This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product. WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE? The general POWERMATIC warranty lasts for the time period specified in the product literature of each product. WHAT IS NOT COVERED? The Five Year Warranty does not cover products used for commercial, industrial or educational purposes. Products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial, industrial or education purposes revert to a One Year Warranty.
Warning As with all machines, there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the use of this planer. Use the machine with the respect and caution demanded where safety precautions are concerned. When normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator can result.
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Misuse. Do not use this Powermatic planer for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, Powermatic disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury or damage which may result from that use.
This manual is provided by WMH Tool Group covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Powermatic Model 209 and 209HH Planer. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual.
Missing parts, if any, should be reported to your distributor. Read the instruction manual thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and safety instructions. Crate Contents (Figure 2): Models 209 and 209HH: Planer (not shown) Dust Hood Cast Iron Extension Tables Handwheel...
19mm wrench. 3. Mount the handle into the threaded hole in the handwheel, and tighten with a 12mm wrench placed over the flat on the handle. Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 – Model 209 only Figure 8...
A power plug is not provided with the 209 planer. You may either connect one or "hard- wire" the machine directly to your electrical panel provided there is a disconnect near the machine.
(except feed rate). Belt Tension Inspect the tension of the belts frequently during the first few times you use the planer. Belts often stretch during this trial period. If they require tightening, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the belt guard and the rear panel.
Knife Adjustments (Model 209 only) When checking or adjusting cutterhead knives on the model 209 Planer, proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Remove the six screws and upper cover (Figure 17).
5. Thoroughly clean the knife slots, gibs, springs and gib screws. Check the gib screws; if the threads appear worn or stripped or if the heads are becoming rounded, replace them. Figure 18 – Model 209 only Figure 19 – Model 209 only...
Before installing each screw, lightly coat the screw threads with machine oil and wipe off any excess. Securely tighten each screw which holds the knife inserts before operating the planer! rotating screws are tightened securely. Loose inserts can be propelled at high speed from a rotating cutterhead, causing injury.
If the work table is not parallel to the cutterhead, perform the adjustment procedure as follows: 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Remove bolts holding the planer to the stand. Tilt planer on its side to expose underside of base (Figure 22).
The infeed roller (B, Figure 23) and outfeed roller (F, Figure 23) are those parts of your planer that feed the stock while it is being planed. The infeed roller and the outfeed roller are under spring tension and this tension must...
Outfeed Roller Height 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Make sure the knives are set properly as previously explained under Adjustment." 3. Place the gauge block (J, Figure 26) on the table directly beneath the cutterhead (D, Figure 26). 4.
Damage to the gearbox may result. Changing Accessories for Lowest Feed Speed The lowest feed speeds for your planer (16.2 fpm and 20.7 fpm) can be obtained by replacing the lower (gear shaft) sprocket and its chain (Figure 31).
The depth scale and pointer are adjustable and should be checked for accuracy. Proceed as follows: 1. Connect power, and turn on the planer. 2. Take a scrap board and measure its exact thickness with calipers. 3. Raise or lower the table so the scale reads the thickness of the board minus 1/16".
Maintenance Disconnect machine from power source before performing maintenance. Periodic or regular inspections are required to ensure that the machine is in proper adjustment, that all screws are tight, that belts are in good condition, that dust has not accumulated in the electrical enclosures, and that there are no worn or loose electrical connections.
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Position Interval Drive Chain Frequently Gear Box When operated more than 2,500 hours Return Rollers Frequently Worm Gear Frequently Lead Screw Frequently Column Frequently Table Chain Frequently Feed Rollers Frequently Figure 35 Figure 36 Suitable Types of Lubricant Grease Standard gear oil, 70-90 weight SAE-30 Grease Grease...
Adjust rollers to proper height. Support long boards with extension rollers. Adjust feed roller pressure. 209: Sharpen or replace knives. 209HH: Rotate or replace inserts. Butt end to end each piece of stock as they pass through. Remove moisture by drying, or use different stock.
Trouble Probable Cause Knife projection from cutterhead is Uneven depth of cut incorrect (209 only) side to side. Table not parallel to cutterhead. Board thickness does not match depth of Depth of cut scale is incorrect. cut scale. Inadequate tension.
Miswiring of the unit. On/off switch failure. Optional Accessories 2230002 Bed and Feed Roller Gauge 6292621 Knives, Single-Sided (set of 4) for model 209 only 1791212 Knife Inserts (set of 10) for model 209HH only 708520 DRO Scale Retrofit Kit Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages.
53 ...6292685 ...Scale ..1 54 ...BB-6206ZZ...Bearing... 6206ZZ-2NSE... 1 55 ...6292629 ...Key ... 8 x 8 x 36 ... 1 56 ...6292619 ...Cutterhead * ..1 * Index Nos. 2, 8, 21 and 56 are used only on the Model 209 Planer.
8 ...6292729 ...Socket Head Cap Screw... M8 x 1.25P x 16L... 8 9 ...6292726 ...Locking Bolt..2 10 ...6292725 ...Locking Bar ..2 11 ...209-2011...Table ..1 12 ...209-2012...Extension ..2 13 ...TS-1490041 ...Hex Cap Screw ... M8 x 1.25P x 25L... 6...
Checklist for Model 209 and 209HH Planers Work area around machine marked off clearly. Non-skid floor strips in area where operator normally stands. Inspect entire machine for loose bolts, nuts, screws. Tighten and replace as necessary. Clean table and cutterhead area, removing sawdust and chips with a soft bristle brush. Remove gum and pitch with oven cleaner.
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WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, IL 60124 Phone: 800-274-6848 Website: www.wmhtoolgroup.com...
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