Record Power PT260 Instruction Manual page 8

Operation & Planer Thicknesser Practice
6.5 Thicknessing
1. Prepare machine for thicknessing as
described under CHIP REMOVAL WHEN
THICKNESSING. Set thicknessing bed
to required thickness of workpiece (but
a maximum 5mm more than actual
thickness of the workpiece) Fig.6.8.
2. Start machine and place workpiece
with planed side facing down on to
thicknessing bed and slowly push
forward until feed roller engages Fig.6.9.
With wedge-shaped workpiece feed
thicker end first.
3. The thicknessing bed should be
cleaned with white spirit and treated
regularly with a silicone based spray
such as Record Power CWA195. This will
enable the workpiece to move through
smoothly and clearly Fig.6.10.
6.6 Micro Switches
The purpose of the microswitch is to
enhance the safety of the machine
by ensuring that the cutterblock is
inaccessible whilst the machine is in
operation. The PT260 is equipped with 3
safety micro switches.
1. In thicknesser mode, the extraction
port must be placed over the cutterblock,
covering it before the machine will start
Fig.6.11.
2. When planing the table lock handles
must be engaged. The micro switch
registers that the lock handle is
positioned correctly and allows power to
run to the machine Fig.6.12.
3. Also when planing, the micro switch
beneath the cutterblock must register
that the dust extraction port is in place
before the machine will start Fig.6.13.
Fig.6.8
Fig.6.9
Fig.6.10
Thicknessing Bed
- cont.
Fig.6.11
Fig.6.12
Fig.6.13
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