General Safety Rules There is a certain amount of hazard involved with the use of woodworking machinery. Using the machine with the respect and caution demanded as far as safety precautions are concerned will considerable lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, server personal injury to the operator can occur.
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General Safety Rules (Cont.) 9. All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from the working area. 10. The operator should keep proper footing and balance at all times. 11. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any other medication.
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General Safety Rules (Cont.) 20. Eye protection should be worn and such devices should be carefully selected, fitted and used. Compulsory wearing of glasses with impact resistant lenses and side shields is a good safety policy. All eye protection should conform to ANSI Z87 standards.
32. Employees should be required to report to their supervisors any hazardous condition of the machine or in the immediate area. Specifications MODEL 5230 5235 Max. Working Width 18” (457mm) 24” (610mm) Max. Working Thickness 4 51/64” (120mm) 8”...
The packing dimensions are 5230 – L2650 x W1550 x H1800 mm 5235 – L2950 x W1850 x H1830 mm While in the packing crate, the machine should be lifted and moved by a forklift. Attention should be paid to the balance of the machine while lifting and transporting.
Moving the Machine (Cont.) Once the machine has been unpacked from the crate, move it to the work site using a hoist and straps. The following guidelines should be followed when transporting the machine by this method. (1) The straps should have a capacity of at least 3 times the weight of the machine. Refer to the specifications for the weight of each model.
Machine Leveling The machine should be installed in an area largo enough to allow personnel to move freely around the machine during operation and maintenance, and to allow the safe feeding and removal of workpieces from the machine. The ground should be flat and rigid enough to support the machine.
The electrical system should be fuse protected as indicated below. (Dependent the horse power) Model Current Rating Fuse Capacity 5235 77HP 120A 150 KArms...
Control Panel Operation After the planning thickness has been properly set, turn on the power and turn off the brake with the corresponding switches. Press the buttons to start the planning knife spindles and feed conveyor running. The machine is then ready to start planning. The feed conveyor can only be started when the lower and upper spindles are running.
Operating the Upper Portion of the Machine Elevation buttons for the upper portion of the machine are located at the lower front side of the machine. A hand wheel is located below the elevation buttons for fine adjustment of the working thickness of the workpiece. A hand wheel located under the fence is for making adjustment of the infeed table.
Setting the Size The amount to be planed from the bottom of the workpiece is set by adjusting the height of the infeed table in relation to the bottom cutterhead This is done by using the infeed table adjustment hand wheel, located under the infeed table. The gauge for reading the planning amount is located to the right of the pointer gauge, on the infeed table.
Setting the Front Fence If the planning thickness is too great, then the machine may become clogged and damaged. There is a fence at the infeed side to prevent workpieces from being fed in such a way that too much material would be removed at one time. The upper portion of the machine should be set so that there is at least 6mm clearance between the fence and the workpiece.
Adjusting the Feed Chain The feed chain tension is adjusted by the two chain tension screws located at either side of the infeed end of the table. If the feed chain is too loose, it will cause binding and excess noise during workpiece feed. Tighten the screws to increase tightness. To adjust the pressure, loosen the fixing lever on the eccentric board, and move the eccentric board up or down to obtain the correct pressure.
Adjusting the Feed Rollers There is one section and one steel fine roller on the upper portion of the feed bed, and three steel rollers on the bottom the top rollers are pressure rollers and keep the workpiece from jumping during feed. To adjust the tension of the rollers, adjust the pressure screws and nuts located at either side of each roller.
Adjusting the Feed Rollers For better feeding and planning results, the lower roller should be adjusted so that the top of the roller extends 0.55mm over the table. The roller should always be parallel with the table. To Adjust the roller, turn the screws on the sides of the roller until it is parallel and at the correct height.
Adjusting the Front and Rear Pressure Plates and Keys Place a workpiece onto the feed bed under the front and rear pressure plates. To adjust the rear pressure plate, turn the screws located at the side of each pressure plate (See figure below).
Changing the Lower Planing Blades At the rear of the machine, loosen the cutterhead drive belt with the handwheel, and then remove the belt cover and belt. On the front of the machine, swing the cutterhead support tray to perpendicular position and fix it in place with the lock lever. Pull the cutterhead out of the machine and fix the cutterhead with the fix knob on the outer end of the assembly.
Adjusting Parallelism of Cutterhead If the difference between the heights of the sides of the workpiece is greater than 0.03mm, then the cutterhead is not parallel to the table and needs to be adjusted. Open the front door and access the lower cutterhead. Prevent the cutterhead from rotating by fixing the lock pin.
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Adjusting Parallelism of cuttherhead (Cont.) To adjust the upper cutterhead, open the rear door and access the elevation rod for the upper portion of the machine (See figure). Loosen the three scres that are located at the connection point of the rod and vertical shaft. Adjust the upper cutterhead and retighten the screws.
Adjusting Feed Speed There is a speed selector knob located on the motor cover. There are ten feed speed settings, shown in the table below. Turning the selector knob clockwise increases feed speed, turning it counterclockwise decreases feed speed. WARNING! Do not change the feed speed when the machine is not running. Setting Feed Speed (M/min) 8.00...
Digital Thickness Controller To set the desired planning thickness on the digital controller, enter the amount on the keypad and press the SET key for 2 – 3 seconds. Press the START key to have the machine automatically move to the desired thickness. The UNIT key will switch the setting to inches, mm or Chinese inches as required.
Maintenance 1. Lubrication Instructions Part Amount Period Automatic lubrication Lubrication is automatic. 2 liters with digital control setting. for the transmission Keep tank filled with chain lubricant. Oil No: RW.68 Automatic lubrication of 3 seconds every 3 minutes or 3 seconds every 2 minutes depending on feed speed Gear box...
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Maintenance (Cont.) 2. Recommended Oils Oil Used Applied Grease Heavy Duty Oil portion Supindle; grease plug; Snazzy, OKS416 Universal joint Grease EP2# Snazzy VG-220 Transmitting gear box HLP 90 (Worm gear) Shell OMala VG-460 3. Standard Accessories List and Applications Part Quantity Tool kit...
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The dust should be collected by the use of suitable connecting tubes attached to the dust hoods mounted on the machine. specifications for suitable dust collectors are shown as following. Model Air Speed for Upper Cutter 5230 5” x 2 (Hole) 5235 5” x 3 (Hole)
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Maintenance (Cont.) 7. List of Parts Subject to Wear. For maximum safety, please follow the timetable below. Part Quantity V belt Once Per Year Roller Once every two years Press pin Once every two years 8. Safety Precautions for Maintenance A.
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Maintenance (Cont.) 9.2 Replacement of Roller A. Remove all protective covers B. Raise the upper portion C. Insert a wood block under the roller unit D. Loosen the screws affixing the roller unit E. Raise the upper portion further to separate the roller unit and the upper portion F.
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5235 Parts’s List Exterior of UPPER MECHANISM Index Description Quantity Upper Meechanism Body Electrical Control Box Electrical Control Panel Electrical Control panel Lock Screw Control box Cover Lock Screw See Thru Window S Washer Screw S Washer Lock Screw Side cover...
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5235 Parts’s List Exterior of UPPER MECHANISM Index Description Quantity S Washer Infeed Fence Lock Screw Washer Screw Upper Cutterhead Drive Motor Hard Washer S Washer Upper Motor Pulley Fix Collar Hard Washer S Washer Screw Belt Belt Adjustment Screw...
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5235 Parts’s List Interior of UPPER MECHANISM Index Description Quantity Sprocket Wheel Bracket S Washer Bearing Fix Screw Sproket Wheel Drive Sprocket Wheel Shaft Sprocket Wheel Set Screw Connector Connector Set Screw Hard Washer Screw Screw Guide Rail Feed Chain...
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5235 Parts’s List Interior of UPPER MECHANISM Index Description Quantity Eccentric Plate Lock Screw Handle Lock Screw Handle Plastic Knob Guide Rail Fix Screw Eccentric Shaft Support Washer Eccentric Shaft Lock Screw Eccentric Shaft Fix Plate S Washer Screw Spike Plate (Thick)
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5235 Parts’s List TRANSMISSION MECHANISM Index Description Quantity Feed Drive Motor S Washer Motor Lock Screw Spped Variable Pulley Belt Guard S Washer Belt Guard Lock Screw Timing Belt Gear Reducer (#70) S Washer Lock Screw Shaft Coupling Shaft Coupling Set Screw...
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5235 Parts’s List TRANSMISSION MECHANISM Index Description Quantity Washer Universal Joint Lock Screw Gear Reducer Protection Screen S Washer Protection Screen Lock Screw Pulley Connecting Screw Pulley With Protect Guard Timing Belt Screw Gear Reducer Base Hard Washer...
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5235 Parts’s List MACHINE FRAME ASSEMBLY Index Description Quantity Machine Frame Lifting Hook S Washer Lifting Hook Lock Screw Leveling Pad Leveling Adjustment Screw Lower Cutterhead Slide Fix Piece Lock Screw Front Elevation Screw Guard S Washer Guard Lock Screw...
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5235 Parts’s List MACHINE FRAME ASSEMBLY Index Description Quantity WSWasher Screw Lower Dust Hood Connector Screw Rear Elevation Screw Guard Lower Cuttehread Belt Guard Belt Guard Lock Screw...
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5235 Parts’s List ELEVATION MECHANISM Index Description Quantity Micrometric Adjustment Handwheel Handwheel Set Screw Elevation Motor S Washer Motor Lock Screw Shaft Coupling Rubber Shaft Coupling Rubber Elevation Screw Set S Washer Screw Connector (6 holes) Connector (6 holes) Screw...
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5235 Parts’s List ELEVATION MECHANISM Index Description Quantity Screw S Washer Screw Digital Rearout Sensor Sensor Fix Plate S Washer Screw...
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5235 Parts’s List FRONT TABLE ASSEMBLY Index Description Quantity Front Table Fence Fence Lock Screw Front Table Fence Cutterhead Steel Plate S Washer Lock Screw Sclip Guard S Washer Clip Guard Lock Screw Thickness Scale (Lower Cutterhead) Thickness Indicator S Washer...
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5235 Parts’s List LOWER CUTTERHEAD ASSEMBLY Index Description Quantity Cutterhead Support Cutterhead Support Upper Bearing Cover S Washer Upper Bearing Cover Lock Screw Bearing 6309V Bearing Cap Bearing Cap Lock Screw Bushing Pulley Belt Bearing 6309V Bearing Cap Bearing Cap Lock Screw...
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5235 Parts’s List LOWER CUTTERHEAD MOTOR ASSEMBLY Index Description Quantity Motor Washer Motor Lock Screw Pulley Hard Washer S Washer Pulley Set Screw Upper Slide Set Screw Screw Screw Thrust Bearing Lower Slide Set Screw Lower Slide Slide Pad Hard Washer...
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