Oliver 4430 User manual

Planer
Model
4430
Owner’s
Manual
For Models Manufactured Since 04/2019
175370
Oliver Machinery
1-800-559-5065
6902 S 194th St, Kent, WA 98032
[email protected]
WWW.OLIVERMACHINERY.NET
Stock Number: 4430.201
Manual
Version:
1
.0.
2

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and/or other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
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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 ·····················································13
General Safety Guidelines ························· 13
Safety Guidelines Specific to Planer··········· 14
Electricals ···············································16
Minimum Circuit Size Required for Model
4430 Planer ·············································· 16
Grounding ················································ 16
Electrical Wiring ······································· 16
Setup ······················································18
Shop Preparation······································ 18
Space Requirement ········································· 18
Load Limits ······················································ 18
Electricals ························································ 18
Lighting ···························································· 18
Safety Labels ··················································· 18
Dust Collection ················································ 18
Receiving ·················································· 19
Unboxing ················································· 19
Inventory ················································· 20
Removing Machine from Crate ·················· 21
Cleaning ··················································· 22
Assembly ················································· 22
Installing Height Adjustment Handwheel ······· 23
Installing Dust Hood ········································ 23
Installing Extension Tables ······························ 24
Installing Power Switch ··································· 25
Dust Collection ········································· 26
Wiring and Grounding ······························ 26
Wiring Instructions ·········································· 26
Break-in Period ········································· 26
Controls and Components ······················ 27
ON / OFF Switches ···································· 27
Cutterhead Height Adjustment ················· 27
Cutterhead Height Scale ··························· 27
Digital Readout (DRO) ······························· 28
Feed Rate Control ····································· 28
Components for Planing Wood ················· 29
Test Run ··················································· 30
Operation ·············································· 31
Step 1: Preparation ··································· 31
Step 2: Setting Depth of Cut and Feed Rate32
Step 3: Select Feed Direction ····················· 33
Step 4: Planing Wood to Desired Thickness33
Common Cutting Problems ······················· 35
Snipe ································································ 35
Chipping ·························································· 35
Indentation ······················································ 35
Fuzzy Grain ······················································ 35
Accessories ············································ 36
Cutter Inserts ··········································· 36
Touchup Paint ·········································· 36
Maintenance ········································· 37
Maintenance Schedule ····························· 37
Lubrication Schedule ································ 37

Instructions for Maintenance and
Adjustments ············································ 39
Remove Planer Top Cover ······························· 39
Adjust Chip Deflector Clearance ····················· 39
Service Cutterhead and Rotate Cutter Inserts 40
Adjust Belt Tension ········································· 41
Adjust Table Chain Tension ····························· 42
Adjust Table Roller Height ······························· 42
Adjust Cutterhead/Feed Roller Height Offset · 43
Adjust Feed Roller Tension ······························ 45
Adjust Cutterhead Height Scale ······················ 46
Anti-Kickback Fingers Inspection····················· 46
Troubleshooting ·····································47
Wiring Diagram ······································50
Parts List ················································ 51
Table Assembly ········································ 51
Cabinet Assembly ····································· 52
Motor Mount Assembly ···························· 53
Headstock Assembly ································· 54
Gearbox Assembly ···································· 55
Cover and Dust Hood Assembly ················ 55
Maintenance Record ······························ 62
Notes ····················································· 63
Warranty and Service····························· 64

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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:
[email protected]
We love to hear from our customers and make improvements.

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Specifications
Quick View
Model
4430 Planer
Stock Number
4430.201
Motor
TEFC Induction Motor
5HP, 230V, 1Ph
Max. Stock Width
20”
Max Depth of Cut
1/8”
(Full width)
1/4"
(
Stock less than
8”
wide
)
Dimensions
51”
(L) x
40”
(W) x
46
-
1/2”
(H)
Footprint
22
-
1/2”
(L) x
28
-
3/4”
(W)
Fully Assembled Weight
546 lbs.
Warranty
1 Year (Motor and electronics)
2 Years (All other parts)
Product Dimensions
Width x Depth x Height (Fully
Assembled)
51”
(L) x
40”
(W) x
46
-
1/2”
(H)
Footprint
22
-
1/2”
(L) x
28
-
3/4”
(W)
Fully Assembled Weight
546 lbs.
Shipment Info
Type
Wood Crate with Pallet Base
Content
Planer with Included Accessories
Dimensions
38
-
1/4”
(L) x
32”
(W) x
51
-
3/4”
(H)
Weight
625 lbs.
Approx
imate
Setup
Time
60 minutes
Must Ship Upright
YES
Stackable
NO
Electricals
Power Requirement
2
3
0
V
,
1Ph
, 60Hz
Full Load Current Rating
18A
Recommended circuit size
30A
Power Switch Type
Magnetic switch with overload protection.
Connection Type
5’ 12 AWG Cord included.
Electrical hookups required.
Overload Protection
Equipped

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Motor
Motor Type
TEFC Induction Motor
Horsepower
5HP
Speed
3450 RPM
Efficiency / Power Factor
75% /
98%
Power Transfer Mechanism
Poly V
-
belt and pulleys
Bearing type
Permanently sealed ball bearing
Planer Capacity and Performance
Maximum Stock Width
20”
Maximum Depth of Cut
1/4"
(Stock less than 8” wide)
1/8”(Full Width)
Maximum Stock
Thickness
8”
Minimum Stock Thickness
1/4"
Minimum Stock Length
7”
Feed Rate
16/20 FPM
Number of Cuts Per Square Inch
89 @ 16FPM
71 @ 20FPM
Cutterhead and Headstock
Cutterhead Type
Helical
Cutterhead Diameter
3
-
1/4”
Cutterhead Speed
5000
RPM
Number of Cutter Inserts
68
Number of Rows of Cutter Inserts
4
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
Smooth steel
Headstock Height Change Per Each Turn of
Handwheel
Approx.
1/1
6” / 1.5mm
Stock Return Roller Load Limit
220 lbs.
Measurements
Measurement
Units
Inch/mm
Measurement Devices
Wixey Digital Readout
Resolution
1/32”/0.002”/0.05mm
Accuracy
+/
-
1/
250
”/0.004”/0.1mm
Backup Measurement Device
Standard headstock height scale installed.

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Table
Table Dimensions
51” x 20”
(With infeed/outfeed table)
21” x 20”
(Without infeed/outfeed table)
Table Height Above Ground
29
-
3/4”
Material
Precision ground cast iron
Bed Roller
One
(past
cutterhead
)
Extension Table Weight
29 lbs.
Safety
Number of Dust Ports
1
Dust Port Size
5”
Minimum CFM Required
650 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