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- Page 1 318mm (12 ½”) PORTABLE THICKNESSER OWNERS MANUAL odel: W570 Charnwood, Cedar Court, Walker Road, Hilltop Industrial Estate, Bardon, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU Tel. 01530 516 926 Fax. 01530 516 929 email: sales@charnwood.net website: www.charnwood.net...
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Page 2: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the machine until you have read thoroughly and understood completely all instructions, rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply may result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Keep this owner's manual and review frequently for continuous safe operation. - Page 3 ADDITIONAL RULES FOR PLANER/THICKNESSERS 1. This machine is designed for use with wood. Attempting to plane or thickness any other materials will result in damage to the machine, potential fire risk and/or health hazards. 2. The machine is designed for indoor use only. 3.
- Page 4 50/41mm (100/92mm with adapter provided) Dimensions (WxDxH) 550mm x 700mm x 470mm Weight 30kg Rating Hobby Warranty 1 Year Overview Of W570 Thicknesser On/Off Switch Stock Rollers Thickness Scale Crank Handle Breaker Switch Front Table Extension Carrying Handle Rear Table Extension...
- Page 5 Thickness Planing Thickness planing is the sizing of material to a specified thickness whilst creating a smooth surface, parallel to the opposite side of the board. The art of producing good results is not only good judgement about depth of cut, but also about the hardness of the timber, its moisture content, straightness, grain direction and structure.
- Page 6 Assembling the Thicknesser Cut and remove the two Zip ties which support the cutter head/motor assembly during transit. Fold down the infeed and outfeed tables. Remove the protective covering from the polished thicknesser table. Cut & remove both supporting Zip ties Fold down front &...
- Page 7 Mounting the Thicknesser It is recommended that the thicknesser is secured to a suitable workbench. Option 1 It can be mounted onto a work bench using four M8 bolts, nuts and washers of suitable length. (not provided) Four holes are provided in the base, one at each corner.
- Page 8 Moving the Thicknesser When moving the thicknesser, Raise the cutter head to the top position, Close the two table extensions, lift using the carrying handles positioned at each end of the machine. Always ensure that the power lead is disconnected before moving. Connecting To A Dust Extractor This thicknesser produces large amounts of shavings, it is essential to use dust extraction.
- Page 9 2) Adjusting The Thickness The thickness of the finished cut is set by rotating the crank handle on the top of the thicknesser. Read off the finished thickness from the scale. Clockwise to raise the cutter Anticlockwise to lower the cutter One rotation of the handle = 2mm adjustment 3) Making A Cut Adjust the cutter head to the approximate starting...
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Page 10: Fine Tuning
Rollers are built into the top of the thicknesser to facilitate the passing of workpieces from the back to the front of the machine when multiple cuts are required. Timber placed on top of the machine can be easily moved by the operator ready for the next cut. - Page 11 Adjusting For A Parallel Cut If the thickness of the finished timber is uneven, (one side is thicker than the other) the cutter head requires adjustment. Measure the thickness of a test piece at each side to determine the difference in thickness. Rest the machine on its back to access the bevel gears.
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Page 12: Periodic Maintenance
Using the 8mm spanner provided, loosen the Lock Bar and Knife by turning the seven Locking Screws in a clockwise direction. The knives are spring loaded and will push out when all screws are loose. Remove the knife, the locking bar and two small springs. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide
Replacing The Motor Brushes The carbon brushes should be regularly inspected. They will eventually need to be replaced when the blocks have worn down to a length of 7mm. Using a flat screwdriver, unscrew the two black plastic covers found on either side of the motor. Withdraw the worn brushes and springs then replace them with a new pair. - Page 14 W570 Parts Drawing A...
- Page 15 W570 Parts List A Part No. Description Part No. Description Hex Socket Head Screw M5 x 30 Spring Washer M5 Dust Collection Hood Sponge Piece Upper Guard Hex Socket Head Screw M8 x 16 Hex Socket Head Screw M6 x 16...
- Page 16 W570 Parts Drawing B...
- Page 17 W570 Parts List B Part No. Description Part No. Description Motor Casing Stator Assembly Plate Self Tapping Screw M5 x 70 Bearing 6201 Rotor Assembly Bearing Motor Pulley Carbon Brush Cover Carbon Brush Set Screw M5 x 10 Gear Box Cover...
- Page 18 W570 Parts Drawing C W570 Parts List C Part No. Description Part No. Description Left Screw Double Round End Key 4 x 4 x 8 Bevel Gear E Circlip Double Round End Key 4 x 4 x 8 Hex Socket Head Screw M6 x 10...
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Page 19: Declaration Of Conformity For Ce Marking
Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Charnwood Declare that Woodworking Thicknesser, Model W570 Conforms with the following Directive: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC And further conforms to the machinery example for which the EC type examination Certificate No. BM 50328304 which has been issued by TUV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH, Tillystrasse 2, 90431, Nurnberg. - Page 20 Charnwood, Cedar Court, Walker Road, Hilltop Industrial Estate, Bardon, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU Tel. 01530 516 926 Fax. 01530 516 929 email: sales@charnwood.net website: www.charnwood.net...