Hafco Woodmaster T-13S Operation Manual

Hafco Woodmaster T-13S Operation Manual

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Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815)
22/07/2019
THICKNESSER
OPERATION MANUAL
Model
T-13S
ORDER CODE W815
Edition No
: TH-815-1
Date of Issue
: 07/2019

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  • Page 1 Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 THICKNESSER OPERATION MANUAL Model T-13S ORDER CODE W815 Edition No : TH-815-1 Date of Issue : 07/2019...
  • Page 2 Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL MACHINE DETAILS MACHINE THICKNESSER MODEL NO. T-13S SERIAL NO. DATE OF MANF. istributeD by www.machineryhouse.co.nz NOTE: This manual is only for your reference. Owing to the continuous improvement of the HAFCO machines, changes may be made at any time without obligation or notice. Please ensure the local voltage is the same as listed on the specification plate before operating this electric machine.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL C O N T E N T S: GENERAL MACHINE INFORMATION 1.1. Specifications................4 1.2 Identification T-13S..............5 1.3 Unpacking & Accessories............6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2.1 General Machinery Safety ............2.2 Additional Safety For Thicknessers........
  • Page 4: Specifications

    Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 1.1 SPECIFICATIONS ORDER CODE W815 MODEL T-13S MATERIAL WIDTH CAPACITY (MM) MAX. STOCK THICKNESS (MM) MINIMUM MATERIAL LENGTH (MM) 1.5MM @ 330MM WIDE MAXIMUM DEPTH OF CUT AT FULL WIDTH (MM) 3.3MM @ 152MM WIDE...
  • Page 5: Identification T-13S

    Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 1.2 IDENTIFICATION T-13S FIG. 1 CUTTERHEAD & MOTOR AS- HEAD SEMBLY RETURN ROLLERS HEIGHT GAUGE DUST CHUTE OUTFEED EXTENSION WING HAND WHEEL INFEED EXTENSION WING LIFTING HANDLES ON/OFF SWITCH...
  • Page 6: Unpacking & Accessories

    Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 1.3 UNPACKING & ACCESSORIES The machine was carefully packaged at the factory for safe transportation. Remove the packag- ing materials from around the machine and inspect it. If you find that the machine is damaged, contact your distributor and report it imeadiately.
  • Page 7: Important Information

    Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2.1 GENERAL WOODWORKING MACHINE SAFE PRACTICES DO NOT use this machine unless you have read this manual or have been instructed in the use of this machine in its safe use and operation...
  • Page 8 Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 2.1 GENERAL WOODWORKING MACHINE SAFE PRACTICES Cont.  Make sure the guard that is in position is in good working condition, and guards the machine adequately before operating any equipment or machine. Check and adjust all other safety devices.
  • Page 9 Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 2.1 GENERAL WOODWORKING MACHINE SAFE PRACTICES Cont.  Do not try to free a stalled blade before turning the power off.  Do not distract or startle an operator while he or she is using woodworking equipment.
  • Page 10: Additional Safety For Thicknessers

    Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 2.2 ADDITIONAL SAFETY FOR THICKNESSERS. DO NOT use this machine unless the operator has been instructed in its safe use and operation and have read and understood this manual Safety glasses must be worn at all times Long and loose hair must be contained in work areas.
  • Page 11 Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 2.2 ADDITIONAL SAFETY FOR THICKNESSERS INFEED AND OUTFEED EXTENSION WINGS This machine is designed to feed material into and away from the spinning cutterhead, and doing so clamps the material firmly to the table. To avoid serious personal injury, always keep hands, clothing, jewelery, and long hair away from the infeed and outfeed tables during opera- tion.
  • Page 12: Lifting Instructions

    Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 2.3 LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS iFting anDLe The thicknesser in this manual is heavy. Serious personal injury could occur if safe moving methods are not used. Get assistance and use the correct lifting posture to move the shipping crate and when removing the machine from the crate.
  • Page 13: Setting Up The Thicknesser

    Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 3.2 SETTING UP THE THICKNESSER MOUNTING OPTIONS The thicknesser has three options for mounting it to the workbench or stand: (Fig. 3.2) hreaDeD hoLe 1) The included rubber feet, 2) Threaded holes to accept adjustable machine mounts with M8-1.25 threads.
  • Page 14: Electrical Installation

    Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 3.3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Place the machine near an existing power source. Make sure all power cords are protected from traffic, material handling, moisture, chemicals, or other hazards. Make sure there is access to a means of disconnecting the power source.
  • Page 15: Test Run

    Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 3.5 TEST RUN Once the assembly is complete, test run your machine to make sure it runs properly and is ready for regular operation. The test run consists of verifying that the motor powers up and the machine runs correctly.
  • Page 16: Workpiece Inspection

    Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL Thickness Scale: The Depth of cut can also be read directly from the inch/millimeter scale on the front of the thicknesser, as shown. (Fig. 3.9) Although the correct depth of cut varies according...
  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 4.3 BASIC OPERATION This section gives you the basic process that happens during an operation with this machine. Familiarize yourself with this process to better understand of the operation of this machine.
  • Page 18 Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL AVOIDING SNIPE Snipe, gouging or depression of the board at the ends, can occur when the board is not properly supported. (Fig. 3.11) For workpieces longer than 1200mm, greater care must be taken to reduce the problem because the additional length of the workpiece translates into more unsupported weight pulling down on the end of the board.
  • Page 19: Lubrication

    Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 5. MAINTENANCE 5.1 LUBRICATION The Thicknesser should provide you with a long time of service provided the following maintenance operations are performed. 1. A quality paste wax should be applied to the table surface to ease the movement of the workpiece across it.
  • Page 20: Main Bearings

    Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL MAIN BEARINGS The thicknesser is supplied with bearings that are lubricated and sealed at the factory. These bearing do not require any further attention unless they need to be replaced. If a bearing fails, the thicknesser will probably develop a noticeable rumble or vibration, which will increase when the machine is under load.
  • Page 21: Thickness Scale Adjustment

    Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL TABLE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT The outfeed and infeed tables of the thicknesser were set level before the machine left the factory. However after shipping or prolong use the tables may need to be adjusted.(Fig. 5.7) To adjust the table: 1.
  • Page 22: Changing Inserts On The Spiral Cutter

    Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL CHANGING INSERTS ON THE SPIRAL CUTTER The 330mm cutter-head is equipped with 26 index- able high speed steel cutting tips. (Fig. 5.9) Each cutting tip can be rotated to reveal any one of its 2 cutting edges.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 5.3 TROUBLESHOOTING Should any problems arise review the troubleshooting procedures in this section to find the possible problem or fix and adjust your machine. The spare parts view and the proceedure for ordering is layed out in the spare parts section.
  • Page 24 Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 5.3 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Machine has 1. Belts slapping cover. 1. Replace/realign belts with a matched set. vibration or noisy 2. V-belt(s) worn or loose. 2. Inspect/replace belts with a new matched set.
  • Page 25: Spare Par Ts

    Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL SPARE PARTS SECTION The following section covers the spare parts diagrams and lists that were current at the time this manual was originally printed. Due to continuous improvements of the machine, changes may be made at any time without notification.
  • Page 26 Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL PARTS DIAGRAM...
  • Page 27 Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL PARTS DIAGRAM...
  • Page 28 Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL PARTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. HANDLE ASSEMBLY TABLE BUSHING M5XP0.8X20L HEX SOC HD SCR M6XP1.0X16L PAN HD SCR SPINDLE LEVER KNUCKLE INFEED / OUTFEED TABLE HAND KNOB UPPER ROLLER CHAIN HAND KNOB LOWER M8XP1.25X45L HEX HD SCREW...
  • Page 29 Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 OPERATION MANUAL PARTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. M8XP1.25X20L HEX SOC HD CAP SCR MOTOR END CAP GEARBOX ASSY WAVE WASHER REAR GEARBOX PLATE BALL BEARING SPACER A ARMATURE SPACER B SLEEVE...
  • Page 30: Risk Assement

    Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 General Machinery Safety Instructions Machinery House requires you to read this entire Manual before using this machine. 1. Read the entire Manual before starting 14. Use correct amperage extension cords. machinery. Machinery may cause serious injury if Undersized extension cords overheat and lose not correctly used.
  • Page 31 Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019 Planer Thicknesser Safety Instructions Machinery House requires you to read this entire Manual before using this machine. 1. Maintenance. 13. Never look inside thicknesser. Make sure the Planer Thicknesser is turned Wood chips fly around off and disconnect from the main power supply and make inside the thicknesser at a high rate of speed.
  • Page 32 Instructions Manual for T-13S (W815) 22/07/2019...

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