Invicta Thicknesser DGI-63D User manual

COD. 22.01.0129-0
OPERATORS MANUAL
THICKNESSER
by
INVICTA
Model
DGI-63D
INVICTA USA English Version
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General Instructions
As with all equipment, safety is to be a priority. The operator should understand the safety features and apply good
safety habits in transportation, adjustment, maintenance and operation of the machine. Practice and teach others
the safe operating procedures of this machine and help to prevent the possibility of accidents.
Safety Rules
1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE.
Learning the machine’s application, limitations, and specific hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of accidents and
injury.
2. WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. USE CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Eye protection equipment
should comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards. Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.19 standards.
3. WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts.
Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
4. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
The use of power tools in damp or wet locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution.
Keep your work area well-lit to prevent tripping or placing arms, hands, and fingers in danger.
5. MAINTAIN ALL TOOLS AND MACHINES IN PEAK CONDITION.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Poorly maintained tools and machines can further damage the tool or machine and/or cause injury.
6. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before using the machine, check for any damaged parts. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or any other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
Damaged parts can cause further damage to the machine and/or injury.
7. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
8. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.
Your shop is a potentially dangerous environment. Children and visitors can be injured.
9. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure that the switch is in the “OFF” position before plugging in the power cord. In the event of a power failure, move
the switch to the “OFF” position.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
10. USE THE GUARDS.
Check to see that all guards are in place, secured, and working correctly to reduce the risk of injury.
11. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE.
Tools, scrap pieces, and other debris can be thrown at high speed, causing injury.
12. USE THE RIGHT MACHINE.
Don’t force a machine or an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. Damage to the machine and/or injury
may result.
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13. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
The use of accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta may cause damage to the machine or injury to the
user.
14. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power
and overheating. See the Extension Cord Chart for the correct size depending on the cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
15. SECURE THE WORKPIECE.
Use clamps or a vise to hold the workpiece when practical. Loss of control of a workpiece can cause injury.
16. FEED THE WORKPIECE AGAINST THE DIRECTION OF THE ROTATION OF THE BLADE, CUTTER, OR
ABRASIVE SURFACE.
Feeding it from the other direction will cause the workpiece to be thrown out at high speed.
17. DON’T FORCE THE WORKPIECE ON THE MACHINE.
Damage to the machine and/or injury may result.
18. DON’T OVERREACH.
Loss of balance can make you fall into a working machine, causing injury.
19. NEVER STAND ON THE MACHINE.
Injury could occur if the tool tips, or if you accidentally contact the cutting tool.
20. NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF.
Don’t leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop. A child or visitor could be injured.
21. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, AND DISCONNECT THE
MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing
set-ups, or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
22. MAKE YOUR WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF WITH PADLOCKS, MASTER SWITCHES, OR BY REMOVING
STARTER KEYS.
The accidental start-up
23. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND USE COMMON SENSE. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE
WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICATION.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in injury.
24. USE OF THIS TOOL CAN GENERATE AND DISBURSE DUST OR OTHER AIRBORNE PARTICLES,
INCLUDING WOOD DUST, CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST AND ASBESTOS DUST.
Direct particles away from face and body. Always operate tool in well ventilated area and provide for proper dust
removal. Use dust collection system wherever possible. Exposure to the dust may cause serious and permanent
respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the
dust, and avoid prolonged contact with dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on your skin
may promote absorption of harmful material. Always use properly fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection appropriate for the dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.

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Additional Specific Safety Rules
1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions.
A machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury.
2. OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not thoroughly familiar
with the operation of this machine. Knowledge is safety.
3. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections to prevent shock or electrocution.
4. KEEP KNIVES SHARP and free from rust and pitch. Dull or rusted knives work harder and can cause kickback.
5. NEVER TURN THE MACHINE “ON” before clearing the table of all objects(tools, scraps of wood, etc.).
Flying debris can cause serious injury.
6. NEVER TURN THE MACHINE “ON” with the workpiece contacting the cutterhead. Kickback can occur.
7. SECURE THE MACHINE TO A SUPPORTING SURFACE to prevent the machine from sliding, walking or
tipping over.
8. PROPERLY SECURE THE KNIVES IN THE CUTTERHEAD before turning the power “ON”. Loose blades may
be thrown out at high speeds causing serious injury.
9. LOCK THE SPEED SETTING SECURELY before feeding the workpiece through the machine. Changing
speeds while planing can cause kick-back.
10. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS.
A sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the knives.
11. KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from the cutterhead, the chip exhaust opening, and the feed
rollers to prevent severe cuts.
12. NEVER REACH INTO THE CUTTERHEAD AREA while the machine is running. Your hands can be drawn into
the knives.
13. DO NOT STAND IN LINE OF THE WORKPIECE.
Kickback can cause injury.
14. ALLOW THE CUTTERHEAD TO REACH FULL SPEED before feeding a workpiece. Changing speeds while
planing can cause kickback.
15. WHEN PLANING BOWED STOCK, place the concave (cup down) side of the stock on the table and cut with
the grain to prevent kickback.
16. DO NOT FEED A WORKPIECE that is warped, contains knots, or is embedded with foreign objects (nails,
staples, etc.). Kickback can occur.
17. DO NOT FEED A SHORT, THIN, OR NARROW WORKPIECE INTO THE MACHINE. Your hands can be
drawn into the knives and/or the workpiece can be thrown at high speeds. See the “OPERATION” section of this
instruction manual for details.
18. DO NOT FEED A WORKPIECE into the outfeed end of the machine. The workpiece will be thrown out of the
opposite side at high speeds.
19. REMOVE SHAVINGS ONLY with the power “OFF” to prevent serious injury.
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20. PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE WORKPIECES. Loss of control of the workpiece can cause serious
injury.
21. NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY or set-up work on the table/work area when the machine is running.
Serious injury will result.
22. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE POWER SOURCE, and clean the table/work
area before leaving the machine. LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION to prevent unauthorized use.
Someone else might accidentally start the machine and cause injury to themselves or others.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
POWER CONNECTIONS
A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and
should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords
which have 3- prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug. Before
connecting the machine to the power line, make sure the switch (s) is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the
electric current is of the same characteristics as indicated on the machine. All line connections should make good
contact. Running on low voltage will damage the machine.
DO NOT EXPOSE THE MACHINE TO RAIN OR OPERATE THE MACHINE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
The 22-610 has a 10 HP three phase motor that comes wired at 230 volts and 60 HZ alternating current. The motor
is also capable of being wired for 460 volt operation, but this connection must be done by a qualified electrician and
conform to the National Electric Code and all local codes and ordinances.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
These machines are not supplied with power cords and they are intended to be permanently connected to the
building’s electrical system. All wiring must be done by a qualified electrician and conform to the National Electric
Code and all local codes and ordinances. For wiring instructions, see section “ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS” in
this manual.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
FOREWORD
The Invicta Industrial Model DGI-63D Planer with a 10 HP, three-phase motor capable of 230 volt or 460volt
operation with an LVC magnetic starter and automatic reset overload protection; 4-knife cutterhead, infeed and
outfeed rollers, chipbreakers, dust chute, knife-setting gauge and wrench.
NOTICE: THE PHOTO ON THE MANUAL COVER ILLUSTRATES THE CURRENT PRODUCTION MODEL. ALL
OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS CONTAINED IN THE MANUAL ARE REPRESENTATIVE ONLY AND MAY NOT
DEPICT THE ACTUAL COLOR, LABELING OR ACESSORIES AND ARE INTENDED TO ILLUSTRATE
TECHNIQUE ONLY.

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CARTON CONTENTS
The planer is shipped complete in one container mounted to a shipping skid. Remove the wooden crate from
around the machine. The planer is shipped with the motor, motor pulleys and belts assembled to the machine. Fig.
2, illustrates the loose items supplied with the machine.
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1. Planer
2. Cutterhead guard
3. Dust chute
4. Knife guage
5. Open end wrenches
6. Hex wrenches
7. Gauge clock
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UNPACKING AND CLEANING
Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating
from all unpainted surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use
acetone, gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good
quality household floor paste wax.
UNLOADING AND POSITIONING MACHINE
This machine should be unloaded using a crane and slings around
and under the table on both sides, as shown in Figure 2. Lift the
machine slowly, making sure it is well balanced, and lower it
carefully.
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Using rollers or a similar hauling device, push the machine to the
desired working site. Once the machine is in position it should be
leveled and positioned on hard rubber pads placed underneath the
four corners.
Remove protective coating from the table, bed rolls, feed rolls and
cutterhead. This coating may be removed with a stiff brush and/or
soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone, gasoline or
lacquer thinner for this purpose).
WARNING CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN CLEANING THE
CUTTERHEAD AS THE KNIVES ARE IN THE
CUTTERHEAD AND THESE KNIVES ARE VERY SHARP.
Fig. 2
After cleaning table, cover table surface with a good quality paste
wax.
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230 VOLT 460 VOLT
MOTOR CONNECTIONS
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Before connecting your machine to an electrical power system, make sure
the motor rating agrees with the electrical system it is to be connected to.
The 24" Planer is shipped wired for 230 volts, three phase operation.
If you desire to operate your planer at 460 volts, three phase operation,
refer to the Electrical Instruction Manual supplied with your planer for
detailed instructions on Changing Voftage of LVC Motor Starters. Three
STEPS must be followed when changing line voltage. These steps are as
follows:
1. Change leads in the motor junction box for the proper line voltage, as
shown on the motor nameplate. Refer to Fig. 3.
2. Move the transformer primary pigtail to the proper terminal corresponding
to the new input voltage. Fig. 3
3. Change the heater elements in the overload block for the proper voltage/amperage rating shown on the motor
nameplate.
These three steps are clearly explained in the electrical instructions supplied with your planer.

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To connect power to your machine, proceed as follows
for either 200-230/460 volts, three phase operation.
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1. Remove the four screws, one of which is shown at
(A) Fig. 4, and remove cover (B).
2. Insert power line through entrance hole (E) and
connect the three power lines to terminals L1, L2 and
L3 (shown at C). The green ground wire should be
connected to the ground terminal (J).
3. Replace cover (B) Fig. 4.
IMPORTANT: If after the machine is in operation, the
cutterhead turns in the wrong direction, interchange any
two of the three power lines (C) that are connected to
terminals L1, L2 and L3.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
Your planer is provided with overload protection which
will shutoff the motor if the planer is overloaded or if line
voltage falls below safe levels, lithe motor shuts off due
to overloading or low voltage, let the motor cool three to
five minutes.
The overload block supplied with this planer will
automatically reset itself and the machine can be
started again by pushing the start button. If the machine
continually shuts off due to overloading, the cause of
overloading must be corrected. If this happens, it is
recommended you obtain advice from a qualified
electrician.
ASSEMBLING CUTTERHEAD GUARD
AND DUST CHUTE
To assemble the cutterhead guard:
1. WARNING DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM
POWER SOURCE
2. Remove four screws and washers at (A) Fig. 6.
3. Place guard on planer cover (C) so that the holes in
the guard (B) align with the holes in the cover (C).
4. Replace screws and washer removed in Step 1.
5. Remove three screws (E) Fig. 7 on planer cover (C).
6. Place dust chute on cover so that the holes in the
dust chute (D) align with the holes in the cover (C).
7. Replace the screws and washers removed in Step 5.
8. The cutterhead guard (B) Fig. 7A and dust chute (D)
Fig. 7A should be arranged as shown in Fig. 7A
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Fig. 6
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OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
STARTING AND STOPPING THE PLANER
The machine is started by pressing the green
(shrouded)
"ON" button (A) and stopped by pressing the red
(mushroom type) "OFF" button (B), as shown in Fig.
8.
TABLE RAISING AND LOWERING
CONTROLS
WARNING DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM
POWER SOURCE
For fast easy changes in thickness settings to
accommodate thick or thin stock, the table can be
rapidly raised or lowered by pulling up or pushing
down on the table raising and lowering control lever
(C) Fig. 9. NOTE: The machine must be turned "ON"
and the feed rolls engaged when doing this. Fine
adjustment of the table height can be made by
loosening lock knob (D) Fig. 9, and turning table
raising and lowering handwheel (E). Tighten lock
knob (D) after table adjustment is made. The handy
English/Metric Scale (F) indicates the desired table
height setting. The English/Metric scale and shelf (G)
Fig. 10, located on the front of the table is used to
quickly determine the thickness of stock, before or
after planing, by simply placing the stock on the shelf
as shown in Fig. 10. This enables you to quickly
position the table for the next cut.
NOTE: The setting of the table to its final position
should
always be made by raising the table to the desired
setting and not lowering the table. This insures that
all backlash will be removed from the raising and
lowering screws.
FEED ROLL SPEED CONTROLS
Your planer is supplied with feed roll speeds of 25
and 46 feet per minute. When the feed roll lever (A)
is in the "up" position as shown in Fig. 11, the feed
rolls are engaged and the planer will feed. When the
lever (A) is in the "down" position the feed rolls are
disengaged and the planer will not feed. To
disenguage the feed rolls, at any time, simply push
down on the engagement lever (A) Fig. 11.
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
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To change feed roll speeds, make sure the feed roll
engagement lever (A) Fig. 12, is disengaged (in the
down position) and open the left side door of the
machine. When the belt (C) is on the smallest step of the
motor pulley (D) and the largest step of the gearbox
pulley (E), the feed roll speed will be 25 feet per minute.
When the belt (C) is on the largest step of the motor
pulley (D) and the smallest step of the gearbox pulley
(E), the feed roll speed will be 46 feet per minute.
TABLE ROLLERS
Your planer is supplied with two table rollers (A) Fig. 13,
which aid in feeding the stock by reducing friction and
turn as the stock is fed through the planer. It is not
possible to give exact dimensions on the proper height
setting of the table rollers because each type of wood
behaves differently. As a general rule, however, when
planing rough stock the table rollers should be set HIGH
and when planing smooth stock the table rollers should
be set LOW.
To raise the table rollers (A) Fig. 13, turn adjustment
knob (B) clockwise. To lower table rollers (A) turn
adjustment knob (B) counterclockwise.
ANTI-KICKBACK FINGERS
Anti-kickback fingers (A) Fig. 14, are provided on your
planer to prevent kickback. These fingers operate by
gravity and it is necessary to inspect them occasionally
to make sure they are free of gum and pitch so they
move independently and operate correctly.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
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Fig. 17
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING BELT
TENSION
DRIVE BELT TENSION: Proper drive belt tension is
obtained when there is zero deflection, using light
finger pressure, on drive belts (A) Fig. 16, midway
between pulleys.
If an adjustment is necessary, push down on lever
(B) Fig. 16, to disenguage feed roller. Loosen jam
nut (C) Fig. 17, located on top of motor (D) and turn
adjustment
stud (E) right or left as needed until proper drive belt
tension is obtained. Tighten jam nut (C) after
adjustment is made.
FEED ROLL BELT TENSION: Proper tension on
feed roll belt (F) Fig. 16, is obtained when there is
approximately 1" deflection, using light finger
pressure on feed roll belt (F), midway between
pulleys. If an adjustment is necessary, change
position of rod (B) Fig. 18, in stud (G) by tightening
and loosening two nuts (H) until correct belt tension
is obtained. Both nuts (H) should be tight against
stud (G) as shown in Fig. 18, after adjustment is
made.
Fig. 18
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CHECKING, ADJUSTING AND
REPLACING KNIVES
1. When checking, adjusting or replacing the
cutterhead knives on the planer, proceed as
follows: EB
A. WARNING DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM
POWER SOURCE
B. Remove the top cover of the planer exposing the
cutterhead.
C. Check all four knives for proper setting using the
knife guage (A), as shown in Fig. 20. When the guage
(A) is placed on the cutterhead and the bottom of the
two roll pins, one of which is shown at (B), are against
the edge of the slot (C) opposite the knife, the knife
should just contact the bottom of the guage (D).
D. If any of the knives require an adjustment, slightly
loosen the knife locking bar of each of the four knives
by turning the knife locking screws (E) Fig. 20, into the
locking bar just enough to relieve stress in the
cutterhead but not disturb the setting of the four
knives.
E. To adjust the knife that must be reset, loosen all of
that knife's locking screws (E) Fig. 20, by turning them
into the locking bar. As the knife locking bar becomes
loose, lifter springs under the knife will raise the knife
until it contacts the bottom of the guage (D). Then
snug up the knife locking bar by lightly backing out the
locking screws (E) against the knife slot.
IMPORTANT: AT THIS TIME, ONLY TIGHTEN THE
KNIFE INTO THE SLOT ENOUGH TO HOLD IT IN
POSITION. F. If additional knives must be reset,
repeat STEP C.
G. After all four knives are set with the screws just
snug, back out and tighten the locking screws, five of
which are shown at (E) Fig. 20, against the slot. Start
with the end screws first and proceed on alternate
sides toward the center screws until the knife is
securely held in the cutterhead. Tighten the remaining
three knives in the same manner.
2. WARNING IF THE KNIVES ARE TO BE
REMOVED FOR SHARPENING OR
REPLACEMENT, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE
TAKEN AS THE KNIVES ARE VERY SHARP. TO
REMOVE THE KNIVES, WEAR GLOVES AND
PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
A. WARNING DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM
POWER SOURCE
B. To remove each knife, loosen the knife locking
bar, by turning the locking screws, five of which are
shown at (E) Fig. 20, into the knife locking bar and
remove the locking bar, knife and springs located
under the knife.
C. Remove the remaining three knives in the same
manner.
D. Thoroughly clean the knife slots, knife bars,
springs and screws. If the threads appear worn or
stripped or if the heads are becoming rounded,
replace them.
E. Inspect the cutting edge of the knives for nicks or
wire edge. Hone the knives slightly using a stone or
if the knives are to be sharpened, maintain a cutting
angle of 40 degrees.
F. Insert springs, knives and knife locking bars into
all four slots in the cutterhead. Push knives down as
far as possible and back out locking screws, five of
which are shown at (E) Fig. 20, just enough to hold
all four knives in the cutterhead.
G. Adjust all four knives as explained in Step 1.
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LEVELING THE TABLE
The table must be parallel to the cutterhead knives. To
check and adjust, proceed as follows:
1. WARNING DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM
POWER SOURCE
2. Remove the four screws that attach the top cover to
the planer and carefully remove the top cover.
3. Place a straight edge (A) Fig. 21, on the ground
surfaces (B) of the planer, as shown.
4. Place the guage block (C) Fig. 21, on the table
directly underneath the straight edge at one side, as
shown, Raise the table until the guage block just
touches the straight edge. Do not raise or lower the
table any further until the adjustment for leveling the
table is completed.
5. Move the guage block (C) Fig. 21, to the opposite
(left end) of the table and check to see if the table is
the same distance from the straight edge as on the
right side.
6. Place the straight edge (A) on the two ground
surfaces(B) of the outfeed end of the planer as shown
in Fig. 22. Check both ends of the table with guage
block (C) to see if table is level.
7. If the table is low or high at any of the four points
checked with the guage block in Figs. 21 and 22,
locate the post directly underneath the end of the table
that must be adjusted. Then loosen the three screws,
two of which are shown at (A) Fig. 22A, and turn flange
(B) to raise or lower the table at that end.
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
BED ROLL HEIGHT
The height of the bed rolls (A) and (E) Fig. 23A, should
be set between .002" and .004" above the table
surface, with the bed rolls at their lowest position. To
check the infeed bed roller height setting, proceed as
follows:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
2. Turn height adjustment knob (B), counterclockwise
as far as it will go.
3. Place a straight edge (C), across the infeed and
outfeed rollers on the left side of the table as shown.
4. With a feeler guage (D), measure the gap between
the table surface and the straight edge (C) near the
infeed roll (E).
5. If an adjustment to the infeed roller (E), is necessary,
loosen set screw (F) Fig. 23B, located underneath the
left front end of the table.
6. Turn adjustment collar (G) Fig. 23B left or right as
needed to attain proper height adjustment.
7. Tighten set screw (F) Fig. 23B after adjustment is
made.
To check the outfeed roller height setting, proceed
as follows:
1. With a feeler guage (H) Fig. 23C, measure the gap
between the table surface and the straight edge (C)
near the outfeed roller (E).
2. If an adjustment to the outfeed roller is necessary,
loosen jam nut (K) Fig. 230, located on the left side of
machine under the table, and turn collar (L) right or left
as needed until the outfeed roller is adjusted properly.
3. Tighten jam nut (K) Fig. 23D.
Fig. 23A
Fig. 23B
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ADJUSTING PRESSURE BAR
IMPORTANT: THE PRESSURE BAR IS SET AT THE
FACTORY AND SHOULD NOT NEED ASJUSTMENT.
BUT WHEN KNIVES ARE SHARPENED OR
REPLACED THE PRESSURE BAR SETTING
SHOULD BE CHECKED AND ADJUSTED IF
NECESSARY.
The pressure bar is located directly behind the
cutterhead and rides on the planed surface of the stock,
p
ressing the stock down on the table. If the stock does
not feed, the pressure bar is set too low. If the stock has
chatter marks, the pressure bar is set too high. The
p
ressure bar must be parallel to the knives and set .040"
below the cutting circle. To check and adjust the
pressure bar, proceed as follows:
1. WARNING DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM
POWER SOURCE
2. Remove the four screws that attach the top cover (A)
Fig. 24A to the planer and carefully remove the top
cover.
3. Make certain the knives are adjusted properly as
p
reviously explained under CHECKING, ADJUSTING
AND REPLACING KNIVES.
4. Place the guage block (A) Fig. 24B, on the table
directly underneath the cutterhead as shown. Place a
.040" feeler guage (B) Fig. 24B, on top of the guage
block and raise the table until the knife (C) just touches
the feeler guage when the knife is at its lowest point.
5. Next, set the feeler guage aside and move the guage
block (A) Fig. 25, directly underneath the pressure bar
(B) on one end of the table. The pressure bar (B) should
j
ust touch the guage block (A). Check the pressure bar
at the opposite end of the table in the same manner.
6. If the pressure bar must be adjusted, remove screw
(D) Fig. 26. Loosen screw (E) Fig. 26A, three or four
turns. Turn screw (F) Fig. 26A clockwise to raise the bar
or counter clockwise to lower the bar. The bottom of
p
ressure bar should just touch the gauge block (A) Fig.
25.
8. Then tighten screw (E) Fig. 26A until it bottoms and
then loosen it two complete turns. Replace screw (D)
Fig. 26A.
9. This adjustment to the pressure bar should be made
on the opposite end of the planer In the same manner.
Fig. 24A
Fig. 23B
B
A
C
A
B
A
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
D
E
F
D
E
Fig. 26A

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ADJUSTING THE CHIPBREAKER
The chipbreaker is located on the top of the planer
and extends down around the front of the
cutterhead. The chip-breaker segments raise as
stock is fed through and "break or curl" the chips
the same as the plane iron cap on a hand plane.
The bottom of the chipbreaker must be parallel to
the knives and set .040" below the cutting circle.
To check and adjust the chipbreaker, proceed as
follows:
1. WARNING DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM
POWER SOURCE
2. Remove the four screws that attach the top
cover to the planer and carefully remove the top
cover.
3 Make certain the knives are adjusted properly as
p
reviously explained under CHECKING,
ADJUSTING AND REPLACING KNIVES.
4. Place the guage block (A) Fig. 29, on the table
directly underneath the cutterhead as shown. To
adjust the chipbreaker, place a .040" feeler gauge
(B) Fig. 29, on top of the guage block and raise the
table until the knife (C) just touches the feeler
guage when the knife is at its lowest point.
5. Move the guage block (A) Fig. 30, underneath
each chipbreaker segment (B) as shown. The
bottom of each chipbreaker segment should just
touch the top of the guage block.
6. If an adjustment to any of the chipbreaker
segments isnecessary, loosen the corresponding
lock nut, such as (C) Fig. 31, and turn adjusting
screw (D) in or out as required. Then tighten lock
nut (C).
7. Spring tension on the chipbreaker segments is
properly set when the head of corresponding
screw (E) Fig. 32, is two complete turns below
surface of casting (F).
Fig. 29
Fig. 30
Fig. 31
B
A
C
A
B
C
EF
D
Fig. 32

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ADJUSTING SPRING TENSION ON
FEED ROLLERS
The outfeed roll (A) Fig. 33, and infeed roll (not visible)
are those parts of your planer that feed the stock while
it is being planed. The feed rolls are under spring
tension and this tension must be sufficient to feed the
stock uniformly through the planer without slipping but
should not be too tight that it causes damage to the
board. The tension should be equal at both ends of
each roll. To adjust spring tension on the infeed roll,
turn screws (B) Fig. 33, right or left until they are flush
with top of casting (C). To adjust spring tension on the
outfeed roll (A), turn screws (D) until they are 2 to 3
complete turns below surface of casting (E).
ADJUSTING OUTFEED ROLLER
The outfeed roller (A) Fig. 34, should be .035" below
the cutting circle. To check and adjust the outfeed roll,
proceed as follows:
1. WARNING DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM
POWER SOURCE
2. Make certain the knives are adjusted properly as
previously explained under CHECKING,] ADJUSTING]
AND REPLACING KNIVES.
3. Place the guage block (C) Fig. 35, on the table
directly underneath the cutterhead, as shown. Place a
.035" feeler guage (B) on top of the guage block and
raise the table until the knife (A) just touches the feeler
guage when the knife is at its lowest point. Do not
move the table any further until the adjustment is
completed.
4. Place the guage block underneath outfeed roll (A)
Fig. 36. The feed roll should just touch the top of the
guage block (C) which would be .035" below the cutting
circle. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen locknut (D)
Fig. 37, and turn adjusting screw (E) until the outfeed
roll just touches the top of the guage block. Repeat at
opposite end of feed roll.
A
C
B
C
B
EDD
E
A
C
A
Fig. 33
Fig. 34
B
Fig. 35
A
C
E
D
Fig. 36
Fig. 37

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Fig. 38
B
C
A
B
A
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ADJUSTING CHIP DEFLECTOR
1. WARNING DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM
POWER SOURCE
2. Remove the cutterhead guard.
3. The edge (C) of the chip deflector (A) Fig.
38, should be adjusted so it is a minimum of
.040" and a maximum] of .080" away from the
cutting circle. Place a feeler gauge between the knife
and the edge of the chip deflector as shown in Fig. 38.
If an adjustment is necessary, loosen three screws (B)
and move chip deflector.
ADJUSTING TABLE HEIGHT SCALE
The table height scale is adjusted at the factory to
indicate the distance from the table to the cutting circle
(depth of cut).
To check and adjust the pointer, proceed as follows:
1. Run a piece of wood part way through the planer
and stop the machine.
2. Measure the thickness of the finished piece. If
necessary, loosen two screws (A) Fig. 39 adjust pointer
(B) and retighten screws (A).
GAUGE BLOCK
A gauge block has been supplied with your planer;
however, if it is ever necessary to make a gauge block
out of hardwood, follow the instructions shown in Fig.
40.
Fig. 39
Fig. 40

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MACHINE USE
When using your machine, follow these few simple steps for achieving the best results.
1. True Up One Face – Feed one face of the board over a jointer, making thin cuts with each pass, until the entire
surface is flat.
2. Plane to Thickness – Place the side you planed in STEP 1 face down and feed the board through the planer.
Plane until this side is flat, then plane both sides of the board until you are satisfied with the thickness. Make thin
cuts, and alternate sides with each pass. If, during the planing operation, you notice the board twisting, warping, or
bowing, repeat STEP 1 and true up one face.
3. When planing long stock, provide table extensions to support the infeed and outfeed end of the workpiece.
4. Plane with the grain only, and keep planer table clean. Occasionally, wax the table surface to reduce friction
during the planing operation.
5. Cross-cut to Final Length – Cross-cut lumber to final length.
CAUTION:THE KNIVES ON THE PLANER WILL NOT WEAR EVENLY IF THE WOOD IS FED THROUGH
THE SAME SPOT ON THE TABLE EVERY TIME. FEED THE WOOD THROUGH THE PLANER AT DIFFERENT
SPOTS ON THE TABLE TO HELP ELIMINATE UNEVEN WEAR OF THE KNIVES.
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LUBRICATION
Your machine requires lubrication as follows:
1. The four grease fittings, one of which is shown at (A)
Fig. 41, located at the base of the four table posts are to
be lubricated every 100 hours of operation with an
automotive type lithium grease or equivalent.
2. As required, lubricate the four table raising and
lowering screws, three of which are shown at (B) Fig.
42, with an automotive type lithium grease or equivalent.
3. The gear box oil should be changed once a year
using extreme pressure gear oil, available from INVICTA
The gear box drain plug is shown at (C) Fig. 43. The oil
fill screw is shown at (B) and the oil level indicator is
shown at (A) Fig. 43.
Fig. 41
AB
C
B
A
Fig. 43
Fig. 42

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ELECTRICAL BOX
71
02 01 03 04
A1
1 L1
A1
1- 2-
2 T1
05 06
A2
96 NC
PART. N°
11-28-00230 11-34-00120 11-07-00690 11-31-00070
8NAE-K205-0
11-20-00090
3 L2
A2
5 L3
3NO
4NO
3-
4 T2
4-
6 T3 A2
95 NC97 NO98 NO
5
6
2
1
ITEM
3
4
1 3
2
4
5
6Single phase transformer
NAME Electrical box Disjuntor C6A 5SX1-1
Contactor CWM25
1
QTY.
1 1
Track
Overload relay RW27D
1
2
1
07
12
56
08
11-03-00150 11-03-00090 11-02-00490
910
13 14
17 18
21 22
25 26
879
8
9
09
Press cable PG13.5 Press cable PG21
Borne terminal
2
1 1
10
10
11-04-00750 Switch electrical
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