Charnwood W583 User manual
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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.
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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 only be used on the stand provided.
5. Always hold the work firmly on to the table, using push pads when necessary.
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 cutter block
Rating Description
Trade: Suitable for daily use by professional woodworkers.
Continuously rated, high power and a heavy duty construction. Typically used by several different
operators in a small or medium sized business. Will be used up to the machines maximum limit
with some long work periods. Expected maximum use of 1000 hours annually.
Please Note: Using a product in excess of its rating will void the manufacturer’s free warranty.
Charnwood W583 Specification
Motor (induction) 1500w (2hp), 240v, 50hz
Planer width 250mm (10”)
Maximum planning / Thicknessing cut 5mm / 2.5mm
Fence tilt 0 to 45°
Thicknessing capacity 5 to 195mm
Number of knives 3 x HSS
Dimensions of knives 251mm x 30mm x 3.2mm
Weight 150kg
Noise Level 87.3 dB(A)
Rating Trade
Warranty 1 Year
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Unpacking
This product is packed into 1 wooden
crate.
To open the wooden crate, cut the
strapping and lift the lid of the crate up
from the pallet base.
Remove the plastic cover and the items
packed loosely around the sides.
To remove the machine from the pallet
base:
Using a cross head screwdriver, loosen
but do not remove, 6 screws which secure
the blue side cover.
Slide off the blue side cover.
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The machine is fixed to the pallet base
with two screws.
Use a 10mm spanner to undo the 2
securing screws.
Refit the blue side cover.
Identify The Loose Parts
A – Pack of Fixings
B – Service Tools
C – Bridge Guard Arm
D – Cutter Guard
E – Adjustable Feet
F – Fence Guide Rail
G – Side Fence
H – Fence Guide Bracket
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Assembly
Assemble the Base Stand:
Identify the 4 panels which make up
the base stand.
Fix 4 plastic feet into the 4 welded nuts
on the underside of the base stand.
These can be adjusted later to level the
machine.
Use 8 of the bolts, washers and nuts
provided to assemble the 4 sides of the
base stand.
Leave them finger tight for now.
This part of the assembly requires 2
people: Flip the body of the machine
upside down.
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Feed the power cable through the cut out
in the blue side cover.
Lock it in place using the nut on the cable
grommet.
Place the assembled base stand onto
the upturned machine.
Attach it using 6 of the bolts, washers
and nuts provided.
Tighten all of the nuts on the base
stand, using a pair of 10mm spanners.
This part of the assembly requires 2
people: Flip the machine back to right side
up.
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Assemble the fence:
Use a hex key to attach the Fence
Guide Bracket to the body of the
machine, with 2 bolts.
Slide the Fence Guide Rail into the
Guide Bracket.
Remove the 2 ratchet handles.
Insert the thin plate, which is already
attached to the Side Fence,
underneath the Fence Guide Rail, until
the back of the fence touches the
setting screw.
The setting screw is used to set the
fence at 90 degrees to the table.
Slide the 2 slotted Angle Brackets over
the two threaded studs.
Refit the ratchet handles and tighten
them.
Use a 12mm spanner, to lock the 2
slotted Angle Brackets in place by
tightening 4 bolts.
Check the angle between the fence
and the table is 90 degrees.
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Assemble the Bridge Guard:
Locate the Bridge Guard Arm
Remove the nut from one end of the
pivot shaft, remove the ratchet handle
from the other end of the pivot shaft.
Take out the pivot shaft and screw it
into the threaded hole in the side of the
outfeed table.
Lock it in place with a 17mm spanner.
Refit the nut on the inside of the table.
Tighten the nut with an 18mm spanner.
Slide the Bridge Guard Arm back onto
the pivot shaft.
Refit the ratchet handle.
Fit the protection plate into the end of
the cutter guard arm.
Slide the Cutter Guard into the Bridge
Guard Arm.
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Using the Planer Thicknesser
Feed Direction
PLANING MODE
Side Fence
Outfeed Table
Bridge Guard Angle Lock
Bridge Guard Position Lock
Planing Depth Scale
Infeed Table
Planing Depth Adjuster
On / Off Switch
Adjustable Feet
THICKNESSING MODE Feed Direction
Infeed Table Lock
Dust Hose Connection
Outfeed Table Lock
Cutter Guard
Side Fence Locking Knob
Thicknessing Scale
Engage/disengage Drive Rollers
Emergency Stop button
Thicknessing Table Height Adjuster
Thicknessing Table Lock
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PLANING MODE
With the machine set up in planing mode:
Use the Bridge Guard Angle Lock to adjust the height of the Bridge Guard, so that the work piece
can fit underneath.
Set the Planing Depth Adjuster to the desired setting, reading off the Planing Depth Scale. If in
doubt set the depth to 0.5mm
Connect a dust extractor to the 100mm diameter outlet.
Start the machine, wait for it to get up to full speed.
Lay the work piece flat on the Infeed Table and push it over the cutter block. Use a push stick or
push pad to ensure hands are kept well away from the cutters.
Pick up the work piece and return it to the starting position. Make as many passes as necessary to
achieve a flat planed finish.
When planing deeper pieces, over 75mm, undo the locking knob and slide the Cutter Guard away
from the Side Fence just enough to provide clearance for the workpiece.
SWITCHING MODES
To move from planing mode to thicknessing mode.
Undo the Bridge Guard Angle Lock and raise the arm to vertical, lock it there.
Undo the side Fence Locking Knob and remove the complete Side Fence.
Lower the Bridge guard.
Undo the Infeed Table Lock, swing the table up and over.
Undo the Outfeed Table Lock, swing the table up and over.
Take hose connector end of the Cutter Guard and swing it up and over the cutter block, until it
clips into place.
Engage the drive rollers by moving the Lever into the upper position.
First Use Only: Carefully remove the protective film from the rubber coated drive roller.
THICKNESSING MODE
With the machine set up in Thicknessing mode.
Measure the thickness of the work piece. Turn the Height Adjuster handwheel to raise the
thicknessing bed, read off the Thicknessing Scale to get to that depth, then raise the bed another
1 –2.5mm. Use the Table Lock to secure it.
The feed direction is the opposite direction to planing mode.
Start the machine, wait for it to get up to full speed.
Lay the work piece flat on the end of the table. Slide it forward until you feel the drive rollers take it
from you. Let go of the work piece and walk to the other end of the machine to support the work
piece as it is fed out of the thicknesser.
A safety bar will prevent you from trying to make too big a cut. If the timber hits the safety bar,
lower the table to take a smaller cut.
Make as many passes as necessary to get the desired finished dimension.
If making multiple components, consistency is best achieved by feeding them all through at one
depth, before adjusting the table height and feeding them all through again.
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General Method
When faced with a rough sawn piece of timber which requires planning on all 4 sides and taking
down to a specific finished dimension, follow this guide:
•Set the machine up for planning.
•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 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 bed. Continue until the desired thickness for the timber is
reached.
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Knife Removal and Replacement
If you are using the optional knife setting jig, please read those instructions first.
Cross Section Of Cutter Block
Locking Bar
Square Head Bolt
Knife
Spring
Setting Tool
Each knife is held in place by a
locking bar.
The locking bar is secured in place
with 5 square head bolts, which are
wound out to lock it.
To remove the worn knives:
Disconnect the machine from the
power supply.
Open both tables to get better
access to the cutter block.
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Use the 7mm spanner provided to
turn the bolts in a direction that winds
them deeper into the locking bar.
Continue until the knife can be
removed.
Fit the new or reground knife into the
cutter block.
Note the direction of the beveled
cutting edge and ensure the new
knife is installed the correct way
around.
The bottom edge of the knife sits on
springs.
Press the knife setting tool against
the cutting edge of the knife.
Press it down until both radiused
sides of the setting tool sit against
the cutter block.
The knife will now project 0.75mm
beyond the cutterblock.
Wind the square head bolt out, to
lock the knife in place.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Machine does not start
Emergency stop activated
Release the emergency stop
Blown Fuse
Replace Fuse
Loose switch terminal
Inspect back of switch
Faulty switch
Replace switch
Cutter Guard not in the
correct position
Check the alignment of the
micro switch
Only starts when Green
button is held down
Faulty switch
Replace switch
Machine hums but does not
start
Start capacitor failed
Replace start capacitor
Cutter block runs at half
speed, with lack of power
Run capacitor failed
Replace run capacitor
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
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Dust & Chip collector hood
is blocked
Clear the blockage and
ensure the extractor is
functioning correctly
Planing knives are blunt
Replace or sharpen knives
Excess Vibration
Planing knives out of balance
Reset the height of the knives
Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking
Charnwood Declare that Woodworking Planer & Thicknesser, Model W583
Conforms with the following Directives: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Conforms with the following UK Regulations: Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
And further conforms to the machinery example for which the EC type examination Certificate No.
BM 50174252, AN 50174251 have been issued by TUV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH,
Tillystrasse 2, 90431, Nurnberg.
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 and regulations.
Signed: Dated: 01/09/2021 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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Charnwood W583 Parts Diagrams
A: STAND ASSEMBLY
STAND ASSEMBLY
NO.
CODE
DESCRIPTION
QTY
NO.
CODE
DESCRIPTION
QTY
A01
M06-2
Lower stand
1
A02
GB6170-
86
Hex nut M6
6
A03
GB97.1-85
Washerφ6
6
A04
GB5783-
86
Hex bolt M6X16
2
A05
GB5783-86
Hex bolt M6X20
4
A06
GB6170-
86
Hex nut M8
4
A07
M0607
Motor
1
A08
M0606
Motor pulley
1
A09
GB80-85
SetscrewM6X12
1
A10
GB1096-
79
Key 6X25
1
A11
GB97.1-85
Washerφ8
8
A12
GB5783-
86
Hex bolt M8X16
4
A13
M0603
Stand assembly
1
A14
M0609
Right plate
1
A15
GB819-85
Screw M5X10
5
A16
GB818-85
Screw M6X10
4
A17
GB97.1-85
Washerφ6
4
A18
M0602
Cover board
2
A19
GB818-85
Screw M6X10
2
A20
GB97.1-85
Washerφ6
2
1
A21
KJD12
Switch
1
A22
GB819-85
Screw M5X10
8
A23
WDKG
Inching switch
1
A24
JTKG
Emergency switch
1
A25
GB818-85
Screw M6X16
6
A26
GB97.1-85
Washer φ6
6
A27
M0601
Protective cover
1
B: LOWER STAND ASSEMBLY
LOWER STAND ASSEMBLY
NO.
CODE
DESCRIPTION
QTY
NO.
CODE
DESCRIPTION
QTY
B01
GB5783-86
Hex bolt M6X16
8
B02
M0610
Lower leg
2
B03
GB97.1-85
Washerφ6
8
B04
GB6170-86
Hex nut M6
8
B05
M0611
Cover board
2
B06
M0613
Underprop
4
2
C: THICKNESSING TABLE ASSEMBLY
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THICKNESSING TABLE ASSEMBLY
NO.
CODE
DESCRIPTION
QTY
NO.
CODE
DESCRIPTION
QTY
C01
M0716
Nylon bush
1
C02
GB818-85
Screw M4X6
2
C03
M12
Depth scale
1
C04
M0715-1
Handle
1
C05
M0715-2
Hand wheel
1
C06
GB6170-86
Hex nut M8
1
C07
M0710
Plate
1
C08
M0713
Shaft
1
C09
M0703
Adjusting bar
2
C10
M0711.1
Locking bar
1
C11
M0718
Locking block
1
C12
GB70-85
Socket cap
screw M8X30
4
C13
GB93-87
Spring washer φ8
4
C14
GB97.1-85
Washer φ8
4
C15
GB70-85
Socket cap screw
M6X30
1
C16
GB6170-86
Hex nut M6
1
C17
M0712
Plate
1
C18
GB70-85
Socket cap
screw M6X12
4
C19
M0719
Bearing bush
1
C20
GB5783-86
Hex bolt M8X12
1
C21
GB97.1-85
Washerφ8
1
C22
GB879-86
Spring pin 3X20
2
C23
M0714
Guide screw
1
C24
K1008
Cone gear
2
C25
M0720
Bush
1
C26
M0717
Gear box
1
C27
GZZC
Flat bearing
1
C28
ZSM10
Locknut M10
1
C29
GB923-88
Domed cap nut
M12
1
C30
GB97.1-85
Washerφ12
1
C31
GB1096-79
Key 5X15
1
C32
GB5783-86
Hex bolt M6X16
2
C33
GB97.1-85
Washerφ6
2
C34
GB6170-86
Hex nut M6
2
C35
M0711
Locking handle
1
C36
GB879-86
Spring pin 3X20
1
C37
GB6170-86
Hex nut M6
6
C38
M0701
Washer
2
C39
M0702
Plate
2
C40
GB97.1-85
Washerφ6
6
C41
GB5783-86
Hex bolt M6X16
6
C42
M0705
Thickness table
1
C43
M0706
Lifting pointer
1
C44
GB97.1-85
Washerφ4
3
C45
GB818-85
Screw M4X6
3
C46
GB/T276-
94
Bearing 6000
2
C47
YZYB
Grease cup M8X1
1
C48
M0709
Lifting tube
bracket
1
C49
GB70-85
Socket cap screw
M8X12
4
C50
M0708
Seal
1
C51
GB77-85
Set screw M6X10
4
C52
GB893.1-86
C ringφ26
4
C53
M0721
Space bush
1
C54
GB819-85
Screw M4X12
12
C55
M0707
Limited bar
2
C56
GB70-85
Socket cap
screw M8X12
6
C57
M0704
Lifting tube
1
4
D: PLANER TABLE ASSEMBLY
PLANER TABLE ASSEMBLY
NO.
CODE
DESCRIPTION
QTY
NO.
CODE
DESCRIPTION
QTY
D01
GB5783-86
Hex bolt
M5X25
1
D02
GB6170-86
Hex nut M5
1
D03
M081213
Spring
2
D04
M081205-1
Limited pole
1
D05
GB896-86
“E”ringφ6
3
D06
GB70-85
Socket cap screw
M6X20
3
D07
M081202
Left bracket
1
D08
NCM
Socket countersunk
screw M6X10
6
D09
GB77-85
Set screw
M6X5
6
D10
GB6170-86
Hex nut M10
4
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