GENERAL SAFETY NOTE: The [WARNING!] and [CAUTION!] symbols indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury. READ THIS MANUAL completely before assembling and operating this machine. [WARNING!] TO AVOID serious injury, death, or damage to the machine, please read, understand, and follow, all Safety and Operating Instructions before assembling and operating this machine.
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appropriate for the dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water. [WARNING!] ALWAYS wear eye protection. Any machine can throw debris into the eyes during operations, which could cause severe and permanent eye damage. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (that comply with applicable Australian Standards/New Zealand Standards, referred to as AS/NZS) when operating power tools.
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[WARNING!] DO NOT operate any machine or tool if under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. Prior to operation EACH AND EVERY time, check for damaged parts prior to using any machine. Carefully check all guards to see that they operate properly, are not damaged, and perform their intended functions.
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THE USE of long extension cords is not recommended for 230V equipment. It is better to arrange the placement of your equipment and the installed wiring to eliminate the need for an extension cord. If an extension cord is necessary, seek qualified advice to determine the minimum gauge for the extension cord based on the length being used.
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9. USE only parts or accessories as described in this manual and recommended by Carbatec. 10. DO NOT pull the machine by the power cord. NEVER allow the power cord to come in contact with sharp edges, hot surfaces, oil or grease.
15. This machine is designed for the processing of wood only. DO NOT use with other materials. 16. [WARNING!] NEVER position fingers, thumbs or any part of your body, near the cutterhead or blade. 17. Long pieces of stock should ALWAYS be supported with some type of fixture.
UNPACKING AND INVENTORY Check shipping carton and machine for damage before unpacking. Carefully remove packaging materials, parts and machine from shipping carton. Always check for and remove protective shipping materials around motors and moving parts. Lay out all parts on a clean work surface. Remove any protective materials and coatings from all of the parts and the planer.
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ASSEMBLY WARNING! MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. ATTACHING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT HANDLE Attach the raise/lower adjustment handle (A) to the shaft (B) and fasten in place with 1 Hex Socket Head screw. Tighten screw using supplied hex wrench. SEE FIG 1. FIG 1 ATTACHING DUST PORT The Dust Port is to be used when the planer to be connected to a dust collector.
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ASSEMBLY (Cont) SECURING PLANER TO A TABLE OR WORKBENCH During operation, if there is any tendency for the planer to tip over, slide or walk, the planer MUST be secured to a supporting surface such as a workbench or table. Four holes are provided (2 are shown at (A)) to securely mount the planer.
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ADJUSTMENTS WARNING! MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE ANY ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE. LEVELING EXTENSION TABLES The extension tables must be level with the planer table. To check the extension tables and adjust if necessary: Lay a straight edge (A) on the planer table (C) with one end of the straight edge over the infeed table (B).
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ADJUSTMENTS (Cont) RAISING AND LOWERING HEAD ASSEMBLY The head assembly consists of the cutterhead, knives, feed rollers, cutterhead guard, and the motor. Raising and lowering of the head assembly controls the depth of cut on the planer. To adjust: To raise the head assembly (A), turn the adjusting handle (B) clockwise. SEE FIG 5. To lower the head assembly, turn the adjusting handle counterclockwise.
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ADJUSTMENTS (Cont) REPLACING KNIVES FOR 40700-CT WARNING! MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE ANY ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE. WARNING! *** Be VERY CAREFUL when handling the knives or cutter tips as they are EXTREMELY SHARP and can cause serious injury!!! *** WARNING! NEVER GRASP THE CUTTERHEAD BY HAND! The knives supplied with the planer have an edge on both sides of the blade enabling you to flip the knives over when one edge becomes dull or pitted.
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FIG 6 FIG 7 KNIFE SHARP ANGLE FIG 8 FIG 9 THICKNESS SCALE ADJUSTMENT The thickness scale, located on the right of the planer, shows the thickness of the finished workpiece. To make sure the scale is set properly, run a piece of wood through the planer and measure the thickness of the wood.
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OPERATIONS NOTE: This operations section was designed to give instructions on the basic operations of this planer. However, it is in no way comprehensive of every planer operation. It is strongly recommended that you read books, trade magazines, or get formal training to maximize the potential of your planer while minimizing the risks.
OPERATIONS GETTING PREPARED It is always a good idea to use a piece of scrap wood for your first planing attempt. Also, before each use of the planer, make it a habit of checking for loose fasteners, fittings or hardware. Turn the planer ON and allow it to reach full speed.
OPERATIONS (Cont) AVOIDING SNIPE Snipe, gouging or depression of the board at the ends, can occur when the board is not properly supported. For workpieces longer than 4 ft, greater care must be taken to reduce the problem because the additional length of the workpiece translates into more unsupported weight pulling down on the end of the board.
MAINTENANCE (Cont) GEAR LUBRICATION The gears in the gear box should be lubricated periodically. Facing the front of the machine, remove the raise/ lower handle. SEE FIG. 1 page 13. Remove the 4 screws on the upper sides for holding the top cover on the machine. Remove the top cover.
MAINTENANCE (Cont) BRUSH REPLACEMENT Brush life will vary depending on the load placed on the motor. The brushes should be inspected every 10-15 hours of use. To inspect or replace: Remove the brush holders, one of which is shown at (A). The other is located in the same position on the rear of the motor assembly.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Motor and Machine Operation PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION Snipe Dull Blades Replace or turn blades. Readjust (depressions at Infeed or outfeed tables out of tables. Feed scrap of same thickness end of workpiece) adjustment. before and after workpiece. Residue on rollers.
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