Instruction manual

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EXTENSION CORDS
FOREWORD
The Delta Model 22-580 is a 13" (330mm) Portable Planer that has a cutting capacity of 13" (330mm) wide, 6½"
(165mm) thick and 1/8" (3mm) deep. This machine has a powerful 15 amp 120 volt motor with a two-knife cutterhead.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container. Peel protective film from the table surface.
Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the planer and all loose items supplied with your machine. Refer to the section of this manual
entitled “REPLACING KNIVES” to remove the cutterhead guard. Remove the protective coating from the cutterhead.
This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone, gasoline or lacquer
thinner for this purpose.)
Take care when you clean the cutterhead. The knives in the cutterhead are very sharp. After
cleaning the cutterhead, replace the cutterhead guard.
NOTICE: The photo on the manual cover illustrates the current production model. All other illustrations
contained in the manual are representative only and may not depict the actual color, labeling, or accessories,
and are intended to illustrate technique only.
Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire
extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s
plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig. D, shows the correct
gauge to use depending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number,
the heavier the cord.
Fig. D
MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD
RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES
Ampere Total Length Gauge of
Rating Volts of Cord in Feet Extension Cord
0-6 120 up to
25 18 AWG
0-6 120 25-50 16 AWG
0-6 120 50-100 16 AWG
0-6 120 100-150 14 AWG
6-10 120
up to 25 18 AWG
6-10 120 25-50 16 AWG
6-10 120 50-100 14 AWG
6-10 120 100-150 12 AWG
10-12 120
up to 25 16 AWG
10-12 120 25-50 16 AWG
10-12 120 50-100 14 AWG
10-12 120 100-150 12 AWG
12-16 120
up to 25 14 AWG
12-16 120 25-50 12 AWG
12-16 120
GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED
UNPACKING AND CLEANING