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Planer Model 4455/4455B Owner’s Manual For Models Manufactured Since 06/2019 175370 For Stock Number: Oliver Machinery 4455.103.B 1-800-559-5065 4455.104.B 921 Thomas Ave SW 4455.103 Renton, WA 98057 4455.104 info@olivermachinery.net Manual Version: 2.0.0 WWW.OLIVERMACHINERY.NET...
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USAGE OF SAFETY AND PROTECTION DEVICES. OLIVER MACHINERY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR MACHINES THAT HAVE BEEN ALTERED OR ABUSED. OLIVER MACHINERY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EFFECT AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE, THOSE ALTERATIONS TO PARTS, FITTINGS, AND ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT WHICH THEY MAY DEEM NECESSARY FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER.
Introduction Thank you for choosing Oliver! This manual contains important information on how to set up, operate, and maintain this machine safely. Please take the time to read this manual and ensure you understand all the instructions. While this manual may provide tips on optimizing the result of your workpiece, the manual is not a substitute for formal woodworking training.
Weight 1540 lbs. Approximate Setup Time 60 minutes Must Ship Upright Stackable Electricals Stock Number 4455.103 / 4455.103B 4455.104 / 4455.104B Power Requirement 230V, 1Ph, 60Hz 230/460V, 3Ph, 60Hz (Prewired to 230V) Full Load Current Rating 26/13A Recommended circuit size...
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Cutter Insert Dimensions 15mm x 15mm x 2.5mm Cutter Blade Angle 30 degree Cutter Insert Screw Torque 40-45 lbs.-inch Straight Knife Cutterhead (For Stock 4455.103 and 4455.104) Cutterhead Diameter 3" Cutterhead Speed 5000 RPM Number of Blades Number of Cuts Per Inch 83.3 @ 20FPM...
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Minimum CFM Required 900 CFM Sound Rating @ 2' distance 85 dB Others Serial Number Location On the back of the machine. Spare Parts Included 10 cutter inserts. Certification CSA 175370 Country of Origin Taiwan 9 | Page 4455 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET...
Safety Oliver Machinery has made every attempt to provide a safe, reliable, easy-to-use piece of machinery. Safety, however, is ultimately depending on the individual machine operator. Before operating this machine, please become familiar with the following safety labels and guidelines.
12. PROPER USE: Do not use this machine for anything other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, Oliver Machinery disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury or damage which may result from that use.
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After Operation 1. STOP THE MACHINE if the operator leaves the machine for any reason. 2. WAIT until the machine comes to a complete stop. 3. CLEAN UP the work area before departure. 14 | Page Oliver Machinery 4455 Planer...
Please ensure the electrical circuit for this machine meets the minimum circuit size requirement. The minimum circuit size requirement applies to a dedicated circuit that provides power to one 4455 Planer. If more machines share the same circuit, consult a licensed electrician to ensure the designated circuit is correctly sized for safe operation.
WARNING 230V/460V Conversion The three-phase 4455 planer variants are prewired to 230V in the factory and can be converted for 460V power sources. A licensed electrician must complete the rewiring work, or the warranty is void. Refer to the section "Wiring Diagram" on page 59 for rewiring your machine for a different voltage.
CAUTION The ductwork and leaks reduce the effectiveness of the dust collection system. Make sure there is significant suction at the dust port, so dust and debris can be effectively removed from the machine. 17 | Page 4455 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET...
On the day of delivery, please be sure help is available to move the machine to its final location. 4455 Planer has a gross weight of 1540 lbs. and a net weight of 1375 lbs. Safe moving techniques and proper lifting equipment are required, or serious WARNING personal injury may occur.
Item Description Eye Bolt Jam Nuts Group 2: Dust Hood Assembly Item Description Handwheel Handle Knob Group 4: Table Roller Handle Item Description Handle Item Description Dust Hood Hex Cap Screw Flat Washer Spring Washer 19 | Page 4455 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET...
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Item Description Leveling Pads Leveling Bolt Jam Nut Item Description Combination Wrench Set Group 6: Cutterhead Accessories (Only for stock #4455.103B and 4455.104B) (8/10/12/14/17/19/22/24mm) Philips screwdriver Hex Key Set (3/4/6/8mm) Group 8: DRO Instructions and Batteries Item Description Item Description...
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Group 9: Planer Knife Gauge Assembly (Only for stock #4455.103 and 4455.104) Item Description Flanges Retaining Rings NOTICE: If you cannot find the item in the list above, please check if they are still attached to the packaging or inside the cabinet. Occasionally the item may have been pre-installed at the factory. Please refer to the parts list section in this manual to ensure you have all the components to set up this machine.
Also, check the feeding components above the table and remove any oil drippings that can contaminate the workpiece. Please note that the table ways are lubricated with grease. Do not remove the grease on the IMPORTANT table ways when cleaning the table. 22 | Page Oliver Machinery 4455 Planer...
Secure the eye bolts with the jam nut. WARNING 4455 Planer has a net weight of 1375 lbs. All lifting devices must be capable of handling the load, or serious personal injury and machine damage may occur.
4. Place a level on the planer table. Adjust the leveling bolts until the machine is leveled front-to-back and side-to-side. 5. Tighten the jam nuts against the base to keep the leveling bolts from turning. 24 | Page Oliver Machinery 4455 Planer...
3. Install the flange. 4. Secure the flange by installing the outer retaining ring. 5. Repeat steps [2-4] on the other side of the knife settings gauge. 25 | Page 4455 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET...
The planer's belts and gearbox have a break-in period. Complete the following services to keep the planer running in optimal condition: After 16 hours of operation: Adjust V-belt tension. After 50 hours of operation: Replace gearbox oil. 26 | Page Oliver Machinery 4455 Planer...
Touchup Paint A good coat of paint keeps the machine rust-free. We have pre-mixed spray paint available in Oliver-Blue for purchase. Accessories are available on our website: OLIVERMACHINERY.NET To order by phone, please call us at 1-800-559-5065. We are available Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 4 PM Pacific Time.
NOTE 3: The planer is protected by an auto- machine. resetting thermal relay. If the planer is overloaded and stops running, wait at least 5 minutes for the motor to cool down. Remove the workpiece before starting the planer. 28 | Page Oliver Machinery 4455 Planer...
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The table height scale is jammed piece. located on the right side of the table next to the digital readout. A metal pointer marks the current height of the table. 29 | Page 4455 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET...
The operator can now move the table back to the previous position. SET Button This is for absolute mode calibration. Refer to the section "DRO Calibration" at the end of this chapter. TOL Button Not used. 30 | Page Oliver Machinery 4455 Planer...
8. The bottom side of the workpiece is supported by two table rollers. These rollers raise slightly above the planer table to reduce feed resistance. The height of the bed roller can be adjusted to accommodate workpieces with various roughness. 31 | Page 4455 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET...
14. Press the emergency stop button to turn off the planer when all tests are complete. Congratulations! Your planer has completed the test run. If you discover any issues, please refer to the troubleshooting and maintenance sections for adjustment instructions. 32 | Page Oliver Machinery 4455 Planer...
Wood Grain Direction This planer is designed to plane WITH the grain direction of the wood. Do not plane cross-grain or end- grain. Severe kickback and chipping may occur. 34 | Page Oliver Machinery 4455 Planer...
1155 RED OAK 1290 WHITE ASH 1320 WHITE OAK 1360 HARD MAPLE 1450 ZEBRAWOOD 1575 WENGE, RED PINE 1630 PADAUK 1725 ROSEWOOD 1780 PURPLE HEART 1860 RED MAHOGANY 2697 EBONY 3220 IRONWOOD 3260 3684 35 | Page 4455 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET...
Stop the machine. Wait for the machine to come to a complete stop. • • Lower the table to remove the workpiece. • Increase the initial table height, and restart from step 3. 36 | Page Oliver Machinery 4455 Planer...
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Upon completion of each pass, reset the reading of DRO. Use a caliper to measure the workpiece's mid-section thickness and decide the depth of cut for the next pass. Repeat the process until the desired thickness is achieved. Turn the machine off when an operation completes. 37 | Page 4455 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET...
This indicates that the cutterhead is not in parallel with the table. See "Table – Cutterhead Parallelism" on page 49 for details. For the straight knife models, tapered cuts can cause by ununiform knife height settings. 38 | Page Oliver Machinery 4455 Planer...
Inspect table chains for chain slacks. Check the parallelism between the table and the cutterhead, and the parallelism of other components in the feeding system. ** Refer to the next section, "Lubrication" for lubrication schedules. ** 39 | Page 4455 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET...
Drip SAE-30 oil through the oil cup on the bearing blocks. There are two bearing blocks for each roller. Table ways Frequency Weekly Lubricant Type General purpose grease How to apply Wipe general-purpose grease on all four table ways. 40 | Page Oliver Machinery 4455 Planer...
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Remove dust and accumulations on the chain before lubrication. Avoid over lubrication as this attracts dust and can cause premature chain failure. Motor Bearings and Cutterhead Bearings Frequency Do not lubricate. These bearings are permanently lubricated and sealed. 41 | Page 4455 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET...
3. Lift the hood by the handle. The struts will support the weight of the hood and keep it open. 4. Make sure the hood is fully closed and locked before starting the planer. 42 | Page Oliver Machinery 4455 Planer...
Rotate / Replace Cutter Inserts 4455 Planer (stock # 4455.103b & 4455.104b) 6. Inspect the Torx screw and replace any comes with Byrd helical cutterhead with four- damaged screws. Lubricate screw thread sided indexable carbide inserts. When the with a thin coat of lightweight machine oil.
Setting / Changing Knives 4455 Planer (stock # 4455.103 & 4455.104) uses 6. Reinstall the springs, clamping block, and 22-1/8" x 1" x 1/8" knives. End-to-end and knife- knife in the correct order. Turn the locking to-knife adjustment must accurate bolts so the knife can barely move up and within .001"...
4. There are two groups of belts. A properly tensioned V-belt should deflect approximately 1/2" when applying moderate pressure midway between the two pulleys. Check the tension of all belts and watch for signs of aging and damage. 45 | Page 4455 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET...
4. Reinstall all access panels after adjustment. NOTE: The infeed / outfeed roller chains are paired with self-adjusting chain tensioners and do not require adjustments. 46 | Page Oliver Machinery 4455 Planer...
Just make sure the base is at least 5" wide with an arch that spans across a table roller. The top should be chamfered for better tool access and visibility. 47 | Page 4455 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET...
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Wear thick leather gloves to protect the hands when performing maintenance work near the cutterhead to avoid hand injuries. Caution 48 | Page Oliver Machinery 4455 Planer...
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If so, the table is in parallel with the cutterhead. 49 | Page 4455 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET...
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Repeat the same test for another roller. 4. If adjustment is needed, raise the table to access the adjustment bolts at the bottom of the table. 50 | Page Oliver Machinery 4455 Planer...
Make the adjustments on both sides so the ends of the outfeed roller. tension is the same on both ends of the roller. 51 | Page 4455 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET...
NOTE: This planer is equipped with segmented chipbreakers. necessary to check all the chipbreaker segments to make sure they are set at approximately the same height. 52 | Page Oliver Machinery 4455 Planer...
3. Use the adjustment screw to set the spring tension. Repeat the same adjustment on the other end of the pressure bar to keep the pressure consistent across the entire pressure bar. 4. Re-tighten the jam nuts after adjustments. 53 | Page 4455 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET...
Test the tightness of the table gibs by changing the table height from the lowest possible to the highest possible position. The table should not bind to the table ways. 54 | Page Oliver Machinery 4455 Planer...
Thermal overload Wait for at least five minutes for the motor to during the operation. protection triggered. cool down. Remove the workpiece. Reduce the depth of cut and/or feed rate before restarting the planer. 55 | Page 4455 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET...
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Clean belt and the pulleys. Adjust belt tension. Stuck planer bed roller. Clean and lubricate the roller. Bed roller is too low. Raise the bed roller if a workpiece is rough and dragging on the table. 56 | Page Oliver Machinery 4455 Planer...
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Make sure the bottom edge of the pressure beginning and/or end settings. bar aligns with the lowest point of the cutting of a workpiece circle formed by the cutterhead. Increase pressure bar spring tension if needed. 57 | Page 4455 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET...
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Long lines or ridges Chipped cutter. Rotate/replace cutter insert. run along the length of Rearrange/replace knives. the board. Serrated marks on the Cutting depth is too Increase depth of cut. workpiece. shallow. 58 | Page Oliver Machinery 4455 Planer...
Oliver Machinery makes every effort to assure that its equipment meets the highest possible standards of quality and durability. All products sold by Oliver Machinery are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects for a period of two (2) years on all parts excluding electronics and motors which are warranted for one (1) year from the date of shipment.
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Oliver Machinery is always adding new Industrial Woodworking products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product information, visit us online at: WWW.OLIVERMACHINERY.NET or call toll free 1-800-559-5065 ** SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. **...