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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
15-inch Planer
Models 15S and 15HH
WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing), Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086, USA
Part No. M-0460286
Ph.: 800-274-6848
Revision E3 11/2010
www.powermatic.com
Copyright © 2010 Walter Meier (Manufacturing), Inc.

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  • Page 1 This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 15-inch Planer Models 15S and 15HH WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing), Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086, USA Part No. M-0460286 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision E3 11/2010 www.powermatic.com Copyright © 2010 Walter Meier (Manufacturing), Inc.

  • Page 2: Warranty And Service

    Warranty and Service Walter Meier (Manufacturing), Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these Walter Meier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your POWERMATIC tools.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Rollers... 11 Cutterhead ... 12 Replacing Knives (Model 15S only) ... 12 Replacing or Rotating Knife Inserts (Model 15HH only) ... 13 Work Table Parallel to Cutterhead ... 14 Know the Transmitting Rollers of Your Planer... 14 Anti-Kickback Fingers ... 15 Infeed and Outfeed Roller Spring Tension ...

  • Page 4: Warning

    Warning As with all machines, there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the use of this planer. Use the machine with the respect and caution demanded where safety precautions are concerned. When normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator can result. Read, understand and follow the safety and operating instructions found in this manual.
  • Page 5 Hand safety. Keep hands outside the machine. NEVER reach under the guards to try to clear stock that stops feeding. Do not clear chips and sawdust with hands; use a brush. Do not have any part of the hands under that part of the board that is over the table when starting a cut; the infeed roll will engage the board and force it down against the table causing a pinching action.

  • Page 6: Features

    Features Figure 1 Specifications Model Number ... 15S ... 15HH Stock Number ... 1791210 ...1791213 Maximum Cutting Width (in.)...14-7/8 ... 14-7/8 Maximum Cutting Thickness (in.) ... 6 ... 6 Full Width Cutting Depth (in.) ... 1/8 ... 1/8 Minimum Planing Length (in.) ... 8 ... 8 Minimum Stock Thickness (in.) ...3/16 ...

  • Page 7: Unpacking

    Owner’s manual (not shown) Warranty card (not shown) Model 15S only: T-handle hex wrench (4mm)* Adjustment pins* Model 15HH ONLY (Figure 4): 1/4” Drive Screwdriver T25P Torx Plus Drive Socket Adaptor Set of 10 Knife Inserts Contents of fastener bags* (Figure 3): A –...

  • Page 8: Installation And Assembly

    Installation and Assembly Tools required for assembly: Forklift or hoist with slings 10-12,12-14mm open-end wrenches (provided) 4 and 5mm hex wrenches (provided) 16mm open-end wrench Remove the screws holding the planer to the pallet and use a forklift or hoist to lift the planer off the pallet.

  • Page 9: Extension Tables

    38 for further clarification of wiring setup. Figure 9 Figure 10 It is recommended that the 15S or 15HH Planer be connected to a dedicated, minimum 40 amp circuit with a 40 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Local codes take precedence over...

  • Page 10: Extension Cords

    This machine must be grounded. Grounding provides a path of least resistance to help divert current away from the operator in case of electrical malfunction. Make sure the voltage of your power supply matches the specifications on the motor plate of the machine.

  • Page 11: Table Rollers

    Pulley Alignment The pulleys should be in line for proper belt operation. 1. Remove the belt guard and place a straight edge against the faces of both pulleys (Figure 13). 2. If the straight edge does not lie flat on both pulley faces, open the rear panel and loosen the four hex nuts on the motor plate (see Figure 12) with a 12mm wrench.

  • Page 12: Cutterhead

    IMPORTANT: Be sure that the height of front and rear rollers are the same. And the table rollers must always be set parallel to the table. Cutterhead Although your planer was carefully adjusted at the factory, it should be checked before being put into operation.

  • Page 13: Replacing Or Rotating Knife Inserts (Model 15Hh Only)

    Replacing or Rotating Knife Inserts (Model 15HH only) The knife inserts on the model 15HH are four- sided. When dull, simply remove each insert, rotate it 90° for a fresh edge, and re-install it. Use the provided driver with the socket adaptor to remove the knife insert screw.

  • Page 14: Work Table Parallel To Cutterhead

    Work Table Parallel to Cutterhead The work table is set parallel to the cutterhead at the factory and no further adjustment should be necessary. If your machine is planing a taper, first check to see if the knives are set properly in the cutterhead.

  • Page 15: Anti-Kickback Fingers

    Anti-Kickback Fingers The anti-kickback fingers (A, Figure 23) are an important safety feature, as they help prevent kickback of stock. They operate by gravity and should be inspected frequently to make sure they are free of gum and pitch, so that they move independently and operate correctly.

  • Page 16: Outfeed Roller Height

    Outfeed Roller Height 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Make sure the knives are set properly as previously explained under Adjustment." 3. Place the gauge block (F, Figure 26) on the table directly beneath the cutterhead (D, Figure 26). 4.

  • Page 17: Chip Deflector

    Chip Deflector The chip deflector (B, Fig. 28) keeps wood chips from falling into the outfeed roller. The deflector should be set approximately 1/16" to 1/8” from the tip of the knives. Make sure the deflector is oriented so the bevel on its front edge matches the shape of the cutterhead.

  • Page 18: Depth Of Cut

    Depth of Cut The cutting depth scale is a combination inch/metric scale (Figure 33), with a cutting range from 0 to 6" (152.4mm). A manual scale is mounted directly to the front column. The model 15S planer also features a digital scale for easier, more precise depth readings.
  • Page 19 The item numbers on this chart are referenced to the surrounding illustrations. Position Inspection Interval Drive Chain Monthly Gear Box When operated more than 2,500 hours Return Rollers Periodically Worm Gear Monthly Lead Screw Every third month Column Weekly Table Chain Every 4 to 6 months Feed Rollers Daily...

  • Page 20: Functions Of The Digital Scale (Model 15S Only)

    Functions of the Digital Scale (Model 15S only) Figure 40 identifies the parts of the digital scale. The button functions are discussed below, followed by a section giving practical examples of how to calibrate your settings, and how these functions can be used operations.

  • Page 21: Calibrating & Using Digital Scale

    From this point on, any table movement will be based off this setting. The setting will be kept in the device’s memory even when the digital display is turned off, and only needs re-setting after a battery has lost charge and needs replacing.
  • Page 22 Method 2 uses a scrap board and calipers. 1. Turn on the digital display. It turns on in absolute mode. 2. Plane one side of a scrap board at an appropriate and safe cutting depth (1/16” for example). 3. Raise the table by the same amount (1/16”), then turn the board over and plane the other side.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting: Performance Problems

    Support long boards with extension rollers. Adjust feed roller pressure. 15S: Sharpen or replace knives. 15HH: Rotate or replace inserts. Butt end to end each piece of stock as they pass through. Remove moisture by drying, or use different stock.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting: Mechanical And Electrical Problems

    Troubleshooting: Mechanical and Electrical Problems Trouble Probable Cause Knife projection from cutterhead is Uneven depth of cut incorrect (15S only). side to side. Table not parallel to cutterhead. Board thickness does not match depth of Depth of cut scale is incorrect. cut scale.
  • Page 25 Trouble Probable Cause Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blows fuses. (cont.) Motor starter failure. Motor failure. Miswiring of the unit. On/off switch failure. Remedy Examine motor starter for burned or failed components. If damage is found, replace motor starter.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting: Digital Scale - Model 15S Only

    Battery for digital scale – Model 15S only 15S-601 Battery cover – Model 15S only 1791212 Knife Inserts (set of 10) – Model 15HH only 708520 DRO Retrofit Kit Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-800-274-6848, Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.powermatic.com).

  • Page 27: Head Assembly

    Head Assembly...

  • Page 28: Parts List: Head Assembly

    Parts List: Head Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size ... 15S-201 ...Cutterhead Assembly (Items 3 thru 9) ... 1 1 ... 6284753 ...Roller Case ... 1 2 ... TS-1525011 ...Socket Set Screw ...M10x10 ... 8 3 ... 15S-203 ...Spiral Cutterhead* ... 1 4 ...
  • Page 29 101 ... 1791212 ...Knife Insert (set of 10) ** ...74 total 102 ... 15HH-2102 ...Knife Insert Screw **...10-32x1/2 T25P ... 74 ... 15S-HK ...Hardware Kit for 15S (see page 9 for items included) ... ** Index Nos. 100, 101 and 102 are used only on the Model 15HH Planer.

  • Page 30: Base Assembly

    Base Assembly...
  • Page 31 Parts List: Base Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size 1 ... 6284703 ...Base ... 1 2 ... TS-1525021 ...Socket Set Screw ...M10×12 ... 8 3 ... 6284705 ...Crank Case Column... 3 4 ... 6284706 ...Column ... 1 5 ... 6284707 ...Lead Screw ... 3 6 ...

  • Page 32: Table Assembly

    Table Assembly...

  • Page 33: Parts List: Table Assembly

    Parts List: Table Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size 1 ... 15S-301 ...Table ... 1 ... 15S-309 ...Table Roller Assembly (Items 2, 3, 4) ... 2 ... 6284732 ...Table Roller... 2 3 ... 6284733 ...Bearing ... 4 4 ... 6284734 ...Eccentric Adjuster ... 4 5 ...

  • Page 34: Gearbox Assembly

    Gearbox Assembly...

  • Page 35: Parts List: Gearbox Assembly

    Parts List: Gearbox Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size ... 6284842 ...Gearbox Assembly (Items 1 thru 35) ... 1 1 ... TS-1504101 ...Socket Head Cap Screw ...M8x50... 4 2 ... 6284843 ...Oil Seal ...TC28-40-8... 1 3 ... 6284844 ...Plug, NPT ...PT1/4”-19 ... 2 4 ...

  • Page 36: Cabinet Assembly

    Cabinet Assembly...

  • Page 37: Parts List: Cabinet Assembly

    Parts List: Cabinet Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size ... 6284875 ...Cabinet Assembly (Items 1 thru 29) ... 1 1 ... 15S-501 ...Cabinet ... 1 2 ... 6284877 ...Door ... 1 3 ... TS-2236121 ...Phillips Flat Head Machine Screw ...M6x12... 4 4 ...

  • Page 38: Electrical Connections - Single Phase, 230 Volt

    Electrical Connections – Single Phase, 230 Volt 13NO 14NO ManAuto...

  • Page 39: Preventive Maintenance

    Checklist for Model 15S and 15HH Planers Work area around machine marked off clearly. Non-skid floor strips in area where operator normally stands. Inspect entire machine for loose bolts, nuts, screws. Tighten and replace as necessary. Clean table and cutterhead area, removing sawdust and chips with a soft bristle brush. Remove gum and pitch with oven cleaner.
  • Page 40 WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing), Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, TN 37086 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.powermatic.com www.waltermeier.com...

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