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IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1-YEAR KING CANADA TOOLS LIMITED WARRANTY OFFERS A 1-YEAR LIMITED WARANTY FOR THIS 20” PLANER FOR INDUSTRIAL USE. PROOF OF PURCHASE Please keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty and servicing purposes. PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated parts diagram and parts list.
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GENERAL & SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool. A power source with voltage greater than that for the specified tool can result in SERIOUS INJURY to the user - as well as damage to the tool.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION & GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PLANER TECHNICAL INFORMATION Motor ..................................5HP, 220V, 1 Phase, 60Hz Cutting Capacities: Minimum Length of unbutted stock ..............................6.74” Maximum width of stock ..................................20” Maximum Thickness of stock ..................................8” Planing depth (width under 8.3”) ..............................Max- 0.23” Planing depth (width from 8.3”-20”) ............................Max- 0.12”...
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING! ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY! ALL ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS MUST BE DONE WITH THE MACHINE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY! POWER SUPPLY WARNING: YOUR PLANER MUST BE CONNECTED TO A 220V, 20 For circuits that are further away from the electrical circuit box, the...
UNPACKING & MOVING YOUR PLANER UNPACKING AND CLEANUP To ensure maximum performance from your planer, clean it properly and install it accurately before use. As soon as you receive the planer, we recommend you follow these proce- dures : 1. Inspect packing crate for damage in transit. Record damage and report it immediately to shipper.
ASSEMbLY & ADJUSTMENTS ASSEMbLING AND ALIGNING MOTOR, MOTOR PULLEY AND bELTS 1. Assemble the motor to the motor mounting plate, as shown in Fig.5. NOTE : It is very important that the motor be mounted to motor plate by using the mounting hardware (A) Fig.5. 2.
ASSEMbLY & ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING TAbLE ROLLERS Your Planer is supplied with two table rollers (A) Fig.9, which aid in feeding the stock by reducing friction and turn as the stock is fed through the Plan- er. It is not possible to give exact dimensions on the proper height setting of the table rollers because each type of wood behaves differently.
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ASSEMbLY & ADJUSTMENTS CONTROLLING THE DEPTH OF CUT The cutting depth scale (A) Fig.13 includes a combination of inch/metric measurements with a cutting range from 0” to 8”. The upward or downward movement is controlled by the handwheel (B). One turn of the handwheel will increase or decrease the height by 0.059”...
ASSEMbLY & ADJUSTMENTS CHECKING WORK TAbLE PARALLEL TO CUTTERHEAD The work table is set parallel to the cutterhead at the factory and no further adjustment should be necessary. If your Planer is planing a taper, first check to see if the knives are set properly in the cutterhead, proceed as fol- lows;...
ASSEMbLY & ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLER SPRING TENSION To adjust the spring tension of the infeed and outfeed roller, using a hex. key, turn screw (A) Fig.22 to adjust the infeed roller spring tension and screw (B) to adjust the outfeed roller spring tension. Make sure that both sides are adjusted evenly or else you will get uneven feeding of stock.
ASSEMbLY & ADJUSTMENTS FEED SPEED CONTROL Your Planer is equipped with a spiral, serrated infeed roller and a solid steel outfeed roller. When the feed rollers are engaged, they turn to feed stock. The feed rollers slow down automatically when the Planer is under heavy load.
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Below you will find lubrication instructions and maintenance intervals to maintain your Planer in good working order. Failure to upkeep your Planer as prescribed on this page will reduce its life span. Lubrication Guide for Industrial Planer KC-520C Position Interval Suitable Types of Lubricants Fig.