Nova MB 1931 User manual

13" PLANER
I·NSTRUCTION MANUAL
Moder: MB 1931

CONTENTS
Ger8Al s.AfE1Y RULES F~ POVtfER T(X)lS~ .......................... _ ........................... ,+u ............ 1 .. 1
WEfY' ~ ~ MB 1931 ..... iIji •• II! •• , ...... ~ ••••••••• * •• IfIi •••••• tt ............. " ... Ii ....................................................... 3
lc::aE P,l.,RTS ~." .................................................... Ii •• *I ................................................ " ...... , ••••• 411 ••• 4
MCllJt{Dt4C711-tE PI.AI\IER ()I\ITO n-IE wrx::t:J 8AS.E •.• u .......................................................... 5
~<:XJ<. Ra.l.ER,S ................. **'1 .................................................. " '''' .................. " ......... ,. ...................................... iII ......... 6
~~JOr.IS: MB 1931 .............. 11.+ ••• " •••••••••••••••• 11 ................. ,. ....... " .......................... " ••• " ....................... 1'7
~ 1HE ~ ................. ,. •• 4 ......... 1i. ............. + ... .,41 ............. * .................................. """ .... " ............................. 8
~a:F' S\\IIT'O-I ............. "., ...... "' .................................................................................................. " ................. 9
AD.JU.ST DEI"ni a -ruT' ....... " .•.. ".Il! .............................................. ." ........................................................ 11 •••••• ++.10
~~ M. [)EI'TH CJI= CUT' SCAI.E ............ * .... III ..... " •• ,,, .................... It ................ ·.,. ................. + •••• " .. 11
niE ~R Kl'WES" ....... ,t." ...........,......................................"............ 111 ... ., ......... l1li •••••••••••••••••••• 12
Q\lS'TAl.IJl'IG n-:IE ~ER Kf\IIVEs ........................................................................................... 13
SEm~ 'DE KJ'rrrlIFE HElGI-IT''''+i- •• , •••• ''' ........................................... ''' ....... *.*1111 ............................ 11.4 ••••••• 11 •••••• 1~
ADJtJST 1'tiE T A8lf: EXrENSI~ RalER. .............. ,............................u ................................... 15
MAklf\lC; 11-IE 0J1l"ERHEAD AND T.ABlE P.ARAllEL •.•.•.•.•. n ................................ " ............ 16-17
~ f()Il FINiSH .............•........• _ ....•.......••.•........••••••••• * .................................................. 18
l.UBRJCA.~AAAI~ •. i ••• U ...................................................................................... 19
~ ......... ., ............................................... Ii •••• " .................... " ••• ~'I! .... 11 ........... " ................ 20- 22
P..A.RTS u~,/DIA~.t.'Ii! ••••••• 4! ••• IIi* ....I ..... + ...... " ......... "' •••• " ........ .,..~.1'''' •• -If!+ .... * .... tI ••• it' •••• , .......... ''.Ii ........ 23·31

GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS
WARNING. Do not attempt to operate until you have read thoroughly and understand
completely
aU instruc'tions. rules. etc. contained in this manuar. F.II.,. I. co_.., ••
... ult I •• eeld •• tllavolyll, nre
,.Iectrlc "o.1e, or
.. rlDul .. r ....... lv'''. Keep this
owners manual and review frequently for continuous safe operatjon.
I. laaw your machI ••• 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. Ma'e IVre aU 'eol, aN prope'" IfOn .... 1f 1he toots electrical plug has three prongs.
it should be used with a three-hole electrical socket. 00 not remove or otherwise
disable the third prong.
3. K •• p guards I. place aad III working or •• r. If a' guard must be removed for
maintenance or cleaning. make sure it is property reattached before using the tool again.
4 .. a .... v. adlu.'111 keys aft •• nllcll ••• Form the hab't of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from
the machine before tunling it on.
5.1., work are. d ..... CJuttered areas and workbenches increase the Ukelihood of an
accident
6. Do 1101 UN III clangeroul Ilvlroaments. Do not usc power 1oo~s in damp or wet
locations, or expoae them to rmn. Keep wor1< area well illuminated.
7. K •• p '.11 ..... away. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area.
I. Male- workshop childproof .. With padlocks. master switches. or by removing starter
keys.
9. Do 80t force t •• lftac.I ••• It wtU do thejab better and be safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
10. Use .11. right tool •• Do not force the machine or attachments to do a Job for which they
were not designed. Con.tact the manufacturer or distributor if there is any Question
abo,ul Ule tool~s suitability for a partlcu!ar job.

GEIEUL SAFE" RULES FOR POWER TOOLS
11 ....... ,., •• pateL Avoid loose clothing, gloves. neckties. rings, bracelets. or
jewelrywhich could be cau&ht in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear
protective haircovering to contain long hal,f.
12.....,. ....... ., ..... L Also use face or dust mask If operation is dusty. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses.
13. SICUM worlc. Use ctamps 01 avlse to hold work when practical. It is safer than uI,lng
your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool.
'1. Do .. t ••• ma,1t. Keep proper footing and balance at an times.
15. Mal.,.I .... c ••••• a.op co.dltloll. Keep machine tlean for best and safest
pedormance. follow Instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
1:6. Dlsc •••• d •• cW •• lrom IIGwer lou.el. Before servicing; and when changing
accessories. or when mounting and remounting motor.
17.Avo'. _cd.lllal dartl •• Make sure switch is in \he ·off· posttion before plugging in
powercord.
11. Use .. C ..... Il ... GIgssarles. Consuft the owner's manual for recommended
accessories.
19.
CIIadI ........ ,.rt .. Before further use of the machine. a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to make sure that it win operate property and
perfonn its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts. breakage of parts. mounting. and any other condition Ulat may affect its
operation. Guards or other parts that are damaged should be properly repajred or
replaced.
20. lnet' ..... mac'." ru •• ll1l •• all •••• d. Tum power off. Do not leave the fllachjne
untn it comes to acomplete stop"
21." ••••••• y .... r tools •• 11. un •• , th •• Recl. 01 tlrugs, alc ••• 1, or •• ,
..... tIOL
22. ...,. .... I ... r _sl .ask if operation creates a lot of saw dust and/or wood
chips. Always operate the tool in a well ventilated area and provide for proper dust
removal. Use a wood dust collection system whenever possible.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS fOR MB 1931
I. Always wear eye' protection when operating any'machine+
2. Before starting UP. check to make sure all holding screws are tight.
3. Always stop motor and disconnect from power source before making any adjustments.
4. Be sure all guards are in place before operaUng equipment.
5. Read operators manual thoroughly and famillarize yourself with machine b@fore
attempting to operate.
6. Do not force work through the machine~ Allow the planer to apply the proper feed rate.
7. Check fe(;,'.d rollers occasionally to be sure chips and sawdust ere not lodged between any
components. " rollers are not seated firmly. the feed rolls will not holCl stock finnly
against the bad. allowing kickback.
I. Plane only wood boards.
9. Use sound lumber. with no toose knots. and as fewtight knots as possib1e.
1041 Never stand directly in line with cither the infeed or outfeed 'sides. Always stand off to
one side of the machine.
11. Be certain the workpiece is free from nails. screws, stonest and other foreign objects
which could damage the knives.
12. Be sure the knives are properly attached as described in the instructions.
13. The knives an,~ sharp and can easily cut your hand. Use caution when handling the
knives and cutterhead assembly.
14. Allow the cutterhead to reuch full speed before using.
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LOOSE PARD IIG
I. ·c· circUp ............................................................................................... 'F .................... 4 pieces
11<rlife set'tir\I: ...Ide...............................,....•........····•········.··...........0 ....................... 2 pI~
cI.. t<rUfe settir'C &ace staaft.. ...............................................................................................1 piece
4. Base lock screw Not included if machine supptied with rubber feet.. 8rrYn x 50 (L)4pieces
S. EJevation knob lock screw ... - ............................................................ 6rnrn x 15 (L)- 1 piece
6. Cuttertleacll'8islrC, t1alcI CI'1IIlk. ...................................................................................... 1 ,:Mace
7. AI'efl ~ ......................................................+ ................................................... SI'I"II'n
L Oper1 erM:I Wl'ef"dl ....... r.+ •••••••••••••••••••• ~ ••••••• + •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8 x 1.0- 1 piece
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MOUNTING I,HE PLANER ONTO THE WOOD BASE
1. When Ule pi .... ts not mounted on 8 planer stand. it suggested lIlat it be mounted onto
two pieces of lumber. This will ensure maximum stability .
2.. Choose t\YO pieces of WCXJd eccordng to the siZes sho\vn on 1he figure below, Mount the
planer onto
the wood surface.
3. Use1he four M8 x SOmm long heJtaIon8 socket head screws (finished) to mount the plane
base onto the wood.
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'lOCK ROLLERS
Two rollers are built on top of the planer, providing convenient handUng of stock for
consecutive cutting operations.
SIod( pla,..I 011 Ii,. '.,1 0' ,It. madillne fall
•• H.lly pulled 10 ,11. ,.,.,.'or for plall''',.
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Motor:
Volts•••••••••••••••••••••••.••.••.••.•.•.•..•........••••.•.•••.•.••••••.•••. 220V 160Hz
Cvttl8, capacity:
Lengttl of stock (min)......................................................................................5" (127mm)
Widtl1 of stock (max)............................................................................... 12-1/2· (318mmJ
Thickness of stock.......................................................................... 0.2 .. -6- (5 .... 153mm)
DepUl of cut (max.)...........••..•.•••• o. ••• •••• ................ ••••• ............... ••••••• ••••• •••••• •••• 2.5 mm
Feed rate........................................................................................... 26.2 fPM (8m/min)
Number of knives..... .••.•.. •.. ...............................•.•................••...... ••. .......... 2.5lngJe edged
Diameter.................................................................................................... 1.89· (48n1m)
Idle ruMing speed............................................................................................. 9000 RPM
Cuts perminute..................................................................................................... 16000
O •• rall dI ... nsI08s:
LengUl ...................................................................................................... 22.8· (58Omm)
WidU1 .......................................................................................................... 22· (558mm)
Hci~lt ...................................................................................................... 18.2· (463rnfJl)
Net weigl1t.............................................................................................. 67.6Ibs (30.7kg)
Gross weight................................................................................,............. 70lbs (31.8ke)
Packing size (L x W x H) ....................................................................... 24· x 18.3· x 13.8"
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.VIII THE PUNER
the planarcan be moved by canylng it on the right and left of the frame. Qosethe table
extenIianI befcn you move the planer•
• ".1.. &fake sute the plane has been tum«l oft
and unplUUecJ before you move the Planer ..
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