NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the product until you have written Delta Machinery and we have advised you.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
13. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of accidents and injury. accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta may cause damage to the machine or injury to the 2. WEAR EYE PROTECTION. ALWAYS USE SAFETY user. GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PLANERS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. 14. ALLOW THE CUTTERHEAD TO REACH FULL SPEED DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is completely assembled and installed according to before feeding a workpiece. Changing speeds while planing can cause kickback.
POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3- prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug.
Delta ShopMaster Model TP305 is a 12½" (317mm) Portable Planer. This planer can handle workpieces up to 12½" (317mm) wide and 6" (152mm) thick. The maximum depth of cut is 3/32" (2.4 mm). The TP305 features a powerful 15 amp, 120 volt motor, a two-knife cutterhead with double-edged reversible knives, knife-installation tool and wrench.
UNPACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating from all unpainted surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone, gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household floor paste wax.
CUTTERHEAD GUARD 1. Attach the cutterhead guard (A) Fig. 7 to the planer by inserting the end of the guard over the top of the cutterhead. Place the slots in the cutterhead guard (C) over the tapped holes (B). 2. Fasten cutterhead guard (A) Fig. 8 to planer using two knobs, one of which is shown at (D).
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Fig. 10 Fig. 11 RAISING AND LOWERING HEAD ASSEMBLY The head assembly (A) Fig. 12A contains the cutterhead feed rollers, cutterhead guard and motor. Raising and lowering the head assembly controls the depth-of-cut on your planer. To raise or lower the head assembly, rotate the handle (D).
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LEVELING EXTENSION TABLES The extension tables (A) and (G) Fig. 14 must be level with the planer table. To check the extension tables and adjust if necessary: 1. Place a straight edge (B) Fig. 14 on the planer table (E) with one end extending out over the infeed table (A).
CARRYING HANDLE/STOCK TRANSFER BAR 1. Your planer is provided with a foam covered carrying handle (A) Fig. 17, located on top of the machine, for ease in transporting the planer. 2. The carrying handle (A) Fig. 18, also doubles as a stock transfer bar for transferring stock from the outfeed to infeed end of the machine.
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4. Insert knife transfer tool (G) Fig. 21, underneath center of knife. Lift the knife transfer tool up until knife (H) separates from pins (J) and pull out and remove knife as shown. NOTE: Knife transfer tool is magnetized, allowing it to attach to knife. Fig.
OF THE KNIVES. TROUBLESHOOTING For assistance with your machine, visit our website at www.deltamachinery.com for a list of service centers or call the DELTA Machinery help line at 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582). MAINTENANCE KEEP MACHINE CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth.
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BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. Brush life varies. It depends on the load on the motor. Check the brushes after the first 50 hours of use for a new machine or after a new set of brushes has been installed.
Two Year Limited New Product Warranty Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any new Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, provided that the customer returns the product prepaid to a Delta factory service center or authorized service station with proof of purchase of the product within two years and provides Delta with reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection.
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