Charnwood W588 Planer Thicknesser Operating Instructions

8” x 5” PLANER THICKNESSER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL: W588

Charnwood, Cedar Court, Walker Road, Bardon, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU

Tel. 01530 516 926 Fax. 01530 516 929

Email; [email protected] website; www.charnwood.net

Introduction

To get the most out of your new planer thicknesser, please read through this manual and safety instructions before use. Please also save the instructions in case you need to refer to them at a later date.

Technical data

Voltage/frequency

Power

Planer:

rating

230 V ~ 50 Hz

Planing mm

Planing depth

Work table

Working height

0-3 mm

740 x 210 mm

360 mm mm

Thicknesser:

Planing width

Capacity

200 mm mm

Planing depth

Work table

Feed-in speed

0-2 mm

270 x 210 mm

8 m/min

Extractor outlet

Main components

100 mm dia.

1. Rear table

2. Guide fence

3. Blade guard arm

4. Blade guard

5. Width adjustment knob

6. Angle adjustment knob

7. Depth adjustment handle (thicknesser)

8. Front table

9. Plane depth adjustment knob (plane)

10. Blade housing

11. On/off switch

12. Stabilising holes

13. Thicknesser table

14. Plane depth indicator

15. Arm adjustment knob

16. Hole for depth adjustment (in back table)

An extractor nozzle, tools and blade adjustment gauge are also included (not llustrated here).

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Special safety instructions

For planing wood only.

Never use the machine if the blade is not correctly locked in the blade housing.

When not in use, cover the blade housing.

Use a piece of scrap wood as a pusher when planing small items.

Never allow fingers or tools to get near the blade when machine is in use.

Never try to plane across the grain.

Test on/off switch regularly.

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Mounting

Place on a level, stable surface.

Fit the side guide (2) using the two screws supplied.

Fit blade guard arm (3) to rear table (1) opposite side guide.

Stabilise machine if required by passing a piece of wood through stabilising holes (12) on base.

This is advisable if large items are to be planed.

Attaching extractor hose

Planing

Turn depth adjustment handle (7) anti-clockwise to fully lower thicknesser table (13).

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Connect extractor hose to thicknesser table under the front table. The three studs in the extractor nozzle slot into the corresponding holes on the table.

Raise thicknesser table again by turning handle clockwise, until nozzle fits tightly to underside of table.

Fit adapter on nozzle and connect to extractor system.

Thicknessing

Slacken width adjustment knob (5) on blade guard (4), and push clear of blade housing (10).

Fit extractor to back table using handle (a).

Fit adapter on nozzle and connect to extractor system.

Setting guide fence

Set guide fence at desired angle (90-135°) using adjustment screw (b)

Insert plug in mains socket.

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Use

Planing

IMPORTANT: The Dust Extaction Hood must be fitted underneath the cutterblock before operating the machine.

Sensors will detect if the hood is not fitted correctly and disable the switch.

Turn adjustment knob (9) to lower front table to desired height. Planing depth can be seen

on indicator (c)

Place workpiece on front table and set blade guard to required height using arm adjustment knob

(15).

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The workpiece should be able to pass unhindered under the guard.

Set guide fence angle, if planer is to be used for beveling.

Start machine at on/off switch (11).

Slide item slowly and steadily towards blade.

Thicknessing

IMPORTANT: The Dust Extaction Hood must be fitted over the cutterblock before operating the machine. Sensors will detect if the hood is not fitted correctly and disable the switch.

Arrange blade guard over blade housing and secure in place.

Set thicknesser to desired depth using handle.

Planing depth can be seen on indicator (14).

Start machine.

Place workpiece on thicknesser table on side of machine with arrow, and slide slowly and steadily forward with side to be planed facing upwards.

Wedge-shaped items must be planed thick end first.

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General

Switch off machine after use and remove chips and dust from blades.

Cleaning and maintenance

Always disconnect machine from mains before performing maintenance!

Servicing and replacing blades

Remove side guide and blade guard. Slacken screws (d) with the screwdriver supplied.

Turn blade housing until holder (e) and blade (f) can be removed.

Clean mounting bearings, blade housing and blade with an oily cloth. Replace or sharpen blade if blunted.

Fit blade and holder in blade housing.

Place blade adjustment gauge (g) on rear table and check blade height is even both ends.

Tighten screws with screwdriver.

Check blade can revolve freely.

Fit guide fence and cover blade housing with blade guard.

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General cleaning

Remove dust and chips regularly from machine with a brush or compressed air. Check that motor ventilation slots are not blocked.

Lubricate all bearings and moving parts regularly with oil. Avoid getting oil on drive belt.

Regularly remove sap and the like from the front and rear tables with household spirit or petroleum.

Environmental information

Please dispose of packaging for the product in a responsible manner. It is suitable for recycling.

Help to protect the environment, take the packaging to the local amenity tip and place into the appropriate recycling bin.

Only for EU countries

Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material!

In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment

(EEE) and its implementation in accordance with national law, electric tools that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.

Your local refuse amenity will have a separate collection area for EEE goods.

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Charnwood W588 Parts List

Part No Description

1 Chain tensioning rivet

2 Chain tensioner

3 Open Collar 6

4 Spring washer 5

5 Nut M5

6 Flat Washer 5

7 Adjustable Chain Wheel

8 Chain 2 (p=8)

9 Positioning table rivet

10 Press & shaving material sign

11 Hexagon bolt M5 x 12

12 Negative Leading screw

13 Active Leading screw

14 Hexagon Socket Stud Bolt M5x20

15 Open Pin 3x15

16 Sleeve

17 Racket

18 Workbench Weld Component

19 Crank Connect block

20 Guide Plate

21 Hexagon Bolt M8x20

22 Crank Stop

23 Crank Bolt

24 Crank Nip

25 Hexagon Bolt M8x20

26 Flat Washer 4

Cross Recessed Raised Pan Head Screws

27

M4x10

28 Spring Washer 4

29 Pressing And Shaving Feeding Pointer

30 Rubber Footing

31 Nut M4

32 Cable Clip

33 Cross Recessed Raised Pan Head Screws M4x16

34 Footing Cover Plate (B)

35 Auxiliary Station Plate Welding Component

36 Tapping Screw ST4.2x10

37 Rising/Lowering Scale Sign

38 Hexagon Bolt M5x8

39 Curve Preventing Sheath

40 Cover

41 Wires

42 Tapping Screw ST4.2x20

43 Power Supply Line (Plug)

44 Bolt

45 Lock Spring

Part No Description

46 Lock Bolt Components

47 Cap Nut M5

48 Big Flat Washer 5

49 Coupling Stud

50 Locating Bush Fixed Workbench

51 Locating Bush Moving Workbench

52 Nail Bearing K10x13x13

53 Block Tension Spring(B)

54 Block

55 Block Tension Spring

56 Roller Component

57 Planer Blade

58 Planer Blade Spring

59 Spring Pin 3x8

60 Planer Blade Binder Plate

61 Binder Plate Bolt

62 Bearing

63 Nut M6

64 Fixed Workbench

65 Flat Washer 4

66 Hexagon Bolt M4x12

67 Goniometer (A)

68 Flat Washer 6

69 Spring Washer 6

70 Male Hexagon Bolt M6x12

71 Goniometer Mount

72 Hexagon Socket Locating Screw

73 Hexagon Bolt M6x25

74 Big Flat Washer 6

75 Lock Screw

76 Angle Pointer

77 Spring Pin 3x10

78 Locking Axis

79 Angle Iron

80 Male Hexagon Bolt M4x15

81 Goniometer (B)

82 Ruling Plate Welding Component

83 Dust Exhaust Hood

84 Open Collar 6

85 Dust Exhaust Hood

86 Open Collar 6

87 Planing Pointer

88 Planing Pointer Sign

Cross Recessed Raised Pan Head

89

M5x12

90 Knob

10

Part No

91 Adjusting Bar

92 Lock Nut M8

93 Lever

94 Insert Block

95 Stopper

Description

96 Tapping Screw ST4.2x6

97 Locking Bush

98 Cantilever Components

99 Bridge Supporting Welding Component

100 Locking Knob

101 Locking Knob

102 Shield Plate

103 Location Limit Screw

104 Locking Clamping Plate

105 Location Clamping Screw

106 Locating Screw

107 Catch

108 Hanging Rod

109 Gasket (brake)

110 Brake

111 Bearing Cover

112 Ball Bearing (6000-2Z)

113 Main Station Plate Welding Component

114 Feeding Scale Sign

115 Ajar Block Spring

116 Hexagon Bolt M5x10

117 Ajar Washer (B)

118 Macro Switch (Idler Wheel Style)

119 Arbor Belt Wheel

120 Multi-Wedge Belt (5PJ604)

121 Bush

122 Big Chain Wheel

123 Hexagon Socket Button Head Screws M6x15

124 Driving Chain (P=12.7)

125 Pinion

126 Multi-Wedge AL Belt Wheel

127

Cross Recessed Raised Pan Head Screws

M5x20

128 12 Axis Collar

129 Multi-Wedge Belt (3PJ604)

130 Coupling Stud

131 Housing

132 Main Sign

133 Axis Collar 9

134 Washer (Connection Plate)

135 Small Chain Wheel

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Part No

136 Square Bush

Description

137 Big Gear

138 Connection Plate Rivet

139 Connection Plate Tensioning Spring

140 Axis Collar (12)

141

Cross Recessed Raised Pan Head Screws

M5x12

142 Spring Washer 3

143 Flat Washer 3

144 Cable Clip

145 Micro-Switch Connecting

146 Driving Pulley

147 Ajar Block Screw

148 Micro-Switch Block

149 Eccentrc Axis Washer

150 Spring Washer 8

151

Hexagon Half Socket Button Head Screws

M8x15

152 Motor

153 Footing Cover (A)

154 Exterior Teeth Locking Gasket 4

155 M16 Fastener

156 Switch Box Mount

Cross Recessed Raised Pan Head Screws

157

M5x10

158 7A Overload Protector

159 Switch Box Cover

160 Tapping Screw T4.2x15

161 Thin Nut M12

162 KJD12-16 Main Switch

163 Eccentric Axis

164 Movable Workbench

165 Brush Housing Fixing Screw M4x12

166 Cable Clip (Motor)

167 Motor Shell

168 Brush Housing

169 Carbon Brush

170 Nut

171 Ball Bearing 6101

172 Inductance

173 Stator-End Insulation

174 Armature

175 Stator-End Insulation

176 Stator Terminal Insulation

177 Tapping Screw ST5x56

178 Vane

179 Ball Bearing 80201

180 Motor Cover

Charnwood W588 Exploded View Diagram

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