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23-400
16" Thickness Planer
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
23-400M2
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- Page 1 23-400 16” Thickness Planer 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Index GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Foreword MACHINE DESCRIPTION Machine identification Getting to know your machine Technical specification Recommended protective clothing Noise emission Prescribed use of the machine Hazards Safety instructions for planer INSTALLATION Lifting and unloading Position of the machine Identifying shipping boxes Installations of loose parts Electrical connection Dust chute - Installation... -
Page 3: General Information
1. General Information FOREWORD This manual must be read and understood before operating the machine. This will provide a better working knowledge of the machine, for increased safety and to obtain the best results. 2. Machine Description MACHINE IDENTIFICATION There is a metallic identification plate fixed to the machine, containing the manufacturer's data, year of construction, serial number. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Planer table Locking level... -
Page 4: Technical Specification
2.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION 23-400 Feed speed SF/min 16 to 23 Cutterhead speed rpm 5100 Cutterhead diameter 2-3/4" Max planer capacity 8-13/16" x 16" Max depth of cut 1/8" Knives pcs Motor power input Net Weight 375lbs 2.4 RECOMMENDED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING •... -
Page 5: Safety Instructions For Planer
2.8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS A planer is a tool which can, due to operator carelessness, cause serious personal injury. It is therefore strongly recommended you read and observe: · these instructions, particularly the special safety information in the respective chapters; ·... -
Page 6: Installation
3. Installation 3.1. LIFTING AND UNLOADING The machine can be transported by two means: - with a forklift truck. To do so, the machine is secured on a pallet with four hex bolts. - by several persons slide the machine from the pallet. CAUTION Do not carry the machine holding it at the infeed and outfeed tables, these are not designed to withstand the tensile load by... -
Page 7: Dust Chute - Installation
3.5. WIRING DIAGRAM In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec- tric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. -
Page 8: Planer Table Height Adjustment
4. Adjustment 4.1. PLANER TABLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT With the height setting for the planer bed the planing thickness (= thickness of the workpiece after planing) is set when the machine is used for thickness planing. · Per pass a maximum of 1/8" material can be removed. ·... - Page 9 - to remove the workpiece from the machine, position yourself offset to one side of the outfeed opening. 2. To thickness plane stock which surfaces are not parallel, use suitable feeding aids (make fitting templates). 3. Set planing thickness. 4. Start motor. 5.
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Page 10: Maintenance
6. Maintenance 6.1 REPLACING CUTTER KNIVES CAUTION! Risk of personal injury by cuts from the cutter knives! Wear gloves when changing cutter knives. To remove the cutter knives: 1. Unplug power cable. 2. Open the cutterhead cover. 3. Turn the five hexagon head screws of the cutter knife lockbar (Fig.10). -
Page 11: Drive Belt Check
6.2 Drive Belt Check The cutterhead drive belt and the feedgear drive belt need to be checked periodically and retightened if necessary. Both drive belts are located behind the machine's side panel. Checking the drive belt: 1. Unplug power cable. 2. -
Page 12: Diagrams & Components
7. Diagrams & Components... - Page 13 Ref No. Description Ref No. Description Pan head screw M4X8 Shaft Plug Flat washer 8 Set screw M6X16 Lock nut M6 Rear panel Roll pin 5x16 Screw M10X25 Support shaft Lock knob Switch Lock nut M10 Pan head screw M4X60 Screw M8X30 Hex nut M6 Handle...
- Page 15 Ref No. Description Ref No. Description Flat washer 10 Locking bar Hex bolt M10X25 Spring Flat washer 6 Knife Screw M6X12 Cutter block Hex nut M8 Cutterhead bracket-left Hex bolt M8X12 Support rod Spring Anti-kickback shaft Screw Anti-kickback finger Retaining ring Adjusting washer Wave washer 52 Tube...
- Page 17 Ref No. Description Ref No. Description Thickness table Screw M6X40 Indicator Hex bolt M8X35 Scale Spring washer Lock handle Thread rod bracket Hex nut M10 Bearing 80202 Locking bar Retaining ring 35 Screw M8X16 Bevel gear Crank handwheel Flat washer 6 Hex nut M10 Column support Handle...
- Page 19 Ref No. Description Ref No. Description Carriage bolt M12X70 Retaining ring 28 Tube Retaining ring 25 Flat washer 16 Set screw M6X8 Bearing 80203 Tube Hex nut M12 Scale Washer Bearing 6005 Chain wheel Retaining ring 47 Flat washer 10 Sliding pulley Lock nut M10 Set screw M8X8...
- Page 20 NOTES...
- Page 21 9. Warranty 5-Year Limited Warranty RIKON Power Tools, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to only the original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (5) years from the date the product was purchased at retail. This warranty may not be transferred.
- Page 22 For more information: 16 Progress Rd. Billerica, MA 01821 877-884-5167 / 978-528-5380 techsupport@rikontools.com www.rikontools.com Printed in China 9/09...
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