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Rikon Power Tools 25-210 Operator's Manual

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25-210H
25-210
12" Planer / Jointer
25-210H Helical w/ Knife Inserts & 25-210 Straight Knife models
4001824
Operator's Manual
Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference.
Serial Number: _________________________
Date of purchase: _________________________
For technical support or parts questions, email techsupport@rikontools.com or call toll free at (877)884-5167
www.rikontools.com
25-210/HM1

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  • Page 1 25-210H 25-210 12” Planer / Jointer 25-210H Helical w/ Knife Inserts & 25-210 Straight Knife models 4001824 Operator’s Manual Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference. Serial Number: _________________________ Date of purchase: _________________________ For technical support or parts questions, email techsupport@rikontools.com or call toll free at (877)884-5167...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. KEEP PROTECTIVE GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN 25. ALWAYS WEAR A DUST MASK TO PREVENT WORKING ORDER. INHALING DANGEROUS DUST OR AIRBORNE PARTICLES, including wood dust, crystalline silica dust 13. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure that and asbestos dust. Direct particles away from face and the power switch is in the “OFF”...

  • Page 5: Electricals & Wiring Diagram

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL SAFETY EXTENSION CORDS THIS TOOL REQUIRES THE INSTALLATION OF A 220V USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS MACHINE PLUG (NOT INCLUDED), AND MUST BE GROUNDED IS NOT RECOMMENDED. FOR BEST POWER AND SAFETY, PLUG THE MACHINE DIRECTLY INTO A WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK.
  • Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 and invalidate the warranty.

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Machine

    LIST OF LOOSE PARTS A. Wrenches - 13mm & 10/8mm B. Star T25 Screwdriver (25-210H) C. Hex Wrenches - 4, 5 & 6mm D. Cutterhead Guard Cap E. Push Block F. Knife Setting Gauge (25-210)

  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION MOVING & INSTALLING THE PLANER FIG. 1 When moving the planer/jointer, DO NOT carry it with the infeed and outfeed rollers. Use a forklift, or pallet jack under the machine to lift and move the planer, or with straps or battens placed under the planer bed.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE POWER PLUG This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a 220 The Planer/Jointer is shipped without an electrical 220 volt electrical receptacle. FIGURE 3 shows the type of the volt plug, so that the correct plug type can be installed to 220v, 3-wire electrical plug and electrical receptacle that match the 220 Volt outlet in your shop.

  • Page 10: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE. JOINTER FENCE ADJUSTMENT The jointer fence provides lateral support for the workpiece when surface planing. 1. After loosening the Locking Handles (#259, FIG.7, A), the jointer fence can be moved forward or backwards over the jointer bed and cutterhead, to match the workpiece width.
  • Page 11 ADJUSTMENTS PLANER TABLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Height adjustment of the planer's table is made with the Handwheel (#168, FIG. 11, A). One full turn of the crank changes the height of the Planer's Table (#175, B) by 5/32". - Clockwise Turning = raises the planer bed - Counter-Clockwise Turning = lowers the planer bed.
  • Page 12 FIG. 16 JOINTER TABLE ALIGNMENT TION SEE PAGE 18 FOR 25-210 STRAIGHT KNIFE INFORMA For the best surfacing of workpieces, 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.
  • Page 13 ADJUSTMENTS Table Alignment continued from page 12 STRAIGHT EDGE NOTE: It may be easier to remove the fence assembly and guard for this exercise. 3. Rotate the cutterhead so that the knife inserts do not interfere with the measurements that will be taken. 4.
  • Page 14 ADJUSTMENTS THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE ADJUSTING THE INFEED TABLE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE The Infeed Table is pre-set by the factory to align with COMPLETE. the cutterhead's knife inserts. Should an adjustment be required, the following steps are needed.
  • Page 15 ADJUSTMENTS Planer Table Alignment continued from page 14 THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN 1. Make sure that the planer/jointer's switch is turned off, THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE and the plug is disconnected from the power source. COMPLETE.
  • Page 16 ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE CUTTERHEAD THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN The Cutterhead that holds the knife inserts is fastened to THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE the machine's cabinet, and is not adjustable. Based on COMPLETE.
  • Page 17 ADJUSTMENTS Drive Belt Adjustment continued from page 16 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. Remove the fence assembly, the Rear Guard (#91) and the cabinet's rear Belt Cover Plate (#40) to expose the motor, pulleys and belts.
  • Page 18 THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE from touching the sharp edges! COMPLETE. CHECKING & SETTING STRAIGHT PLANER KNIVES - For the 25-210 planer/jointer KNIFE SETTING During transit or after long periods of use, the planer GAUGE FIG.

  • Page 19: Operation

    ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING PLANER KNIVES FIG. 38 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 assembly and remove the Guard (#371) to get full access to the cutterhead and knives.
  • Page 20 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/workpiece.
  • Page 21 OPERATION PLANER OPERATION Thickness planing is used to reduce a workpiece with one already surface planed surface to a desired thickness. To use the planer, the upper, jointer table & fence assemblies must be tilted up and out of the way. FIG. 46. 1.

  • Page 22: Accessories

    OPERATION Planer Operation continued from page 21 3. Set planing thickness. Measure your board's thickness - Make sure that there are no loose knots, nails, staples, and set the planer to this measurement, or 1/16" under this dirt or foreign objects in the wood to be planed. figure.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY TROUBLESHOOTING. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS 1. Check power source, plug and wiring. Machine will not start. 1. No power 2. Check fuse, replace if it is blown. 2.
  • Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING THE PLANER 1. Drive belt is worn or broken 1. Check and replace as necessary. Poor feeding of lumber through the planer 2. Drive belt tension spring is broken 2. Check tension and/or replace the spring. 3.

  • Page 26: Parts Diagrams & Parts Lists

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  • Page 38 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST JOINTER GUARD ASSEMBLY PART NO. KEY NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART NO. KEY NO. Handle JL46090002A Base plate JL46090014 Handle Thread pull rod JL46090011 JL46090002 Spring JL46090010 Nylon bolt JL46090003 JL46090200 Hex lock nut M6GB889Z Sliding sleeve support Flat washer WSH8GB97D1Z JL46090013...

  • Page 39: Motor

    JL45051003 Cap nut M8GB923Z Washer JL45051005 Circlip ring Spring washer WSH8GB93Z CLP15GB894D1B Set screw Hex screw M6X10GB80B M5X10GB77B Motor pulley (25-210) JL45050002C-001G Small gearwheel JL45051102 Motor pulley (25-210H) JL45050002D-001G Bush 208A JL45051103 Feed roller chain Self-locking nut M10GB889Z JL45050008 Cutterhead v-belt...
  • Page 40 25-210H 25-210 For more information: 16 Progress Road Billerica, MA 01821 877-884-5167 / 978-528-5380 techsupport@rikontools.com www.rikontools.com 25-210/HM1...

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