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Planer-Thicknesser
A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41
Keep this manual handy and in good condition for continual reference
Dok.ID: 504010-901_02 • Englisch • 2011-02-09

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  • Page 1 User Manual Translation Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Keep this manual handy and in good condition for continual reference Dok.ID: 504010-901_02 • Englisch • 2011-02-09...
  • Page 2 Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41  Note: Year of construction The machine number of this machine will be printed on this operating manual The final two digits of the machine number show the year of construction of this machine e.g.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Table of contents Table of contents 1 General ......................6 1.1 Symbol legend .......................6 1.2 Information about the manual ..................6 1.3 Liability and warranty .....................7 1.4 Copyright ........................7 1.5 Warranty notice ......................7 1.6 Spare parts ........................7 1.7 Disposal ........................8...
  • Page 4 Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Table of contents 6 Transport, packaging and storage ..............25 6.1 Safety instructions ......................25 6.2 Transport ........................25 6.3 Transport inspection ......................27 6.4 Packaging ........................27 6.5 Storage ........................27 7 Setup and installation ................... 28 7.1 Safety instructions ......................28 7.2 Setup ..........................28...
  • Page 5 Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Table of contents 9.6 Drilling ........................50 9.6.1 Work place/work position ..................50 9.6.2 Workpiece dimensions ....................50 9.6.3 Authorised and prohibited work techniques ..............50 9.6.4 Drilling with/without a depth fence................51 9.6.5 Mortising .......................51 10 Service ....................... 52 10.1 Safety instructions ......................52...

  • Page 6: General

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 General 1 General 1.1 Symbol legend Important technical safety instructions in this manual are In all these particular cases, special attention must be marked with symbols. paid in order to avoid accidents, injury to persons or These instructions for work safety must be followed.

  • Page 7: Liability And Warranty

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 General 1.3 Liability and warranty The contents and instructions in this manual were a 1:1 scale. The actual delivery contents are dependent compiled in consideration of current regulations and on custom-build specifications, add-on options or recent...

  • Page 8: Disposal

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 General 1.7 Disposal If the machine is to be disposed of, separate the pollute the environment or jeopardise public health. components into the various materials groups in order to Always comply with international environmental allow them to be reused or selectively disposed of.

  • Page 9: Safety

    2.1 Intended use The planer-thicknesser HAMMER A3-26, A3-31, A3-41 only permitted with the express written consent of the has been designed solely for surface planing, thickness manufacturer.

  • Page 10: Responsibilities Of The Operator

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Safety 2.4 Responsibilities of the operator This manual must be kept in the immediate vicinity of local accident prevention regulations, general safety the machine and be accessible at all times to all persons regulations and current environmental stipulations that working on or with the machine.

  • Page 11: Personal Protective Equipment

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Safety 2.7 Personal protective equipment When working on or with the machine, the following must be strictly observed: Persons with long hair who are not wearing a hairnet are not permitted to work on or with the machine!

  • Page 12: Other Risks

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Safety 2.9 Other risks Warning! Risk of injury! Even if the safety measures are complied with, there are still certain associated risks that must be conside- red when working on the machine: • Risk of injury when changing the planer knives planing) •...

  • Page 13: Declaration Of Conformity

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Declaration of Conformity 3 Declaration of Conformity EG-Declaration of Conformity according to Machine Guidelines 2006/42/EG We hereby declare that the machine indicated below, which corresponds to the design and construction of the model we placed on the market, conforms with the health and safety requirements as stated by the EC.

  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Technical specifications 4 Technical specifications 4.1 Dimensions and weight Fig. 4-1: Dimensions Machine A3-26 A3-31 A3-41 Total length (A) 1255 mm 1535 mm 1933 mm Overall width (B) 740 mm 790 mm 890 mm...

  • Page 15: Drive Motor

    Motor voltage 1x 230 V 3x 400 V Motor frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz Motor power A3-26 S6-40 % * ) 1,9 kW – Motor power A3-31 S6-40 % * ) 3,0 kW 3,0 kW Motor power A3-41 S6-40 % * )

  • Page 16: Noise Emission

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Technical specifications 4.7 Noise emission The specified values are emission values and therefore of the workspace, and other ambient influences. The do not represent safe workplace values. Even though permissible workplace values may also differ from a relationship exists between particle emission and country to country.

  • Page 17: Cutterblock

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Technical specifications 4.8 Cutterblock Cutterblock diameter (knife flight)-Ø 72 mm Number of knives Speed 50/60 Hz 5000/6000 min 4.9 Planer unit A3-26 A3-31 A3-41 Maximum depth of cut 4 mm 4 mm 4 mm...

  • Page 18: Assembly

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Assembly 5 Assembly 5.1 Overview & " Fig. 5-1: Overview Housing with drive motor and gearbox " Thicknesser unit Vacuum hood with vacuum connector Bridge guard Planer table, receiver-side & Combination fence (with rear cover for the cutter-...

  • Page 19: Accessories

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Assembly 5.2 Accessories System handwheel Art. No. 12.1.311 " Digital clock Art. No. 01.1.202 (Display in “mm”) Art. No. 01.2.202 (Display in “inch”) The digital display is built into both the thicknessing height adjustment system handwheel and the drilling height adjustment system handwheel (drilling support is an add-on option).
  • Page 20 Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Assembly Rolling carriage Art. No. 503-134 Mount the rolling carriage onto the machine housing. The rolling carriage facilitates the task of positioning the machine (See assembly instructions „Rolling carriage“) Fig. 5-5: Rolling carriage Lifting bar Art.

  • Page 21: Data Plate

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Assembly 5.3 Data plate The data plate is found on the back of the machine. Data plate Fig. 5-8: Layout of the data plate The data plate displays the following specifications: KR-FELDER-STR.1 • Model designation...

  • Page 22: Safety Devices

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Assembly 5.4 Safety devices 5.4.1 Safety break switches The cutter block will only run when the safety switch is deactivated by the planer tables or extraction hood. Break switch for the planer tables Fig. 5-10: Safety break switches 5.4.2 Bridge guard...

  • Page 23: Rear Cutterblock Cover

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Assembly 5.4.3 Rear cutterblock cover When surface planing, the rear cutterblock cover screens the part of the cutterblock that remains exposed behind the fence. Attach the rear cutterblock cover to the back of "...

  • Page 24: Operation And Display Elements

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Assembly 5.5 Operation and display elements Gear lever • Position O: (pull out) Surface planing, Jointing, Bevelling/Tapering, mortising and idle machine for a longer period of time • Position I: Thickness planing " System handwheel...

  • Page 25: Transport, Packaging And Storage

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Transport, packaging and storage 6 Transport, packaging and storage 6.1 Safety instructions Warning! Danger! Electric current: There is a risk of injury as a result of falling parts while transporting, loading or unloading the machine.
  • Page 26 Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Transport, packaging and storage The machine can be transported with a crane, forklift, pallet jack or rolling carriage. When moving the machine with a forklift or pallet jack, bolt the transportation device (option) onto the housing ( See assembly instructions „Transport device“).

  • Page 27: Transport Inspection

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Transport, packaging and storage 6.3 Transport inspection Upon arrival, inspect the shipment to ensure that it is delivery note. Initiate the complaint process. For all complete and has not suffered any damage. If any trans-...

  • Page 28: Setup And Installation

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Setup and installation 7 Setup and installation 7.1 Safety instructions Warning! Risk of injury! Improper assembly and installation can lead to serious physical injury or equip- ment damage. For this reason, this work may only be carried out by authorised, trained personnel who are familiar with how to operate the machine and in strict observance of all safety instructions.
  • Page 29 Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Setup and installation 1. The machine will be transported to the installation location according to the specifications stated in the „Transport“ chapter and in the enclosed transport and assembly instructions 2. If necessary, the machine can be bolted down to the floor with the transport brackets.

  • Page 30: Chip Extraction

    Attention! The machine has to be connected to a dust extractor. Vacuum hose must be flame-resistant and must conduct electricity! Be sure to use only genuine HAMMER vacuum hoses! In order to hinder the build-up of dust, it is necessary to have a vacuum system with sufficient capacity.

  • Page 31: Electrical Connection

     Note: It is prohibited to open the switch box on the machine without the express authorization from the HAMMER Service Department. Violating this stipulation shall render the right to make claims under the warranty null and void. • The machine must be earthed with electrical conduc- •...

  • Page 32: Making Adjustments And Preparations

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Making adjustments and preparations 8 Making adjustments and preparations 8.1 Safety instructions Warning! Risk of injury! Improper adjustment and setup work can lead to serious physical injury or material damage. For this reason, this work may only be carried out by authorised, trained personnel who are familiar with how to operate the machine and in strict observance of all safety instructions.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Joint

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Making adjustments and preparations 8.3 Adjusting the joint The receiver-side of the planer table is set so that with a • Planer table above circle of cut: extremely open joint workpiece length of 2 m, an open joint of approximate- ly 0.2 to 0.5 mm is produced (standard setting).

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Planer Fence

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Making adjustments and preparations 8.4 Adjusting the planer fence 8.4.1 Adjusting the angle 1. Switch off the machine 2. Loosen the clamping lever. 3. Set the angle between 90° and 45° on the scale.

  • Page 35: Adjust The Thicknessing Height

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Making adjustments and preparations 8.5 Adjust the thicknessing height The cutting depth is adjusted by means of the thicknes- sing table: 1. Switch off the machine 2. Measure the thickness of the workpiece. 3. Loosen the clamping lever.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Drilling Support

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Making adjustments and preparations 8.6 Adjusting the drilling support • Height adjustment – Infinitely variable with system handwheel " • Longitudinal adjustment – With the one-hand lever • Depth adjustment – With the one-hand lever •...

  • Page 37: Retooling From A Planer To A Thicknesser

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Making adjustments and preparations 8.7 Retooling from a planer to a thicknesser 1. Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine, switch it off and secure it against acciden- tally being switched on again.

  • Page 38: Retooling From A Thicknesser To A Planer

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Making adjustments and preparations 8.8 Retooling from a thicknesser to a planer 1. Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine, switch it off and secure it against acciden- tally being switched on again.

  • Page 39: Retooling To The Drilling Unit

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Making adjustments and preparations 8.9 Retooling to the drilling unit 8.9.1 Mounting the mortising support 1. Prior to starting to work with the machine, switch it off and secure it against being switched on again.

  • Page 40: Retooling From A Drilling Operation To A Planer Or A Thicknesser Operation

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Making adjustments and preparations 8.10 Retooling from a drilling operation to a planer or a thicknesser operation 1. Prior to starting to work with the machine, switch it off and secure it against being switched on again.

  • Page 41: Operation

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Operation 9 Operation 9.1 Safety instructions Warning! Risk of injury! Improper operation may lead to severe physical injury or material damage. For this reason, this work may only be carried out by authorised, trained personnel who are familiar with how to operate the machine and in strict observance of all safety instructions.

  • Page 42: Switching On The Machine

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Operation 9.2 Switching on the machine  Note: It is only permitted to switch on the machine if, for the work at hand, the required preconditions are fulfilled and any preliminary work is completed. Therefore, the adjusting, fitting and operating instructions (see the corresponding chapters) must be read before switching on the machine.

  • Page 43: Surface Planing

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Operation 9.4 Surface planing  Note: Surface planing evens irregular workpiece surfaces. The workpieces are guided over the cutterblock and only their undersides are machined. The direction of cutterblock rotation is opposite to the feed direction of the workpiece.

  • Page 44: Surface Planing - Workpieces Up To 75 Mm Thick

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Operation 9.4.4 Surface planing - Workpieces up to 75 mm thick 1. Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine, switch it off and secure it against acciden- tally being switched on again. 2. Both planer tables must be shut and fixed with the "...

  • Page 45: Surface Planing - Workpieces Over 75 Mm Thick

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Operation 9.4.5 Surface planing - Workpieces over 75 mm thick 1. Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine, switch it off and secure it against acciden- tally being switched on again. 2. Both planer tables must be shut and fixed with the "...

  • Page 46: Jointing

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Operation 9.4.6 Jointing  Note: To obtain exact joints, use only evenly grown wood without any knots. 1. Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine, switch it off and secure it against acciden- tally being switched on again.

  • Page 47: Bevelling/Chamfering

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Operation 9.4.7 Bevelling/Chamfering  Note: With this procedure, the edges of a workpiece can be bevelled or tapered to any desired angle (max. –45°). 1. Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine, switch it off and secure it against acciden- tally being switched on again.

  • Page 48: Tapering/Beveling Small Workpieces

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Operation 9.4.8 Tapering/beveling small workpieces See Chapter: >9.4.7 Bevelling/Tapering< • When bevelling or tapering small, narrow workpieces, always use a special power feeder. • The power feeder is mounted onto the planer fence. • Set the bridge guard all the way down and let the protective bridge rest against the power feeder.

  • Page 49: Work Place/Work Position

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Operation 9.5.3 Work place/work position When working, adopt the working position displayed in the diagram opposite. 1. Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine, switch it off and secure it against acciden- tally being switched on again.

  • Page 50: Drilling

    9.6.1 Work place/work position When working, adopt the working position displayed in the diagram opposite. Use only original HAMMER mortising tools (See Acces- sory catalogue) Only the following left-hand cutting tools are authorised: Dowel bit Ø 4–6 mm Router bit Ø...

  • Page 51: Drilling With/Without A Depth Fence

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Operation 9.6.4 Drilling with/without a depth fence 1. Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine, switch it off and secure it against acciden- tally being switched on again. 2. Retooling to a drilling operation.

  • Page 52: Service

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Service 10 Service 10.1 Safety instructions Warning! Risk of injury! Improper maintenance can cause serious injury or damage. For this reason, this work may only be carried out by authorised, trained personnel who are familiar with how to operate the machine and in strict observance of all safety instructions.

  • Page 53: Maintenance Work

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Service 10.3 Maintenance work 10.3.1 Checking/cleaning the kickback guards 1. Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine, switch it off and secure it against acciden- tally being switched on again. 2. Check if functioning: the kickback guards must fall back after having been lifted 3.

  • Page 54: Greasing The Height Spindle (Thicknesser Planing Table)

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Service 10.3.3 Greasing the height spindle (thicknesser planing table) 1. Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine, switch it off and secure it against acciden- tally being switched on again. 2. Loosen the clamping lever.

  • Page 55: Replacing The Drive Belt

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Service 10.3.5 Replacing the drive belt " 1. Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine, switch it off and secure it against acciden- tally being switched on again. 2. Set the gear lever to the “0” setting...

  • Page 56: Checking/Greasing The Chain (Transmission)

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Service 10.3.6 Checking/greasing the chain (transmission) 1. Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine, switch it off and secure it against acciden- " tally being switched on again. 2. Set the gear lever to the “0” setting...

  • Page 57: Greasing The Height Spindle (Drilling Support)

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Service 10.3.8 Greasing the height spindle (drilling support) 1. Before beginning any maintenance work on the machine, switch it off and secure it against acciden- tally being switched on again. 2. Wipe away old grease residues and remove dust from the spindle.

  • Page 58: Faults

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Faults 11 Faults 11.1 Safety instructions Warning! Risk of injury! Repairing faults incorrectly can result in personal injury or damage to the machine. For this reason, this work may only be carried out by authorised, trained personnel who are familiar with how to operate the machine and in strict observance of all safety instructions.

  • Page 59: Faults, Causes And Repairs

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Faults 11.4 Faults, causes and repairs Fault Cause Repair Machine does not start Main switch at setting „0“ Check switch position Planer tables and/or vacuum hood incor- Close planer tables properly and position rectly positioned (Safety break switch is...

  • Page 60: Resharpen Or Replace The Planer Knife

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Faults 11.5 Resharpen or replace the planer knife  Note: Checking the joint adjustment Reverse or replace the planer knives once the planing results are no longer satisfactory. See Chapter >8.3 Adjusting the joint<! ...

  • Page 61: Reversing/Replacing The System Planer Blades

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Faults 11.5.1 Reversing/replacing the system planer blades Attention! Risk of injury! The planer knives are razor sharp. Handle the planer knives with the utmost care. especially when turning the cutterblock by hand. Attention! Execute the following instructions exactly! Always tighten the knife holder screws from the inside to the outside.

  • Page 62: Sharpening/Changing The Standard Planer Knives

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Faults 11.5.2 Sharpening/changing the standard planer knives Attention! Risk of injury! The planer knives are razor sharp. Handle the planer knives with the utmost care. especially when turning the cutterblock by hand. Attention! Execute the following instructions exactly! Always tighten the knife holder screws from the inside to the outside.

  • Page 63: Correcting The Angle Of The Planing Fence

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Faults 11.6 Correcting the angle of the planing fence 1. Before beginning any maintenance work on the " machine, switch it off and secure it against acciden- tally being switched on again. " 2. Loosen the clamping lever.
  • Page 64 Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41...
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  • Page 66: Index

    Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Index 12 Index 2-jaw drilling chuck, 19 Faults, 58 Accessories, 19 Hearing protection, 11 Adjust the thicknessing height, 35 Adjusting the combination fence, 34 Intended use, 9 Adjusting the depth of cut, 32 Adjusting the drilling support, 36...
  • Page 67 Planer-Thicknesser A3-26 / A3-31 / A3-41 Index Safety at work, 41 Safety break switches, 22 Safety devices, 22 Safety during equipping, 32 Safety during installation, 28 Safety during maintenance, 52 Safety during repairs, 58 Safety during setup, 32 Safety during transport, 25...
  • Page 70 KR-FELDER-STR.1 A-6060 Hall in Tirol Tel.: +43 (0) 52 23 / 45 0 90 Fax.: +43 (0) 52 23 / 45 0 99 Email: info@hammer.at Internet: www.hammer.at...
  • Page 71 WARRANTY In this position is your Warranty Card! After sending in your warranty card you will Hammer-Info-Zentrum receive: A certificate of the expanded HAMMER warranty! KR-FELDER-STR. 1 HAMMER-Info-Zentrum Tel.: (A) 0 52 23 / 45 0 90 Business hours: A-6060 HALL in Tirol Mo.
  • Page 72 Year of Manufacture Equipment: Received on: Machine was bought from: Machine Cellar / basement First or ground floor Loft / Attic Location: YES, HAMMER- Qualified personnel Machine set-up and training send me the new was completed by: HAMMER- Operation manual HAMMER-catalog.

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