Oliver 4420 User manual

Planer
Model
4420
Owner’s
Manual
For Models Manufactured Since 05/2019
175370
Oliver Machinery
1-800-559-5065
6902 S 194th St, Kent, WA 98032
[email protected]
WWW.OLIVERMACHINERY.NET
Stock Number: 4420.101
Manual
Version:
2
.0.
0

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Table of Contents
Introduction············································· 6
Specifications ·········································· 7
Quick View ·················································7
Product Dimensions····································7
Shipment Info·············································7
Electricals ···················································7
Motor ························································8
Planer Capacity and Performance ···············8
Cutterhead and Headstock ··························8
Measurements ···········································8
Table ··························································9
Safety·························································9
Others ························································9
Identification ··········································10
Safety ·····················································12
General Safety Guidelines ························· 12
Safety Guidelines Specific to Planer··········· 13
Electricals ···············································15
Minimum Circuit Size Required for Model
4420 Planer ·············································· 15
Grounding ················································ 15
Electrical Wiring ······································· 15
Setup ······················································17
Shop Preparation······································ 17
Space Requirement ········································· 17
Load Limits ······················································ 17
Electricals ························································ 17
Lighting ···························································· 17
Safety Labels ··················································· 17
Dust Collection ················································ 17
Receiving ·················································· 18
Unboxing ················································· 18
Inventory ················································· 19
Removing Machine from Crate ·················· 20
Cleaning ··················································· 21
Assembly ················································· 21
Installing Height Adjustment Handwheel ······· 22
Installing Dust Hood ········································ 23
Installing Extension Tables ······························ 24
Installing Power Switch ··································· 25
Dust Collection ········································· 26
Wiring and Grounding ······························ 27
Wiring Instructions ·········································· 27
Break-in Period ········································· 27
Controls and Components ······················ 28
ON / OFF Switches ···································· 28
Table Height Adjustment ·························· 28
Table Height Locking Knobs ······················ 28
Table Height Scale ···································· 28
Digital Readout (DRO) ······························· 29
DRO Calibration ··············································· 33
Feed Rate Control ····································· 30
Components for Planing Wood ················· 31
Test Run ··················································· 32
Operation ·············································· 34
Step 1: Preparation ··································· 34
Step 2: Setting Depth of Cut and Feed Rate35
Step 3: Select Feed Direction ····················· 36
Step 4: Planing Wood to Desired Thickness36
Common Cutting Problems ······················· 38
Snipe ································································ 38
Chipping ·························································· 38
Indentation ······················································ 38
Fuzzy Grain ······················································ 38
Accessories ············································ 39
Cutter Inserts ··········································· 39
Touchup Paint ·········································· 39
Maintenance ········································· 40
Maintenance Schedule ····························· 40

Lubrication Schedule ································ 40
Instructions for Maintenance and
Adjustments ············································ 42
Remove Planer Top Cover ······························· 42
Adjust Chip Deflector Clearance ····················· 42
Service Cutterhead and Rotate Cutter Inserts 43
Adjust Belt Tension ········································· 44
Align Belt Pulleys ············································· 45
Adjust Table Chain Tension ····························· 46
Adjust Table Roller Height ······························· 46
Adjust Cutterhead/Feed Roller Height Offset · 47
Adjust Feed Roller Tension ······························ 49
Adjust Cutterhead Height Scale ······················ 50
Anti-Kickback Fingers Inspection····················· 50
Troubleshooting ·····································51
Wiring Diagram ······································54
Parts List ················································ 55
Table Assembly ········································ 55
Motor and Cabinet Assembly ···················· 56
Headstock Assembly ································· 57
Cutterhead and Rollers ····························· 58
Maintenance Record ······························ 66
Notes ····················································· 67
Warranty and Service····························· 68
Appendix ··············································· 69
US Standard – Metric Conversion Chart ····· 69

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing Oliver! This manual contains important information on how to safely set up,
operate, and maintain this machine. Please take the time to read through this manual, and make sure you
understand all the instructions.
While this manual may provide tips on optimizing the result of your workpiece, the manual is not intended
as a substitute for formal woodworking training. If you need to know how to safely perform an operation,
please consult knowledgeable and qualified sources before proceeding further.
We made every effort to keep this manual up-to-date. Instructions, specifications, drawings, and
photographs in this manual should match the machine delivered. If you find any differences, or anything
that seems confusing in this manual, or some instructions are not available, please check our website for
an updated version:
WWW.OLIVERMACHINERY.NET/MANUALS
Alternatively, you can contact our Technical Support for help:
1-800-559-5065
Before calling, please note down the manufacture date and serial
number of the machine. You can find the information on a nameplate
located on machine cabinet below the power switch. This information
is needed to provide proper technical support, and to determine if an
updated manual is available for your machine.
Please let us know how well this manual serves you. If you have any
suggestions, please call the number above or email us at:
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Specifications
Quick View
Model
4420 Planer
Stock Number
4420.101
Motor
TEFC Induction Motor
5HP, 230V, 1Ph
Max. Stock Width
16”
Max Depth of Cut
1/8”
(Full width)
15/64"
(
Stock less than
6
-
1/4”
wide
)
Dimensions
44
-
1/4”
(L) x
35
-
1/4”
(W) x
43
-
1/2”
(H)
Footprint
21”
(L) x
24”
(W)
Fully Assembled Weight
568 lbs.
Warranty
1 Year (Motor and electronics)
2 Years (All other parts)
Product Dimensions
Width x Depth x Height (Fully Assembled)
44
-
1/4”
(L) x
35
-
1/4”
(W) x
43
-
1/2”
(H)
Footprint
21”
(L) x
24”
(W)
Fully Assembled Weight
568 lbs.
Shipment Info
Type
Wood Crate with Pallet Base
Content
Planer with Included Accessories
Dimensions
30”
(L) x
35”
(W) x
47”
(H)
Weight
669 lbs.
Approx
imate
Setup
Time
60
minutes
Must Ship Upright
YES
Stackable
NO
Electricals
Power Requirement
230V
,
1Ph
, 60Hz
Full Load Current Rating
23A
Recommended circuit size
30A
Power Switch Type
Magnetic switch with overload protection.
Connection Type
Cord and
plug not included.
Electrical hookups required.
Overload Protection
Equipped

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Motor
Motor Type
TEFC Induction Motor
Horsepower
5HP
Speed
3450
RPM
Efficiency
83
%
Power Transfer Mechanism
V
-
belt and pulleys
Bearing type
Permanently
sealed ball bearing
Planer Capacity and Performance
Maximum Stock Width
16”
Maximum Depth of Cut
15/64"
(Stock less than
6
-
1/4”
wide)
1/8”(Full Width)
Maximum Stock Thickness
6”
Minimum Stock Thickness
3/8”
Minimum Stock Length
6”
Feed Rate
16/20 FPM
Number of Cuts Per Square Inch
141
@ 16FPM
113 @ 20FPM
Cutterhead and Headstock
Cutterhead Type
Helical
Cutterhead Diameter
2
-
7
/
8
”
Cutterhead Speed
4800
RPM
Number of Cutter Inserts
90
Number of Rows of Cutter Inserts
5
Cutter Insert Type
Four
-
sided, indexable German made carbide
Cutter Insert Diameters
15mm x 15mm x 2.5mm
Cutter Blade Angle
30 degree
Cutter Insert Screw Tensioning Torque
50
-
55 lbs.
-
inch
Infeed Roller Type
Serrated steel
Outfeed Roller Type
Polyurethane
Table
Height Change Per Each Turn of
Handwheel
Approx.
5/64
” /
2
mm
Stock Return Roller Load Limit
220 lbs.
Measurements
Measurement
Units
Inch/mm
Measurement Devices
Digital Readout (Model
921727-000)
Digital Readout
Resolution
0.0005” / 0.01mm
Digital Readout
Accuracy
±0.001” /
0.03mm
Backup Measurement Device
Standard height scale installed.

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Table
Table Dimensions
44
-
1/4
” x
16
”
(With infeed/outfeed table)
19-7/8” x 16”
(Without infeed/outfeed table)
Table Height Above Ground
29
-
1/4
”
-
35”
Table Height Lock
Equipped
Material
Precision ground cast iron
Bed Roller
Two
Extension Table Weight
21 lbs.
Safety
Number of Dust Ports
1
Dust Port Size
4
”
Minimum CFM Required
450 CFM
Sound Rating @ 2’ distance
85 dB
Others
Serial Number Location
On machine cabinet below the power switch.
Spare Parts Included
10 Cutter inserts and compatible torx screws.
Certification
CSA 175370
Country of Origin
Taiwan

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Identification