Ironwood P500 User manual

Ironwood P500
User Manual
general information. features.
machine controls. machine operation.
tool adjustments. troubleshooting.
electrical print. maintenance.
periodic maintenance. safety.
delivery and installation. inspection.
remove machine from pallet. level.
safety. operation and adjustments.
technical specications. safety considerations.

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1.0 General Information…............................................................... 3
1.1 Thank You!
1.2 Before Contacting Stiles
1.3 Features
1.4 Intended Use
1.5 Technical Specications
1.6 Safety Considerations
2.0 Facility Preparation… ............................................................... 6
2.1 Floor
2.2 Work Space
2.3 Power
3.0 Delivery and Installation … ........................................................... 7
3.1 Receiving Your Machine
3.2 Unpack the Machine
3.3 Inspection
3.4 Move Machine to Final Position
3.5 Remove Machine from Pallet
3.6 Level
3.7 Pre-Operation Cleaning
4.0 Connect to Power…............................................................... 11
5.0 Safety.......................................................................... 12
6.0 Operation and Adjustments ......................................................... 13
6.1 Machine Controls
6.2 Machine Operation
6.3 Tool Adjustments
7.0 Maintenance… ................................................................... 19
7.1 Lubrication
7.2 Inspection
7.3 Periodic Maintenance
8.0 Troubleshooting .................................................................. 20
8.1 Electrical Print
Table of Contents
PLEASE REVIEW AND OBSERVE ALL SAFETY
INFORMATION / DIRECTIVES BEFORE INSTALLING,
OPERATING, OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON
THIS MACHINERY.

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1.0 General Information
1.1 Thank You!
Thank you for your purchase of the Ironwood P500 Planer. At Stiles
Machinery, our goal is to ensure that you are fully satised with
your purchase. This manual is provided so that you may properly
assemble, operate, and maintain your P500. Should you need help,
our team of dedicated service personnel are available to answer
your questions and provide any resource recommendations you may
need.
Warranty and Support
All Ironwood machines are designed to meet the exacting standards
demanded by craftsmen like you. Ironwood machines include a
one (1) year parts warranty and two (2) years of free 24/7 technical
support beginning at date of shipment. Standard technical support
remains in effect for free for the lifetime of the machine thereafter.
Warranty service work is not covered by manufacturer’s warranty.
Stiles’ service team is available for an additional charge.
1.2 Before Contacting Stiles
Please have your machine model and serial number available when
contacting Stiles Machinery with questions. The machine’s model
and serial number are listed on the metallic plate located on the
machine’s frame.
For specic information regarding the electrical system and
pneumatic supply, please refer to the data that is stamped on the
metallic plate.
Machine information plate
Stiles Technical Support
616.698.6615
Stiles Parts
800.PARTS.80 (800.727.8780)
Website
www.stilesmachinery.com/ironwood/p500
Machine Model ____________________________________________
Machine Serial Number _____________________________________
1.3 Features
• Iron machine base
• Four heavy-duty jack screws enable precise and vibration-free
performance
• Cast iron table is heat treated and precision ground for rigidity
and stability
• Conveniently located controls
• Segmented infeed roller and pressure shoe ensure positive
contact on workpieces of varying thickness
• Spiral cutterhead has six rows of 13 carbide inserts, providing
high chip-removal rate, superior surface nishing, and reduced
noise levels
• 1/4-hp motor raises and lowers table
• 1-hp feed motor with variable speed controls
• Variable feed speeds from 19-39 feet per minute
• Heavy-duty 7.5-hp cutterhead motor
• Enclosed micro-adjustment dial for accurate positioning of the
table
• Bed roller for planning of rough or nished lumber or glued
panels adjusts quickly from 0.0-0.5"
1.4 Intended Use
The Ironwood P500 is designed for planing raw stock to achieve a
desired thickness and/or remove defects. Planing typically follows
jointing (attening and straightening) in the woodworking process.

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1.5 Technical Specications
Description Ironwood P500
Work-Table Size 22" x 29½" (560mm x 750mm)
Table Height 463 / 8" (1180mm)
Machine Size 29½" x 48" (750mm x 870mm)
Max Width of Workpiece 20" (508mm)
Max Thickness of Workpiece 11¾" (300mm)
Min Thickness of Workpiece 3 / 8" (10mm)
Max Cutting Depth 5 / 16" (8mm)*
Min Length of Workpiece 85 / 8" (220mm)
Cutterhead Helical
Cutterhead Diameter 37 / 8" (100mm)
Number of Knives 75
Cutterhead Motor 7.5 hp
Cutterhead Speed 4,800 rpm
Infeed Roller (1) 3" (76mm) segmented infeed roller
Outfeed Rollers (2) 23 / 8" (60mm) rollers
Table Rollers (2) 213 / 16" (55mm) rollers
Table Adjustment Motorized
Table Position Display Analog with mechanical digital readout
Electrical 230v / 460v (3 phase)
Amperage 23.1 amps @230v / 11.3 @ 460v
Dust Port Diameter 6" (150mm)
Dust Extraction Requirements 800 cfm @ 4,500 feet/min.
Shipping Dimensions (W x L x H) 34" x 49" x 52" (863mm x 1244mm x 1320mm)
Shipping Weight 1800 lbs. (815 kg)
* Maximum cutting depth is determined by wood characteristics

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1.6 Safety Considerations
For your safety, read these instructions thoroughly before you install
and operate this machine. Always have these instructions available
at the machine for reference.
Observe all codes and regulations that apply to the installation and
operation of this machine.
Keep visitors at a safe distance from the work space.
Keep children away from this and all machines. Childproof your work
area!
Familiarize yourself with the safety notices used in this manual.
CAUTION
If cautions are ignored, personal injury and/or machine damage
may result.
WARNING
Never use the P500 for purposes other than its intended use. Do not
modify or remove any guards or other safety features. Improper use
or modications may affect your warranty or result in serious injury
or death.
Training
This machine is intended for use by authorized, well-trained
operators only.
Do not operate until you have a complete working knowledge of
the machine and have been properly trained for its safe operation,
correct adjustment, and use. All operators should thoroughly read
and understand this manual and the workings of this machine prior
to operation.
It is essential that all operators be aware of the following:
• The dangers associated with the operation of this machine.
• The use of personal protective equipment for ear and eye
protection.
• The proper positioning of the operator and operator’s hands
relative to the cutterhead.
• The principles of machine operation.
• The safe handling of the workpiece when planing.
• The safe stacking of the workpiece before and after planing.

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2.0 Facility Preparation
Prior to uncrating your machine conrm that your location can
accommodate the Ironwood P600. Follow these guidelines:
2.1 Floor
• The oor must be at and level.
• Although no special foundations are required, a concrete oor is
recommended.
• All oors must have a load-bearing strength suitable for the
machine weight of approximately 2,100 pounds (959 kg).
• If anchoring the machine to the oor, purchase high quality
anchor bolts appropriate to the oor construction and material.
2.2 Work Space
• Provide adequate work space surrounding the machine.
• Provide proper non-glare, overhead lighting.
• Place the machine so that any potential kickback area is not in
line with aisles, doorways, or other work and trafc areas.
• Provide adequate dust extraction system.
The dust extraction system should have a ow of 4,500 feet per
minute at 800 cfm.
Standard machine clearance requirements
48"
(1170mm)
(work area)
48"
48"*
48"*
Machine clearance requirements*
*Actual clearance requirements may vary depending on length of
material to be cut.
2.3 Power
WARNING
A licensed electrician must connect the P500 to the building power
source.
• Do not use extension cords.
• Be sure that the electrical voltage of the power source is of the
same characteristics as the electrical system supplied with your
machine. If other machine voltage capabilities are required,
contact Stiles Machinery.
P500
Planer Motor 7.5 HP
Feed Motor 1 HP
Table Lift Motor HP
Power 230v / 460v (3 phase)
Total Required Amperage 23.1 amps / 11.3 amps
• Ensure the machine is protected with an external over-current
protective device per your local electrical codes.
• Electrical equipment operating conditions:
Air temperatures between +41ºF (+5ºC) and +113ºF (+45ºC).
Relative humidity not to exceed 50% at a maximum temperature
of +113ºF (+45ºC).
• Electrical equipment is designed and protected to withstand the
effects of transportation and storage temperatures within a range
of -13ºF (-25ºC) to +131ºF (+55ºC), and for short periods of time
not exceeding 24 hours at up to +158ºF (+70ºC).
• Ensure connection to factory ground system is wired correctly
(according to IAW local electrical codes and NEC) and not
connected to any electromagnetic interference source such as
welders.
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3.0 Delivery and Installation
3.1 Receiving Your Machine
You will be contacted to arrange delivery. Your machine will be
delivered by truck to your location. If there is no loading dock,
be sure that you have informed the carrier in advance so that
they deliver using a truck with a lift gate to lower the machine to
ground level.
Before accepting the machine and signing the bill of lading from the
carrier, please inspect crating and machine condition, note potential
damage on the bill of lading, take pictures of potential damage, and
contact Stiles Machinery immediately at 616.698.7500.
The machine will arrive fully crated and secured to a pallet. Use a
hand truck or fork lift to move the machine on its pallet as close to
its nal position as possible.
If you do not intend to install the machine immediately after delivery,
store it in a protected, cool, and dry location.
The machine
arrives fully crated.
Remove and save the
paperwork attached to
the outside.
3.2 Unpack the Machine
TOOLS REQUIRED:
• Hammer
• Crowbar
Unpack as follows:
Do not remove the machine from the pallet.
1. Remove and save all paperwork attached to the outside of
the crate.
2. Remove the crating, starting with the top, then remove the four
sides. Use caution to avoid personal injury and prevent damage
to the machine’s nish.
3. Remove the protective plastic from the machine, starting at the
bottom.
4. Remove the plastic sleeve from the side access door handle.
A second access door is located on the opposite side. The
door is locked when the handle is in the vertical position. Turn
the handle to the right to unlock and open the access door.

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5. Check inside the access doors for any hardware or accessories.
Remove the hardware, accessories, and a tool kit that may
be shipped inside the machine. If additional accessories are
ordered, they may be delivered separately.
6. Ensure all rotating components turn by hand.
7. Close and lock the side access door.
3.3 Inspection
Save all containers and packing materials until you are satised
that your machine has arrived in good condition. If you discover the
machine is damaged after you’ve signed for delivery, immediately
call Stiles Customer Service at 616.698.7500.
When you are completely satised with the condition of your
equipment, you should inventory its parts.
Open and check the contents of all containers to ensure all tools,
hardware, and accessories are included. The tool kit should contain
the following items:
1. 3-piece open end wrench set
2. 4mm, 5mm, 6mm and 8mm short handle Allen wrenches
3. 5mm long handle Allen wrench
4. Handle key for locking/unlocking side access doors
5. Two (2) 5mm T-handle Allen wrenches
6. Five (5) extra carbide inserts (30 x 12 x 1.5mm)
7. Five (5) extra gibs for cutterhead
8. Five (5) extra nuts for cutterhead
9. Five (5) extra set screws for cutterhead
10. Four (4) leveling pads
11. Four (4) leveling bolts with nut
12. Touch-up paint (2 color set)
13. User manual

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3.4 Move Machine to Final Position
Be sure the site is properly prepared. Refer to section 2.0 for details.
Be sure the cabinet doors are closed and locked before
transporting.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
• Hand truck or fork lift
Use a hand truck or fork lift to move the machine on its pallet to its
nal location. If using a fork lift, make sure fork travel is clear of any
obstacles.
3.5 Remove Machine from Pallet
CAUTION
The P500 weighs approximately 1,800 pounds (815kg). For this
procedure, we recommend using a fork lift.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
• Adjustable wrench
• Machine-door key
When the machine has been placed at its nal location, carefully
remove the machine from the pallet.
The machine is
bolted to the pallet
for transport.

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1. From inside the cabinet, remove the four bolts that secure the
machine to the pallet at the interior corners.
2. Lift the machine from the pallet by one of 2 methods:
a. Slide machine onto forks of fork lift.
b. With a fork lift or crane, use a hoist hook and lift strap
secured to the hooks on the side of the machine to move
and place the machine.
3. Carefully slide or set the machine into nal position.
3.6 Level
TOOLS REQUIRED:
• Bubble Level
• Adjustable wrench
Use a bubble level along the length and width of the tabletop surface
to check for level. Use an adjustable wrench to adjust leveling bolts
to level the machine.
If vibration moves the machine from its position during operation,
mount the machine to the oor. Purchase high quality anchor
bolts appropriate to the oor construction, and anchor through
the mounting holes on the base. After anchoring the machine to
the oor, recheck the machine to make sure it is level and adjust
anchors and leveling bolts if necessary.
3.7 Pre-Operation Cleaning
WARNING
Use proper cleaning agents and methods described below. Do not
use gasoline or other petroleum-based solvents. There is a risk of
explosion and burning if these products are used. Serious personal
injury may occur.
Machine Tabletop Surface
Remove and discard any projective materials from the top of the
machine. Remove the rust-preventative oil that coats the machine
using a soft cloth and nonammable degreasing agent, such as
Simple Green or other citrus-based cleaners. Do not use abrasive
pads.
Table Rollers, Feed Rollers, and Cutterhead
CAUTION
Use extreme care when cleaning or working with the cutterhead.
The knives are very sharp.