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Rikon Power Tools 25-216H Operator's Manual

16" planer / jointer
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25-216H
16" Planer / Jointer
Operator's Manual
Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference.
The serial number can be found on the specification label on the rear of your machine.
Serial Number: _________________________
Date of purchase: _________________________
For technical support or parts questions, email techsupport@rikontools.com or call toll free at (877)884-5167
www.rikontools.com
25-216HM1

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  • Page 1 25-216H 16" Planer / Jointer Operator’s Manual Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference. The serial number can be found on the specification label on the rear of your machine. Serial Number: _________________________ Date of purchase: _________________________ For technical support or parts questions, email techsupport@rikontools.com or call toll free at (877)884-5167...
  • Page 2 Changes and improvements may be made at any time, with no obligation on the part of Rikon Power Tools, Inc. to modify previously delivered units. Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, to provide you with the guidelines...
  • Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! Safety is the single most important consideration in the operation of this equipment. The following instructions must be followed at all times. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. KEEP PROTECTIVE GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN 25. ALWAYS WEAR A DUST MASK TO PREVENT WORKING ORDER. INHALING DANGEROUS DUST OR AIRBORNE PARTICLES, including wood dust, crystalline silica dust 13. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure that and asbestos dust. Direct particles away from face and the power switch is in the “OFF”...
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL SAFETY EXTENSION CORDS THIS TOOL REQUIRES THE INSTALLATION OF A 220V USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS MACHINE PLUG (NOT INCLUDED), AND MUST BE GROUNDED IS NOT RECOMMENDED. FOR BEST POWER AND SAFETY, PLUG THE MACHINE DIRECTLY INTO A WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK.
  • Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANER / JOINTERS This machine is intended for the surfacing of natural, solid woods. The permissible workpiece dimensions must be observed (see Technical Specification). Any other use not as specified, including modification of the machine or use of parts not tested and approved by the equipment manufacturer, can cause unforeseen damage and invalidate the warranty.
  • Page 7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE JOINTER MODE JOINTER MODE Cabinet ON/OFF Switch Jointer Table Lock Handle Cutterhead Guard Assembly Jointer Fence Infeed Table Planer Table Planer Outfeed Table Motor Mounting Fasteners Planer Table Height Adjustment Wheel Dust Port (Jointing Position) Guard Release Lever Handle M.
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION MOVING & INSTALLING THE PLANER FIG. 1 When moving the planer/jointer, DO NOT carry it with the infeed and outfeed rollers. Use a forklift, or pallet jack under the machine to lift and move the planer, or with straps or battens placed under the planer bed.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE POWER PLUG This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a 220 The Planer/Jointer is shipped without an electrical 220 volt electrical receptacle. FIGURE 3 shows the type of the volt plug, so that the correct plug type can be installed to 220v, 3-wire electrical plug and electrical receptacle that match the 220 Volt outlet in your shop.
  • Page 10 ADJUSTMENTS THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE. JOINTER FENCE ADJUSTMENT The jointer fence provides lateral support for the workpiece when surface planing. 1. After loosening the Locking Handles (#259, FIG.7, A), the jointer fence can be moved forward or backwards over the jointer bed and cutterhead, to match the workpiece width.
  • Page 11 ADJUSTMENTS PLANER TABLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Height adjustment of the planer's table is made with the Hand wheel (#168, FIG. 11, A). One full turn of the crank changes the height of the Planer's Table (#175, B) by 5/32". - Clockwise Turning = raises the planer bed - Counter-Clockwise Turning = lowers the planer bed.
  • Page 12 ADJUSTMENTS THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE. ROTATING OR REPLACING KNIFE INSERTS INDEX MARK This machine has a helical cutterhead with four rows of carbide knife inserts. Each of the 44 inserts on the STAR HEAD cutterhead are indexed and have four sharpened sides.
  • Page 13 ADJUSTMENTS Table Alignment continued from page 12 NOTE: It may be easier to remove the fence assembly and STRAIGHT guard for this exercise. EDGE 3. Rotate the cutterhead so that the knife inserts do not interfere with the measurements that will be taken. 4.
  • Page 14 ADJUSTMENTS THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE ADJUSTING THE INFEED TABLE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE The Infeed Table is pre-set by the factory to align with COMPLETE. the cutterhead's knife inserts. Should an adjustment be required, the following steps are needed.
  • Page 15 ADJUSTMENTS Planer Table Alignment continued from page 14 THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN 1. Make sure that the planer/jointer's switch is turned off, THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE and the plug is disconnected from the power source. COMPLETE.
  • Page 16 ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE CUTTERHEAD THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN The Cutterhead that holds the knife inserts is fastened to THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE the machine's cabinet, and is not adjustable. Based on COMPLETE.
  • Page 17 ADJUSTMENTS Drive Belt Adjustment continued from page 16 To inspect, adjust or change the drive belts: 1. Make sure that the planer/jointer's switch is turned off, and the plug is disconnected from the power source. 2. Remove the fence assembly, the Rear Guard (#91) and the cabinet's rear Belt Cover Plate (#40) to expose the motor, pulleys and belts.
  • Page 18 ADJUSTMENTS PLANER DIGITAL DEPTH SCALE This Planer/Jointer combination machine is equipped with a digital depth scale for the planing function. Accurate and Easy-to-Read Display: The digital display ensures easy reading and precise control of the cutting height of the planer table. The display can read Imperial or Metric measurements.
  • Page 19 ADJUSTMENTS Planer Table Depth Scale continued from page 18...
  • Page 20 OPERATION Before turning on the machine, review the safety precautions listed on pages 3 to 6. Make sure that you fully understand the features, adjustments and capabilities of the machine that are outlined throughout this manual. JOINTER OPERATION The function of the jointer is to surface plane flat, one side or edge of a board/workpiece.
  • Page 21 OPERATION PLANER OPERATION Thickness planing is used to reduce a workpiece with one already surface planed surface to a desired thickness. To use the planer, the upper, jointer table & fence assemblies must be tilted up and out of the way. FIG. 38. 1.
  • Page 22 OPERATION Planer Operation continued from page 21 3. Set planing thickness. Measure your board's thickness - Make sure that there are no loose knots, nails, staples, and set the planer to this measurement, or 1/16" under this dirt or foreign objects in the wood to be planed. figure.
  • Page 23 ® RIKON Power Tools Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to only the original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date the product was purchased at retail.
  • Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY TROUBLESHOOTING. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS 1. Check power source, plug and wiring. Machine will not start. 1. No power 2. Check fuse, replace if it is blown. 2.
  • Page 25 See page 5 for additional electrical information. 230V 60Hz Green Green Contactor Black Black 1/L1 2/T1 White White White Blue 3/L2 4/T2 5/L3 6/T3 MOTOR 25-216H 4HP Motor 220V, 16A, 60Hz 3,400RPM Stop Start Micro switch Button Button HY57-11...
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  • Page 38 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST JOINTER GUARD ASSEMBLY PART NO. KEY NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART NO. KEY NO. Handle P25-210H-357 Base plate P25-210H-374 Handle Thread pull rod P25-210H-358 P25-210H-375 Nylon bolt Spring P25-210H-359 P25-210H-376 P25-216H-360 Hex lock nut P25-210H-377 Sliding sleeve support Flat washer P25-210H-361 P25-210H-378...
  • Page 39 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST MOTOR & DRIVE ASSEMBLY PART NO. KEY NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Hex bolt M8X25 P25-216H-201 Handle sleeve P25-210H-218 Washer P25-210H-202 Big gearwheel P25-210H-219 Belt wheel spindle Motor P25-216H-203 P25-210H-220 Minor sprocket bush Big washer P25-210H-204 P25-210H-221...
  • Page 40 25-216H For more information: 25 Commerce Way North Andover, MA 01845 877-884-5167 / 978-528-5380 techsupport@rikontools.com www.rikontools.com 25-216HM1...