accurately set the machine, it is first necessary to align the tables.

1. Set the infeed table to the ‘0’ setting on its depth of cut scale (see Infeed Table Adjustment above, FIG. 15).

2. Rotate the cutterhead so that the planer blades do not interfere with the measurements that will be taken.

3. With a long metal straight edge, place it length-wise along the outfeed table so that it extends onto the infeed table. The straight edge should lie level across BOTH tables. FIG. 17. They should be set at the same height and perfectly level to each other.

- If it does, the tables are true to each other.

- If the straight edge does not lie flat across both tables, then the tables must be adjusted. Tune the outfeed table, as the infeed table was factory set to the cutterhead.

3. Adjust the ANGLE and tilt of the outfeed table with the hex Guide Screws (#160) located on the rear areas on both of the Guide Rails (#159 ,161). FIG. 18.

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INDICATOR LINE

DEPTH SCALE

FIG. 15

DEPTH OF CUT

ADJUSTMENT KNOB

FIG. 16

FIG. 17

OUTFEED

TABLE

GUIDE RAIL

FIG. 18

GUIDE SCREW

DEPTH SCALE

GUIDE SCREW

ADJUSTMENTS

4. Check the alignment of the tables with the straight edge on both front and rear sides of the of the tables. Make further adjustments with the guide screws as necessary, until the tables are parallel with each other.

5. To adjust the HEIGHT of the table, loosen the hex Bolts that fasten the Brackets (#158) to the side of the outfeed table. Carefully slide the table forward or backwards to change the table height. FIG. 19. Re-fasten the bracket’s hex bolts once the two tables are level with each other.

NOTE: To make this adjustment, you could also measure the height difference between tables with dividers or callipers. Then remove the outfeed table and re-set the bolts in the bracket’s elongated holes to this measured distance.

OUTFEED

TABLE

BRACKET

BOLT

FIG. 19

JOINTER FENCE ADJUSTMENT

The jointer fence provides lateral support for the workpiece when surface planing.

It can be tilted to any angle between 90° and -45°, and moved forward or backwards over the jointer bed and cutterhead to match the work piece width. Once the fence is installed (page 11), it must be accurately set at 90º. To do this you will need an accurate square.

SETTING THE FENCE TO 90° AND 45°

1. Loosen the upper Ratchet Handle (#265) and adjust the fence into position against the square.

2. When the fence extrusion is exactly at 90º, tighten the upper ratchet handle to secure the position.

3. Set the rear, lower 90º Stop Screw (#221) on the fence

Bracket (#201). This will ensure that the fence always returns to 90º. FIG. 20.

4. This same operation should also be carried out for setting the fence at the 45º angle, and fastening the upper 45°

Stop Screw. FIG. 20. Note: the 45° angle is actually 135° from the jointer table.

SETTING THE FENCE ALONG THE TABLE LENGTH

The jointer fence can be moved forward or backward along the length of the jointer tables, and over the cutterhead, to allow for different board lengths.

1. On the rear of the fence, loosen the two hex Bolts which attach the Fence Bracket to the Fence through the long center slot in the fence rear. FIG. 21.

2. Move the fence to your desired position on the jointer.

3. Re-tighten the two hex bolts to secure the fence in its now position.

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RATCHET

HANDLE

90° STOP

SCREW

FIG. 20

FIG. 21

45° STOP

SCREW

FENCE BRACKET

HEX BOLT

SLOT IN

FENCE

BACK

ADJUSTMENTS

PLANER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Height adjustment of the planer’s table is made with the

Handle (#130, FIG. 22, A). One full turn of the crank changes the height of the Planer’s Table (#142, B) by 1/8”.

- Clockwise Turning = raises the planer bed

- Counter-Clockwise Turning = lowers the planer bed.

The planing thickness is indicated on the Scale (#150, C).

A maximum of 1/8” material can be removed in one pass through the planer. Do not exceed this depth of cut or damage to your machine may result.

The maximum thickness of stock to be planed is 6-1/4”, and the maximum width of boards is 10” wide.

A

C

B

PLANER TABLE ALIGNMENT

The machine has been factory set before shipping - the planer’s table being set parallel to the cutterhead knives.

But once the machine has been set in its final location in the shop, the table alignment should be checked to make sure that there has been no movement during its handling.

WARNING: When working on, or near the machine’s bed, avoid the risk of personal injury by cuts that may result from touching the planer knives’ sharp edges!

1. Make sure that the planer/jointer’s switch is turned off, and the plug is disconnected from the power source.

2. So that adjustments can be made, remove the fence assembly, the cutterhead guard needs to be lifted up, and the Dust Hood (#194) pivoted onto the infeed table into the planing use position. FIG. 22.

NOTE: The cutterhead is fixed in position and any adjustments must be made through the table’s setting.

3. To confirm that the planer table is set parallel to the cutterhead, measurements from the table surface to the underside of the cutterhead are made. The distance from the far right side of the planer’s table should be the same as the distance taken at the far left of the table.

4. Place a Gauge Block (FIG. 23), or other measuring tool, onto the planer table, directly under the cutterhead.

5. Raise the table until with the handle until the gauge block makes contact with the cutterhead knives, or the solid body of the cutterhead cylinder.

FIG. 22

FIG. 23

6. Move the gauge block to the other side of the table to check to see if the gauge block is at the same measurement. If the distance is not the same, then the planer table has to be adjusted to make up this difference.

NOTE: Care must be taken to make the measurements at the same spot on the either end of the head. This may require that the cutterhead be rotated so that the gauge block comes in contact with either the knives or the cutterhead body, same as was used on the first measurement taken.

14

FIG. 18

ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING THE PLANER TABLE

1. The planer table is attached to the cabinet and moves vertically by four Threaded Spindles, or posts (#131, FIG.

24, A). At the base of the spindles, there are positioning

Plates (#141, B). Next to the spindle ends, there are four

Set Screws (#140, C) that can be adjusted to slightly raise or lower an end of the planer table so that it will be parallel with the cutterhead.

THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE

PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE

OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE.

2. Slightly loosen the four set screws at the corners of the base plate. Depending on which side of the planer’s table needs to be raised, turn the set screws at that side of the base to raise the base/table.

3. Repeat measuring with the gauge block and making adjustments until the table is parallel with the cutterhead.

4. Remove the gauge block from the mouth of the planer and check all parts to confirm the machine is ready for use.

A

B

A

ADJUSTING THE FEED ROLLERS

The Infeed (#138) and Outfeed (#136) Rollers are preset by the factory to align parallel with the cutterhead and knives.

These spring loaded rollers are set just below the cutterhead, so that they engage the lumber and move it through the planer. Should an adjustment be required to increase or decrease the amount of downward pressure they exert on the lumber, the following steps are needed.

1. The outfeed jointer table and the fence needs to be removed, and the dust hood lifted up and pivoted back onto the cutterhead to gain access inside of the planer. See page 14, step 2 and FIG. 22 on this process.

2. Under the Feed Rollers, the long Hex Head Bolts (#147,

D) hold the compression Springs (#145, E) in place, and control the pressure the rollers exert onto the lumber being moved through the planer for surfacing. The bolts can be tightened or loosened with a 13mm wrench. FIG. 25.

- By tightening the bolts, UP the frame, the spring is compressed and the downward pressure of its roller is increased upon the lumber being fed through the planer.

- By loosening the bolts, DOWN the frame, the spring compression is reduced, and its rollers exert less pressure down onto the lumber.

3. Once the rollers are set, the machine is ready for use.

ADJUSTING THE CUTTERHEAD GUARD

The Guard Bar (#207, A) must be covering the cutterhead’s sharp knives at all time to keep you safe during jointing.

- Adjust the height of the cutterhead guard, with the

Guard Setting Lever (#226, FIG. 26, B).

- Adjust and lock the Guard (B) in place over the cutterhead knives with the Clamping Lever (#208, C). The guard’s forward plastic, spring end will exert slight pressure against work pieces when used in jointing mode.

15

C

FIG. 24

A

E

D

FIG. 25

FIG. 26

C

OUTFEED

ROLLER

B

ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING DRIVE BELTS

The cutterhead drive belt and the feed gear drive belts need to be checked periodically and re-tightened if necessary. Belts will stretch with use, especially when they are new and are breaking in. Both drive belts are located behind the machine's front and rear covers. FIG. 27 & 28.

To inspect, adjust or change the drive belts:

1. Make sure that the planer/jointer's switch is turned off, and the plug is disconnected from the power source.

2. Raise the cutterhead guard to remove the front cover, then unscrew the rear cover. This will expose both sides of the machine and its motor, pulleys and belts.

TENSIONING THE DRIVE BELTS

3. Check the Cutterhead Drive Belt (#309, FIG. 27, A) tension with thumb pressure. The drive belt should not give more than 3/8" in the center. FIG. 29.

4. From the front of the machine, loosen the four Nuts

(#315, FIG. 27, B) that secure the motor in place. Lift the motor to slacken the tension on the drive belt, or move it down to increase the belt tension.

5. When the belt tension is correct, tighten the motor mounting nuts that were done in step 4.

6. The Feed Roller Belt (#256, FIG. 28, C) requires no adjustments. Its elasticity automatically applies tension.

7. The Feed Roller Chain (#248, FIG. 28, D) is automatically tensioned with the Spring Assembly (#246, 247, 249,

E) and requires no adjustments.

NOTE: While the side panel and cutterhead cover are open, remove any chips and dust that may have accumulated with a dust collector or brush.

8. When all belts have been checked and any maintenance has been done, replace the side panel and belt cover and secure them in position with the screws.

REPLACING THE DRIVE BELTS

1. To replace the Drive Belt (#309), follow the same steps,

#3-5 above. Loosen the tension until the belt can be easily removed from the Motor Pulley (#311) and Cutterhead Pulley (#235). Once removed, reverse the steps to install and re-tension the new belt on the pulleys. FIG. 27.

2. To replace the Feed Roller Belt (#256, FIG. 28, C), simply stretch the elastic belt and position it over the large, Flat

Belt Pulley (#257, F), then the Cutterhead Shaft (G).

3. When all work on the belts has been done, replace the side covers and secure them in position with their screws.

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E

D

A

B

FIG. 27

B

G

FIG. 28

FIG. 29

C

F

ADJUSTMENTS

ON/OFF SWITCH

The planer is equipped with a standard, push button ON/

OFF safety switch (#302, FIG. 30). Push the top green button to start the planer. There should be a ‘click’ to indicate the ‘on’ contact is made. Push the lower red button paddle switch to stop the planer.

NOTE: When working on the planer, the machine should always have the red, OFF button engaged and the cord unplugged from the power source.

START BUTTON

FIG. 30

ADJUSTING THE CUTTERHEAD

The Cutterhead, that holds the planer knives, is fastened to the machine’s cabinet and is not adjustable. Based on the position of this main component of the machine, all of the other parts - rollers and tables - are then preset by the factory to align with the cutterhead. Should any of the tables or rollers get out of parallel with the cutterhead, they can be adjusted separately following the instructions in this manual.


PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN

THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE

COMPLETE.

Wear gloves when changing the knives to avoid the risk of personal injury by cuts that may result from touching the sharp edges!

CHECKING & SETTING PLANER KNIVES

KNIFE

SETTING

GAUGE

During transit or after long periods of use, the planer knives may have shifted out of alignment. It is important to check that the knives are properly aligned, adjusted and set before using the machine.

Once the tables are aligned (see pages 11-13), the knives can now be accurately set. This is a two stage procedure.

First the knives need to be set into the cutterhead block, then they need fine adjusting to the table.

SETTING THE PLANER KNIVES - method 1

This method utilizes the knife setting gauge supplied.

1. Place the Knife Setting Gauge onto the cutterhead. The knife must project so that it touches the notch interior of the gauge. FIG. 31. Check both ends of the knife in the cutterhead with the gauge, to make sure that the knife is set at the same height. To adjust the knives;

2. Loosen the Lockbar (#102) in the block with the 10mm hex head Lockbar ‘Grub’ Screws (#101). FIG. 32.

3. Raise or lower the blade, as needed, with the 3 Jacking Screws (#104) that are accessed from the top of the

Lockbar. FIG. 33. Adjust the blade until it is accurately set for height at both sides of the block, and also in the middle .

4. Tighten the four Lockbar Grub Screws to secure the set knives in the cutterhead. NOTE: To prevent distortion of the lock bar and knife, start with tightening the grub screws in the center, then move out to the outside screws.


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FIG. 32

LOCKBAR

FIG. 33

KNIFE

KNIFE

LOCKBAR

FIG. 31

LOCKBAR

SCREWS

SET

SCREWS

Continued from page 17

ADJUSTMENTS

SETTING THE PLANER KNIVES - method 2

This method involves using a ruler, and a piece of wood or aluminium straight edge, preferably one with a wide body.


PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN

THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE

COMPLETE.

1. Place the straight edge at either side of the cutterhead, resting on both feed tables.

FIG. 34.

Wear gloves when changing the knives to avoid the risk of personal injury by cuts that may result from touching the sharp edges!

2. Slowly turn the cutterhead by hand, in the direction of the cutting knives. If the planer knives are set correctly, the end of the straight edge is moved forward 1/8” to 3/16”.

FIG. 35. If the straight edge moves less than 1/8”, the knives are set too low. If it moves further than 3/16”, they are set too high.

3. See Page 17, steps 2-4, for information on how to loosen the retaining screws to make knife adjustments.

FIG. 34

4. This procedure must be performed at both ends of the knife in the cutterhead. The straight edge movement measurements must be exactly the same at both ends.

5. Then, the same measurement must be set to the other two knives in the cutterhead to ensure that all 3 knives are set at the same height.

KNIFE

FIG. 35

REPLACING PLANER KNIVES

C

REMOVING PLANER KNIVES

1. Unplug the machine and put the power switch in the

OFF position until all adjustments are complete.

2. Remove the jointer fence assembly.

3. Raise the cutterhead guard and remove the guard

(#207) to get full access to the cutterhead and knives.

4. Loosen the Lockbar (#102) in the block with the 10mm hex head Lockbar ‘Grub’ Screws (#101). FIG. 36.

5. Remove the lockbar FIG. 36, A and the attached planer knife (B) from the cutterhead (C).

6. Clean all surfaces of the cutterhead and planer knife lockbar.

A

B

KNIFE

LOCK

BAR

FIG. 36

INSTALLING THE PLANER KNIVES

7. Install the new planer knife onto the back of the lockbar. Make sure that both positioning pins on the lockbar fit into the matching holes on the planer knife FIG. 37.

NOTE: The 25-010 planer blades (#105) are reversible! Both front and back edges are sharpened. Just flip to change.

8. Place the lockbar with the mounted knife back into the cutterhead. Make sure that the lockbar is centered in the cutterhead block. NOTE: Take care that the knife does not slip off of the two pins during this step.

9. Tighten the four Lockbar Grub Screws to secure the set knives in the cutterhead. NOTE: To prevent distortion of the lockbar and knife, start with tightening the grub screw in the center, then move out to the side screws.

FIG. 37

POSITION

PIN

10. Perform the same procedure, steps 4-9, on the two remaining planer knives in the cutterhead.

11. Once all three knives are replaced, they must be all set at the same height. See page 17 &18 for instructions on how to set the planer knives.

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12. Plug in the power cable when you are ready to resume jointing and planing.

OPERATION

Before turning on the machine, review the safety precautions listed on pages 3 to 6. Make sure that you fully understand the features, adjustments and capabilities of the machine that are outlined throughout this manual.

JOINTER OPERATION

The function of the jointer is to surface plane flat, one side or edge of a board/work piece.

To use the jointer:

1. The chip ejection hood should be positioned under the jointer’s outfeed table, inside of the planer’s cavity.

2. Connect your Dust Collector Hose to the Dust Port, then raise the planer bed to secure the chip ejection hood in position for jointing. FIG. 39.

It is extremely important that a dust collection system is used with this planer to eliminate harmful airborne dust, prevent the build-up of chips that may jam the roller system in the cutterhead, and to keep the working area clean of debris.

NOTE: Work piece dimensions for jointing:

- Length: use a push stick to feed boards shorter

than 12” ; for lumber over 60” use support rollers.

- Width: maximum 10”.

- Thickness: minimum 1/4”. The use of push blocks is

necessary when face planing thin material.

- Depth of Cut: maximum 1/8”. Multiple cuts of 1/16”

or less, produce better finish results

Place the work piece on top of the right, infeed table.

- The work piece will be cut on its underside by the

rotating cutterhead knives.

- When jointing, the feeding direction of the work piece is

right-to-left over the cutterhead. FIG. 38.

1. Assume the proper operating position: stand to the

side of the infeed table with feet apart for stability

through the whole cutting process. FIG. 38.

2. Set the jointer fence position and angle as required.

3. Set the depth of cut / thickness.

4. Place the work piece against the jointer fence for

support through the cutting action. FIGs. 40, 41.

5. Adjust the cutterhead guard for user protection.

NOTE: For jointing the edge of a board, set the blade guard to the width of work piece. The plastic spring on the end of the blade guard should exert a slight pressure


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FIG. 38

FIG. 39

FIG. 40

FIG. 41

OPERATION

Jointer Operation - Continued from page 19 against the work piece. Lock blade guard in place before starting the machine. Push the work piece slowly and steady against cutterhead. Ensure that the fence is set at true 90° (or any other angle required (see page 13) and work piece is kept flush against fence.

6. Turn the machine on and place the work piece on the infeed table. Feed the work piece toward the cutterhead, exerting downward pressure until the work piece clears the cutterhead on the outfeed table side. Always keep your hands away from the cutterhead to avoid any accidents.

- For planing the face of a plank or work pieces, lower the cutterhead guard to just above the work piece - approximately 1/8” (3mm).

- Run boards at different positions along the width of the cutterhead to utilize the full length of the cutting knives.

Jointing in one area of the cutterhead, will quickly dull the

PLANER OPERATION

Thickness planing is used to reduce a work piece with one already surface planed surface to a desired thickness.

To use the planer;

1. Remove the fence assembly, outfeed table, slide the cutterhead guard clear of table, and set the guard to its highest position.

2. Swing the chip ejection hood up and over the cutterhead and secure it in place by lowering the blade guard onto it for added security. FIG. 42.

FIG. 42

3. Attach your Dust Collector Hose to the dust hood’s port.

The chip ejection hood is the cutterhead guard when the machine is set up for thickness planing.

Never operate the machine without the chip ejection hood in place and properly secured.

It is extremely important that a dust collection system is used with this planer to eliminate harmful airborne dust, prevent the build-up of chips that may jam the roller system in the cutterhead, and to keep the working area clean of debris.

FIG. 43

To use the planer:

FIG. 44

- The board surface that has been already jointed flat

rests down onto the planer's table.

- The board will be cut on its upper surface by the

cutterhead as it passes through the planer.

- When planing, the feeding direction of the work piece is

left-to-right under the cutterhead. FIGs. 43, 44.

NOTE: Work piece dimensions for planing;

1. To feed the work piece into the machine, assume proper operating position, FIG. 43. Stand offset to one side of the feed opening to avoid any kick-back, should it occur.

Do not push the lumber once the infeed roller has been engaged. Let the infeed roller move the work piece into the planer at its own pace.

- Length: minimum 12"; for lumber over 60" use roller

supports.

- Width: maximum 10".

- Thickness: minimum 1/4"; maximum 6-1/4".

- Depth of Cut: maximum 1/8". Multiple cuts of 1/16" or

less, produce better finish results.

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2. To remove the work piece from the machine, position yourself offset to one side of the outfeed opening. FIG. 44.

Do not pull the lumber as it exits the machine. Let the outfeed roller move the work piece out of the planer at its own rate, but support the lumber as it extends past the extension rollers, if needed.


OPERATION

Planer Operation - Continued from page 20

3. Set planing thickness. Measure your board's thickness and set the planer to this measurement, or 1/16" under this figure. For the initial pass, you do not want to take off an excessive amount of stock (over 1/8"), or damage to the planer may result. Repeated passes through the planer will get you to your final desired board thickness. See page 14.

- Make sure that there are no loose knots, nails, staples, dirt or foreign objects in the wood to be planed.

- Surface wood in the same direction of the grain, not across the grain. Never plane end cuts or end grain.

4. Feed boards slowly and straight into the planer. Boards will be automatically fed through the planer by the infeed and outfeed rollers.

- Do not plane boards that are less than 12" long. Short boards should be planed end to end with other boards to prevent kick-back and snipe.

- Guide work pieces straight into and through the planer.

The cutting action of the cutterhead may try to turn a board being surfaced, so slight controlling of the board may be necessary. Do not push the board forward, let the planer's rollers automatically move the board through the machine.

- Boards longer than 60" should have additional support as they enter and exit the planer, so that they do not tip up or down, causing snipe on the ends.

- Run boards through the planer at different positions along the width of the bed to utilize the full length of the cutting knives. Planing only in the center, or through one side of the planer, will quickly dull the knives in that area.

5. Remove the board from the planer. Ref: Step 2, Do not pull the lumber as it exits the machine. Let the out-feed roller move the work piece out of the planer at its own rate, but support the lumber as it extends past the extension rollers, if needed.

SNIPE

The term 'snipe' refers to the depression that may occur at the front or rear of a board during planing. It is caused by uneven pressure on the cutterhead when a board is fed into the planer, or when exiting. FIG. 45.

- To thickness plane stock with surfaces are not parallel, use suitable feeding aids (make fitting templates).

FEED

ROLLER

Avoid snipe by keeping your lumber firmly down onto the planer bed at the beginning of the cut, and also at the end of the cutting action, as the lumber exits the planer.

PLANER BED

FIG. 45

SQUARING A WORK PIECE EXAMPLE

1. FIG. 46, A - On the jointer, surface side 1 flat.

FENCE

1

FENCE

2. B - After surfacing side 1, turn the work piece 90º so that side 1 now rests against the fence. Joint side 2 flat.

The work piece will now have two sides at 90° to each other.

3. C - Using the planer, run the work piece with side 1 positioned flat against the planer bed. The opposite side 3 can then be cut, and it will then be parallel to side 1.

1

JOINTER

A

CUTTERHEAD

3

90º

FIG. 46

2

JOINTER

B

CUTTERHEAD

4

2 4 3 1

4. D - Position side 2 flat against the planer bed, and side

4 will be planed flat, and be parallel to side 2.

The work piece will now be square, having four flattened surfaces and four square edges.

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1

PLANER

BED

C

2

PLANER

BED

D

TROUBLESHOOTING

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE

BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY TROUBLESHOOTING.

SYMPTOM

Machine will not start.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

1. No power

2. Blown fuse

3. ON / OFF switch not functioning

4. Motor failure

Circuit Breakers trip and /or

Fuses are blown

Machine bogs down in the cut

Cutting and planer feed rate is not consistent

1. Wrong circuit size for the machine

2. Motor is overloaded under strain from taking too heavy of cut

3. Use of an extension cord

1. Excessive depth of cut

2. Feed rate is too fast

3. Knives are dull

1. Belts are loose

2. Chips and dust build-up on parts

SOLUTIONS

1. Check power source, plug and wiring.

2. Check fuse, replace if it is blown.

3. Check position of the switch. Contact local dealer for repair or replacement.

4. Inspect motor for failed components. Contact

Dealer for repair or replacement.

1. Check circuit/fuse rating and amps of the motor.

Install CORRECT rated breaker/fuse.

2. Take lighter cuts in planing lumber.

3. No extension cord, or use heavier gauge cord.

1. Decrease depth of cut.

2. Reduce feed rate.

3. Replace or sharpen knives.

1. Check pulleys and belts for tension & wear.

2. Unplug machine and clean all parts.

TROUBLESHOOTING THE JOINTER

Jointer fence is not accurate at 90° or 45°

'Chatter' marks on lumber

1. Fence stops are not properly adjusted

2. Locking handles are loose


Cutterhead slows down when jointing

Small raised lines are running along the surface


2. Downward pressure on the cutterhead knives is too great

1. Knives are nicked or broken

Jointed stock is concave on the back end of the board

1. Knives are set higher than the outfeed table

1. Readjust the fence stops.

2. Check all handles to make sure that they are properly tightened before starting the machine.

1. Slow the feed rate down.

1. Slow down feeding the wood over the cutterhead.

2. Apply less downward pressure

1. Shift knives left & right so nick is not aligned in

the same spot on all 3 rotating knives.

2. Replace the broken knives.

1. Raise the outfeed table level with the cutterhead & knives.

Jointed stock is concave on the front end of the board

1. Outfeed table is set higher than the knives

1. Lower the outfeed table level with the cutterhead & knives.

Stock is concave in the middle of the board

Milled surface is torn - also called 'chip out' or 'tear out'

1. Table is out of level

1. Cutting against the grain

2. Cut is too deep

3. Knives are dull

1. Raise the table ends.

1. Cut with the grain. For figured woods, take shallow cuts to minimize tear out.

2. Reduce cutting depth to 1/16" or less.

3. Replace knives for new sharp edges.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES

TROUBLESHOOTING THE JOINTER - continued

Milled surface grain is rough, raised or fuzzy

1. Lumber has a high moisture content

2. Knives are dull

Milled surface is glossy 1. Cutting depth is too shallow

2. Knives are dull

3. Feed rate is too slow

SOLUTIONS

1. Reduce the moisture content by drying it, or switch to other properly seasoned lumber.

2. Replace the knives for new sharp edges.

1. Increase depth of cut slightly.


3. Increase feed rate.

TROUBLESHOOTING THE PLANER

Poor feeding of lumber through the planer

1. Drive belt is worn or broken

2. Drive belt tension spring is broken

3. Lumber sticking on planer's table

4. Feed rollers not applying enough pressure on lumber

1. Planer table is not level to the cutterhead

Not planing lumber to a uniform thickness

Board thickness does not match scale markings

Small raised lines are running along the surface

1. Depth of cut scale not set correct

1. Knives are nicked or broken

1. Check and replace as necessary.

2. Check tension and/or replace the spring.

3. Clean the table and apply silicone based lubricant to reduce friction.

4. Adjust the feed roller pressure.

1. Adjust table and/or cutterhead as needed.

1. Adjust scale to match board thickness

Planed surface is torn - also called 'chip out' or

'tear out'

Planed surface grain is rough, raised or fuzzy

Planed surface is glossy

1. Feed rollers not set properly

2. Lumber not supported when fed into or exiting the planer

3. Short boards not butted

1. Cutting against the grain

2. Cut is too deep

3. Knives are dull

1. Lumber has a high moisture content

2. Knives are dull

1. Cutting depth is too shallow

2. Knives are dull

3. Feed rate is too slow

1. Shift knives left & right so nick is not in the same location on all 3 rotating knives.

2. Replace the broken knives.

1. Adjust feed roller height for applying pressure onto lumber to keep flat on table.

2. Support long boards with roller stands.

3. Run boards butt end to end through planer

1. Cut with the grain. For figured woods, take shallow cuts to minimize tear out.

2. Reduce cutting depth to 1/16" or less.


1. Reduce the moisture content by drying it, or switch to other properly seasoned lumber.


1. Increase depth of cut slightly.


3. Increase feed rate.

For parts or technical questions contact: [email protected] or 877-884-5167.

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MAINTENANCE

Turn the power switch “OFF” and disconnect the plug from the outlet prior to adjusting or maintaining the machine. DO NOT attempt to repair or maintain the electrical components of the motor. Contact a qualified service technician for this type of maintenance.

1. Before each use:

- Check the power cord and plug for any wear or damage.

- Check for any loose screws or hardware.

- Check the area to make sure it is clear of any misplaced tools, lumber, cleaning supplies, etc. that could hamper the safe operation of the planer.

2. To avoid a build-up of wood dust, regularly clean all parts of the machine using a soft cloth, brush or compressed air. A general cleaning should be done after every use to avoid future problems and ensure the machine is in ready condition for the next time it is used.

WARNING: If blowing sawdust, wear proper eye protection to prevent debris from blowing into eyes.

3. Check the knives to make sure that they are not loose from the cutterhead, dull or nicked. Making sure that they are in proper operating condition will ensure that the quality of your surfaced lumber will be the best possible.

4. Lubricate all bearing points and chains regularly with a few drops of light motor oil. Cutterhead ball bearings are lifetime lubricated, sealed, and do not need any further care. Keep the drive belts free of oil and grease.

5. Clean the planer bed columns on a regular basis to prevent the build-up of wood chips and dust. Treat the posts with a dry lubricant spray. Do not use ordinary oil which will collect dust and hamper the operation of the machine.

6. Keep the jointer and planer tables free of resin and rust. Clean them regularly with a non-flammable solvent, then coat with a light film of dry lubricant spray, or wax, to enhance passage of work piece on/over the tables.

WARNING: When cleaning or working on the tables, avoid the risk of personal injury by cuts that may result from touching the knife inserts' sharp edges! Lower the planer table to its maximum 'down' position, so that there is ample distance between the table and the cutterhead's sharp inserts for your safety.

7. Clean the feed rollers with a soft rag, and non-flammable solvent if there is resin build-up on the metal rollers.

Do not apply solvents on a 'rubber' coated roller, as it may affect the material. Be careful to keep hands away from the sharp cutterhead knife inserts. Do not apply any lubricant to the rollers as they must 'grab' the lumber to move it through the planer and so must not slip.

8. Check the anti-kickback fingers to make sure that they are clean of any dust or resin, so that they swing freely.

Lubricate only with a dry lubricant, never oil or grease.

9. Check the belt tension after the first 3-5 hrs. of operation to ensure that the belts have not become stretched and loose from their 'breaking in' use. See page 16 for instructions.

WIRING DIAGRAM

This machine must be grounded. Replacement of the power supply cable should only be

done by a qualified electrician. See page 5 for additional electrical information.

For 120V wiring; connect the black & white motor terminal wires to the black switch wire lead, and connect the blue & brown terminal wires to the white switch wire lead. Disregard the red wires that lead to the capacitor.

For 240V wiring; tie the black & brown terminals together, connect the white motor terminal wire to the white switch wire lead, and connect the blue motor terminal wire to the black switch wire lead. Disregard the red wires that lead to the capacitor.

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MOTOR &

CABINET

325

303

304

306

PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST

326 327

320

308

309

314

315

311

312

313

329

328

310

323

324

302

301

305

304

319

321

322

KEY NO.

301

302

303

304

305

306

308

309

310

311

312

313

314

DESCRIPTION RIKON PART NO.

Washer – 6.4mm

Switch

Hex Head Bolt – M8 x 16mm

Side Panel


Washer – 8mm

Front Panel

Poly-V-Belt – 5PJ864


J-Belt Pulley – 5J x 90

Key – A6 x 30mm

Hex Head Screw – M6 x 16mm

Motor Carrier

P25-010-301

P25-010-302

P25-010-303

P25-010-304

P25-010-305

P25-010-306

P25-010-308

P25-010-309

P25-010-310

P25-010-311

P25-010-312

P25-010-313

P25-010-314

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KEY NO.

325

326

327

328

329

315

319

319A

320

321

322

323

324

DESCRIPTION RIKON PART NO.

Carriage Bolt – M8 x 16mm

Motor

Capacitor (not shown)

Rear Panel

Stand Legs

Rubber Floor Pads

Switch Box

Switch Plate

Nut - M8

Pan Head Screw

Pan Head Screw

Washer

Flat Washer

P25-010-315

P25-010-319

P25-010-319A

P25-010-320

P25-010-321

P25-010-322

P25-010-323

P25-010-324

P25-010-325

P25-010-326

P25-010-327

P25-010-328

P25-010-329

FRAME &

TABLE

ASSEMBLY

PARTS DIAGRAM

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122 137 136

140 141

PARTS LIST

P25-010-151 P25-010-152 P25-010-153 P25-010-154 P25-010-155 P25-010-156 P25-010-157 P25-010-158 P25-010-159 P25-010-160 P25-010-161 P25-010-164 P25-010-165 P25-010-166 P25-010-167 P25-010-168 P25-010-169 P25-010-170 P25-010-171 P25-010-172 P25-010-173 P25-010-175 P25-010-177 P25-010-179 P25-010-180 P25-010-181 P25-010-182 P25-010-183 P25-010-184 P25-010-185 P25-010-186 P25-010-187 P25-010-188 P25-010-189 P25-010-190 P25-010-194 P25-010-195 P25-010-196 P25-010-197 P25-010-198 P25-010-199

Shim Ring Spindle Bushing Shim with Hole – 12.1 Chain Sprocket - Z=15 Roller Chain – pitch 6 – 210 links Drive Chain Protection Plate W Setting Bracket Guide Rail – left Guide Screw Guide Rail – right Recoil Lock Segment Recoil Lock Bar – 6mmØ x 286mm Recoil Lock Bar – 10.7mmØ x 286mm Hex Head Screw – M8 x 80mm Chip Guide Plate Spacer Shaft Chain Hex Nut - M6 Threaded Bolt – M13 x 22mm Chain Hex Head Screw – M8 x 25mm Hex Head Screw – M8 x 25mm Baffle Plate Flat W Pan Head Screw Baffle Plate Hex Bolt Shaft Shaft Base Supporting Roll Pin Roll Pin Dust Extraction Hood Dust Port Screw - M5 x 10mm Plate Screw - M6 x 35mm Nut - M6

151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 175 177 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 194 195 196 197 198 199

P25-010-100 P25-010-101 P25-010-102 P25-010-103 P25-010-104 P25-010-105 P25-010-106 P25-010-107 P25-010-108 P25-010-109 P25-010-1 P25-010-120 P25-010-121 P25-010-122 P25-010-123 P25-010-125 P25-010-126 P25-010-128 P25-010-129 P25-010-130 P25-010-131 P25-010-132 P25-010-133 P25-010-134 P25-010-135 P25-010-136 P25-010-137 P25-010-138 P25-010-140 P25-010-141 P25-010-142 P25-010-144 P25-010-145 P25-010-146 P25-010-147 P25-010-148 P25-010-149 P25-010-150

Lockbar Clamping Sleeve for Lockbar Set Screw - M6 x 8mm Planer Blade Cutterhead Block Side Panel Pan Head Screw – M5 x 12mm Square W Hex Nut – M8 Roll Pin Knob W Threaded Rod – 450mm Hex Head Screw – M6 x 16mm Spacer Strip Hex Head Screw – M6 x 12mm Hex Head Screw – M8 x 16mm Guide Rail Spring W Crank Handle Nut – M6 Planing

100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 11

Grooved Dowel Pin Hex Head Screw – M6 x 80mm Glide Bracket W Outfeed Roller – smooth Spacer Shaft with Infeed Roller – coarse Set Screw – M5 Spindle End Nut Planing Shim with Hole - 8.1 Pressure Spring W Hex Head Screw – M8 x 80mm Roll Pin – M8 x 16mm Pan Head Screw Planing

120 121 122 123 125 126 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 140 141 142 144 145 146 147 148 149 150

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FENCE &

DRIVE

ASSEMBLY

PARTS DIAGRAM

223 227 222 226

28

PARTS LIST

P25-010-234 P25-010-235 P25-010-236 P25-010-237 P25-010-238 P25-010-239 P25-010-240 P25-010-241 P25-010-242 P25-010-243 P25-010-244 P25-010-245 P25-010-246 P25-010-247 P25-010-248 P25-010-249 P25-010-250 P25-010-251 P25-010-252 P25-010-253 P25-010-254 P25-010-255 P25-010-256 P25-010-257 P25-010-258 P25-010-259 P25-010-260 P25-010-261 P25-010-262 P25-010-263 P25-010-264 P25-010-265 P25-010-266 P25-010-330

Locking Lever - left J-Belt Pulley – 5J x 42 Bearing Cup O-Ring – Ø40 x 2.65 Grooved Ball Bearing - 6203 Guide Bar Fence Carrier Support Bracket Hex Head Screw – M6 x 20mm Carriage Bolt – M8 x 40mm Chain Sprocket - Z=25 Roll Pin – Ø4mm x 20mm Bolt - chain tensioner Torsion Spring Chain Roll Chain – pitch 8 – 74 links Chain Sprocket - Z=10 Bolt – Ø14mm x 20mm Bolt, short – Ø20mm x 64.5mm Bolt, long – Ø20mm x 87mm Retaining Ring – Ø8 Retaining Ring – 16mm x 1mm Shim Ring – 16mm x 22mm Flat Belt Flat Belt Pulley Cam Wheel - Z=25 Disk Spring – 34mm x 12.3mm Hex Nut – M12 Spindle Cover Gear Cover Flat W Ratchet Lever Handle Nut - M6 Knife Setting Gauge

234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 330

P25-010-200 P25-010-201 P25-010-202 P25-010-203 P25-010-204 P25-010-205 P25-010-206 P25-010-207 P25-010-208 P25-010-209 P25-010-210 P25-010-21 P25-010-212 P25-010-213 P25-010-214 P25-010-215 P25-010-216 P25-010-217 P25-010-218 P25-010-219 P25-010-220 P25-010-221 P25-010-222 P25-010-223 P25-010-224 P25-010-225 P25-010-226 P25-010-227 P25-010-228 P25-010-229 P25-010-230 P25-010-231 P25-010-232 P25-010-233

Fence End Cap – right Fence Bracket Glide Segment Hex Head Screw – M8 x 50mm Fence Extrusion Carriage Bolt – M6 x 20mm Fence End Cap – left Cutter Guard Guard Clamping Lever Cap Nut – M8 Guard Support Guard End Cap Pan Head Screw – St3.5 x 13mm Side Panel Lid Pan Head Screw – M4 x 8mm Drive Belt Cover W Ratchet Lever Handle – M8 Plastic W Fence Carrier Guide Segment Hex Head Bolt – M6 x 16mm W Pan Head Screw – M4 x 8mm Fence Cover Plate PVC Pressure Spring Guard Setting Lever Hex Screw – M10 x 16mm Pressure Plate Guard Rod, Cogged, Hexagonal Gear Cover Countersunk Head Screw Shim Ring Locking Lever - right

200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233

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ACCESSORIES

25-910 MOBILE BASE C20-910 10” HSS KNIVES - PACK of 3

NOTES

Use this section to record maintenance, service and any calls to Technical Support:

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WARRANTY

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For more information:

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Billerica, MA 01821

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