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Busy Bee tools BBPL25 User Manual

25” planer 15 hp, 3-phase professional planer
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25" Planer 15 HP, 3-Phase
Professional Planer
BBPL25
User's Manual
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  • Page 1 25” Planer 15 HP, 3-Phase Professional Planer BBPL25 User’s Manual NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY COPYRIGHT 2024 BY BUSY BEE TOOLS LTD. BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF BUSY BEE TOOLS LTD. v1.0...
  • Page 2 Section 1: General Shop Safety Guidelines Notice: Safety First! The paramount concern in operating this equipment is safety. It is imperative to adhere strictly to the following instructions. Neglecting any of the listed guidelines may lead to risks such as electric shock, fire hazards, or severe personal injury.
  • Page 3 This manual serves as an indispensable source of critical safety instructions pertaining to the correct setup, operation, maintenance, and servicing of this machine/tool. It is of paramount importance that you not only retain this document but also reference it regularly. Furthermore, use it to educate and inform other individuals operating this equipment.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Section 2: Introduction Section 11: Control Panel Operations & Programming Contact Us General Machine Information Parameter setting chart Controls and Components Sensor Calibration Machine Data Sheet Set Parameters Parameter Lock and Open Section 4: Safety M15S Specifications General Shop Safety Instructions Section 12: Troubleshooting General Machine Safety Planer Specific Safety Instructions...

  • Page 5: Section 2: Introduction

    Section 2: Introduction It is with distinct honor and excitement that we present to you the BBPL25, a premier addition to our esteemed line of precision woodworking equipment. At Busy Bee Tools, we are committed to engineering excellence, and this machine exemplifies our dedication to providing craftsmen with superior tools for their trade.

  • Page 6: General Machine Information

    General Machine Information Machine Identifcation Hood Lock Hood Lock Dust Hood Blade Tensioner Table Roller On Button and Locking Handle E-Stop Table Up/Down Control Panel Feed Speed Control Manual Table Adjustment Lifting Hook Lifting Hook Leveling Pads & Bolts Figure 1: Machine Identification...

  • Page 7: Controls And Components

    Controls and Components • On Push Button. • E-Stop Mushroom button. • Table UP button. • Table DOWN Button. • M15S digital thickness control Keypad and controls and display. Control Keypad Table Up ON Switch Emergency Stop Table Down Figure 2: Control Panel...

  • Page 8: Machine Data Sheet

    Machine Data Sheet Model Number…………………………………………..… ................BBPPL25 Motor………………… .......................... 15HP, 3-PH, 240V,/460v, (38/19 Amps) Table elevation Motor……………… ....................1/2HP 3-PH Minimum Circuit requirements for 240V ……… ................50 AMP Cutterhead Style… .......................... 6 Row Helical Number of Inserts……………….…… ....................174 four-sided, carbide Cutterhead diameter…………………………………….….

  • Page 9: Section 4: Safety

    Section 4: Safety machinery that generates dust, it is essential to wear a respirator that has been approved by NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health). Wood dust General Shop Safety instructions is classified as a carcinogen and can lead to cancer and severe respiratory illnesses.

  • Page 10: Planer Specific Safety Instructions

    Planer Specific Safety Instructions care. Keep blades sharp and clean and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for lubrication and changing Do Not use the planer if you are too tired, hungry, accessories. sad, mad, or dehydrated. Never work while under the 15.

  • Page 11: Grounding

    Figure 3: 3-phase Plug and Receptacle. Uncrating the Machine We take great care to ensure that the Model BBPL25 is Grounding securely packed before it leaves our warehouse. In the...

  • Page 12: Hardware Packing List

    Hardware Packing List Within the crate you’ll find 2 boxes; here are the contents: Box 1: • 4 Leveling pads. • 4 Allen keys. • 4 Open end wrenches. • 4 Leveling bolts and nuts. • 4 Lifting hooks and nuts (installed). •...

  • Page 13: First Run

    Electrical Connection Employ the help of a certified electrician to connect this planer to the electric power. This is a 3-phase 240Volt 60Amps machine therefore to connect it to a power source, proper wire gauge, plug and receptacle must be used.

  • Page 14: Section 7: Operations Overview

    Section 7: Operations Overview content can lead to poor planing results, excessive wear on the cutterhead inserts and motor, and increased risk of rust and corrosion. Planing is a simple two step operation, feed the wood into 8. Table Height: the machine and remove it from the opposite end.

  • Page 15: Inspecting The First Workpiece

    1. To feed the workpiece into the machine, assume Inspecting the first workpiece the proper operating position. Stand slightly offset to When selecting stock for jointing or planing, adhere to the one side of the feed opening to avoid potential kick- following guidelines: back.

  • Page 16: Section 8: Adjustments & Fine Tuning

    How to Square a Workpiece Adjusting the thickness scale Utilize a jointer to ensure that surface side 1 is flat. It is important to make sure that the thickness scale is 2. Following the surfacing of side 1, rotate the workpiece accurate, this will ensure that you workpiece is always at the by 90º, aligning side 1 against the fence.
  • Page 17 Opening the Hood breaker, pressure bar, and outfeed rollers. To open the hood first, make sure that the machine is OFF, and the power is disconnected. Secondly, turn both left Use a wooden block, or a 1,2,3 blocks to gauge, along with and right locks Figure 10 (G) to the unlock position then use a 0.02”...
  • Page 18 Infeed Roller Adjustment Adjustment of the Chip Breaker The infeed roller should be adjusted to 0.02” below the The chip breaker should be adjusted to 0.02” below the lowest point of the knife. Before making any adjustments, lowest point of the inserts ensure that the inserts are properly installed.
  • Page 19 Figure 15: Pressure Bar Adjustment Figure 17: Block position under the Outfeed Roller Adjusting the outfeed Rollers Adjusting the Table Gibs The outfeed rollers should be set 0.02” below the lowest Adjust the gibs (D, Figure ) by loosening the hex nuts (E, point of the knife.

  • Page 20: Section 9: Test Cutting & Troubleshooting

    3. The belts are properly tensioned when moderate finger pressure can deflect the V-belts approximately 1/4” to 3/8” midway between the pulleys. Figure 21: Table Rollers Adjustments. Section 9: Test Cutting and Troubleshooting Figure 19: V-Belt Adjustments. Initial Setup Adjusting the Table Rollers Using a piece of semi-finished stock, configure the machine The table rollers are pre-set at the factory and should not for a 1/16”...

  • Page 21: Section 10: Maintenance

    Section 10: Maintenance Note: Never adjust the pressure bar while the machine is powered on. Periodic Inspections Feed restriction may also occur due to pitch buildup on the Regular inspections are essential to ensure the machine is table. Ensure the table surface is clean; dusting with talc can functioning correctly.

  • Page 22: Lubrication

    Lubrication Cutterhead and Feed Roller Bearings The bearings on the cutterhead and feed rollers are factory Gearbox Lubrication lubricated and sealed, requiring no additional lubrication or maintenance. Change the gearbox oil at least once a year. 2. To drain the oil, remove the drain plug (A, Figure ) and Lubricating the Two Table Elevation Screws collect the oil in an appropriate container.

  • Page 23: Section 11: Control Panel Operations & Programming

    Section 11: Control Panel Operations and Programming Figure 25: M15S Keypad.
  • Page 24 Function positioning and adjustment tasks. One or two speed positioning 2. Manual/single mode Single Mode 3. 10 sets single program In Single Mode, the device automatically positions the table 4. 10 sets tool offsets to the programmed target. To initiate this, press and hold 5.
  • Page 25 Example: Entering and setting the pre-set Values Assuming: • The current display value is 100.00mm Step 1: Press • The real value on the display is 100.00mm Step 2: Choose a key between 0 and 9. To change this to new value of 22.25mm Step 3: Enter the target value.
  • Page 26 Execution: Note: to close other keys follow steps 2 and 3. Select counting Direction Step 1: Enter single mode The LED light is OFF. This function gives you the control over which way you prefer the counting of the table movement. Step 2: Press any key between 0-9 to choose your DESIRED Do you prefer ascending count or descending count down? per-set value...
  • Page 27 Setting the software’s limits (Hi and Low) The system includes High and Low software limits. If the table position exceeds these limits, an error message will appear on the screen. To set the low-end limit press Press to clear To set the hi-end limit press To set the low-speed limit follow the below instructions: Step 1: Press Tolerance Setting...
  • Page 28 Linear Correction Setup Please note that the linear correction setup must be done in metric not in imperial. This will ensure the accuracy of the table’s movement readings. Step 1: Press The display will show the default setting Step 2: Enter any desired value between 0.0001 and 9.9999 Step 3: Press to confirm or press...

  • Page 29: Parameter Setting Chart

    Parameter Display Description Default Remarks CHAnGE Load datum value Select counting direction (+ / -) -dir OriGin Load origin 0.00mm OffS- Set tool diameter 0.00mm POSdir Positioning mode SPEEd One or two speed positioning LoAd 0 Load tool diameter 0.00 Lo-End - Software limit -50.00mm...
  • Page 30 able to see the version of the program. Step 1: Select single mode the LED light is OFF. Step 2: Press The display will prompt you to enter the password Step 2: Press to confirm or press to cancel. Calibrating and Loading the Datum Value Step 3: Enter your password The real value represents the distance between the machine table and the cutterhead, with the cutterhead...
  • Page 31 The display will show Conversion from metric to imperial The dedicated mm/inch key enables an instant switch between millimeters and inches. The LEDs on the key indicate the selected unit. Changing between MM and INCHES does not affect the control functions of the machine.
  • Page 32 Step 2: Use reflective tape is too large. Incorrect Operation of the machine When the operator isn’t operating the machine correctly, a safety feature is put in place to prevent the destruction or breakdown of the machine. The display will show to move the planer’s table until M15s terminates the calibration automatically and then it’ll restart, now the calibration is done.

  • Page 33: Sensor Calibration

    Sensor Calibration B. Troubleshooting of calibration: A. Description: For better accuracy, please execute calibration immediately after installed sensor each time. a. Display: GAP LO Possible cause: The gap is too narrow Excluding: Please enlarge the gap. Step 1. Fix sensor, keep 1mm gap from tape Press and follow step 2 again (RECOMMENDED).

  • Page 34: Set Parameters

    Set Parameter target value display ”PASS” blinking, current value display: _ _ _ _ blinking Step 1. Select single mode LED lamp off. 100.00 100.00 Step 3. Press Step 2. Press then enter parameter #, example parameter 2, press into the on/off set parameter Note: Press 100.00 (dir/ OriGin/ FAULt/ inPos)

  • Page 35: M15S Specifications

    M15S Specifications Feature Specification Information Power Supply 24VDC 50mA C-Type Batter Display 15mm LED - 6 Digits – 2 Lines Output 4 Digital outputs AC250V/ 7Amp AC110V/ 7Amp DC24V/ 20Amp Input 4 Digital inputs 24VDC Operation control 20-button keyboard Travel Speed 1.5 m/s System accuracy ±...

  • Page 36: Section 12: Troubleshooting

    Section 12: Troubleshooting Planing operations problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Snipe. Table rollers not set properly. Adjust table rollers to proper height. Inadequate support of long boards. Support long boards with a roller stand. Uneven feed roller pressure front to Adjust feed roller tension.
  • Page 37 Mechanical and Electrical Problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Uneven depth of cut side to side. Knife inserts not set correctly. Make sure knife inserts are set correctly and securely in cutterhead. Planer table not level with cutterhead. Level the table. Board thickness does not match depth Depth of cut scale is incorrect.
  • Page 38 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Machine will not start/restart or Motor starter failure. Examine motor starter for burned or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or failed components. If damage is found, blows fuses. replace motor starter. If motor starter looks okay but is still suspect, you have two options: have a qualified electrician test the motor starter for function or purchase a new starter and...

  • Page 39: Section 13: Electrical Diagram

    Section 13: Electrical Diagram...

  • Page 40: Section 14: Machine Diagrams

    Section 14: Machine Diagrams and Parts List Cutterhead Cover and Dust Hood...

  • Page 41: Cutterhead Assembly

    Cutterhead Assembly Please note that this machine is equipped with a helical cutter head Part number 58-2* in the diagram.
  • Page 42 Table Assembly...

  • Page 43: Left-Side Column

    Left-Side support Column...

  • Page 44: Right-Side Support And Control Panel

    Right-Side Support Column and Control Panel...

  • Page 45: Lower Cabinet & Motor Assembly

    Lower Cabinet and Motor Assembly...

  • Page 46: Gearbox Assembly

    Gearbox Assembly...

  • Page 47: Parts List

    Parts List Model Description 171398-000 PBBPL2501 DUST HOOD 000801-101 ZRHSM610010 ROUNDHEAD HEX SCREW M6*1.0P*10 171393-000 PBBPL2503 CHIP PLATE 000104-110 ZCHSM812530 Screw - Cap M8*1.25P*30 006305-100 ZSWM8.212.4 Washer - Spring 8.2*15.4 050320-000 PBBPL2506 BRACKET 008006-100 ZHXNM812500 NUT - HEX M8*1.25P(13B*6.5H) 171559-000 PBBPL2508 TOP COVER 340007-615...
  • Page 48 Model Description 000204-103 ZSTSM812512 SET SCREW M8*1.25P*12 170895-000 PBBPL2536 LEFT SIDE COVER 171560-000 PBBPL2537 SIDE COVER - LEFT 000203-109 ZSTSM610030 SET SCREW M6*1.0P*30 170510-000 PBBPL2540 DUST CHUTE 000001-103 ZHXSM508025 HEX. SCREW M5*0.8P*25 173879-902 PBBPL2542 ADJUST BOLCK 051267-902 PBBPL2543 BUSHING 360196-000 PBBPL2544 OUTFEED ROLLER 012003-003...
  • Page 49 Model Description 360629-902 PBBPL2574 PRESSURE PLATE SHAFT 010011-000 ZCRGSTW-25 RETAINING RING STW-25 380470-902 PBBPL2576 COLLER 012005-006 ZKEY8-7-1600 KEY 8*7*16 360506-000 PBBPL2578 FIXING SHAFT 190051-902 PBBPL2579 SHAFT 130052-903 PBBPL2580 INFEED ROLLER 050880-000 PBBPL2581 CUTTHERHEAD BASE - RIGHT 170512-901 PBBPL2582 PACKING 360408-902 PBBPL2583 FIXING SHAFT 280055-901...
  • Page 50 Model Description 107.10 012003-005 ZKEY5-5-1600 KEY 5*5*16 107.1 012003-002 ZKEY5-5-1000 KEY 5*5*10 107.1 043605-000 PBBPL2510712 OIL SEAL TC24*40*7 107.1 030208-002 ZBRG6204ZZ00 BALL BEARING 6204ZZ 107.1 320208-000 PBBPL2510714 GEAR 107.2 010007-000 PBBPL2510715 RETAINING RING STW-16 107.2 030205-002 PBBPL2510716 BALL BEARING 6201 107.2 043603-000 PBBPL2510717...
  • Page 51 Model Description 030207-002 PBBPL25118 BALL BEARING 6203 920669-000 PBBPL25119 ROLLER W/BEARING 006001-049 PBBPL25120 WASHER - FLAT 8.5*16*2.0t 360419-901 PBBPL25121 CAM LOCK SHAFT 130050-000 PBBPL25122 CAM LOCK 023301-000 PBBPL25123 FIXING PLATE AAM-20 360636-902 PBBPL25124 KNIFE SETTING GAGE SHAFT 000202-102 PBBPL25125 SET SCREW M5*0.8P*8 130048-903 PBBPL25126 CONNECT PLATE...
  • Page 52 Model Description 040004-000 PBBPL25159 HEX. WRENCH 4mm 050574-008 PBBPL25160 IDEL BRACKET 030106-002 PBBPL25161 BALL BEARING 010007-000 PBBPL25162 RETAINING RING STW-16 320209-000 PBBPL25163 GEAR 360640-000 PBBPL25164 SHAFT 043501-000 PBBPL25165 OIL SEAL SC17*30*8 010008-000 PBBPL25166 RETAINING RING STW-17 340049-000 PBBPL25167 GEARBOX GASKET 050459-008 PBBPL25168 GEAR BOX COVER...
  • Page 53 Model Description 380249-901 PBBPL25200 MOTOR MOUNT TENSION SHAFT ASSEMBLY 050368-008 PBBPL25201 MOTOR PLATE 360270-902 PBBPL25202 MOTOR MOUNTING SHAFT 360634-000 PBBPL25204 SHAFT 170481-901 PBBPL25205 FIXING BUSH 001601-101 PBBPL25206 ROUND HEAD SCREW W/WASHER - FLAT M4*0.7P*8/4*10*0.8t 250173-615 PBBPL25207 EXPANSION BEND 360423-000 PBBPL25208 SHAFT 010110-000 PBBPL25209...
  • Page 54 Model Description 016012-000 PBBPL25241 CHAIN #40*84P 006003-079 PBBPL25242 WASHER - FLAT 10.5*19*2.0t 006001-003 PBBPL25243 WASHER - FLAT 4.3*12*1.0t 000203-107 PBBPL25245 SET SCREW M6*1.0P*20 PQ02-02 PBBPL25246 CONTROL BOX ASSY 000103-103 PBBPL25247 Screw - Cap M6*1.0P*12 000106-102 PBBPL25249 Screw - Cap M12*1.75P*40 280098-000 PBBPL25250 SPRING...
  • Page 55 Model Description 000003-110 PBBPL25297 HEX. SCREW M8*1.25P*50 006001-046 PBBPL25298 WASHER - FLAT 8.5*16*1.5t 044302-301 PBBPL25300 OIL CUP 3/16" 006503-100 PBBPL25301 TOOTH WASHER 6.4*11(BW-6) 006504-100 PBBPL25302 TOOTH WASHER 8.4*15(BW-8) 002604-101 PBBPL25303 CAP LOCKING SCREW M10-1.5*20...

  • Page 56: Sectopn 15: Warranty And Return Policy

    This warranty shall not apply to consumable products such as blades, bits, belts, cutters, chisels, punches etc. Busy Bee Tools shall in no event be liable for injuries, accidental or otherwise, death to persons or damage to property or for incidental contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.

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