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Code Language V20.1-202006 English OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SUR F AC E PLANER Tungsten 520 IMPORTANT KEEP THIS HANDBOOK FOR FUTURE INFORMATION BESIDES IT SHALL ALWAYS BE WITH THE MACHINE. Always wear safety glasses when Always read the instructions provided using woodworking equipment.
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SURFACE PLANER With this hand book we wish to give you all information regarding to the use and maintenance of the machine: in this way you are sure to protect the production as well as the equipments. Keep this handbook for future information besides it shall always be with the machine. Some images in this handbook not always correspond to the real machine version on condition that the information is always valid and the safe use of the machine is ensured.
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SURFACE PLANER SYMBOLS USED IN THIS HANDBOOK OPTIONAL = devices indicated in list price available only upon request Operator position Symbol for safety notes: read these safety notes with peculiar attention. If such safety instructions are not kept, there is the injury danger for you and other persons. AIM OF THE HANDBOOK This handbook has been written by the machine manufacturer and is an integrating part of the machine.
SURFACE PLANER GENERAL INFORMATION ............. SECTION 1 Mail contact ........................5 1 -1 Notes for the user ........................ 5 1 - 3 Machine identification ......................6 Conditions foreseen for the use and contrar y directions ............6 1 -4 1 - 5 Use prohibition s ........................
SURFACE PLANER 1-1 MAIL CONTACT Writing or telephoning to the dealer for problems concerning your machine, always specify the following information: 1) Machine model 2) Serial number 3) Voltage and frequency 4) Purchase date 5) Name of the dealer where the machine was bought 6) Detailed information about the trouble 7) Detailed information about the working to be carried out 8) Period of use - number of working hours...
SURFACE PLANER 1-3 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION Machine data are punched on the metallic plate applied to the side of the machine frame. 1-4 CONDITIONS FOREESEN FOR THE USE AND PROHIBITIONS The machine has been designed for surfacing solid wood pieces, plywood panels and block boards ; in some cases strips are glued to the edges of the panels.
SURFACE PLANER TOOLS WHICH MAY BE USED The machine has been designe d to use onl y tools in complianc e with EN847 1 norm, suitable for manual feed, and suitable for the material to be machined. By manual feed we mean the piece guidance by means of the hand . WORKING ENVIRONMENT The machine can work under these conditions: Max.
SURFACE PLANER 1 - 7 OPERATOR'S TRAINING All operators on surfacers shall be properly trained for the use, the set up and the operation of the machine. The operators must read this handbook and pay peculiar attention to Safety rules. In particu lar the trainin g includes: a ) Th e principle s o f th e machine operation , th e righ t use o f th e machine , th e adjusting o f th e fence an d guards as well as the use of special devices for special working .
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SURFACE PLANER SAFET Y FIRS T O F ALL 1 - 8 SAFETY RULES 1- Carefull y read this handbook before startin g the machine. 2 - Carefull y read the warnin g plate s arrange d on the machine. 3 - Onl y trained operator s shall use the machine.
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SURFACE PLANER MACHINE SAFETY 1- Be extremely careful before starting any working and carry out periodical tests on shields and safety devices. 2- Never start the machine without having properly closed the cover in the motor area. 3- Before starting the machine make sure that the worktable is free from parts which do not relate to the working. 4- Never machine pieces too small or too big for the machine.
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SURFACE PLANER WORKING AREA SAFETY The working area shall have a good lighting and a sufficient room so that the operator is always out of a dangerous area. The floor shall be well leveled to avoid slipping danger and also free from loose material (e.g. waste, chips). Only the authorized operator may stay in the working area.
SURFACE PLANER 1-9 SPECIFICATIONS Surfacing tables length (520) 2750 mm Surfacing tables length (520L) 3000 mm Inlet table length 1500 mm Outlet table length 1200 mm Cutter block length 520 mm Cutter block diameter 120 mm Cutter block speed 5000 rpm Time required to stop the cutter block lower than 10 seconds (Optional CE) Dimensions of the 4 knives...
SURFACE PLANER 1-10 NOISE LEVEL Type : 520 Working: surfacing Reference norm: ISO 3744 + ISO/DIS 7960 /B Idle working without suction In operation Sound power level 91.6 [2.29] 99.2 . [10.2] dB W (A) [mW (A)] LW Sound pressure level at operator station 93.5 dB (A) [dB max] Constant K = 2 [dB] according to EN 859 The values refer to the "free field"...
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SURFACE PLANER 1-11 OVERRALL DIMENSIONS The measures indicated above shall be considered as the free room around the machine. -14-...
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SURFACE PLANER The machine is equipped with safety devices: never remove or switch off them as required by " Machine Directory " 98/37/CE Emergency button on the control board Bridge guard for cutter block Rear guard for cutter block PERIODICALLY CHECK THAT THE SAFETY DEVICES ARE EFFICIENT. -16-...
SURFACE PLANER SECTION 2 INSTALLATION Page Machine lifting and unloading ....................18 Positionin g and levelin g ......................18 Fittin g the part s removed ...................... 20 Fittin g the mortise r ....................20 Electric connection and earthin g ..................... 21 Connection to the suction syste m ...................
SURFACE PLANER The machine packing indicates : the weight and the hooking areas. 2-1 MACHINE LIFTING AND UNLOADING Before unloading the machine take off all parts which for transport and packing reasons are rested on the machine. The machine shall be lifted by crane or other raising means by hooking the slings (see fig.
SURFACE PLANER IMPORTANT Screw down the M10 screws (the machine is equipped with 1 front hole and 1 rear hole). After leveling the machine, loosen nut ( A fig.2.2) and without forcing, bring the head ( B ) of the screws arranged in the rear feet, in contact with the floor.
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SURFACE PLANER 2 - 4 ELECTRIC CONNECTION The electric connection and the tests listed later on shall always be carried out by a skilled electrician. Make sure that the power supply system of the workshop is proper for the machine power and that the grounding syste m is in complianc e with the regulation s in force.
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SURFACE PLANER Shut off the power supply and connect the 3 wires (phases) to terminals L1, L2, L3 (fig.2.4B). Connect the groun d wire (yellow green) to terminal (PE) or marked b y symbo l ; if present connect neutral wire to terminal N. If the machine is connected by a mobile supply cable, use a rubber hose marked by H07RN -F or A07RN - F.
SURFACE PLANER 2 - 5 CONNECTION TO THE SUCTION SYSTEM The connection to the suction system is required to ensure the right machine operation and the operator's health. Alway s wor k wit h the mai n suctio n syste m in operation. In case of plasti c hoses the y shall be of hardl y inflammable material.
SURFACE PLANER SECTION 3 CONTROLS Page 3 -1 Control board ........................25 3 -2 Emergency buttons ......................... 26 Electric housin g ........................26 Machine start and sto p ......................27 3 -4 3 - 5 Auto - brake motor ........................ 27 -24-...
SURFACE PLANER 3 - 1 CONTRO L BOARD The control board depend s on the machine version; the component s ma y be: Imag e Description / function Ref. Use and/or indication Padlock able main switc h fitted t o th e = on control cubicle for switchin g on/off the voltag e for the machine powe r supply.
SURFACE PLANER 3 - 2 EMERGENCY BUTTONS In case of dange r b y pressing the emergency button all functions of the machine are switched off. Emergency buttons arrange d on the machine: Basic machine: one emergency button on the control board. Periodically press the emergency buttons to check if they are efficient.
SURFACE PLANER 3 - 4 MACHINE START - STOP Make sure that: T he emergency button is released (eventually tum the m to the arrow direction) , (brake locked: pilot lamp off) main switch(l) is turned to 1 (ON) Selector (3) is turned to Then: Press button ( STOP:...
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SURFACE PLANER 4 - 1 KNIFE SETTING Use protective gloves for handling the knives. To adjus t the knife projectio n procee d as follows: Press the emergency button. Turn selector ( 3 ) to Chec k that the cutterbloc k i s exactl y 1 mm unde r the outlet table Lift the bri dge guar d as much as possible - Slowl y turn the cutterblock manuall y so that it is in positio n after releasin g the motor brake: in this wa y pivo t (Q) can fit into slot (A) between gi b ( U fig.
SURFACE PLANER 4-2 SURFACING TABLES ADJUSTING Do not move the inlet table when the cutterblock is rotating. INLET TABLE Loosen knob (L) - Push knob downwards or upwards to reach the position corresponding to the stock removal desired you can see on the graduated plate.
SURFACE PLANER SECTION 5 CUTTERBLOCK GUARD Page Descriptio n ..........................33 5 -1 5 -2 Ex ample s of safe operatio n ....................33 5 -2 .1 Surfacin g workpiece s with thickness lower than 75 mm ............ 33 5 -2 .2 Surfacin g and straitghtening workpiece s with thickness over 75 mm .........
SURFACE PLANER 5 - 1 DESCRIPTION It protect s the cutterblock durin g the surfacing. It is possibl e to reduce the overall dimensions of the guard : in that case pul l the end and bend it downward as indicated in figur e 5.1 . A ) Bridge B ) Knob fo r lockin g the bridge C) Heigh t adjusting knob (max .
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SURFACE PLANER STRAIGHTENING Rest the workpiec e agains t the fence and move it forwards with the righ t hand in order to reach the front edg e of the inlet table lip. With the left hand move the guard bridge so that it touches the piece. The bridge shall rest on the outlet table (fig.
SURFACE PLANER 5-2.3 SURFACING WORKPIECES OF SQUARE SECTION Rest the guard bridge on the workpiece (fig.5.8) and against the fence. Move the workpiece forwards by keeping the fingers bended. 5-2.4 SURFACING SHORT WORKPIECES (FIG.5.9) Press the guard bridge on the workpiece by keeping the hand flat and move the workpiece forwards with the right hand by using a pusher.
SURFACE PLANER 5.10 5-2.6 CHAMFERING ALONG THE FENCE Rest the workpiece with the right hand against the slanting fence. Set the workpiece and the guard: see fig.5.11. Adjust the guard bridge in horizontal direction with the left hand so that it touches the workpiece. Clamp the locking lever with the right hand: in this way the bridge is laterally locked and the piece can not slide from the fence (fig.5.12).
SURFACE PLANER 5 - 3 SAFETY NOTES Keep the machine edges clean and free. Take a safe position to carry out the working. Remove the chip s from th e tables b y usin g a wood piec e bette r than you r hands. Set the bridg e guar d in contact wit h the tables.
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SURFACE PLANER 6 - 1 MACHIN E CLEANING Before carrying out cleaning and maintenance operations, adjustments or replacement of any machine member turn the main selector to 0, indicate so with a sign and lock the main switch. The periodi c cleanin g of the machine ensures the lon g life of the machine and is an importan t safet y factor. Here are some rules: Every evening by using a proper aspirator clean: The motor housing to free it from chips.
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SURFACE PLANER 6 - 3 CHECKING THE SAFETY DEVICES The safe operation of the machine is ensured by the safety devices: see SECTION 1A. Every 2 weeks: check the emergency stop control(s) of the emergency stop with a proper test: With the machine under normal operating conditions pres s emergency button (s) : the motor shall stop.
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SURFACE PLANER 6 - 6 AUTO-BRAKE MOTOR At least ever y 2 months or 500 sto ps , check and adjus t the electro mechanic brakin g device illustrated in figure. Befor e carrying out an y intervention on the motor, shut off the powe r b y turnin g the padlock able main switch to 0 (OFF).
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SURFACE PLANER 6 - 7 BELT REPLACING Sto p the machine as described in SECTION 3: turn main switch to zero (0) , lock it and indicate that wit h a sign . Take off the top screw and withdraw door (L fig. 6.7 ) . Unscrew screws ( P fig.
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SURFACE PLANER 6 - 8 BELT STRETCHING At least three times a year check the belts of cutterblock. To reach the motor housing take off cover (L fig. 6.7 ). The belt stretching is automatic . If it is necessary to stretch the belts more again operate on screw with nut ( A fig.
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SURFACE PLANER 6 - 9 TROUBLES - CAUSES - WHAT TO DO The machine has been tested at factory , therefore it shall ensure a perfec t working. This section indicates some of the solutions to faults which ma y occur durin g machine operation. Before yo u attemp t to repai r an operating fault , read the fault findin g guid e and the relevant par t of the manual.
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Tungsten 520 PIALLA A FILO SURFACE PLANER DEGAUCHISSEUSE ABRICHTHOBELMASCINE CEPILLO CATALOGO DELLE PARTI DI RICAMBIO SPARE PARTS CATALOGUE CATALOGUE DE PIECES DETACHEES ERSATZTEILKATALOG CATALOGO REPUESTOS Tungsten 520 V20.1-202006...
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GRUPPO PIANI A FILO Tungsten 520 SURFACE PLANERS UNIT - GROUPE TABLES DE LA DEGAUCHISSEUSE Page.04 ABRICHTISCHE - GRUPO CEPILLO CODICE Q.TY DENOMINAZIONE DESCRIPTION DESIGNATION BEZEICHNUNG DENOMINACION 2926961601G 1.00 PIANO TABLE TABLE TISCH MESA 1053020201D 2.00 KIT PETTINE COMB PEIGNE...
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GRUPPO PIANI A FILO Tungsten 520 SURFACE PLANERS UNIT - GROUPE TABLES DE LA DEGAUCHISSEUSE Page.05 ABRICHTISCHE - GRUPO CEPILLO...
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GUIDA A FILO Tungsten 520 FENCE FOR SURFACING UNIT - GUIDE DEGAUCHISSEUSE Page.08 ABRICHTANSCHLAG - GUIA CEPILLO CODICE Q.TY DENOMINAZIONE DESCRIPTION DESIGNATION BEZEICHNUNG DENOMINACION 0526960103H 1.00 PROTEZIONE PIALLA PLANER GUARD PROTECTION RABOT HOBELSCHUTZ PROTECCION CEPILLO 0000304428F 1.00 VITE SCREW SCHRAUBE...
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GUIDA AGGIUNTA RIBALTABILE TURNOVER ADDITIONAL FENCE GUIDE SUPPLEMENTAIRE BASCULANT KIPPBARER ZUSATZANSCHLAG GUIA ADICIONAL VOLCABLE - 100 GUIDA A FILO Tungsten 520 FENCE FOR SURFACING UNIT - GUIDE DEGAUCHISSEUSE Page.09 ABRICHTANSCHLAG - GUIA CEPILLO...
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ACCESSORI A CORREDO Tungsten 520 STANDARD ACCESSORIES - ACCESSOIRES STANDARD Page.10 ZUBEHOER - ACCESORIOS DE EQUIPAMIENTO CODICE Q.TY DENOMINAZIONE DESCRIPTION DESIGNATION BEZEICHNUNG DENOMINACION WRENCH CLEF SCHLUESSEL LLAVE 0002319377L 1.00 CHIAVE (ATTREZZO 0002319377L 1.00 CHIAVE (ATTREZZO) WRENCH CLEF SCHLUESSEL LLAVE 0002319443L 1.00...
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Operating Instructions ACCESSORI A CORREDO Tungsten 520 STANDARD ACCESSORIES - ACCESSOIRES STANDARD Page.11 ZUBEHOER - ACCESORIOS DE EQUIPAMIENTO...
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