Summary of Contents for Feider Machines IOTA
- Page 1 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS >EN HEAVY-DUTY PORTABLE THICKNESS PLANER IOTA USER GUIDE CAUTION: Read the instructions before using the machine!
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1. INTENDED USE....................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................3 3. KNOW YOUR PRODUCT ..................6 4. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT ................ 5. BEFORE USE ..................... 6. OPERATION ....................... 7. MAINTENANCE ....................8. TROUBLESHOOTING..................21 9. DISPOSAL ......................10. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .............. -
Page 3: Intended Use
1. INTENDED USE Your FEIDER Heavy-Duty Portable Thickness Planer IOTA has been designed for wood planning applications. This tool is intended for professional use. 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols. - Page 4 - Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. 9 - Use protective equipment - Use safety glasses. - Use face or dust mask if working operations create dust. 10 - Connect dust extraction equipment - If the tool is provided for the connection of dust extraction and collecting equipment, ensure these are connected and properly used.
- Page 5 ⚫ Make certain that the switch is in the "OFF" position before connecting plug to a power source. ⚫ Stay alert—never operate the unit when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. ⚫ Do not use it in dangerous environments. Do not use near flammable substances, in damp or wet locations, or exposed to rain.
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Page 6: Know Your Product
Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity or leave outdoors while it is raining. WARNING: do not carry or use it as handle Max. planning width 318 mm. Keep hands away from the cutterhead! This product requires a two-person lift-use proper lifting techniques. Turning direction of cutter block. - Page 7 3.2 PRODUCT FEATURES (FIG. A)
- Page 8 1 Cutter head adjustment handle 9 ON/OFF switch 17 Cord wrap 2 Carrying handle 10 Circuit overload switch 18 Dust extraction adaptor 3 Depth scale pointer 11 Push stick 19 Base 4 Depth scale 12 Adjustable scale 20 Depth stop 5 Handholds 13 2.5mm hex wrench 21 Tool tray...
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Page 9: Assembly And Adjustment
4. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. Before reconnecting the tool, depress and release the trigger switch to ensure that the tool is off. An accidental start-up can cause injury. - Page 10 start-up can cause injury. 4.5 TABLE EXTENSIONS (FIG. D) Before using your planer, fold down the table extensions in the front and back of the tool. After extended use, the table extensions may be slightly out of level. NOTE: The outside edges of the extension tables are level with the base while the inside edges (closest to the cutterhead) are below the edge of the base.
- Page 11 4) Tighten Screws ♦ Tighten the two screws (24) that secure the dust chute (18) to the rear of the cutter head assembly. Attach Dust Port ♦ Attach the dust port (28) to the dust chute (18). ♦ Attach dust port (28) to a dust collector. Refer to dust collector owner’s manual for correct procedure and safety information.
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Page 12: Before Use
3) Turn the depth adjustment handle clockwise until the 1.6 mm (1/16") mark aligns with the arrow. 4) Plane your workpiece. The final thickness should be 76.2 mm (3"). 4.8 TURRET STOP (FIG. B, J) ♦ Your planer is equipped with a turret stop (20) , for planning multiple boards to the same pre-set depth. Stops are set at 0", 1/4"... -
Page 13: Operation
6. OPERATION Instructions for Use WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn the tool off and disconnect the tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. Be sure the trigger switch is in the OFF position. - Page 14 and operated as normal. ♦ If motor has cooled, button will remain in. 6.4 MATERIAL REMOVAL DEPTH SCALE (FIG. L) Your planer is equipped with a material removal gauge (8). It is used to indicate the amount of wood that will be removed in one pass with the carriage set at its current height.
- Page 15 Your planer is equipped with an anti-kickback (43) to prevent backsliding when planning materials. How to check anti-kickback Crank the carriage up to the top position, check all 22pcs anti-kickback pieces to make sure their orientations are consistent and low in the front and high in the back. 6.6 PLANING BASICS Proper Planning Technique WARNING: DO NOT TURN THE UNIT ON WITH THE MATERIAL ALREADY INSERTED UNDER...
- Page 16 6.7 SNIPE Snipe is a depression made when an unsupported end of your material drops toward the floor, causing the opposite end to lift into the cutterhead. TO AVOID SNIPE Feed the workpiece into the planer so it is level and always remains flat against the base. Keep long workpieces level throughout planning operation by receiving or “catching”...
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Page 17: Maintenance
Plane one side of the material until flat, then plane the opposite side until flat (refer to Fig. O). NOTE: Do not flip the board back and forth between each pass as recommended by the general planning directions. To Plane Bowed Wood (Fig. P) The feed rollers and cutterhead in your planer will push the bow out of the material as it feeds. - Page 18 7.2 CHANGING BLADES (FIG. Q–U) WARNING: use only cutting blades designed for this machine. WARNING: Wear gloves when changing blades because of sharp edges. This machine is equipped with a cutterhead which holds two blades. For new blades contact SWAP or an authorized service organization.
- Page 19 7.3 REMOVING THE BLADES (FIG. Q–U) 1) Adjust the depth of the cut to approx. 75 mm. 2) Loosen the screws (24), then rotate and remove the dust extraction adaptor (18). 3) Remove the two hex screws (29) (Fig. Q) and carefully remove the tool tray (21) to expose the blades. 4) Carefully rotate the cutterhead (34) (Fig.
- Page 20 1) Loosen and remove flower pan head screw M6 x 12 (22). Remove the cutter head adjustment handle (1). 2) Remove four hexagon socket flat head screws (36) from the top panel (37) of the planer. 3) Lift the side panel (38) (located on the cutter head adjustment handle side) up out of the slot in the base and remove the side panel (38) from the machine.
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
7.8 VOLTAGE DROPS Inrush currents cause short-time voltage drops. Under unfavorable power supply conditions, other equipment may be affected. If the system impedance of the power supply is lower than 0.214 Ω, disturbances are unlikely to occur. Lubrication：Your power tool requires no additional lubrication. Cleaning WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around the air vents. -
Page 22: Disposal
Board thickness does Depth scale incorrectly set. Adjust depth scale. not match depth scale indicator. Dirty planning table. Clean and wax planning table. Dirty elevation spindle. Clean and lubricate spindle. Cutter head height difficult Have service performed by an authorized to adjust. -
Page 23: Declaration Of Conformity
Tel. +33 (0) 5.34.502.502 Fax: +33 (0) 5.34.502.503 Declares that the machine named below HEAVY-DUTY PORTABLE THICKNESS PLANER IOTA Serial number: 20230109013-20230109792 Complies with the provisions of the Directive « machinery » 2006/42/EC and national laws transposing it: Also complies with the following European directives:... -
Page 24: Warranty
1 1 . WARRANTY WARRANTY The manufacturer guarantees the product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of the original purchase. The warranty only applies if the product is for household use. The warranty does not cover breakdowns due to normal wear and tear. -
Page 25: Product Failure
1 2 . PRODUCT FAILURE WHAT TO DO IF MY MACHINE BREAKS DOWN? If you bought your product in a store: a) Empty the fuel tank if your product has one. b) Make sure that your machine is complete with all accessories supplied, and clean! If this is not the case, the repairer will refuse the machine. -
Page 26: Warranty Exclusions
13. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: • Start-up and setting up of the product. • Damage resulting from normal wear and tear of the product. • Damage resulting from improper use of the product. • Damage resulting from assembly or start-up not in accordance with the user manual. •... - Page 27 BUILDER SAS 32, rue Aristide Bergès - ZI 31270 Cugnaux – France Made in PRC: 2023...
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