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Cantek P508HV Operations & Parts Manual

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P508HV
20" Planer
Please ensure you have your serial number available when contacting us for parts or service.
Cantek America Inc. | 1.888.982.2683 | Parts: sales@cantekamerica.com | Service: service@cantekamerica.com

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  • Page 1 Operations & Parts Manual www.cantekamerica.com P508HV 20” Planer Please ensure you have your serial number available when contacting us for parts or service. Cantek America Inc. | 1.888.982.2683 | Parts: sales@cantekamerica.com | Service: service@cantekamerica.com...
  • Page 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. OWNER'S RECORD The model and serial numbers of your set are located at the front. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product.
  • Page 3 SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICS: Planer Motor ..................................7-1/2HP 3PH 24AMP Feed Motor ....................................1HP 3PH 3AMP Table Lift Motor ..................................1/2HP 3PH 1.5AMP Total Required Amperage ..................................28.5AMP CAPACITY: Max. Width Of Stock ..................................508mm (20") Max. Thickness Of Stock ............................... 300mm (11-13/16") Max.
  • Page 4 FEATURES OF YOUR 20" PLANER Dust Hood Emergency Stop Button Control Panel Access Door Top Cover Digital Scale And Limit Block, Width Variable Speed Dial Thickness Micro Control Table Roller Table Roller Adjustment Adjustment Table Raising Button Wiring Terminal Box Lock Frame Cover Start Button, Planer...
  • Page 5 DIMENSIONS Packing: outside measurement Base Dimensions...
  • Page 6 GENERALSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Keep Guards In Place: Safety guards must be kept in place and in working order. Remove Adjusting Keys And Wrenches: Before turning on machine, check to see that the keys, chucks and adjusting wrenches are removed. Reduce The Risk Of Unintentional Starting: Make sure switch is in the off position before plugging in the machine.
  • Page 7 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR YOUR PLANER This machine has been designed with as many safety features as humanly possible, however, always remember that a planer is only as safe as its operator. Before starting the planer, be sure to check the following: Table must be completely free of all foreign matter.
  • Page 8 UNPACKING AND CLEAN-UP To ensure maximum performance from your planer, clean it properly, and install it accurately before use. As soon as you receive the planer, we recommend you follow the procedures: Inspect packing crate for damage in transit. Record damage and report it immediately to shipper. Open crate and check that machine arrived in good condition.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT(PALESE READ CAREFULLY) Installing Mount machine securely to solid, even base foundation. Concrete base mounting preferred. Locate in clean, dry, well lighted and well ventilated building if possible. With machine in position, test table surface lengthwise and crosswise with machinist level. Place metal shims under low corners.
  • Page 10 ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATION Disconnect machine from the power source before adjusting this machine. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS. WARNING: Before checking adjustments, always make sure the planer is disconnected form the power source. Work Table The work table is mounted on the frame and is raised or lowered on four screws mounted on thrust bearings. The work table is raised or lowered by 1/2HP motor power control or micro adjustment.
  • Page 11 Disconnect machine from the power source before adjusting this machine. Table Rollers The table rollers are adjusted to the proper height with the quick-set handle mounted on the right side of the work table. As a general rule, when planning rough stock, the table rollers should be set at high position, and when planning smooth stock, the table rollers should be set at low position.
  • Page 12 Cutterhead The cutterhead is equipped with 4 straight knives or the spiral cutterhead is equipped with 75 knives. It is important that knives should be kept sharp. The knives do all of the work and they will not work if they are DULL. The set of knives are matched and balanced at the factory. When the knives are sharpened, care should be taken that they are kept in balance.
  • Page 13 ⚫ Spiral knives Disconnect the machine from the power source. Clean wedge & tips (30x12x1.5 with 35°) and combine them together as Fig. 11. Fig. 11 Once blowing the slot with air flow, put wedge & tips into the slot as Fig. 12. Fig.
  • Page 14 Infeed Roller, Chipbreaker, Pressure Bar, And Outfeed Roller The infeed roller, chipbreaker, pressure bar, and outfeed rollers are adjusted at the factory. The infeed roller and the chipbreaker are to be set .020"below the cutting circle, the pressure bar is to be set .040" below the cutting circle and the outfeed rollers are to be set .020" below the cutting circle, as shown in Fig.15 For example to check and adjust the outfeed roller below the cutting circle .020", proceed as follows: Disconnect machine from the power source.
  • Page 15 Feed Speed Control This planer is equipped with a separate 1HP feed motor and variable feed speed control system. The feed rates are from 19 FPM to 39 FPM which meets the different requirement of soft stock and hard stock. It is easy to adjust by turning the dial knob (A) as shown in Fig.17. The variable speed adjustment dial (A) turns clockwise for low speed feeding and counterclockwise for higher speed selection.
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE BEFORE STARTING MAINTENANCE OR LUBRICATION, PLEASE DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. Daily Maintenance: Make sure all nuts and bolts are tight and retainer springs are secured. Keep knives sharp. Observe all safety precautions. Care should be taken to prevent dust from embedding on moving parts in the machine. It is worth to do regular and careful cleaning of machines that can forestall many of the common drawbacks that arise during running, as well as helping cut maintenance costs.
  • Page 17 Belt Tension: Maintain proper belt tension to cutter motor. New belts must be checked the first 3 days of operation until they are seated. Increase belt tension as shown in Fig. 20 by lowering the adjustment bracket. Motor support bar Mounting bracket Tension adjustment screw Adjustment bracket...
  • Page 18 TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Possible Causes And Check ⚫ If clip or snip appears at beginning of stock. Pressure bar may be set too low. ⚫ Chipbreaker may be set too high. ⚫ Upper infeed sectional roller may be set too high. ⚫...
  • Page 19 TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Possible Causes And Check ⚫ If washboard finish appears. Knives may have been driven back into the head. ⚫ Machine may be completely out of adjustment. ⚫ Planer bed loose and rocking in ways. ⚫ If revolution mark shows up. Knives may be ground poorly.
  • Page 20 Wiring Diagram 7-1/2Hp Magnetic switch 1Hp Magnetic switch 1/2 Reversible switch 1/2 Reversible switch Transformer Fuse Terminal Power Lamp ∮30 Run Lamp ∮30 Emergency stop bottom ∮30 Sensor X2 PL-05NB-S Green Bottom ∮30 Red Bottom ∮30 Yellow Bottom ∮30 Yellow Bottom ∮30 Green Bottom ∮30 Red Bottom ∮30 Limited switch TZ-7311...
  • Page 22 PARTS LIST: A001096 Base Assembly...
  • Page 23 PARTS LIST: T004080 Motor Assembly...
  • Page 24 PARTS LIST: T003004 Elevator Bolt Assembly...
  • Page 25 PARTS LIST: T005075 Motor, Table Raising, 1/2HP...
  • Page 26 PARTS LIST: T013006 Adjustment Chain Wheel Assembly...
  • Page 27 PARTS LIST: T013070 Sprocket Assembly...
  • Page 28 PARTS LIST: A004112 Work TableAssembly...
  • Page 29 PARTS LIST: T013004 Table Roller Assembly...
  • Page 30 PARTS LIST: T013008 Work Table, Table Roller Assembly...
  • Page 31 PARTS LIST: A002007 In/Outfeed, Cutterhead, Chipbreaker/Pressure bar Assembly...
  • Page 32 PARTS LIST: T001043 Cutterhead Assembly...
  • Page 33 PARTS LIST: T001133 Spiral Cutterhead Assembly...
  • Page 34 PARTS LIST: T009010 Pressure Bar Assembly...
  • Page 35 PARTS LIST: T009050 Anti-kickback Assembly...
  • Page 36 PARTS LIST: T009164 Chipbreaker Assembly...
  • Page 37 PARTS LIST: T010008 Inffed Roller Assembly...
  • Page 38 PARTS LIST: T011003 Outfeed Roller Assembly...
  • Page 39 PARTS LIST: A007007 Transmission Assembly...
  • Page 40 PARTS LIST: G006014 Speed Reducer...
  • Page 41 PARTS LIST: T014006 Reducer Box Assembly...
  • Page 42 PARTS LIST: T015007 Pulley Assembly...
  • Page 43 PARTS LIST: T004040 Motor Assembly, Various Speed...
  • Page 44 PARTS LIST: T017006 Link Assembly...
  • Page 45 PARTS LIST: A009175 Cover Assembly...
  • Page 46 PARTS LIST: T025035 Cover Assembly, Body...
  • Page 47 PARTS LIST: T025036 Cover Assembly, Top...
  • Page 48 PARTS LIST: T020097 Control Panel Assembly...
  • Page 49 PARTS LIST: T029004 Gage Set PARTS NO. DESCRIPTION Q’TY Gage, Knife Setting C080003 Gage Screw C034032...
  • Page 50 PARTS LIST: T027019 Tool Set PARTS NO. DESCRIPTION Q’TY Allen Wrench, M4 S296005 Allen Wrench, M5 S296006 Allen Wrench, M6 S296007 Allen Wrench, M8 S296008 Open End Wrench, 10x12 S290071 Open End Wrench, 12x14 S290073 Open End Wrench, 17x19 S290074...