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23-150H
15" Thickness Planer
with Helical Cutterhead
(Shown with Optional Mobility Kit)
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
23-150HM1
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- Page 1 23-150H 15” Thickness Planer with Helical Cutterhead (Shown with Optional Mobility Kit) 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
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”...
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Page 5: Electrical Safety
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 PLANER DIRECTLY INTO A WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS This machine is intended for surface thickness planing 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
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Planer Bed Base Cabinet Outfeed Table Base Access Panel Locking Knobs for Headstock Headstock Column (x4) Drive Belt Cover On/Off Switch Motor Cutting Height Handwheel Scale M. Gearbox Infeed Table Speed Change Handle CONTENTS OF PACKAGE Carefully unpack your planer from its carton. -
Page 8: Assembly
The frame base of the 23-150H is also designed to work the machine. The use of an extension cord is not with a mobility kit offered by RIKON. See "Accessories"... - Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE LONG LOCK KNOB The 23-150H has two knobs to lock the cutterhead casting in place after adjusting the cutting height. One knob (A-Fig. 2) is preinstalled at the factory. The second knob (rear) (B-Fig. 2) has to be installed. To install the second lock knob: 1.
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Page 10: Operation
ASSEMBLY DUST PORT INSTALLATION 1. The Dust Port is shipped inside the base of the planer. Open one side of the planer base to locate the Dust Port (A-Fig. 6). 2. Remove the six (6) preinstalled M6 x 12mm screws from the rear of the planer head. - Page 11 OPERATION PLANER OPERATION Before turning on the planer, review the safety precau- tions listed on pages 3 to 6, and the operating instruc- tions on pages 6 and 10. Make sure that you fully under- stand the features, adjustments and capabilities of the machine that are outlined throughout this manual.
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Page 12: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE. ROTATING OR REPLACING KNIFE INSERTS This machine has a helical cutterhead with four rows of INDEX MARK carbide knife inserts. Each of the 72 inserts on the STAR HEAD cutterhead are indexed and have four sharpened sides. - Page 13 ADJUSTMENTS BUILDING A GAUGE BLOCK Upcoming steps to adjust the chip breaker and feed rollers require the use of a wooden gauge block. Follow the design shown in Figure 18 to build the gauge block. CHIP BREAKER ADJUSTMENT The chip breaker is the plate under the top cover FIG.
- Page 14 ADJUSTMENTS THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE. ADJUSTING THE FEED ROLLERS The Infeed (#55) and Outfeed (#70) Rollers are preset RIGHT SIDE SPRING by the factory to align parallel with the cutterhead and ADJUSTING SCREWS SHOWN knife inserts.
- Page 15 ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING DRIVE BELTS The cutterhead drive belt needs to be checked periodi- cally and re-tightened if necessary. Belts will stretch with use, especially when they are new and are breaking in. THE PLANER MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE.
- Page 16 ADJUSTMENTS THE PLANER MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE. ALIGNING THE PULLEYS The pulley positions for the belts are preset at the factory for proper alignment to each other. If they are not set correctly, excess wear to the belts and power trans- fer may be reduced.
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Page 17: Maintenance
Keep the drive belts free of oil and grease. WIRING DIAGRAM This machine must be grounded. Replacement of the power supply cable should only be done by a qualified electrician. See page 5 for additional electrical information. #23-150H 3HP, 220V, 12A, 60Hz SINGLE PHASE MOTOR... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY TROUBLESHOOTING. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Planer will not start. 1. No power 1. Check power source, plug and wiring. 2. Blown fuse 2. Check fuse, replace if it is blown. 3. -
Page 19: Notes
NOTES Use this section to record maintenance, service and any calls to Technical Support:... -
Page 20: Parts Diagrams & Parts Lists
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Page 21: Cutterhead Assembly
PARTS LIST CUTTERHEAD ASSEMBLY MFG. PART DESCRIPTION MFG. PART DESCRIPTION UPPER COVER P23-150H-1 FLAT CAP SCREW M6x15 P23-150H-37 DUST HOOD P23-150H-2 COVER PLATE RIGHT P23-150H-40 FLANGE BOLT M6x12 P23-150H-3 GEARBOX COVER P23-150H-41 PHI HEAD SCREW M5x10 P23-150H-4 CAP SCREW M6x20 P23-150H-42 LOCK WASHER 5 P23-150H-5... - Page 22 PARTS DIAGRAM PARTS DIAGRAM TABLE ASSEMBLY CABINET ASSEMBLY...
- Page 23 PARTS LIST TABLE & CABINET MFG. PART DESCRIPTION MFG. PART DESCRIPTION MAIN TABLE P23-150H-201 SCALE COLUMN P23-150H-227 BRACKET P23-150H-202 LEAD SCREW P23-150H-228 IDLER GEAR P23-150H-203 BUSHING P23-150H-229 EXT RET RING M12 P23-150H-204 HANDWHEEL P23-150H-230 CAP SCREW M8x20 P23-150H-205 HANDLE P23-150H-231 SET SCREW M10x12 P23-150H-206 FLAT WASHER M10...
- Page 24 PARTS DIAGRAM GEARBOX ASSEMBLY DRIVE ROLLER ASSEMBLY...
- Page 25 PARTS LIST GEARBOX & DRIVE ROLLER MFG. PART DESCRIPTION MFG. PART DESCRIPTION GEARBOX P23-150H-401 SHIFTING SHAFT HANDLE P23-150H-430 OIL SEAL 25x40x7 P23-150H-402 LOCK WASHER M6 P23-150H-432 BALL BEARING 6204 P23-150H-403 OIL SEAL 9x1.8 P23-150H-433 GEAR P23-150H-404 ROLL PIN 5x25 P23-150H-434 CAP SCREW M6x25 (LH) P23-150H-405 SPROCKET...
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Page 26: Warranty
WARRANTY WARRANTY WARRANTY The card must be entirely completed in order for it to be valid. If you have any questions, please contact us at 877-884-5167. To register your machine online, visit RIKON at www.rikontools.com/warranty. -
Page 27: Accessories
ACCESSORIES 25-699 Replacement Carbide Inserts - PK 10 4-Sided, pre-sharpened carbide insert knives measure 14mm x 14mm x 2mm (0.55" x 0.55" x 0.078"). Pack of 10. 25-694 Mounting Screws for Inserts - PK 10 Special flat head, T20 Star drive screws for mounting insert cutters onto cutterheads. - Page 28 23-150H For more information: 16 Progress Road Billerica, MA 01821 877-884-5167 / 978-528-5380 techsupport@rikontools.com www.rikontools.com 23-150HM1...
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