Charnwood PT200 User manual
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the machine until you have read thoroughly and understood
completely all instructions, rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply may result in accidents
involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Keep this owner's manual and review frequently for
continuous safe operation.
1. Know your machine. For your own safety, read the owner's manual carefully. Learn its
application and limitations, as well as specific potential hazards pertinent to this machine.
2. Make sure all tools are properly earthed.
3. Keep guards in place and in working order. If a guard must be removed for maintenance
or cleaning, make sure it is properly replaced before using the machine again.
4. Remove adjusting keys and spanners. Form a habit of checking to see that all keys and
adjusting spanners are removed from the machine before switched it on.
5. Keep your work area clean. Cluttered areas and workbenches increase the chance of an
accident.'
6. Do not use in dangerous environments. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep work areas well illuminated.
7. Keep children away. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from the work area.
8. Make workshop childproof. Use padlocks, master switches and remove starter keys.
9. Do not force the machine. It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
10. Use the right tools. Do not force the machine or attachments to do a job for which they are not
designed. Contact the manufacturer or distributor if there is any question about the machine's
suitability for a particular task.
11. Wear proper apparel. Avoid loose clothing, gloves, ties, rings, bracelets, and jewellery which
could get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
12. Always use safety glasses. Normal spectacles only have impact resistant lenses. They are not
safety glasses.
13. Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. Maintain the machine in good condition. Keep the machine clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories.
15. Disconnect the machine from power source before servicing and when changing the blade.
16. Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off. Do not leave the machine until
it comes to a complete stop.
17. Do not use any power tools while under the effects of drugs, alcohol or medication.
18. Always wear a face or dust mask if operation creates a lot of dust and/or chips. Always operate the
tool in a well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use a suitable dust extractor.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR PLANER/THICKNESSERS
1. This machine is designed for use with wood. Attempting to plane or thickness any other materials
will result in damage to the machine, potential fire risk and/or health hazards.
2. The machine is designed for indoor use only.
3. Connection to a suitable dust extraction system is highly recommended. If you must use the
machine on its own, you will need to stop it, unplug it from the mains and thoroughly clean it at
regular intervals. Continuing to use the machine when it is clogged with shavings will result in
damage to it, potential fire risk and/or health hazards.
4. The machine should be bolted to a bench or suitable stand.
5. Always hold the work firmly on to the table, using the push pads provided.
6. Never use the planer/thicknesser with the guard and/or dust hood removed.
7. If planing or thicknessing a long piece of timber, provide additional support at the same height as
the table.
8. Switch the machine off and unplug it before removing any debris.
9. Be aware of the possibility of kickback.
10. Do not modify this machine in any way or use it or anything other than its designated purpose.
Neither the manufacturer nor the suppliers will be liable for any damage or injury caused by
incorrect assembly, operation or electrical connection of this machine.
Risk of Injury! Wear Eye Wear Ear
Never reach into Protection Protection
a running cutterblock
Charnwood PT200 Specification
Voltage and frequency 240V at 50hz.
Motor (Carbon brush) 1500w (2hp)
Planer width 200mm (8”)
Maximum planing cut 2mm
Work Table 740 mm x 210 mm
Table height 360 mm
Fence tilt 90 to 135°
Max thicknessing cut 2mm
Thicknessing capacity 5 to 125mm
Feed speed 8 m/min
Number of blades 2
Cutter block rotation 9,000 rpm
Dimensions (WxDxH) 850mm x 430mm x 470mm
Weight 28kg
Rating Hobby
Warranty 1 Year
Rating Description
Hobby: Suitable for Weekend DIY'ers and woodworking enthusiasts.
Generally lighter weight machines with lower power ratings and smaller tooling capacities. Typically only
ever used by one person for short periods of time or longer periods of time infrequently. Machinery should
be well maintained in a clean, dry environment such as a home workshop, garage or timber shed. Expected
maximum use of 100 hours annually.
Please Note: Using a product in excess of its rating will void the manufacturer’s free warranty.
Unpacking
Open the top of the carton
Remove the top half of the polyfoam
packaging.
Carefully unpack all of the contents and lift
the machine onto a bench.
Lay out the parts and familiarise yourself
with them.
Read the manual.
Please do not dispose of the packaging
until you have fully assembled and tested
the machine.
In the unlikely event there is a fault, you
will need to re-use the packaging.
Assembly
Clean the aluminium tables with a
degreaser, such as WD-40.
Use M8 x 20mm cap head screws to attach
four plastic feet to the underside of the
body.
Place the machine upright
Locate two tapped holes on the side edge
of the table
Fit the fence to the table, using the two M5
x 20mm cap head bolts and washers.
Fit the bridge guard arm pivot bolt
Screw the pivot bolt, with washer fitted,
from the inside of the table, until the full
length of the thread projects beyond the
edge of the table.
Slide the bridge guard into the end of the
bridge guard arm and secure using the
screw and washer.
Secure in place using the M6 coach bolt,
washer and plastic knob.
Fit the bridge guard support arm onto the
bridge arm pivot bolt.
Secure the guard by screwing the wing nut
onto the threaded bolt.
Insert the locking knob, with washer fitted,
through the curved slot in the bridge arm.
Set the bridge guard arm to the desired
angle and tighten.
The dust extraction hood has a 65mm
diameter outlet for connecting the extractor
hose.
If you are using a 100mm diameter dust
extractor hose, fit the adaptor.
PLEASE NOTE : THE MACHINE IS
FITTED WITH AN INTERLOCKING
SAFETY SWITCH AND WILL NOT RUN
WITHOUT THE DUST EXTRACTION
HOOD CORRECTLY FITTED
The hood can be fitted in two different
ways, depending on what type of operation
is being carried out:
Planing or Thicknessing
The hood is locked in place using two
locking latches which push into a receiver.
One located on each side of the table.
Planing Operations
The dust extraction hood must be fitted
underneath the outfeed table and locked in
place using the two locking latches.
Thicknessing Operations
Remove the fence
The extraction hood is then fixed on top of
the outfeed table and locked in place using
the two locking latches.
Fit the crank handle onto the shaft located
at the side of the infeed table.
Rotating this crank handle raises or lowers
the height of the thicknessing table.
Using the Planer Thicknesser
Guide Fence
Outfeed Table
Bridge Guard Position Lock
Planing Depth Scale
Thicknessing Bed Height Adjuster
Infeed Table
Thicknessing Table
Planing Depth Adjuster
On / Off Switch
Starting And Stopping
To turn on, press the green button.
Wait for the knives to reach their maximum
speed of rotation before commencing with
the cut.
The machine is fitted with an NVR (No
Voltage Release) switch.
This type of switch is designed so that if the
machine is disconnected from the mains
whilst running and then reconnected, the
motor will not automatically restart.
Planing Function
Standing with the switch side as the front. The direction of feed is Right to Left.
Fit the extraction hood under the outfeed table and clamp it into place.
Set The Angle Of The Guide Fence
The guide fence can be set to any angle
from 90 to 45 degrees. There are adjustable
pre-set stops for those two positions.
The guide fence is locked and unlocked by
using this locking knob.
Other angles can be set by reading off the
scale.
Set the Depth of Cut
Turn the plastic knob, located on the end of
the infeed table, clockwise to decrease the
depth of cut.
The planning scale shows mm increments
from 0 to 3. (Max. recommended is 2mm
per pass)
As a general rule, set the depth at 1mm
and, if necessary, make 2 or 3 passes until
the desired result is achieved.
Position the bridge guard so it covers any
exposed part of the knives.
Use the push pad to hold the work piece
firmly down against the table, feed the
work piece across the knives, onto the out-
feed table.
When working with very thin material, set
the bridge guard all the way across to the
fence.
Then set the height of the bridge guard, so
the work piece can pass underneath it.
Thicknessing Function
Standing with the switch side as the front. The direction of feed is Left to Right.
Fit the extraction hood on top of the outfeed planing table and clamp in place.
Use the crank handle to adjust the height
of the thicknessing bed to match the work
piece.
The maximum depth of cut when
thicknessing is 2mm. A feed height
restrictor bar prevents a cut of more than
2mm being made.
Standing in front of the machine, hold the
work piece so it is flat against the
thicknessing table and gently push forward.
Release the work piece when you will feel
the drive roller take hold and feed it past
the knives.
Move around to the other end of the
machine to support the piece by hand as a
second drive roller feeds it out of the
machine.
Repeat as many times as necessary to
achieve the required dimensions of the
piece.
Each pass, rotate the crank handle
clockwise one turn to raise the bed by
2mm.
The actual dimension can be read from the
thickness scale.
3
2 4
1
The out-feed end of the thicknesser bed
has a pull-out support that can be
extended to support the work piece as it
emerges.
General Guide
When faced with a rough sawn piece of timber which requires planing on all 4 sides and taking down to a
specific finished dimension, follow this guide:
•Set the machine up for planing.
•Identify the flattest of the two wider faces on the timber. (Face 1 on diagram)
•Pass that side over the planer as many times as necessary until a flat and smooth finish is achieved.
•Hold the planed side firmly against the guide fence (set at 90 degrees to the bed) and pass the
narrow side (Face 2 on diagram) over the planer as many times as necessary until a flat and smooth
finish is achieved.
•You should now have two planed sides at 90 degrees to each other.
•Set the machine up for thicknessing.
•Pass the timber through the thicknesser with the wider, already planed side (Face 1 on diagram)
facing down against the thicknessing bed. Continue until the desired thickness for the timber is
reached.
•Finally, pass the timber through the thicknesser with the planed narrow side (Face 2 on diagram)
facing down against the thicknessing bed. Continue until the desired thickness for the timber is
reached.
Knife Removal and Replacement
Disconnect from the power supply before starting any maintenance.
Out-feed table
Cutter block
Locking bar bolts
Knife
Locking bar
In-feed table
Using the 4mm allen key provided
undo the 4 locking bolts (turn
anticlockwise)
Lift out the locking bar and knife.
Place the new knife into the cutter
block.
Make sure the slot in the knife sits
onto the knife height setting screw.
Once the new knife is in place, refit
the locking bar.
Leave the bolts loose so the knife
can still move.
Place the knife height setting jig on
the out-feed table with the curved
section sitting over the knife and
cutter block.
Using the Hex key, Adjust the blades
if needed so that they just touch the
curved section of the setting jig.
Tighten the 4 locking bar bolts and
ensure it is firmly locked in place.
Repeat these steps for the second
knife. Check that the blades do not
contact the edge of the table.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Machine does not start
Blown Fuse
Replace Fuse
Loose switch terminal
Inspect back of switch
Faulty switch
Replace switch
Guard not fitted
Re-fit the plastic guard ensuring
it connects with the interlock
switch
Only starts when Green button
is held down
Faulty switch
Replace switch
Machine runs intermittently
Worn carbon brushes in motor
Replace carbon brushes
Motor running but cutter block
is not rotating
Broken or stretched drive belt
Replace drive belt
Motor slows down during the
cut
Depth of cut is too great
Take a smaller cut
Dust & Chip collector hood is
blocked
Clear the blockage and ensure
the extractor is functioning
correctly
Planing knives are blunt
Replace knives
Excess Vibration
Planing knives out of balance
Reset the height of the knives
Declaration of Conformity
Charnwood Declare that Woodworking Planer & Thicknesser, Model PT200
Conforms with the following EU Directives: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Conforms with the following UK Regulations: Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
And further conforms to the machinery example for which the EC type examination Certificate No. MDC2045 &
SHEM171100805401TLC have been issued by SGS United Kingdom, Unit 12, Bowburn South Ind Est, Bowburn,
Durham, DH6 5AD.
I hereby declare that equipment named above has been tested and found to comply with the relevant sections of the
above referenced specifications. The machinery complies with all essential requirements of the directives &
regulations.
Signed: Dated: 16/06/2021 Location: Leicestershire
Richard Cook, Director
Please dispose of packaging for the product in a responsible manner. It is suitable for recycling. Help to
protect the environment, take the packaging to the local amenity tip and place into the appropriate
recycling bin.
Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material!
In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)
and its implementation in accordance with national law, electric tools that have reached the end of their
life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility. Your
local refuse amenity will have a separate collection area for EEE goods
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