Assembly 2.1 Unpack all components and invert the machine, supporting it on the large polystyrene sheet from top of packaging or timber blocks. 2.2 Fit legs into motor housing and loosely secure with M8 x 16 hex bolts, spring washers and hex nuts. 2.3 Fit switch box as shown, making sure that it is on the opposite side of the machine to the labels.
2.7 Fix fence bracket to the carrier with an 8 mm coach bolt and then fix the fence to the carrier with the two knurled nuts supplied. Note that the shorter nut is placed adjacent to the 90/45 stop adjusters. 3.0 Setting the Fence The fence has pre-set positions for 45 and 90...
8.0 Chip Extraction While Thicknessing Remove the outfeed table, slide the guard clear of the table and raise it to its highest position. Swing the chip collection hood over the cutter block. If you are not using an extractor, lock the hood in place with the lock lever adjacent to the crank handle and by lowering the guard on to it.
9.0 Setting the Guard The guard may be moved across the table after loosening the locking lever. Press this down to lock the guard in position after adjustment. Height adjustments are made with the lever mounted to the right of the guard assembly.
11.0 Thicknessing Following the instructions given in section 8.0 set the machine for thicknessing. Set the machine to take a light cut from the work, which should be placed face side down on the thicknessing bed. Start the machine and slowly insert the work until the feed rollers engage it.
Using the gauge provided, set the edge of each blade to the correct projection from the cutter block. It is essential that the projection is the same for each blade Use the 3mm Allen key supplied, adjust the projection of the knives by turning the three setting screws of the lock bar in or out as required.
14.0 Care and Maintenance Clean the thicknesser drive gear regularly with a brush or compressed air. Lubricate all bearing points and chains with a few drops of engine oil. Keep the flat belt clear of oil and grease. Regularly clean the thicknessing bed spindles, ensuring that the threads are free of chips.
16.0 User Responsibility The performance of this machine will conform to the description given in the manual, provided that it is installed, operated, maintained and repaired in accordance with the instructions provided. This machine must be regularly checked. Defective equipment should not be used.
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Planing bed 2B6 x 500 Pan head screw MX48 Lock bar screw M6 x 11 Thicknesser bed scale Lock bar Shim ring 8x14xl.0 Clamp for lock bar Spindle bush 16 x10 Set screw M6 x 8 Shim with hole 12.1 22 x 22 Planer blade 20 x 3 x 20/18.6 x 1 x 260...
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Ratchet lever Drill chuck cover Plastic washer Ø20 x Ø8 x 6 Thicknesser driver gear cover Fence carrier Cap nut M14 x 1.5 Guide segment Hexagon nut MI0 x 16 Nylon hexagon head screw M6 x 16 Hex. socket head cap screw Ø6 Ø15 x 18 Washer Ø4...
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