6" Planer Owner’s Manual Model: 23-400 Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference. Serial number: Date of purchase: For more information: www.rikontools.com or info@rikontools.com For Parts or Questions: Part # 23-400M1 techsupport@rikontools.
Index 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Foreword 2 MACHINE DESCRIPTION 3 INSTALLATION 4 INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.
1. General Information 1.1 FOREWORD This manual must be read and understood before operating the machine. This will provide a better working knowledge of the machine, for increased safety and to obtain the best results. 2. Machine Description 2.1 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION There is a metallic identification plate fixed to the machine, containing the manufacturer's data, year of construction, serial number. 2.
2.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION 23-400 Feed speed SF/min 16 to 23 Cutterhead speed rpm 5100 Cutterhead diameter 2-3/4" Max planer capacity 8-13/16" x 16" Max depth of cut 1/8" Knives pcs 3 Motor power input 3HP Net Weight 375lbs 2.4 RECOMMENDED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING • • • • Non-slip footwear is recommended. Do not wear loose clothing, neckties or jewellery; they can be caught in moving parts. Roll up long sleeves above the elbow.
2.8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS A planer is a tool which can, due to operator carelessness, cause serious personal injury. It is therefore strongly recommended you read and observe: · these instructions, particularly the special safety information in the respective chapters; · the relevant guidelines or regulations for the prevention of accidents pertaining to the use of planers, where applicable. Keep all documents, supplied with the machine, for future reference.
3. Installation 3.1. LIFTING AND UNLOADING The machine can be transported by two means: - with a forklift truck. To do so, the machine is secured on a pallet with four hex bolts. - by several persons slide the machine from the pallet. CAUTION Do not carry the machine holding it at the infeed and outfeed tables, these are not designed to withstand the tensile load by the machine weight. 3.2 POSITION OF THE MACHINE FIG. 1 CAUTION It is prohibited to install the machine in explosive environments.
3.5. WIRING DIAGRAM In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Do not modify the plug provided.
4. Adjustment 4.1. PLANER TABLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT With the height setting for the planer bed the planing thickness (= thickness of the workpiece after planing) is set when the machine is used for thickness planing. B · Per pass a maximum of 1/8" material can be removed. C · Workpieces of max. 8-13/16" thickness can be planed. Height adjustment is made with a handwheel (A, Fig.10). One full turn of the handwheel changes the height of the planer bed (B, Fig.10) by 1/8".
- to remove the workpiece from the machine, position yourself offset to one side of the outfeed opening. 2. To thickness plane stock which surfaces are not parallel, use suitable feeding aids (make fitting templates). 3. Set planing thickness. 4. Start motor. 5. Feed workpiece slowly and straight into the planer. It will then be automatically fed through the planer. 6. Guide workpiece straight through the planer. 7. Switch machine off if no further cutting is to be done immediately afterwards. FIG. 8 5.3.
6. Maintenance 6.1 REPLACING CUTTER KNIVES CAUTION! Risk of personal injury by cuts from the cutter knives! Wear gloves when changing cutter knives. To remove the cutter knives: 1. Unplug power cable. 2. Open the cutterhead cover. 3. Turn the five hexagon head screws of the cutter knife lockbar (Fig.10). 4. First remove cutter knife, then cutter knife lockbar from the cutterhead. FIG. 10 5. Clean all surfaces of the cutterhead and cutter knife lockbar with a suitable solvent. 4 - 6 mm 6.
6.2 Drive Belt Check The cutterhead drive belt and the feedgear drive belt need to be checked periodically and retightened if necessary. Both drive belts are located behind the machine's side panel. A Checking the drive belt: 1. Unplug power cable. 2. Take off the the side panel and open the cutterhead cover (A, Fig.13). B 3. Check belt tension with thumb pressure. The drive belt should not give more than 1/2" in the center. FIG. 13 Tensioning the drive belt: 4.
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9. Warranty 5-Year Limited Warranty RIKON Power Tools, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to only the original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (5) years from the date the product was purchased at retail. This warranty may not be transferred. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs, alterations, lack of maintenance or normal wear and tear.
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