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- Page 1 330mm (13”) PORTABLE THICKNESSER OWNERS MANUAL odel: PT330 Charnwood, Cedar Court, Walker Road, Hilltop Industrial Estate, Bardon, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU Tel. 01530 516 926 Fax. 01530 516 929 email: sales@charnwood.net website: www.charnwood.net...
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Page 2: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the machine until you have read thoroughly and understood completely all instructions, rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply may result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Keep this owner's manual and review frequently for continuous safe operation. - Page 3 ADDITIONAL RULES FOR PLANER/THICKNESSERS 1. This machine is designed for use with wood. Attempting to plane or thickness any other materials will result in damage to the machine, potential fire risk and/or health hazards. 2. The machine is designed for indoor use only. 3.
- Page 4 18000 Dust Outlet 100mm & 63mm Diameter Weight 32kg Manufacturer’s Warranty 5 year Rating Hobby Overview of PT330 Thicknesser On/Off Switch Height Lock Handles Breaker Switch Crank Handle Thickness Scale Front Table Extension Quick Action Depth Stop Carrying Handle Rear Table Extension...
- Page 5 Thickness Planing Thickness planing is the sizing of material to a specified thickness whilst creating a smooth surface, parallel to the opposite side of the board. The art of producing good results is not only good judgement about depth of cut, but also about the hardness of the timber, its moisture content, straightness, grain direction and structure.
- Page 6 Assembling the Thicknesser Fold down the infeed and outfeed tables. Remove the protective covering from the polished thicknesser table. Attach the Crank Handle to the spindle which protrudes through the top of the machine. Lock in place with the Cap Head Bolt and Spring Washer using the T-Bar Allen Key provided.
- Page 7 Loosen the front left hand cap head bolt and washer and slide the lug on the dust hood under the washer. Makes sure the dust hood is located properly and tighten up the four cap head bolts using the T-bar allen key.
- Page 8 Lift using the carrying handles positioned at each side of the machine. Connecting To A Dust Extractor This thicknesser produces large amounts of shavings, it is essential to use dust extraction. The extractor port has an outside diameter of 100mm and an inside diameter of 63mm. Always start the extractor before beginning the cut in order to prevent blockages.
- Page 9 Using the Thicknesser 1) On/Off & Thermal Overload Switches When starting the machine, allow the cutter head to run up to full speed before starting a cut. The motor is fitted with a Thermal Overload Breaker which will cut-off the motor to prevent overheating when the machine is being used heavily.
- Page 10 feed timber through without making any cut. If the timber is rough sawn or particularly uneven, it is best to start this way and make several passes, gradually lowering the cutter head. It is recommended to always start by making a light planing cut (1mm).
- Page 11 Fine Tuning Adjusting The Thickness Scale The finished dimension scale may need to be finely adjusted before being used. To adjust the scale: Plane both sides of a sample board and accurately measure its thickness. Compare the measured thickness with the reading on the Thickness Scale.
- Page 12 Slacken off the 2 allen key bolts that hold the bevel gear (A) bar bracket to allow you to disengage it from the other gear. Bevel Gear (A) To make the adjustment; Turn Bevel Gear (B) Clockwise to increase the finished thickness, Anticlockwise to decrease the thickness.
- Page 13 Undo the four bolts holding the blade cover in place using the T bar supplied and remove the cover. Rotate the cutter block until it locks in place and you can access the 6 blade screws. Locking Screws Slacken off the 6 blade screws until the blade can be lifted out.
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Page 14: Periodic Maintenance
Periodic Maintenance Cleaning A build-up of sawdust, shavings and other debris can cause your machine to plane inaccurately. Regular cleaning is essential to ensure good performance. The cutter head slots should be kept free of clinging matter which will adversely affect cutting efficiency. Remove resin from the rubber rollers and the tables with a non-flammable solvent. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Problem/Fault Cause Remedy Machine does not start Blown fuse in plug Replace fuse Loose switch terminal Check connections at rear of switch Faulty switch Replace switch Machine runs only when Faulty switch Replace switch switch is held in ON position Machine runs intermittently Worn carbon brushes in Replace motor brushes... - Page 16 Charnwood PT330 Parts Drawing...
- Page 17 Charnwood PT330 Parts List Part # Description Part # Description Phillips screw 8×16 Ball bearing-61900-2RZ Lifting handle Phillips screw M4×10 Phillips screw M5×12 Spring washer-4 Lifting crank handle Spring steel sheet Wave spring washer 1type hexagon nut-M6 Dial Hexagon head bolt-M6×20- 8.8level...
- Page 18 Part # Description Part # Description Hexagon nut-M16x1.5-L Wire Fixing Knob-UL-1/4 pj ribbed belt Power cord Driven multi-wedge belt wheel Powder bearing 2 Elastic retainer-47 Powder bearing 2 Ball bearing-6303ZZCM Gear housing Flat bond 4×4×12 Belt cover plate Cylindrical pin-4 φ4×12 2 blade cutter shaft Cutter Phillips screw + Spring washer...
- Page 19 Updated February 2024 Charnwood, Cedar Court, Walker Road, Hilltop Industrial Estate, Bardon, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU Tel. 01530 516 926 Fax. 01530 516 929 email: sales@charnwood.net website: www.charnwood.net...
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