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Planer Model 10055 Owner’s Manual For Models Manufactured Since 03/2025 175370 Oliver Machinery 1-800-559-5065 921 Thomas Ave SW Renton, WA 98057 info@olivermachinery.net Stock Number: 10055.201 Manual Version: 1.0.1 WWW.OLIVERMACHINERY.NET...
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USAGE OF SAFETY AND PROTECTION DEVICES. OLIVER MACHINERY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR MACHINES THAT HAVE BEEN ALTERED OR ABUSED. OLIVER MACHINERY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EFFECT AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE, THOSE ALTERATIONS TO PARTS, FITTINGS, AND ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT WHICH THEY MAY DEEM NECESSARY FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER.
Introduction Thank you for choosing Oliver! This manual contains important information on safely setting up, operating, and maintaining this machine. Please take the time to read through this manual and make sure you understand all instructions. While this manual may provide tips on optimizing the result of your workpiece, the manual is not intended as a substitute for formal woodworking training.
Specifications Quick View Model 10055 Planer Stock Number 10055.201 Motor Induction motor 2.5HP, 230V, 1Ph Max. Stock Width 15" Max Depth of Cut 3/64” (full width) 1/8" (stock less than 6-1/2" wide) Dimensions 48-3/4”(L) x 28”(W) x 18-1/2”(H) Footprint 23-1/4”(L) x 19”(W) Fully Assembled Weight 146 lbs.
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Feed Rate 12 or 20 FPM Number of Cuts Per Square Inch 104@12FPM 62@20FPM Cutterhead and Carriage Cutterhead Type Oliver HCX helical shearing cutterhead Cutterhead Diameter 2-3/8" Cutterhead Speed 5600 RPM Number of Cutter Inserts Number of Rows of Cutter Inserts...
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Minimum CFM Required 600 CFM Sound Rating @ 2' distance 90 dB Others Serial Number Location On the top cover Spare Parts Included 5 Oliver HCX cutter inserts Certification CSA 175370 Country of Origin Taiwan 8 | Page Oliver Machinery 10055 Planer...
Safety Oliver Machinery has made every attempt to provide a safe, reliable, easy-to-use piece of machinery. Safety, however, is ultimately depending on the individual machine operator. Before operating this machine, please become familiar with the following safety labels and guidelines.
13. PROPER USE: Do not use this machine for anything other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, Oliver Machinery disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury or damage which may result from that use.
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After Operation 1. STOP THE MACHINE if the operator leaves the machine for any reason. 2. WAIT until the machine comes to a complete stop. 3. CLEAN UP the work area before departure. 12 | Page Oliver Machinery 10055 Planer...
Please ensure the electrical circuit for this machine meets the minimum circuit size requirement. The minimum circuit size requirement applies to a dedicated circuit that provides power to one 10055 Planer. If more items are sharing the same circuit, consult a qualified electrician to ensure the designated circuit is properly sized for safe operation.
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21 to 30 Use properly sized wires that meet or exceed the power requirement of your machine. Using undersized wires may cause overheating and increase the risk of fire WARNING and machine damage. 14 | Page Oliver Machinery 10055 Planer...
When the machine is further away from the duct collector, the effective suction and CFM measured at the dust ports decrease. Ensure there is significant suction at the dust port so dust and debris can be effectively removed from the machine. 10055 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET 15 | Page...
IMPORTANT If items are damaged, please call us immediately at 1-800-559-5065 10055 Planer has a gross weight of 171 lbs. and a net weight of 146 lbs. Safe moving techniques and proper lifting equipment are required, or serious WARNING personal injury may occur.
NOTICE: This machine comes with various standard-sized, non-proprietary parts that can be purchased at local hardware store. If any of these parts are missing, getting them from the local store is the fastest way to get the machine running. We can also deliver any missing parts. 10055 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET 17 | Page...
Left is the preferred direction as it allows optimal dust extraction. 4. The spring-loaded knob keeps handwheel from rolling when it’s fully tightened. Untighten the knob by 1-2 turns to allow the handwheel to move. 18 | Page Oliver Machinery 10055 Planer...
Check your dust collection system regularly to make sure it is not jammed or filled up. Bench Mounting (Optional) Mounting this planer on a stable surface prevents it from tipping. Using four 5/16" bolts for mounting provides maximum strength and stability. 10055 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET 19 | Page...
Feed Rate Selector 10055 Planer can feed stock at 12 or 22 FPM (feet per minute). The high feed rate allows faster processing time for milling stock to approximate thickness. Use the low feed rate to create a fine finish.
3. Lower the headstock until the positive stop bolt rests on the depth stop gauge. Do not force the headstock to go below the height limited by the depth stop. IMPORTANT Permanent planer damage may occur. 10055 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET 21 | Page...
3. Long press the “ABS Zero” button for 2 seconds, and the value of the DRO should reset to “0.185”, which matches the depth stop settings. 4. The DRO will stay calibrated unless the user short-presses the “ABS Zero” button and sets the value to zero. 22 | Page Oliver Machinery 10055 Planer...
4. Wood chips and dust generated by the cutterhead are collected by the chip breaker [D] and diverted toward the dust shroud [E]. 5. As the workpiece moves past the cutterhead, the outfeed roller [F] pulls the workpiece away from the planer. 10055 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET 23 | Page...
Congratulations! You have completed the test run, and your planer is ready for production work. If you discover any issues from the tests, please refer to the troubleshooting section and maintenance section to diagnose issues and make adjustments. 24 | Page Oliver Machinery 10055 Planer...
Accessories Oliver Machinery has a collection of accessories for your planer. Please visit our website, OLIVERMACHINERY.NET, to purchase these items. You may also call 1-800-559-5065 or email PARTS@OLIVERMACHINERY.NET to purchase these items. We are available Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 4 PM Pacific Time.
Wood Grain Direction This planer is designed to plane WITH the grain direction of the wood. Do not plane cross-grain or end- grain. Severe kickback and chipping may occur. 26 | Page Oliver Machinery 10055 Planer...
The Janka scale shows the hardness of wood types that are commonly used. It ranks the hardness of various wood types by measuring the amount of force (in lbs.) required to embed a 0.444" steel ball halfway into the wood. 10055 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET 27 | Page...
The headstock height is set too high. • Stop the machine and wait for it to come to a complete stop, then raise the headstock to remove the workpiece. • Lower headstock height and restart from step 4. 28 | Page Oliver Machinery 10055 Planer...
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3/64”. Reduce the maximum depth of cut for harder wood types. Use DRO to adjust the depth of cut. 10. Repeat until the workpiece has reached the desired thickness. Turn off the planer when the work is completed. 10055 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET 29 | Page...
This can happen when planing wood with high moisture content or if the cutter is dull. Sometimes, this is unavoidable due to the nature of certain wood types. To mitigate this issue, avoid using wood with high moisture content and use sharp cutters. 30 | Page Oliver Machinery 10055 Planer...
Every 6 months Inspect the elevation of the extension tables. Adjust as needed. Inspect the poly V-belt and replace it if it shows signs of cracking or glazing. Notice: Motor bearings are permanently sealed and lubricated and do not require lubrication. 10055 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET 31 | Page...
6. Rotate cutter inserts 90° clockwise when shroud after servicing the cutterhead. they get dulled or nicked. 7. To rotate/replace a cutter insert, remove the Torx screw with a T-25 Torx bit. Turn COUNTERCLOCKWISE to loosen the screw. 32 | Page Oliver Machinery 10055 Planer...
9. Rotate the pulleys and make sure the drive belt is fully seated into the grooves of the pulleys. 10. Reverse steps 2-5 to re-install the top cover, front panel, right panel, and handwheel after servicing the belt. 10055 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET 33 | Page...
With the standard settings, the straight edge should rest on the outside edge of the extension tables while leaving a 1/8” gap between the straight edge and the main table. 34 | Page Oliver Machinery 10055 Planer...
8. Hand rotates the positive stop nut so it presses against the depth stop, then holds the nut in place and tightens the jam nut. 9. Plane another scrape board to verify the adjustments. Repeat the adjustment steps as needed. 10055 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET 35 | Page...
SAE-30 machine oil as needed to prevent rust. Replace anti-kickback fingers if they are damaged or worn. CAUTION Do not operate this planer without functioning anti-kickback fingers. Failure to comply can result in serious injury. 36 | Page Oliver Machinery 10055 Planer...
Digital readout is not Display is turned off. Press any button on the DRO to reactivate the functional. display. Malfunctioning Contact customer service for further assistance. circuit board. 10055 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET 37 | Page...
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Unable to turn headstock Headstock is stopped by Adjust the depth stop's minimum height handwheel. depth stop. setting. Minimum cutterhead height is 5/32". Handwheel knob is fully Loosen the knob by 1-2 turns. tightened. 38 | Page Oliver Machinery 10055 Planer...
Glossy-looking finish. Dull cutter. Rotate/replace cutter insert. Cutting depth too Increase the depth of cut. shallow. Long lines or ridges run Chipped or incorrectly Rotate/replace cutter insert. along the length of the installed cutter. board. 10055 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET 39 | Page...
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Spring Washer 8.2*13.7 011102-108 4*12 200126-000 Sponge 40*10*20mm(L*W*H) Spare Parts Part Number Description P-15mm4S Box of 10 - 15mm x 15mm x 2.5t - 4-Sided Carbide Inserts 038201-101 Torx Screw for HCX Cutterhead 50 | Page Oliver Machinery 10055 Planer...
Oliver Machinery makes every effort to assure that its equipment meets the highest possible standards of quality and durability. All products sold by Oliver Machinery are warranted to the original customer to be free from defects for a period of two (2) years on all parts excluding electronics and motors which are warranted for one (1) year from the date of shipment.
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Oliver Machinery is always adding new Industrial Woodworking products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product information, visit us online at: WWW.OLIVERMACHINERY.NET or call toll-free 1-800-559-5065 ** SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. **...
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