Oliver 4455 User manual

Planer
Model 4455/4455B
Owner’s Manual
For Models Manufactured Since 06/2019
175370
Oliver Machinery
1-800-559-5065
921 Thomas Ave SW
Renton, WA 98057
[e-mail]
WWW.OLIVERMACHINERY.NET
For Stock Number:
4455.103.B
4455.104.B
4455.103
4455.104
Manual Version: 2.0.0

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PROP 65 NOTICE
WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding, or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust
and/or other chemicals that are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Avoid inhaling wood dust and other harmful chemicals. Use a dust mask and/or other safety
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Table of Contents
Introduction············································· 6
Specifications ·········································· 7
Identification··········································10
Safety·····················································12
General Safety Guidelines·························12
Safety Guidelines Specific to Planer···········13
Electricals ···············································15
Minimum Circuit Size Required for Model
4455 Planer··············································15
Grounding ················································15
Electrical Wiring ·······································16
230V/460V Conversion ·····························16
Setup······················································17
Shop Preparation······································17
Receiving··················································18
Inventory·························································19
Cleaning ···················································22
Assembly ·················································23
Lifting Machine from Pallet·····························23
Leveling Planer ················································24
Dust Hood Installation·····································24
Table Height Handwheel Installation ··············25
Table Roller Control Handle Installation ·········25
Knife Setting Gauge Assembly·························25
Electrical Connection ································26
Dust Collection System Connection ···········26
Break-in Period·········································26
Accessories ·············································27
Cutter Inserts ···········································27
Touchup Paint ··········································27
Controls and Features ·····························28
ON / OFF Switch ·······································28
Feed Rate Control·····································28
Table Roller Height Control·······················29
Table Height Scale ····································29
Table Height Adjustment ··························29
Digital Readout (DRO)·······························30
Cutterhead and Feeding System················31
Test Run···················································32
DRO Calibration···············································33
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
Clip Marks························································38
Chipping ··························································38
Indentation······················································38
Fuzzy Grain······················································38
Washboard Finish············································38
Ridged or Grooved Finish ································38
Tapers······························································38
Maintenance ········································· 39
Maintenance Schedule ·····························39
Lubrication···············································40
Instructions for Maintenance and
Adjustments ············································42
Anti-Kickback Fingers Inspection·····················42
Planer Hood·····················································42
Rotate / Replace Cutter Inserts·······················43
Setting / Changing Knives································44
Adjust Belt Tension ·········································45
Adjust Table Chain Tension·····························46
Planer Feed System Inspections and
Adjustments····················································47
Table – Cutterhead Parallelism ·······················49
Table Rollers Alignment ··································50
Feed Roller – Cutterhead Parallelism··············51
Adjust Feed Roller Tension······························51
Chipbreaker – Cutterhead Parallelism ············52
Pressure Bar – Cutterhead Parallelism············53
Adjust Pressure Bar Spring Tension ················53
Adjust Cutterhead Height Indicator ················54
Table Gibs Adjustment ····································54
Troubleshooting····································· 55
Wiring Diagram ····································· 59

Stock# 4455.103 & 4455.103B ····················59
Stock# 4455.104 & 4455.104B ····················60
Parts List ················································61
Overview··················································61
Top Cover Assembly ·································62
Columns Assembly ···································63
Base Assembly ·········································64
Gearbox Assembly····································66
Table Assembly ········································67
Maintenance Record······························ 76
Notes····················································· 77
Warranty and Service····························· 78
Appendix ··············································· 79
US Standard – Metric Conversion Chart·····79

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing Oliver! This manual contains important information on how to set up, operate,
and maintain this machine safely. Please take the time to read this manual and ensure you understand all
the instructions.
While this manual may provide tips on optimizing the result of your workpiece, the manual is not a
substitute for formal woodworking training. Please consult qualified training resources if you need to
know how to complete a woodworking task safely.
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 discrepancies or anything
that seems confusing in this manual, or if 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 production date and the machine's serial
number on the nameplate located on the back of the planer. 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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We love to hear from our customers and make improvements.

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Specifications
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Model
4455 Planer
Stock Number
4455.103
4455.104
4455.103B
4455.104B
Cutterhead Type
Straight Knife
Byrd Shelix
Motor Horsepower
7.5HP
10HP
7.5HP
10HP
Power Requirement
230V, 1Ph
230/460V, 3Ph
230V, 1Ph
230/460V, 3Ph
Max. Stock Width
22"
Max Depth of Cut
3/16"
Dimensions
43-1/2" (L) x 38" (D) x 56-1/2" (H)
Footprint
44"(L) x 22-1/2" (D)
Fully Assembled Weight
1375 lbs.
Warranty
1 Year (Motor and electronics)
2 Years (All other parts)
Product Dimensions
Fully Assembled Dimensions
43-1/2" (L) x 38" (D) x 56-1/2" (H)
Footprint
44" (L) x 22-1/2" (D)
Fully Assembled Weight
1375 lbs.
Shipment Info
Type
Wood crate with pallet
Content
Planer and accessories
Dimensions
48" (L) x 35" (D) x 61" (H)
Weight
1540 lbs.
Approximate Setup Time
60 minutes
Must Ship Upright
YES
Stackable
NO
Electricals
Stock Number
4455.103 / 4455.103B
4455.104 / 4455.104B
Power Requirement
230V, 1Ph, 60Hz
230/460V, 3Ph, 60Hz
(Prewired to 230V)
Full Load Current Rating
34A
26/13A
Recommended circuit size
50A
40/20A
Power Switch Type
Magnetic switch with auto-resetting thermal overload relay.
Connection Type
Cord and plug not included.
Professional electrical hookup required.

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Motor
Stock Number
4455.103 / 4455.103B
4455.104 / 4455.104B
Motor Type
TEFC Induction Motor
Horsepower
7.5HP
10HP
Speed
3450 RPM
3450 RPM
Efficiency
84%
89.3%
Power Factor
86.1%
88.1%
Power Transfer Mechanism
V-belt and pulleys
Bearing type
Permanently sealed ball bearing
Planer Capacity and Performance
Maximum Stock Width
22"
Maximum Depth of Cut
3/16"
Maximum Stock Thickness
9"
Minimum Stock Thickness
1/8"
Minimum Stock Length
10"
Feed Rate
20/30 FPM
Byrd Cutterhead (For Stock 4455.103B and 4455.104B)
Cutterhead Diameter
3"
Cutterhead Speed
5000 RPM
Number of Cutter Inserts
110
Rows of Cutter Inserts
5
Number of Cuts Per
Square Inch
104.2 @ 20FPM
69.4 @ 30FPM
Cutter Insert Type
Four-sided, indexable carbide inserts
Cutter Insert Dimensions
15mm x 15mm x 2.5mm
Cutter Blade Angle
30 degree
Cutter Insert Screw Torque
40-45 lbs.-inch
Straight Knife Cutterhead (For Stock 4455.103 and 4455.104)
Cutterhead Diameter
3"
Cutterhead Speed
5000 RPM
Number of Blades
4
Number of Cuts Per Inch
83.3 @ 20FPM
55.6 @ 30FPM
Knife Material
HSS
Knife Size
22-1/8" x 1" x 1/8"

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Headstock
Infeed Roller Type
Segmented & serrated steel rollers (22 segments)
Outfeed Roller Type
Smooth steel roller
Chipbreaker Type
Segmented (10 segments)
Table Height Change Per
Revolution of Handwheel
1/16"
Measurements
Measurement Units
Inch/mm
Measurement Devices
Digital Readout
Digital Readout Resolution
0.0005” / 0.01mm
Digital Readout Accuracy
±0.001” / 0.03mm
Backup Measurement Device
Table height scale
Table
Table Dimensions
23-3/4"(L) x 32-1/4(D)"
Table Height Above Ground
31-1/2" – 40-1/2"
Table Height Lock
Equipped
Material
Precision ground cast iron
Bed Rollers
Two (with adjustment control)
Bed Roller Height Settings
0" – 0.05"
Safety
Number of Dust Ports
1
Dust Port Size
5"
Minimum CFM Required
900 CFM
Sound Rating @ 2' distance
85 dB
Others
Serial Number Location
On the back of the machine.
Spare Parts Included
10 cutter inserts.
Certification
CSA 175370
Country of Origin
Taiwan

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Identification