Craftex CX-Series Instructions Manual
13” bench top helical thickness planer 2 speed
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- Page 1 MODEL CX13HC 13” Bench Top Helical Thickness Planer 2 Speed Ver. 1 01/15/2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Instructions ............3 Safety Instructions ..............4 Specifications ................5 Power Supply ................6 Plug and Grounding Requirements ..........7 Unpacking of the CX13HC ............8 Inventory ..................9 Assembly ..................9 Securing Planer to a Table or Workbench ........10 Making Adjustments .............. -
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 NEVER leave a tool unattended while it user manual before operating the is in operation. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
THICKNESS PLANER SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Motor power input………………………………………………..…..120 V, 60 Hz, AC Only, 15Amp Feed speed F/min………………..………………………………………..…………….. 16 & 26 FPM Cutterhead speed………………………………………………………………………….RPM 10,000 Motor RPM…………………………………………..….. ………………23000+/-10% (No Load) Cutterhead diameter…………………………………………………………………….……………. 2” Max planer capacity………………………………………………….………..……………….. 6" x 13" Max depth of cut @ 6”……………………………………………………………………………… 1/8" Max depth of cut @ 12.5”…………………………………………………….……………………1/16"... -
Page 6: Power Supply
POWER SUPPLY circuit requirements for this piece of AVAILABILITY OF POWER machinery. Before Installation of this machine you will need to consider the proximity of WARNING!!! your power supply circuit. If available Do not connect machine to power circuits do not meet the requirements for before setup been... -
Page 7: Plug And Grounding Requirements
repair or replacement of the power cord insure the circuit is properly sized for is necessary in the future please consult safe operation. a licensed electrician. PLUG AND GROUNDING NOTE: REQUITEMENTS If ever you notice damage or wear to either the cord or plug, disconnect it This machine must be grounded so that immediately from the power supply and in the event of certain malfunctions it will... -
Page 8: Unpacking Of The Cx13Hc
UNPACKING OF THE CX13HC You may need to repeat this process in order to fully remove all of the protective coating. This machine has been carefully packed in order to protect it during transport. After you have cleaned the parts and While unpacking thoroughly go through machine, apply a good paste wax to the the box and separate all items from the... -
Page 9: Inventory
Inventory 1. DUST PORT Assembly 1 pc 2. HEX WRENCH 4mm x 100 1 pc 3. TORX WRENCH 1 pc 4. RAISE / LOWER HANDLE 1 pc 5. HEX SCREW M5*P0.8*20 1 pc 6. DUST PORT KNOB 2 pc 7. Planner Body (Not Shown) 1 pc... -
Page 10: Assembly
Assembly WARNING! Make certain that the machine is disconnected from the power source. ATTACHING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT HANDLE Figure 2 Attach the DEPTH DJUSTMENT handle to the shaft located on top of the planer 2. To minimize sawdust accumulation on and fasten in place with 1 Hex Socket your work piece, attach either a 2-1/2 in. -
Page 11: Securing Planer To A Table Or Workbench
Making Adjustments WARNING! Make certain that the machine disconnected from power source before adjustments are made. LEVELING EXTENSION Figure 3B TABLES SECURING PLANER TO A TABLE OR The extension tables must be WORKBENCH level with the planer table. To check the extension tables and During operation, there... -
Page 12: Adjusting /Replacing Inserts For The Helical Cutterhead
Figure 5 Figure 6 RAISING LOWERING NOTE: HEAD ASSEMBLY The Repeat Cut Thickness Indicator (D), The head assembly consists of located on the bottom right side of the cutterhead, knives, feed planer, provides a simple way to preset rollers, cutterhead guard, and the the finished thickness of a workpiece. -
Page 13: To Rotate Or Change Cutterhead Inserts
simply rotate it 90° to reveal a fresh cutterhead to be able to insert the Hex cutting edge. wrench into the cutterhead) In addition, each cutter insert has a 4. While holding the hex wrench to reference dot on one corner. As the prevent cutterhead rotation, remove the cutter insert is rotated, the reference dot cutter tip screw using the provided Torx... -
Page 14: Thickness Scale Adjustment & Power Switch
NOTE: NOTE: Proper cleaning of inserts as well as the This operations section was designed to cutterhead are critical to achieving a give instructions on the basic operations smooth finish. Dirt or dust trapped of this planer. However, it is in no way between the cutter insert and cutterhead comprehensive every... -
Page 15: Repeat Cut Preset & Feed Rate
DEPTH-OF-CUT INDICATOR The Depth-Of-Cut Indicator, located on the front of the machine, is a convenient way to quickly determine how much material is being planed off in one pass. 1. With the machine OFF, insert your workpiece just under the cut scale (A). See FIG 10. -
Page 16: Basic Operation
GETTING PREPARED 4. Push slightly on the board to start It is always a good idea to use a piece of feed and allow the feed rollers to pull the scrap wood your first planing board through the planer. Once the feed attempt. -
Page 17: Avoiding Snipe & Maintenance
the board through the planer until the TROUBLESHOOTING further entire surface is flat. information. 2. ALWAYS plane both sides of the Maintenance workpiece reach desired thickness. WARNING! Make certain that the machine is 3. DO NOT plane workpieces less than disconnected from the power source 1/8”... -
Page 18: Hardware Tightness
resin, and be sure to clean off with a non-flammable tar and pitch remover that harmful rubberized surfaces. Periodically clean, wax, and buff the tables. This will aid in the prevention of improper feeding of the work piece. HARDWARE TIGHTNESS Periodically check all nuts, bolts, and Figure 12A screws, for tightness and condition. -
Page 19: Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting PROBLEM LIIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION Snipe Dull Blades Replace or rotate tips. Readjust (depressions at Infeed or outfeed tables out of tables. Feed scrap of same end of workpiece) adjustment. thickness before and after Residue on rollers. workpiece. Clean rollers. Torn grain. - Page 20 CX13HC Diagram...
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Page 21: Parts List
CX13HC Parts List ITEM DESCRIPTION PCX13HC01 TOP COVER ASSEMBLY (1, 3, 5, 10, 11, 142, 204) PCX13HC01AS ROLLER ASSEMBLY (1a, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E) PCX13HC02 SCREW - BTN HD SOC M6-1.0 X 8 PCX13HC04 ELEVATION NUT (SPECIAL) PCX13HC06 UPPER FRAME PCX13HC07 LEFT SIDE PANEL PCX13HC08... - Page 22 PCX13HC44 SPRING - FLAT PCX13HC45 SCREW - PH BTN HD M5-0.8 X 10 PCX13HC46 SCREW - PH RND HD M4-0.7 X 10 PCX13HC47 SCREW - PH HD TRUSS M5-0.8 X 8 PCX13HC48 DUST CHUTE PLATE PCX13HC49 SCREW - NYLOCK SOC SET CUP PT M5-0.8 X 8 PCX13HC50 SCREW - PAN HD M5-0.8 X 8 PCX13HC51...
- Page 23 PCX13HC91A SPROCKET PCX13HC92 CHAIN PCX13HC93 SPRING LEFT PCX13HC94 BLOCK BEARING PCX13HC95 OUTFEED ROLLER PCX13HC96 SPRING RIGHT PCX13HC97 RETAINER PLATE PCX13HC98 SCREW - HEX SOC HD CAP M5-0.8 X 10 PCX13HC99 INFEED ROLLER GEAR BOX COMBINATION (90, 102, 106, 107, 108, 112, PCX13HC101A 114, 120, 125, 127) PCX13HC113...
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Page 24: Warranty
RETURNS, REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS To return, repair, or replace a Craftex Machine, a Machinery Return Form must be filled out by the original purchaser requesting a return. Visit the appropriate Busy Bee Tools showroom or call 1-800- 461-BUSY.