Use and Care Manual

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W1812 Owner's Manual (Mfd. Since 02/11)
SETUP
Once the assembly is complete, test run your machine
to make sure it runs properly and is ready for regular
operation. The test run consists of verifying the
following: 1) The motor powers up and runs correctly,
and 2) the safety disabling mechanisms work correctly.
If, during the test run, you cannot easily locate the
source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop using the
machine immediately, then review Troubleshooting
on Page 42 for correction. If you still cannot remedy a
problem, contact our Tech Support at [phone] for
assistance.
To test run the machine, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER AND MAKE SURE
KEY IS REMOVED FROM POWER SWITCH!
2. Raise the headstock to provide plenty of room for
safe operation of the feed rollers and the cutterhead.
3. Pull out the retaining pin (see Figure 18) and remove
the chip deflector.
4. Refer to Installing Planer Knives in on Page 19, and
make sure the knives are tight and installed correctly.
5. Make sure the rest of the machine is set up properly.
6. Connect machine to power.
7. Push the OFF button in (see Figure 19), then turn it
clockwise so it pops out. This will ensure it resets.
8. Insert the power switch key (see Figure 19), and turn
it clockwise.
9. Push the ON button and the main motor will start.
10. Turn the speed control dial left and right to test the
feed motor speed control.
11. Reset the OFF button.
12. Press the OFF button to stop the machine.
13. WITHOUT resetting the OFF button, press the ON
button again. The machine should NOT start.
14. Remove the power switch key, and push the ON
button one last time. The machine should not start.
Test Run
Projectiles thrown from the machine
could cause serious eye injury. Wear
safety glasses to reduce the risk of
injury.
Figure 18. Removing chip deflector
retaining pin.
Figure 19. Control panel.
Keyed Power
Switch
Conveyor Speed
Dial
OFF ButtonON Button