EVER REMOVE ANY SAFETY OR WARNING LABEL 2. General Machine Description The Hoffmann BH 556 Lipping Planer is a handheld planing machine. It is designed solely for flush planing of applied solid wood and laminate edges. The machine can be used on solid hard and softwood edges as well as veneer and laminate edgebanding materials.
When interrupting work or upon leaving the area, machine must be disconnected to avoid unauthorized operation. Only trained and qualified personnel must be allowed to use machine. Only original Hoffmann replacement parts must be used to rebuild machine. Hoffmann Machine Company, Inc. 1386 Drexel Road...
Hoffmann BH 556 Lipping Planer - 3 - 5. Operation 1. Initial Set-Up ISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENANCE WORK With a straight edge, check if blades are in line with base plate. Use two small Allen screws in knife clamping plate to adjust blade up or down, if necessary.
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(how wide the edge is), condition of blades, material being planed, etc. While the BH 556 can remove up to 1/8” of material in one pass, it is recommended that the wooden edge be glued as precise as possible, generally about 1/16” higher than the panel.
Hoffmann BH 556 Lipping Planer - 5 - 5. Maintenance The BH 556 is equipped with solid carbide blades, which are indexed and reversible. The blades cannot be sharpened and must be replaced with Original Hoffmann Replacement Blades when dull.
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BH 556 000 020 520 screw, M5 x 20 202 210 050 motor housing 202 211 051 stator, 120 volt, for BH 556 202 210 052 screw, M4 x 60 202 210 053 stator cover 000 510 021...
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- 8 - 8. Hoffmann Machine Company, Inc. Warranty Hoffmann Machine Company, Inc. (hereinafter called “seller”) guarantees all machines and parts of its own manufacture against defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment, under normal use and service by buyer (one eight hour production period per day).
1. Application and Scope: The terms and conditions contained herein apply to proposals made, and to purchase orders received, by HOFFMANN MACHINE COMPANY, INC. (hereinafter called “Seller”), and sets forth the entire agreement between the parties hereto, and supersedes all communication, representations or...
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Hoffmann BH 556 Lipping Planer - 10 - 9. Terms and Conditions of Sale (continued) 6. Warranty Adjustment Terms: (a) Adjustments will be limited to claims which are presented promptly after the product is found to be defective, and within the aforesaid warranty period.
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Hoffmann BH 556 Lipping Planer - 11 - 9. Terms and Conditions of Sale (continued) 12. Cancellations or Returns: Buyer shall not cancel any order nor return any equipment without first obtaining the written consent of Seller. In any event, in case of refusal or inability of Buyer to accept a delivery, the Buyer shall nevertheless be liable for freight, express, storage, handling, restocking and any other expense resulting.