Bushton 612 User manual

Bushton Manufacturing
Maker Of
Hawk Woodworking Tools
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MODEL 612 PLANER
OPERATORS MANUAL
FOR
(JOINTER) (SANDER)
(PLANER) (MOLDER)
READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE .
OPERATING
"U.S. Des. PAT" NO.0268,843
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MANUAL #0884

CONTENTS
(PLANER-MOLDER-JOINTER-SANDER)
Item Page No.
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4
SAFETY 5
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS................................... 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, PLANING , , . , " 7
LUBRICATION , . , , , , , . , , . , . , . , , , , . , , 7
ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE , , .. , ,. 8,9,10
TROUBLE SHOOTING.. , " .. ,., .. , ,., ,' 11,12,13
PLANER PARTS LIST & BREAKDOWN ,. 14,15
-ACCESSORIES-
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, MOLDING"" ,.. ,', ..... 16,17,18,19,20
QUICK CHANGE MOLDER HEADTMParts List & Breakdown (Accessory) 21
MODEL 532 JOINTER (ACCESSORY). , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22
SPECIFICATIONS, JOINTER , , , " 22'
INSTALLATION , , . , .. , , '. , , ,. 23
SAFETY , , . ". , , , , .. 24
OPERATION .. , , , , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24
532 PARTS LISTING ' , , , .. , ' 25
SANDING ACCESSORIES '. 26
SANDING PAPER INSTALLATIONS , . , . , .. , '. 27
PARTS BREAKDOWN , ,.. 28
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE , 29
NOTES , - , . . . . . . . .. 30
HOW TO ORDER PARTS , . , .. '. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31
CHARACTERISTICS OF WOOD , , . , . " 32

SPECIFICATIONS
PLANING __ Max. Cutting Depth Per Pass 3/16 in.
Max. Width of Cut .12 in.
Max. Thickness of Stock 6 in.
Min. Thickness of Stock 3/16 in.
Shortest Piece (Not butted) 9 in.
FEED _ (2) Rubber Rollers - Self feeding @ 11 ft. per min. or 32 Ft. 1 Min.
CUTS PER INCH 94 @ 4200 RPMCutter Head Speed Slow Speed (Shipped from Factory
32 @ 4200 RPMCutterhead Speed Fast Speed at this speed)
ASSEMBLED WIDE LONG HIGH
PLANER SIZE 26 in. 46 in. 36.75"
Cutterhead Steel 31/4 in. diameter with three blade slots
Cutterhead bearings 1'/2 in. self aligning ball bearings
Power requirements 3 H.P. 230 Volts Single Phase
Motor Pulley required 3% in. for 3450 RPM.Motor
. 6.65 in.for1725RPM Motor
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The Model 612 Planer is designed for both the professional and hobby shop enthusiast. It is designed
for ease and simplicity of operation, maintneance and adjustment by the operator with ease of operation and
his safety in mind. As with any new piece of equipment, the operator should become familiar with it. To do
this, the operators manual should be thoroughly read and understood.
REMEMBER .. _SAFETY DOESN'T JUST HAPPEN, IT IS PLANNED
ACCIDENTS DON'T JUST HAPPEN... THEY ARE CAUSED
Read and practice the safety precautions. Follow the instructions provided in the operator's manual.
The operator's manual is designed with the table of contents to quickly give the location of needed
information by sections. The information in each section is as condensed as possible with pictures and
diagrams to assist the operator with a step by step procedure for identifying and correcting problems.
4

S FETY
TRAINING:
1. Read the operators manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the
operation of the equipment. Know where the controls are and how to
operate them.
2. Never allow children to operate equipment. Never allow adults to operate
the equipment without proper instruction.
3. Keep work area clear of other persons.
4. Maintain a clean uncluttered work area.
OPERATION SAFETY:
1. Never make any adjustments while the machine is running.
2. Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Keep clear of infeed
and discharge openings.
3. Disconnect electrical power supply before doing any adjustments on
the machine.
4. Exercise caution when working on cutterhead, as the knives are ex-
tremely sharp.
5. Remove all working tools and equipment before starting machine.
6. Wear proper clothing. Avoid loose fitted clothing, long sleeves, long
hair, .gloves, neck ties, jewelry, watches, rings, etc.
7. Wear safety goggles, ear protection (ear plugs or covers) and mask in
dusty operations.
8. Do Not operate an electrical device in a damp or wet area to avoid
electrical shock.
9. Maintain all insert safety guards.
10. Do not operate machine while under the influence of medication, alcohol
or drugs.
11. Never leave machine running unattended.
12. Don't overload machine. Follow operators instruction for safe operation.
13. Keep equipment in proper working order. Follow recommended mainten-
ance procedures in the operators manual.
14. Use lumber with no loose knots or splintered surfaces.
15. Recheck cunerneac screws for tightness after 5 minutes of operation
when new and after changing knives.
16. Do Not raise bed high enough to contact cutterhead knives.

All Planers are run tested, checked and adjusted at the factory before shipment. Shipping may
cause some misalignment. Report all damage to the carrier, do not call the factory.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The assembly instructions include all parts supplied by us for a complete unit: If all the parts were
not purchased, it will be necessary to improvise and skip over the instructions which do not apply.
Tools required - wrenches 7/16 in., 1/2 in., 9/16 in. open end wrenches. Remove from shipping carton
and check to see if all parts were received without damage.
Damages or shorted parts are to be reported to the transportation carrier.
Manufacturer is not responsible for shipping damage.
1. PLANER BOX CARTON:
A. Planer Assembly
B. Extension Table
C. Crank
D. Bolt Bag (4) 3/8 in. X 1 in. Capscrews
(4) Flat washers (4) Lock Washers
E. Operators Manual #0884
F. Fast Speed Belt
QUANTITY
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PLANER 1. Install lock washer, then flat washer on 3/8 in. X 1 in. bolts. Start into the four threaded
holes at the infeed andoutfeed ends of the planer bed.
2. .Slide the extention table down between the flat washers and bed.
3. Using the two Allen Set Screws in the slotted angle of extension table, level the extension
table to the top of the bed while tightening bolts. Recheck for level.
4. Repeat Steps 2, 3 & 4 for the second extension table.
5. Recheck to see that all bolts, nuts and set screws are tight and all tools and equipment are
removed from the machine before operating.
THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR INSTALLING THE MOTOR:
Motor Mounting or Remounting:
1. Mount the V-Pulley to the motor shaft and leave it loose.
2. Bolt the motor to the slotted holes in the mounting base
below the planer bed, secure.
3. Align the V-Pulley on the motor shaft with the V-Pulley on
the cutterhead and tighten it. (Seefigure)
4. Install belt and let the motor hinge down. Secure adj. Bolt
in this position.
5. Wiring should be done by a licensed electrician.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLANING
A. Check machine to make sure all bolts, nuts & wrenches have been
removed from the machine.
B. Turn machine on and visually check proper rotation of feed rollers.
CAUTION: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ALL MOVING PARTS
C. Planing Operation:
WITH MACHINE TURNED OFF
1. Place a board (3 to 4 ft. long) to be planed under the infeed roller.
2. Turn the crank handle to raise the planer bed so the board just con-
tacts the roller.
3. Remove the board.
4. Turn the bed crank four full turns up. (This will allow contact with
the top of the cutterhead knives and removing high spots on the
board.)
NOTE: FEED BOARD INTO MACHINE STRAIGHT.
CAUTION: DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OR BEHIND MACHINE WHEN IN
OPERATION.
TURN THE MACHINE ON
5. Start the board into the machine so it will travel in a straight line.
6. Turn bed crank to desired depth of cut and feed board through again.
7. Depth of cut information:
Turn crank handle 1/4 turn = 1/64 inch cut
Turn crank handle 1/2 turn = 1/32 inch cut
Turn crank handle 1 turn = 1/16 inch cut
LUBRICATION
NOTE: PARTS ON THIS PAGE ARE REFERRED BY KEY # TO SCHEMATIC
DRAWING PAGE #14,15
Corner Screw (Key #47) and Crank Screw (Key #46)
2 - 4 drops of oil at the bed contact and bottom wear washer, as
required for ease of turning.
Feed Roll Bearings (Key #6)
2 - 4 drops on the roller shaft at the side of the bronze bearing every
20 hours of operation or more often under severe or intermittent use.
Dual V-Pulley (Key #22)
2 drops to (Key 21) Bushings every 8 hours of operation.
LUBRICATION
Lubricate Electric Motor, if required, according to instructions supplied
with motor. Grease Reduction Unit Assembly every 40 Hrs. of operation.
Do Not over-grease as excess will cause belt slippage.
Bed & Extension Surfaces
Apply paste wax or paraffin to prevent rust and to reduce fraction and
increase ease of feeding on bed and extension tables.
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ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE
Cutterhead Knives
A. Removal:
1. Disconnect Electrical Source
2. RemoveHood
3. Mark gibs and slots so they may be replaced in the same loca-
tion in the cutterhead from where they are removed.
4. Loosen all (4) set screws in one cutterhead slot V4 inch.
5. Use a flat piece of metal (approximately 1/4" X 2") to tap gibs
down in the cutterhead slot.
6. Remove knife.
7. Repeat procedure for the other two slots in the cutterhead.
B. Replacement:
1. Clean all gibs, knives and slots with an oiled cloth.
Gib Set Screws
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Knife Jack Screw Sideview
Pat. Pending
TOPVIEW
2. Turn slot upward and insert gib on opposite side of slot
. from jackscrews with curvedupedqe toward iackscfew.
3. Insert knife with the beveled edge toward the jack screws.
This Knife Gauge is an
Accessory and Should Be
Purchased
See Page (27)
NOTE: MAKE SURETHE JACK SCREWS ARE SCREWED IN FAR ENONGH
TO ALLOW THE KNIVES TO GO DOWN BELOW MAXIMUM HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT.
JACK
SCREW
4. Tighten set screws in gib just enough to hold knife in place
centered in the cutterhead.
crf0~E 5. Adjust knife gauge as shown in diagram so plunger is 1/8"
below top. (Allen screw locks plunger guide in position)
CUTIER 6. Place the knife gauge over the knife with the bottom of the
HEAD plunger on the knife edge.
7. Adjust the knife up by turning the adjusting jack screw counter-
clock-wise until the knife gauge plunger is level with top of the
plunger guide (se diagram)
;- FLAT 8. Check the full length of the knife for equal adjustment.
9. If uneven, check to see if gib is too tight, binding knife
movement.
10. When even, tighten set screws in gibs and recheck knite length.
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Fast Speed 32 FtJMln.
12, Follow the same procedure for each cutterhead slot. Recheck all set
screws for tightness before starting machine. Check to make sure all
tools and equipment are removed from machine prior to starting it.
To Tighten V-Belt Drive, Key #23
1, Disconnect Electrical Source.
2, Remove Hood.
3. Remove Reduction drive idler spring #RB-63, Feed Roller Drive
Belt # RB-148 and outfeed roller drive pulley #RB-91.
4. Remove V-Pulley drive belt #RB-162
5. Remove V-Pulley #RB-153 Assembly.
6. Remove the four, screws holding V-Pulley together. Remove one
spacer, from each bolt, between V-Pulley halves.
7. Reassemble V-Pulley with remaining spacers and tighten,
8. Replace on outfeed roller shaft, small V-Pulley to the outside.
. 9. Reverse procedures 4 to 1 above to reassemble.
feed Speed Change - Slow 11 ft.lmin. to 32 ft.lmin.
1. Disconnect Electrical Source.
2. Remove hood.
3. Remove the feed roll drive belt (RB-148) from the outfeed rolier sheave
(RB-91). .
4. Remove the reduction drive belt (RB-147) from the Reduction drive input
sheave (RB-88-Y) and the dual V-Pulley (RB-153).
5. Install the reduction drive belt (RB-147) in the outer groove of the cutter-
head (R-370-B) and the reduction input sheave (RB-88) with the idler posi-
tionec on the back of the belt (Figure #2 Fast Feed).·
6. Reinstall the feed roller drive belt (RB-148) oc the internal gear V-sheave
(RB-95) and both feed roller pulleys (RB-91).
7. Install the tension spring (RB-63) in the RB-145 and RB-146 Idler Brkt.
8. Adjust the belt tension by loosening the two 1/4" carriage bolts which at-
tach the RB-156 gear box assembly to the skirt. Move the gear box up,
down, left or right to obtain 4_1/2"dimension at the tension spring (RB-63)
attaching holes. While at the same time having the feed roller drive idler
vertically above the offset of the RB-156 assembly mounting bracket and
secure (See Figures).
9. Replace Hood.
10. Connect Electrical Source.
FAST SPEED
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LEFT SIDE
MOTOR DRIVE RIGHT SIDE
REDUCTION DRIVE
NOTE: To denote sides face
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Increasing and Decreasing Infeed & Outfeed Roller Tension
1. Loosen jam nuts
2. Screw lower nut down (clockwise) to increase roller pressure.
Screw it up, counter-clock-wise, to reduce roller pressure.

Bed Height Adjustment
1. The crank is used on the crank screw to raise and lower the bed.
2. Clock-wise turning raises the bed.
Counter-clock-wise lowers the bed.
;3. Each complete turn raises or lowers the bed 1/16 inch. Max. cut
no more than 3/16 in. (3 full turns).
Cutterhead Drive Belt
1. Loosen the adjusting stud and let the motor mount hinge down
using the weight of the motor to tension the belt. Secure the adjust-
ing bolt in this position. (Loose belts can also cause vibration.)
PLANER TABLE LEVELING (MODEL 612)
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Crank Screw
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1. Turn the crank until you obtain a dimension of three inches, table top
to a point "B" of the side.
2. Remove the RS-41 chain connector link and remove chain from
sprockets.
3, Set each corner screw to a three inch dimension as described in
procedure #1 (table top to point "8" of the side.)
4, Check the movement of the table down. Adjust the necessary corner
screw down to make the corner screw sprockets rest evenly on all
four corners. Press down on each table corner to check down
movement.
Point "A"
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Corner Screw
5. Check the distance between the cutterhead knives and the table on
the left side, then the right side. If one side is more than one-sixty
fourth lower than the other, turn the two RS-41 RS-34-A or RS-5-A
assemblies on the lower side clockwise to raise the table 114 turn
= 1/64" rise of the table.) Table to knife distance to be the same.
6. When level replace the RS-41 chain, being careful not to move the
corner sprocket settings, Turning of the sprocket assembly changes
the level of the table.
7. A few drops of oil at point "A", "B" and at the table to corner screw
junction gives easier crank turning.
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R-549
Cleaning Feed Rollers
During extended periods of time and under moist wood operation,
a build up of resin can occur on the roller. This can be removed by
wiping with Kerosene.
CAUTION: KNIVES ARE SHARP I
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Knife Sharpening
A. MAJOR. The beveled edge of the knife should be ground to a 30°
or 45
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angle, the straight length of the knife to remove all nicks and
notches.
B. MINOR. Between major sharpenings a hone may be used on the
fiat side of the knife cutting edge, evenly the full length of the
knife.
Roller Chain Tightening
Adjust the tension on the feed table adjusting chain by sliding the
adjustment bracket RB-45 on the base assembly.

TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE POSS.IBLf SOLUTION
Feed Roll pushes board out Motor turning wrong way ____________
Reverse motor rotation
Obstruction under
feed roll bearing ____________________________
Remove obstruction
Feed Roll turns, but Feed Roll worn or damaged ____________
Replace
board does not feed Build up of resin material
on rollers ________________________________________
Remove resin
(see maintenance)
Too large of cut ____________________________
Reduce cut
Feed roll worn or damaged ____________
Replace Feed Roll
Feed Roll turns in Main Drive V-Belt Loose _________________
Adjust belt tension or
a jump motion replace belts (see maintenance)
Drive V-Belt Slipping _______________________
Adjust or replace belt
(see maintenance)
Build up of resin on roller ______________
Clean
Feed Roll slips on board Spring tension low ________________________
Adjust compression tension
springs (see maintenance)
Cut too large __________________________________
Take smaller cut
Board hard to start Roller Tension too high ____________________
Adjust (see maintenance)
Drive belt loose, off or broken ________
Adjust or replace
Check for frozen brgs
Feed Roll in-operative
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Set Screws loose in pulleys ____________
Align & retighten set screws
Knives not set uniform
Revolution marks in board ____________
(see knife installation & adi.)
Reduce Feed Speed to 11 F.P_M_
Board Surface not smooth Ridge or groove with
direction of board travel ________________
Check for nick in knife. (see
adj. Sharpen knives or realign)

TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Feed Roll pushes board out Motor turning wrong way ............ Reverse motor rotation
Obstruction under
feed roll bearing ............................ Remove obstruction
Feed Roll turns, but Feed Roll worn or damaged ............ Replace
board does not feed Build up of resin material
on rollers ........................................ Remove resin
(see maintenance)
Too large of cut ............................ Reduce cut
Feed roll worn or damaged ............ Replace Feed Roll
Feed Roll turns in Main Drive V-Belt Loose ................. Adjust belt tension or
a jump motion replace belts (see maintenance)
Drive V-Belt Slipping ....................... Adjust or replace belt
(see maintenance)
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Build up of resin on roller .............. Clean
Feed Roll slips on board Spring tension low ........................ Adjust compression tension
springs (see maintenance)
Cut too large .................................. Take smaller cut
Board hard to start Roller Tension too high .................... Adjust (see maintenance)
Drive belt loose, off or broken ........ Adjust or replace
Check for frozen brgs
Feed Roll in-operative
Set Screws loose in pulleys ............ Align & retighten set screws
Knives not set uniform
Revolution marks in board ............ (see knife installation
& adj.)
Reduce Feed Speed to 11 F.P.M.
Board Surface not smooth Ridge or groove with
direction of board travel ................ Check for nick in knife. (see
adj. sharpen knives or realign)

TROUBLE SHOOTING (Con't)
CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
PROBLEM
Large hunks torn out of board Going against grain reverse
I board on the next feed
Stripping or pealing of board Lumber green - allow to dry
Board cut deeper on one end
or the other (Snip.) _ Board not supported on end
Add supports level with the
bed to support lumber going in
and coming out of machine.
Board Surface not smooth
Wood chips & resin material
built upon feed roll.
A. Glean Feed Rolls
B. Excess Chips thrown from
machine & caught under
feed rolls
(see maintenance)
Reduce the depth of cut
(see maintenance) Special
sharpening, knives &
insta.llation depth
Press marks in wood _
Excess snipe or under cutting
infeed or outfeed end of
board
Board not supported on infeed
or outfeed side _ Support Board on infeed and
outfeed side
(314) Roller Stand.)
Some snipe will occur by the
release of roller pressure on board
Saw board at an angle.
See figure #5
Saw Square after planing
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SHOWING LEVEL OF BOARD INTO PLANER
n LIFTING ACTION OF CUTTERHEAD
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Ic=========================o(=====:=::r-' SHOWING BOARD UNDER INFEED ROLLER AND CUTTERHEAD.
FIGURE III
I ILLUSTRATES THE LIFTING ACTION OF CUTTERHEAD AND,I
OR LACK OF SUPPORT OF THE BOARD ON THE INFEED SIDE.
SHOWS NORMAL PLANING, BOARD UNDER BOTH FEED ROLLS
Cut of Point Snipe Area
,
TOP PRESSURE RELEASED INFEED ROLLER
VIEW FIGURE IV
FIGURE V Angle Cut
SHOWING BOARD CUT ON AN ANGLE TO REDUCE SNIPE
SHOWING LIFTING OF BOARD AND, OR LACK OF SUPPORT
ON THE OUTFEED SIDE

TROUBLE SHOOTING (Con'l)
PROBLEM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
QUESTION: What is "snipe" and
what causes it?
Board Thin Use thicker board
Take thin cut/pass
Table corner screws allow up and
down movement of table .
ANSWER: Snipe is a deeper cut at the
end of a board ... usually the first
and last 2 or 3 inches. All planers, re-
gardless of make, tend to create snipe
ranging in depth from 1/64" to 1/8".
This is caused when a board enters the
planer infeed roller, but has not yet
reached the outfeed roller. While it is in
this position and held down by only
one roller, the planer blades tend to
"pick up" the board as they cut, pull-
Adjust table corner screws.
Following table leveling instructions
Butt Boards as they are
fed into machine.
ing it up into the blades. The same
thing occurs when the board leaves the
infeed roller and is held only by the
outfeed roller. Our planers create less
snipe than other models anywhere near
their price range . . . less than many
planers costing thousands of dollars
more. Feed roll pressure is easily ad-
justed to allow for different types of
wood, so it's possible to minimize or
entirely eliminate snipe in most cases.
Cutterhead Slows Down
Knives Dull _.._ .
Cut Too Deep .__ .
Motor Under Size .
Low Current _ _..
Cutterhead Drive Belt Slipping .
Sharpen
Reduce Cut Depth
Larger Motor
Have Electrician Check
Tighten Belts or replace
if necessary
Excess Vibration
Knives improperly adjusted _
Knives missing or damaged .
Build up on cutterhead _ .
Drive Belts Damaged _ .
Drive Belts Loose ._.__ __._ .
Planer Head Brgs. Bad .
V-Pulley, motor or
cutterhead loose __._._.__ _ .
Adjust knives (see maintenance)
Replace (see maintenance)
Clean
Replace
Tighten or lubricate
(see maintenance)
Replace
Tighten
Motor won't start
Fuse Blown ._ __ _ . ReplaceFuse.
Use delay type for 20A
Check wiring size for motor.
,RatedAmps
Thermal reset thrown Let cool and push in reset button.
If condition occurs a second time
check motor for clogged vents.
Clean, using vacuum or air hose.
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ACCESSORIES
TheFollowing Accessories Are Available At Additional Cost Should You Decide
To Make Your Model 612 Planer More Versatile
MOLDING - USING YOUR MODEL 612 PLANER-MOLDER
The following is divided by the Bit or Knife to be used and the set up
you prefer to use. These are outlined, with steps on the following pages,
as to which steps to follow to set up the machine.
TO USE #1 -13 BITS IN STANDARD PLANER HEAD
Proceedwith the following steps:
Step #1
Step #2 A or B
Step #3
Step #8
Requires RB-133 Kit to use
{6-S
3
/4" 9ibS}
RB-133 3-1/1 gibs
3-1/1 spacer
TO USE CUSTOM KNIVES (1/4 ") IN THE STANDARD PLANER HEAD
Proceedwith the following steps:
Step #1
Step #2 A or B
Step #4
Step #8
TO USE 600-A QUICK CHANGE MOLDING HEADTM
Proceedwith the following steps:
Step #1
Step #2 A or B
Step #5
Step #6
Step #8
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TO USE 600-A QUICK CHANGE MOLDING HEADTMWiTH 602-C KNIFE ~
HOLDER (Cannot be run without knife and gib installed) i~:f.
Proceed wit,h the following steps: Ilt:·~:<::. <, _ ~
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MOLDING: PREPARATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Step #1 TABLE PREPARATION: (to be done by operator before using machine)
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1. Disconnect electrical source. NOTE: Model 612 Planer Guide Board Assem-
2. Place a board 34"x x12Y4 "x 42V2" under the cutterhead bly available fr~fl} your dealer or direct f~om
(used to reduce accidental raising of the table into the bits the factory. Pricing on request. Order art
or knives) L....#_6_1_2-_G_B. --'
3. Center with the extension tables and secure, using bolts or
clamps to the extension tables.
Step #2A FACEMOLDINGGUIDES: (use the guide boards flat)
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GUIDE BOARD IHSTALLATION
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4. Use one inch boards 1 " wide or wider 42V2 " long.
5. Center under the cutterhead and mark the feed roller
locations on the face.
6. Cut 1/4" deep arc to allow clearance of the feed rollers
7. Place guides under the cutterhead and at 90
0
to the cutterhead
and secure with clamps or bolts. I
Step #28 EDGEMOLDINGGUIDES:
(use the guide boards on edge .
to be done by operator before using machine)
8. Use two inch wide guide boards with a height V2" or more,
'snorter than the board to be edge molded.
9. Center under the cutterhead and mark the feed roller
locations on the edge.
10. Cut 1/4" deep arc to allow clearance of the feed rolls.
11. Place guides under the cutterhead and at 90
0
to the cutter-
head and secure with clamps or bolts.
*INSTALLATION OF MOLDING BIT NO'S 1-13
IN MODEL 612 PLANER HEAD
Requires RB-133 Kit to use
{6-5%" QibS}
3-1" gibs RB-133
2. Remove Hood. 3-1" spacer
3. Loosen the set screw (RZ-B7) in the 1/1 R-369 Gib. (center of
cutterhead)
4. Knock down the 1" gib using a flat object (large punch) and
hammer.
5. Remove the spacer between the gib and the knife.
6. Slide ~ne of the three bits in the set you select into the slot,
replacing the spacer between the knife and 1" gib. Flat side of
bit should face away from the planer knife R-958.
7. With bit completely down in slot, tighten the set screw. in the
1/1 gib.
8. Repeat NO.3 through No. 8 in the other two cutterhead slots.
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Step #3
1. Disconnect electrical source.
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g. Check to be sure all bits are down, screws tight and tools
removed.
10. Replace Hood.
11. Connect electrical source.
"'INSTALLATION OF STOCK CUSTOM MOLDING KNIVES
AND SPECIAL CUSTOM MOLDING KNIVES IN THE
STANDARD PLANING HEAD
NOTE: (MAXIMUM KNIFE HEIGHT 1112")
Step #4 CUTIERHEAD KNIFE REMOVAL:
See Cutterhead knife removal under adjustments and maintenance
in the Planer Section.
"'INSTALLATION OF STOCK CUSTOM OR SPECIAL
CUSTOM MOLDING KNIVES:
1. Clean slots, knives, gibs and spacers to remove wood chips,
gums and protective coatings.
2. Turn slot upward and insert aluminum gib on the opposite side
of the slot from jackscrews with the curved edge up, toward
jackscrews.
3. tnsertthe 1/4 " knife with the beveled edgetoward the jack-
screws.
4. Tighten set screws being sure knife doesn't raise when
tightening.
~. Repeat the aboveprocedureintl:Je remaining twoslots with
two exceptions. Use one steel gib and one steel spacer in
each slot in place of the aluminum gib and knife. NOTE:Each
knife comes.with its own weights and gibs. These must be
used together.
6. Tighten all set screws and remove all tools.
7. Check knife clearance by turning by hand. Minimum accept-
able clearance Va fI
8. Replace Hood.
9. Connect electrical source.
10. Multiple patterns can be run simultaneously by using more
than one knife or a special knife with multiple patterns. Limit-
ing factors are width of the head and table and horsepower
of the motor. .
MOLDING CUTTERBITS, STOCK AND SPECIAL CUSTOM
MOLDING KNIVES
*Step #5 MODEL 600-A QUICK CHANGE MOLDING HEADTMINSTALLATION
1. Disconnect electrical source.
2. Remove hood.
3. Loosen the lock collars of both cutterhead bearings and slide
away from bearings. '(Turn in the opposite direction of rotation)
Custom Knives sup-
plied by us are
balanced to fit in
our 602·C Custom
Knife Holder. Should
you decide to use
your planing head,
additional balance
weights and gibs are
required and must
be specified.
How to install the
Self-Locking Collar
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1. Olmrve com derign of wide inner ring - f;:.~
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4. With drift pin in rollar hole, strike
in ditecticm of shaft totmtln 10 lo(k.
2. Matt. un" of COIiIlT with tam af btori(l9
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3. Puuing COIlOf lighlly ogoinst inner
rin;, turn collar in diRttion of Ihoft 5. Tighten se+ Strew in (ollar.
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4. Loosen the 4 bolts holding the bearing flangettes on both
sides af the cutterhead. Remove the bolts on the motor pulley
side.
5. Removethe motor drive belt. Slidebearingout, motor drive side.
6. Lift up the cutterhead, on the motor drive side. Remove the
reduction drive belt and lock collar, slide the cutterhead out
of the bearing on the reduction drive side. (CAUTION:KNIVES
ARE SHARP)
7. Set planer head aside. (An option available is the 600-AS Cut-
terhead Stand for holding the cutterhead to prevent damage to
the knives.)
8. Model 600-A Quick Change Molding Head' Assembly con-
tains one 602 bit holder. If more than one, or if 602-C Custom
knife holder are to be installed, this must be addedto the shaft
before assembly. see figure for correct installation.
9. Slide the Quick Change Molding Head' assembly into the
bearing, reduction side of machine. Add lock collar and belt.
1 O. Lower drive pulley side of molding head, bearing and flang-
ettes to the outside of the planer side.
11. Install bearing flangette bolts and tighten both sides.
12. Align belts and lock lock collars (turn in direction of rotation)
and tighten set screws.
13. Attach drive belts.
14. Proceedto bit installation or custom knife installation.
Step #6 BIT INSTALLATION IN 602 BIT HOLDER
1. Disconnect electrical source (CAUTION:KNIVESARE SHARP.)
2. Remove Hood.
3. Slide bit in slot, leading edge of bit bevel set to cut with
assembly turning CCWfacing motor sheave end. (See Fig'ure)
4. Secure by tightening hold in screw.
5. Repeat for the other two cutterbits and tighten.
6. Check knife clearance by turning by hand, minimum clearance
Va"
7. Proceedto positioning board Lindercutterbit or custom knife.
*Step #7 CUSTOM KNIFE INSTALLATION IN 602-C CUSTOM KNIFE
HOLDER (Gibs are supplied with each knife)
1. Disconnect electrical source. (CAUTION:KNIVESARESHARP.)
2. Remove Hood.
3. Place proper weighted gib in the slot, radius away from the
center line.
4. Slide the knife in the slot on the gib radius side. Long bevel to
the leading edge, CCW rotation faCing motor shaft end. (See
Figure)
5. Tighten gib set screws being sure knife IS down in slot.
Custom Knives sup-
plied by us are
balanced to fit in
our 6D2·C Custom
Knife Holder. Should
you decide to use
your planing head,
additional balance
weights and gibs are
required and must
be specified.
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VIEW REDUCTION DRIVE SIDI
BEARING
AND
FLANGETTES
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CAUTION
CANNOT BE RUN
WITHOUT KNIFE AND
GIB INSTALLED
KNIFE TO HAVE NO
MORE THAN 1,4"
HANGOVER OF
CUSTOM KNIFE
HOLDER
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6. Check knife clearance by turning by hand. Minimum clearance
Va ".
7. Proceedto positioning board under cutterbit or custom knife.
Step #8 POSITIONING BOARD UNDER CUTTERBIT OR CUSTOM KNIFE
1. Disconnect electrical source.
2. Adjust board guides to the thickness of the board and anchor.
(To be square to the cutterhead)
3. Slide the board to be molded under the infeed roller until the
leading edge of the board is at the point where the bit or knife
is in its deepest cutting depth.
4. Raise the bed up until the desired depth of cut is reached on
the molding bit or knife. Slide the cutterbit head or custom
molding head along shaft for proper alignment and tighten set
screws being sure keys are in place. If planer head is used,
it will be necessary to slide board guides for alignment to
the bit or knife. (NOTE: Cut must be deep enough that ample
pressure is applied on the board to hold it securely by both the
infeed and outfeed rollers)
5. Crank the table down until the board will slide from under the
feed rollers. Count the number of turns of the crank that are
required.
6. Be sure all bolts, etc. are tight and tools removed.
7. Replace the hood and connect electrical source.
8. Turn 'machine on.
9. Crank table up the same number of turns as it was turned
down in procedure #5 above.
10. Feed Board into machine.
11. Minor adjustments may be required dependent on what is
desired.
TONGUEAND GROOVE
QUARTERROUND
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*UNITIZED PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 600-A OUiCK CHANGE MOLDING HEADTM
AND CUSTOM KNIFE HOLDER ASSEMBLIES
When ordering repair parts, always give Model Number, Part Number and
Name as shown in this parts list. Do not use Key Numbers when ordering
Repair Parts, always use Part Number, See How to Order Parts, Page 28.
15 600-A
1 RZ-185
2
RB-115
3RZ-89
4 RB-10
5RM-2
6RB-41
8RB-42
9RZ-185
10 RB-403
11 Bit #?
14 602
Extra Bit Holders
May be Purchased
20 602-C
Must Be Purchased
Separately Not
included in 600.,A
Quick Change
Molding Head'
QUICKCHANGE
MOLDINGHEADTMASSEMBLY
Set Screw 2
V-Pulley 1
Key 3/8 11 Sq X 1112 11 2
Bearing Flangette . .. 2
Bearing and Lock Collar 1
Shaft . ... .__. .__1
Bit Holder __.__. . . . .. 1
Bit Holder Attaching
Set Screw . . .______1
Bit Holding Set Screws .. .___3
Random Set (3 pieces) . 'l. Set
Bit Holder Assembly
1 - RZ-89 Key #7 Key 1
1 - RB-42 Key#8 Bit Holder 1
1 - RZ-185 Key #9 Bit Holder
Attaching Set Screw __._____________1
3 - RB-403 Key #10 Bit
Holding Set Screws ~-.------3
Custom Knife Holder Assembly
(NOTE: Knife and gib come
together as a balanced set)
2 - RZ-185 Key #9 Set Screws 2
1 - RB-40 Key #16 Custom
Knife Holder . ._.________ 1
1 - RB-605 Key #17 Key 1

MODEL 612·8
SANDING ACCESSORY
SHIPPING CONTENTS:
1 - Sanding Head Assembly
1 - Extra Length of Sand Paper
1 - Abrasive Cleaner Strip
1 - Drive Belt
SANDING HEAD INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect electrical source
2. Remove the hood
3. Loosen the lock collars of both cutterhead bearings and slide away from
bearings. (Turn in the opposite direction of rotation to loosen)
4. Loosen the bolts, holding the bearing flangettes, on both sides of the
cutterhead. Remove the bolts on the motor pulley side
5. Remove the motor drive belts
6. Lift up the cutterhead, on the motor drive side. Remove the reduction
drive belt and lock collar, slide the cutterhead out of bearing on the reduc-
tion drive side. (CAUTION: KNIVES ARE SHARP)
7. Set planer head aside. (An option available is the 600-AS Cutterhead Stand
, for holding the cutterhead to prevent damage to the knives)
8~Slide the Sanding Head assembly into the bearing, reduction side of
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9. Lower drive pulley side of Sanding Head, bearing and flangettes to the
outside of the planer side
10. Install bearing flangette bolts and tighten both sides. (Tighten)
11. Align belts and lock, lock collars (turn in direction of rotation to lock)
and tighten set screws.
12. Attach drive belt.
13. Proceed to sanding paper installation
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