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Craftex CX125 User Manual

Cx-series 12.5" benchtop planer
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MODEL CX125
12.5" BENCHTOP PLANER
USER MANUAL
Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 MODEL CX125 12.5" BENCHTOP PLANER USER MANUAL Version 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Specific Safety Instructions................4 Features ....................... 5 Power Supply ....................8 Plug and Grounding Requirements .............. 9 Identifications....................10 Controls and Components ................11 Unpacking of the CX125................12 Cleaning Up Your Machine................13 Assembly ......................14 Test Run .......................15 General Operation ..................16 Maintenance ....................20 Replacing or Adjusting Tension on V Belt ............22...

  • Page 3: General Safety Instructions

    GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Extreme caution should be used when operating all power tools. Know your power tool, be familiar with its operation, read through the owner’s manual and practice safe usage procedures at all times ALWAYS read and understand the router bits, shaper heads, blades, knives user manual before operating the or making other adjustments or repairs.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Instructions

    THICKNESS PLANER SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTION If you are not familiar with the Keep hands away from the surface operation of a thickness planer, you of the wood as it nears the in-feed should obtain the advice and/or rollers. instruction from qualified professional.

  • Page 5: Features

    WITH DUST COLLECTION MODEL CX125 12-1/2” BENCHTOP PLANER WITH DUST COLLECTION As part of the growing line of Craftex woodworking equipment, we are proud to offer the CX125 12-1/2” Benchtop Planer to our lineup of reliable quality machinery. The Craftex brand guarantees Craft Excellence.

  • Page 6: Knife Type: ............................................................................................Hss ( Reversible

    MAIN SPECIFICATIONS: Maximum Planning Width: 12-1/2” Minimum Stock Thickness: 5/16” Maximum Stock Thickness: 4-1/2” CutterHead Speed: 8750RPM Cuts Per Inch: Cuts Per Minute: 17,500 Planner Feed Rate: 26FPM Maximum Cut Depth Planning full width: 1/16” Maximum Cut Depth Planning 6” Wide Board: 1/8”...
  • Page 7 MACHINE CONSTRUCTION: Table: Stainless Steel Body: Aluminum Cutterhead Assembly: Steel Infeed and Outfeed Roller: Rubber and Steel Paint Finish: Powder Coat Measurement Scale: Metric and Imperial Dust Ports: 2-3/8”(x1) OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Country of Origin: China Warranty: 3 years Serial Number Location: ID Plate Sound Rating: 95dB...

  • Page 8: Power Supply

    CX125 BENCHTOP PLANER electrocution, damage to equipment, and The CX125 has been prewired at the will insure everything is wired in accordance factory for operation on an electrical circuit to the applicable codes and standards.

  • Page 9: Plug And Grounding Requirements

    NOTE electric current to travel through. For this If ever you notice damage or wear to either reason the CX125 comes with a cord the cord or plug disconnect it immediately equipped with an equipment grounding wire from the power supply and have it replaced...

  • Page 10: Identifications

    Identification Review this diagram of this CX125 to help yourself become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features labeled below. To help better understand, make sure to read the instructions. Model CX125 controls and components...

  • Page 11: Controls And Components

    Then F. Return Rollers: Located atop of the you may press the reset button. If CX125 for assistance in sliding the reset button does not stay depressed workpiece back to the operator. the motor will require more time to allow for cooling.

  • Page 12: Unpacking Of The Cx125

    ITEMS UNPACKING OF THE CX125 This machine has been carefully packed in A. Dust Bag: order to protect it during transport. While unpacking thoroughly go through the box B. Dust Port 2-3/8: and separate all items from the materials C. Dust Bag Clamp: used for packaging.

  • Page 13: Cleaning Up Your Machine

    2. Put on all required safety equipment. CLEANING UP YOUR MACHINE (Eye protection and rubber gloves). Your machine has unpainted surfaces that 3. Spray surface with a generous amount have been covered with a heavy coat of of the degreasing agent and let it soak packing grease and rust preventatives to prevent any corrosion during storage or in and break down the grease for 10...

  • Page 14: Assembly

    These items must all be installed using the four M4-.7 x 10 phillips head correctly before operation of the CX125 screw. planer. Follow the steps below: 1. Assemble...

  • Page 15: Test Run

    8. Place the dust bag into the supplied TEST RUN hose clamp (CX125B). Slide the open end of the dust bag over the dust port Now that you have completed the assembly and secure it in place by locking the of your machine it is time for the test run.

  • Page 16: General Operation

    HOW TO TEST RUN THE MACHINE NOTE If the machine starts without the yellow safety key immediately turn the machine off 1. Please make sure that you have read as the safety key disabling feature is not and understand all safety instructions functioning properly.
  • Page 17 5. Correctly set the cutterhead height to Material Containing Knots: Knots when the material thickness by turning the loose run the risk of dislodging and coming height adjustment crank either clockwise out during the planing process causing counterclockwise depending kickbacks, damage to the machine or even thickness of material.
  • Page 18 time or try using kiln dried materials. The cutterhead height adjustment crank is a However if moisture is not the issue then simple yet accurate way for obtaining check the knives to ensure that they are consistent cut depths on multiple passes. sharp and not dull.
  • Page 19 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SCALE The cutterhead height relates directly to the scale located at the front of the planer. The measurement indicated by the red arrow on the scale will be the thickness of the board after planing. However the cutterhead height adjustment scale is not a precise measurement but an approximation.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MACHINE MAINTENANCE To Lubricate Height Adjustment Lead Screw: NOTE 1. Always disconnect machine from power Before any maintenance is to be performed source. you MUST unplug machine from the power supply to prevent any accidental 2. Clean all parts thoroughly until they are startups and risk of electrical shock.
  • Page 21 wood fibers are being torn instead of cut cleanly. 3. Remove all dust and built up debris Lines or ridges in material after using mineral spirits before applying planing caused by chipped blades grease to chain and sprockets. Raised Grain after planing from dull 4.

  • Page 22: Replacing Or Adjusting Tension On V Belt

    4. Undo and remove the (6) M6-1x16 cap screws using the supplied 4mm hex wrench from the gib. 5. Once screws are removed from the gib remove the gib using supplied magnets then remove the knives. Inspecting Cutterhead Assembly 3. Again using the supplied magnets place gib over the knife.
  • Page 23 7. Place the new V belt over both pulleys. To tension the belt rotate the motor towards front of the planer using medium force. Hold V belt in place while tightening the motor tensioning bolt. Belt deflection should be around 3/8” when pressure is applied on belt at the centre point between the two pulleys.
  • Page 24 Scale Calibration Even though the scale is set correctly at the factory it can be adjusted for accuracy if it becomes necessary. Follow these steps to make any adjustments: 1. Take a piece of scrap wood and plane both sides until flat and even thickness for the length of the material.
  • Page 25 8. Make a test cut with a piece of scrap wood to verify that the table and cutterhead are now parallel. If not parallel re-do steps 3 to 7 again. Wiring Diagram & Electrical Components NOTE It is important that the chain does not fall of the sprockets as it can be very difficult to return chain to proper location on sprockets without having to change table adjustments.
  • Page 27 TROUBLE SHOOTING...

  • Page 33: Warranty

    This warranty shall not apply to consumable products such as blades, bits, belts, cutters, chisels, punches etceteras. Craftex shall in no event be liable for injuries, accidental or otherwise, death to persons or damage to property or for incidental contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.

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