Virutex CE120P Operating Instructions Manual page 7

(Fig. 2). The shoe is placed at the desired height by
simultaneously pressing and turning the knob E. When
the knob is released the shoe remains fixed in the
desired position. Maximum rebate depth is 25 mm.
The planer CE120P enables one to plane overlaps (Fig.
3), thanks to its sliding guide F (Fig. 3). This permits
cutting from 0-1 mm by means of the regulation of
the screw G (Fig. 3, 4). Always remember to have a
good support for the planer base.
Lateral fence
The lateral fence H (Fig. 2) enables you to position
the planer for work to be done on the side of the
workpiece. To attach it, push lever I (Fig. 2) and slide
the square by means of the hole J (Fig. 4) to the de-
sired measurement. When the lever I is released, the
parallel square will remain locked in this position. If
need be, a more precise regulation can be obtained
using the bracket K (Fig. 2).
Chamfering the edges
To chamfer the edges of a workpiece quickly and easily,
place the front groove of the centre of the planer
shoe onto the workpiece edge and guide the planer
forward evenly, maintaining an angle of 45º (Fig. 4).
7. CHIPS OUTLET
The chips outlet can be shifted to the right (normal
position) or left by placing the lever L (Fig. 1) facing
the side you have selected.
Allows the connection of the Virutex dust collector
or another industrial dust collector for the collection
of wooden chips.
The external collector attachment must
never be set up on the machine if no
collector is used. This would prevent
the free ejection of chips.
8. BRAKE FOR BLADE-HOLDER
The planer comes equipped with a mechanical
centrifugal brake that reduces the time taken from
switch disconnection to stopping the blade-holder
down to less than 10 seconds.
For your own safety, should you notice that more
time is needed to stop, have the brake replaced at a
VIRUTEX technical service outlet.
9. REST SHOE
The S rest shoe for the planer (Fig. 11) enables you to
park the machine immediately after a work operation
with no risk of damage to the workplace surface or
the planer blades.
For the next work operation, the rest shoe swings
up out of the way, thus allowing the planer to slide
all along its base.
10. REPLACING AND CONTROLLING
THE BLADES
Always remove the plug from the
mains socket before carrying out this
operation.
a) REPLACING STANDARD BLADES
To replace standard blades or invert them to use their
reverse head, proceed as follows: Loosen the three
locking screws M (Fig. 5) using the open-end spanner
in a clockwise direction. Lower the blade-holder
protective device N (Fig. 5, 6) to obtain enough place
and to move the blade-holder sideways.
Remove the blade and replace it with a new one or
reinsert the same blade with the reverse head.
Reinsert the support with the blade into the blade
holder, checking with the help of a rule that the fixed
blade head O (Fig. 7) is level with the rule and does
not jut out. Tighten the screws M (Fig. 5) in counter-
clockwise direction with the open-end spanner.
Remove any dust and resin from the seats of the blade-
holder and supports before inserting new blades.
BLADE REGULATION
Blade supports are regulated before leaving the fac-
tory and do not require readjustment when changing
the blade. Nonetheless, if for any reason they have
to be adjusted, do so as follows:
Loosen screws M (Fig. 5) slightly with the open-end
spanner in clockwise direction.
Place a rule over the base and loosen the screws P
(Fig. 8) of the blade support to raise it or conceal it
until it is perfectly on a level with the rule. Verify this
adjustment in two points near the end of the blade.
Check that the side head of the blade O (Fig. 7) is
level with the rule and does not jut out. Tighten the
screws M (Fig. 5) in counter-clockwise direction with
the open-end spanner.
b) REPLACING HSS 3-MM STRAIGHT BLADES
The procedure for replacing straight blades is identical
to that given in section A). The only difference is that
here it is necessary to regulate the blade height (See
Figs. 12 to 19).
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