General Instructions for 230V Machines • Carry out a final check e.g. check the cutting tool The following will enable you to observe good working practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain is securely tightened in the machine and the correct your tools and equipment in good working order.
Specification Code 101156 Code 508498 Model AT260SPT Model AT260PT Rating Trade Rating Trade Power 2.2kW 230V 1ph Power 2.2kW 230V 1ph Feed Speed 5m/min Feed Speed 5m/min Cutterblock Speed 4,800rpm Cutterblock Speed 4,800rpm Cutterblock Diameter 70mm Cutterblock Diameter 70mm Max Thicknesser Capacity...
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Assembly The planer Thicknesser comes 95% assembled. It is Fig 03-04 enclosed in a packing case with all the accessories, see fig 01. Having removed the top and the sides of the packing case, remove all the components from the machine, place safely aside.
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Assembly Cutter Block Side Guard Overhead Cutter Mounting Arm Guard 1. Locate the overhead cutter mounting arm (C) remove the 1. Put to hand the side guard (I), remove the four Hex screws lock nut from the threaded bolt, insert the bolt through the and washers to the front of the planer thicknesser and place pre-drilled hole to the side of the outfeed table and secure in safely to one side, see fig 08.
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Assembly Clamping handle 2. Locate the cutter block guard (D). Loosen the locking knob 2. Loosen the clamping handle on the mounting bracket, insert on top of the mounting plate holder on the mounting arm (C). the tilt assembly base plate (E) through the mounting bracket Slot the cutter block guard through the mounting plate and (G) sufficiently for the next step.
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Assembly 4. Insert the thread of one of the lift and shift handles (H) 6. Slide the fence (F) until it’s stop is up against the tilt assembly through the elongated slot and screw it into the fence housing (E) then tighten the lift and shift handles, see fig 23. mounting plate, see fig 20.
Setting up the Machine Fig D-E Digital Thickness Display The ‘Digital Display’ will give an accurate visual indication of the amount you are adjusting the thicknessing table in 0.10mm increments. The digital display should be pre-set at the fatory but if required can be set as follows.
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Setting up the Machine Fig 30-31 Surface Tables and Cutter Block Correctly setting the tables and the cutter block is important, not only to improve the quality of the work, but also to the safety when operating the machine. Setting the Fence at 90˚ 1.
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Setting up the Machine Fig 37-38-39 Infeed Surface Table 1. Raise the infeed table by turning the rise and fall adjusting knob, see fig 34, until the infeed table pointer reads ‘zero’ on the scale, see fig 35. 2. Place a straight edge across both tables and check they are both level, see fig 36.
Setting up the Machine Thicknessing Table Table stop 1. Raise the surface tables as explained on the opposite page. Locking nut 2. Release the rise and fall clamping handle (A) and turn the operating wheel (B) counterclockwise to lower the thicknessing table until the pointer reads 190 on the scale and check the stop is up against the underside of the thicknessing table.
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Operating Instructions Fig 50-51 Planning/ Thicknesser HSE Health and Safety Executive To operate the machine correctly, it is recommend- ed to read the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) website at www.hse.gov.uk. on the safe operation procedures. Setting the Machine for Planing 1.
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Operating Instructions In an emergency, slap down on either stop to bring the Fig 52-53 machine to a halt. Note: You will need to twist the mushroom shaped stop to unlock it allowing the machine to restart when the ‘GREEN’ button is pressed. Fig 54-55 Slap down the shroud lever to stop the machine in an emergency.
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Changing the Cutter Block Blades 3. Carefully remove the blade and place safely aside, see fig 58. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE CONTINUING! WARNING! BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN REMOVING THE BLADE AS IT IS EXTREMELY Changing the Standard Blades SHARP.
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Changing the Cutter Block Blades Fig 61-62-63-64 Fig 65-66 Setting recess Measuring line Locating feet Rear line Blade Blade holder Outfeed table NOTE: You can also check that the blades are set at the correct height along the length of the cutter block by the following method below.
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Changing the Cutter Block Blades Fig 70-71 Self Adjustable Blade Holder Kit The planer thicknesser comes with three adjustable blade holders with disposable blades. The blade is doubled edged to allow it to be reversed to extend its life span. The blade holder has four independent adjustable grub screws which raises and lowers the blade at a preset height.
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Changing the Cutter Block Blades 7. Press the blade setting tool (L) gently down onto the Fig 73-74-75 blade, ensuring the locating feet are firmly seated against the circumference of the cutter block and the blade is against the setting recess. 8.
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Changing the Cutter Block Blades 11. If this appears satisfactory, go round and check everything Spiral Cutter Blocks is tight. Lower the tables and re-lock them in place, refit the fence assembly, 80-81-82-83. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE CONTINUING! 12.
Maintenance Weekly DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS Carry out the ’Daily’ checks. SUPPLY BEFORE CONTINUING! Clean the machine thoroughly, remove any shavings, sawdust, Daily chips etc, from in, under and around the machine. Check the overhand tables and the thicknessing table are Check the cutter block for resin build up, especially behind the clean, not coated with resin etc.
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Maintenance Upper cover plate Table locking stud Locking nut Lower cover plate Drive Belt Tension Remove the upper and lower machine cover plates and check the tension of the drive belt. If there considerable movement in the drive belt, loosen the four domed nuts securing the motor and let the motor slide down to find its own level then re-tighten the domed nuts to secure the motor in position.
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Maintenance Motor securing domed nuts/washers Once adjustments have been completed, replace the upper and lower cover plates, lower the infeed and outfeed surface tables and lock them in place with the table locking handles. Replace the fence assembly. Drive belt Motor assembly CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE MAINS SUPPLY! Continue with operation.
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Exploded Diagrams/Lists Parts List of Diagram B DESCRIPTION B-29 Washer 6mm B-30 Pan head screw M4x10 Thicknessing table B-31 Cross sunk head screw M4x8 Raise guide rail B-32 Circle ring 18mm Special guide B-33 Roll pin 5x10 Height indicator B-34 Collar Edge-plate B-35...
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Exploded Diagrams/Lists Parts List of Diagram E DESCRIPTION E-19 Set screw M6x6 Indicator scale E-20 Clamping lever Out-feed table E-22 Slide piece from table Circle ring 15mm E-23 In-Out feed table shaft Guard,in-feed table E-25 Roll pin 6x35 Guard,out-feed table E-26 External lock washer 10mm Pan head screw M6x12...
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Exploded Diagrams/Lists AT260PT / AT260SPT Planer Thicknesser DIAGRAM F Parts List of Diagram F DESCRIPTION Left hand cover for fence F-16 Pointer Pan head screw F-17 Fence block Rip fence F-18 Allen bolt Right hand cover for fence F-19 Allen bolt...
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Exploded Diagrams/Lists AT260PT / AT260SPT Planer Thicknesser DIAGRAM G Parts List of Diagram G DESCRIPTION G-16 Hex lock nut M6 G-17 Bridge guard arm Flat washer 8mm G-18 Swivel base,guard Spring for guard Rod,spring G-19 Star knob screw M6x35 Joint,bridge guard...
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Exploded Diagrams/Lists Parts List of Diagram B DESCRIPTION B-30 Nut hex M8 Rise and fall clamp lever B-31 Scale rule Screw hex head M6x16 B-32 Washer 6mm Allen screw M10x50 B-33 Spring washer 6mm Cone gear A B-34 Screw hex head M6x16 Cone gear B B-35 Roll pin 6x22...
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Exploded Diagrams/Lists Parts List of Diagram E DESCRIPTION E-20 Clamping lever Indicator scale E-21 Table turning handle Out-feed table E-22 Slide piece from table Circle ring 15mm E-23 In-Out feed table shaft Guard,in-feed table E-25 Roll pin 6x35 Guard,out-feed table E-26 External lock washer 10mm Pan head screw M6x12...
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Exploded Diagrams/Lists AT310SPT Planer Thicknesser DIAGRAM F F-12 Screw hex head M10x120 F-13 Star knob for guard F-17 Star knob for guard F-18 Cap nut M8 F-19 Nut hex M8 F-20 Nut hex M8 F-21 Nut hex M8,thin F-22 Swivel base F-23 Large washer F-24...
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Exploded Diagrams/Lists AT310SPT Planer Thicknesser DIAGRAM G Parts List of Diagram G DESCRIPTION Left hand cover for fence G-16 Pointer G-17 Pan head screw Fence block Rip fence G-18 Allen bolt G-19 Allen bolt Right hand cover for fence G-20 Left fixing plate Connection plate G-21...
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