Palmgren 84112 User manual

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first use of this product.
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Palmgren 121/2″planer finishes rough-cut lumber to size and
planes soft and hardwoods up to 61/2″thick and 121/2″wide.Wood
feeds into two-blade cutterhead by rubber infeed/outfeed rollers.
Sturdy base construction and four-post design permits smooth
feeding and virtually snipeless planing. Planer comes with
enclosed, universal ball bearing, 11/4HP motor with overload pro-
tection. Motor has ON/OFF switch with removable key to prevent
accidental start-up. Unit features easy hands-free replacement of
blades for safety and minimized downtime, built-in dust collector,
top mounted rollers for workpiece return and built-in carrying
handles. Planer takes cuts up to 3/32″per pass at 20 feet per minute.
Inch height scale has graduations in 1/16″increments, and metric
height scale has graduations in 1mm increments.
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Refer to Figure 1.
Check for shipping damage. If damage has occurred, a claim must
be filed with carrier. Check for completeness. Immediately report
missing parts to dealer.
The planer comes assembled as one unit. Additional parts which
need to be fastened to planer should be located and accounted for
before assembling.
A. Handle Assembly with Bolt and Plug
B. Dust Chute with Screw
C. Half Bag Dust Collection Set
SPECIFICATIONS
Table Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121/2x 121/2″
Base Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231/2x131/2″
Workpiece Width (max.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121/2″
Workpiece Thickness (max.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61/2″
Maximum Depth of Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/32″
Cuts Per Minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,800
Feed Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 FPM
Overall Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211/2″H x 231/2″W x 131/2″D
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 lbs
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WARNING: For your own safety, read all of the rules and precau-
tions before operating tool.
CAUTION: Always follow proper operating procedures as defined
in this manual even if you are familiar with use of this or similar
tools. Remember that being careless for even a fraction of a second
can result in severe personal injury.
BE PREPARED FOR JOB
•Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neck-
ties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in
moving parts of machine.
•Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
•Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles.
•Wear safety glasses complying with United States ANSI Z87.1.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses.They are
NOT safety glasses.
•Wear face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty.
•Be alert and think clearly.Never operate power tools when
tired, intoxicated or when taking medications that cause
drowsiness.
PREPARE WORK AREA FOR JOB
•Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas invite accidents.
•Do not use power tools in dangerous environments.
•Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations. Do not
expose power tools to rain.
•Work area should be properly lighted.
•Proper electrical receptacle should be available for tool.Three-
prong plug should be plugged directly into properly grounded,
three-prong receptacle.
•Extension cords should have a grounding prong and the three
wires of the extension cord should be of the correct gauge.
•Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.
•Keep children out of workplace. Make workshop childproof. Use
padlocks, master switches or remove switch keys to prevent
any unintentional use of power tools.
TOOL SHOULD BE MAINTAINED
•Always unplug tool prior to inspection.
•Consult manual for specific maintaining and adjusting procedures.
•Keep tool lubricated and clean for safest operation.
•Remove adjusting tools. Form habit of checking to see that
adjusting tools are removed before switching machine on.
•Keep all parts in working order. Check to determine that the
guard or other parts will operate properly and perform their
intended function.
•Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding, breakage, mounting and any other condition that may
affect a tool’s operation.
•A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced. Do not perform makeshift repairs. (Use
parts list provided to order replacement parts.)
KNOW HOW TO USE TOOL
•Use right tool for job. Do not force tool or attachment to do a
job for which it was not designed.
•Disconnect tool when changing blades.
•Avoid accidental start-up. Make sure that the switch is in the
OFF position before plugging in.
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SAFETY RULES (CONTINUED)
•Do not force tool. It will work most efficiently at the rate for
which it was designed.
•Keep hands away from moving parts and cutting surfaces.
•Never leave tool running unattended.Turn the power off and
do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance.
•Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if tool is tipped
or if blade is unintentionally contacted.
•Know your tool. Learn the tool’s operation, application and
specific limitations.
•Use recommended accessories (refer to page 19). Use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
•Handle workpiece correctly. Protect hands from possible injury.
•Turn machine off if it jams.Blade jams when it digs too deeply
into workpiece. (Motor force keeps it stuck in the work.)
•Always keep drive, cutterhead and blade guards in place and in
proper operating condition.
•Feed work into blade against direction of rotation.
CAUTION: Think safety! Safety is a combination of operator com-
mon sense and alertness at all times when tool is being used.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate tool until it is completely
assembled according to the instructions.
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WARNING: Do not attempt assembly if parts are missing. Use this
manual to order replacement parts.
INSTALL HANDLE
Refer to Figure 2.
•Handle with knob is installed on the top right of the planer.
•Insert handle with knob onto elevation screw top.
•Secure handle with socket head bolt using wrench provided.
•Insert plug into handle to cover bolt.
INSTALL DUST CHUTE
Refer to Figure 3.
•Slide dust chute over fan housing. Secure in position with
screw.
•Attach the Half Bag Dust Collection Set (included) only after
mounting planer to stand or workbench.
MOUNT PLANER TO STAND
Refer to Figure 4.
CAUTION: Planer weighs approximately 70 lbs.Two people may
be required to lift planer.
•Planer is designed to be portable so it can be moved to job site,
but should be mounted to a stand or workbench for stability.
•Make sure stand is located on a firm, level surface in a place
with ample lighting and correct power supply.
•Make sure there is plenty of room for moving the workpiece
through the entire cut.There must be enough room that nei-
ther the operators or bystanders will have to stand in line with
the wood while using the tool.
•The base of the planer has four mounting holes in front (shown
in Figure 4) and four in the rear.
•Mount planer to workbench or tool stand (see Recommended
Accessories, page 19) using bolts, flat washers and hex nuts (not
supplied).
INSTALL THE HALF BAG DUST COLLECTION SET
Refer to Figure 5, page 4.
The Palmgren Half Bag Dust Collection Set is designed to provide
dust collection for woodworking tools with a 21/2″diameter dust
exhaust port. The filter bag attaches to a 30-gallon trash can or a
30-gallon x 1.3 mil plastic trash bag for easy, convenient sawdust
disposal (trash can and plastic trash bag not included).
•Mount planer to stand before installing Dust
Collection Set.
To use dust collection set with a trash can:
•Place spring inside filter bag arm.
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Figure 2 – Installing Handle
Socket Head Bolt
Handle with Knob
Plug
Elevation Screw
Figure 3 – Installing Dust Chute
Figure 4 – Planer Mounting Holes (Front)
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ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
•Slide arm with spring over dust chute.
•Place band of the bag over rim of trash can and secure bag
by tightening strap.
To use dust collection set with a trash bag:
•Place spring inside filter bag arm.
•Slide arm with spring over dust chute.
•Assemble bag support. Slide connectors into channels of
support segments.
•Slide plastic trash bag inside and over bag support. Let bag
overlap 3-4″.
•Place band of the filter bag over and into the channel of the
bag support.
•Secure in position by tightening strap.
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POWER SOURCE
WARNING: Do not connect planer to the power source until all
assembly steps have been completed.
The motor is designed for operation on the voltage and frequency
specified. Normal loads will be handled safely on voltages not
more than 10% above or below specified voltage.Running the unit
on voltages which are not within range may cause overheating
and motor burn out. Heavy loads require that voltage at motor ter-
minals be no less than the voltage specified on nameplate.
•Power supply to the motor is controlled by a switch with key.
Removing the key from switch will lock the unit and prevent
unauthorized use.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Improper connection of equipment grounding con-
ductor can result in the risk of electrical shock. Equipment must be
grounded while in use to protect operator from electrical shock.
•Check with a qualified electrician if you do not understand
grounding instructions or if you are in doubt as to whether the
tool is properly grounded.
•This tool is equipped with an approved cord rated at 150V and
a 3-prong grounding type plug (see Figure 6) for your protec-
tion against shock hazards.
•Grounding plug should be plugged directly into a properly
installed and grounded 3-prong grounding-type receptacle, as
shown (see Figure 6).
•Do not remove or alter grounding prong in any manner. In the
event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a
path of least resistance for electrical shock.
WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug
when inserting or removing from outlet.
•Plug must be plugged into matching outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances. Do not modify plug provided. If it will not fit in out-
let, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
•Inspect tool cords periodically, and if damaged, have repaired
by an authorized service facility.
•Green (or green and yellow) conductor in cord is the grounding
wire. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is nec-
essary, do not connect the green (or green and yellow) wire to
a live terminal.
•A 2-prong wall receptacle must be replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong receptacle installed in accordance with
National Electric Code and local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: Any receptacle replacement should be performed by
a qualified electrician.
A temporary 3-prong to 2-prong grounding adapter (see Figure 7)
is available for connecting plugs to a two pole outlet if it is properly
grounded.
•Do not use a 3-prong to 2-prong grounding adapter unless per-
mitted by local and national codes and ordinances. (A 3-prong to
2-prong grounding adapter is not permitted in Canada.)
Where a 3-prong to 2-prong grounding adapter is permitted,
the rigid green tab or terminal on the side of the adapter must
be securely connected to a permanent electrical ground such
as a properly grounded water pipe, a properly grounded outlet
box or a properly grounded wire system.
•Many cover plate screws, water pipes and outlet boxes are not
properly grounded.To ensure proper ground, grounding means
must be tested by a qualified electrician.
EXTENSION CORDS
•The use of any extension cord will cause some drop in voltage
and loss of power.
•Wires of the extension cord must be of sufficient size to carry
the current and maintain adequate voltage.
•The minimum extension cord wire size is A.W.G. 12. Do not use
extension cords over 25 feet long.
•Use only 3-wire extension cords having 3-prong grounding
type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which accept the tool plug.
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Figure 5 – Half Bag Dust Collection Set
Spring
Filter Bag
Band Strap
Trash
Can
Trash
Bag
Dust Chute
Support
Segments
Connector
Bag
Support
Figure 6 – 3-Prong Receptacle
Grounding Prong
3-Prong Plug
Properly Grounded Outlet
Figure 7 – 2-Prong Receptacle with Adapter
Make Sure This Is
Connected To A
Known Ground
2-Prong Receptacle
Grounding Lug
Adapter
3-Prong Plug

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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
•If the extension cord is worn, cut or damaged in any way,
replace it immediately.
Planer is supplied with a 11/4HP (2 HP Peak)motor installed.
The 120 Volt AC universal motor has the following specifications:
Horsepower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11/2HP (2 HP Peak)
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Amperes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hertz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single
Cutterhead RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9400
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Make sure unit is turned off and disconnected from
power source before inspecting any wiring.
The motor is installed and wiring connected as illustrated in the
wiring schematic (see Figure 8).
The motor is assembled with an approved three conductor cord to
be used on 120 volts as indicated.The power supply to the motor
is controlled by a double pole locking switch.
The power lines are connected directly to the switch.The green
ground line must remain securely fastened to the frame to proper-
ly protect against electrical shock.
A manual reset overload protector is installed in line with the
power supply to the motor. If the planer is overloaded, the protec-
tor will break the circuit.
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OPERATION SAFETY RULES
WARNING: For your own safety, read all of the instructions and
precautions before operating tool.
WARNING: Operation of any power tool can result in foreign
objects being thrown into eyes which can result in severe eye
damage. Always wear safety goggles complying with United States
ANSI Z87.1 (shown on package) before commencing power tool
operation.
CAUTION: Always observe the following safety precautions:
•Know general power tool safety. Make sure all precautions are
understood (see pages 2, 3 and 6).
•Whenever adjusting or replacing any parts on planer, turn
switch OFF and remove plug from power source.
•Make sure all guards are properly attached and securely
fastened.
•Make sure all moving parts are free from interference.
•Always wear eye protection or face shield.
•Make sure blades are aligned and properly attached to
cutterhead.
•Do not plug in planer unless switch is in OFF position. After
turning switch on, allow planer to come to full speed before
operating.
•Keep hands clear of all moving parts.
•Do not force cut. Slowing or stalling will overheat motor. Allow
automatic feed to function properly.
•Use quality lumber. Blades last longer and cuts are smoother
with good quality wood.
•Do not plane material shorter than 141/2″, narrower than 3/4″,
wider than 121/2″or thinner than 1/8″.
•Never make planing cut deeper than 3/32″.
•Maintain the proper relationships of infeed and outfeed table
surfaces and cutterhead blade path.
•Do not back the work toward the infeed table.
•Take precautions against kickback. Do not permit anyone to
stand or cross in line of cutterhead’s rotation. Kickback or
thrown debris will travel in this direction.
•Turn switch off and disconnect power whenever planer is not
in use.
•Replace blades as they become damaged or dull.
•Keep planer maintained. Follow maintenance instructions (see
pages 7-10).
WARNING: Some dust created by power-sanding, sawing, grind-
ing, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
•Lead from lead-based paints.
•Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry
products.
•Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumbar.
Your risk from these exposures vary, depending on how often you
do this type of work.To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety
equipment. Always wear MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting
face mask or respirator when using such tools.
OPERATING CONTROLS
ON/OFF SWITCH
Refer to Figure 9.
The ON/OFF switch is located on the front of the planer motor. To
turn the planer ON, lift switch cover and move the switch to the up
position.To turn the planer OFF, move the switch to the down posi-
tion by pushing down on the switch cover.
Switch
White
Black
Green Green
Motor Housing
M
Circuit Breaker
Figure 8 – Wiring Schematic
Figure 9 – ON/OFF Switch and Circuit Breaker
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
CIRCUIT BREAKER
Refer to Figure 9, page 5.
The planer is equipped with a motor protection device-circuit
breaker. The breaker will automatically shut the planer off when
excessive current is consumed.
If the breaker is tripped, turn the planer off and reset the circuit by
pressing the button.
CAUTION: Be sure to turn the planer off prior to resetting the
circuit breaker to avoid unintentional start-up of the planer.
SWITCH LOCK
Refer to Figure 10.
The planer can be locked from unauthorized use by locking the
switch.To lock the switch:
•Turn the switch to OFF position and disconnect planer from
power source.
•Pull the key out.The switch cannot be turned on with the key
removed.
NOTE: Should the key be removed from the switch at the ON posi-
tion, the switch can be turned off but cannot be turned on.
•To replace key, slide key into the slot on switch until it snaps.
RAISING AND LOWERING ROLLERCASE
The rollercase contains the motor, cutterhead and dust collection
impeller. The depth-of-cut is controlled by raising or lowering the
rollercase.
To raise or lower the rollercase, rotate handle with knob.One com-
plete rotation of handle will raise or lower rollercase by 1/16″(see
Figure 11).
A rotational direction label with depth indicator is located under
the handle.
Recommended Maximum Depth-Of-Cut:
Hard/Softwood up to 51/4″wide: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/32″
Hard/Softwood 51/4″to 121/2″wide: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/32″
THICKNESS SCALE
Refer to Figure 12.
The Thickness scale with pointer allows easy adjustment of roller case
height.This scale indicates the finished size of the workpiece in inch-
es and millimeters.The side pointer can be adjusted by loosening the
pointer screw, re-positioning pointer and retightening pointer screw.
PREPARE WORK
•Thickness planer works best when lumber has at least one flat
surface.
•Use surface planer or jointer to create a flat surface.
•Twisted or severely warped boards can jam planer. Rip lumber
in half to reduce magnitude of warp.
•Work should be fed into planer in same direction as the grain
of the wood. Sometimes grain will change directions in middle
of board.In such cases, if possible, cut board in middle before
planing so grain direction is correct.
CAUTION: Do not plane board which is less than 141/2″long; force
of cut could split board and cause kickback.
PLANING
WARNING: Always turn the planer off and disconnect it from the
power source whenever blade cover is removed. Never operate
planer without the blade cover properly secured.
Figure 10 – Removing Locking Key
Figure 11 – Raising or Lowering the Rollercase.
Counterclockwise Down/Clockwise Up
Figure 12 – Thickness Scale
Pointer Screw Pointer
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
The planer is supplied with planing blades mounted in the cutter-
head and the infeed and outfeed rollers adjusted to the correct
height. Planer feed is automatic.The feed rate is 20 feet per minute.
Feed rate refers to rate at which lumber travels through planer. Feed
rate may vary slightly depending on type of wood.
•Position rollercase to produce the depth of cut desired.
•Operator is responsible for aligning work so it will feed properly.
•Lift edge to infeed side of the table by grasping edges of board
at approximately middle of length.
•Boards longer than 24″should have additional support from
free standing material stands.
•Position the workpiece with the face to be planed on top.
•Turn the planer on.
•Rest board end on infeed table and direct board into planer.
•Gently slide the workpiece into the infeed side of the planer
until the infeed roller begins to advance the workpiece.
•Let go of the workpiece and allow automatic feed to advance
the workpiece.
•Do not push or pull on workpiece.
•Move to the rear and receive planed lumber by grasping it in
same manner as it was fed.
CAUTION: Do not stand directly in line with front or rear of planer.
•Do not grasp any portion of board which has not gone past
out-feed roller.
•Repeat this operation on all boards which need to be same thickness.
Planer has return rollers on top so assistant can pass work back to
operator (see Figure 13).
NOTE: Assistant must follow same precautions as operator.
•Surface that the planer produces is smoother if shallower
depth of cut is used.
DEPTH OF CUT
Thickness planing refers to the sizing of lumber to a desired thick-
ness while creating a level surface parallel to the opposite side of
the board.Board thickness which the planer will produce is indicat-
ed by the thickness scale.
Depth-of-cut is adjusted by raising or lowering the rollercase using
handle.
•Quality of thickness planing depends on the operator’s judge-
ment about the depth of cut.
•Depth of cut depends on the width, hardness, dampness, grain
direction and grain structure of the wood.
•Maximum thickness of wood which can be removed in one
pass is 3/32″for planing operations on workpiece up to 51/4″
wide.Workpiece must be positioned away from the center line
of the table to cut 3/32″due to limit tab in the center of the
rollercase.
•Maximum thickness of wood which can be removed in one
pass is 1/32″for planing operations on workpiece from 51/4″up to
121/2″wide.
•For optimum planing performance, the depth of cut should be
less than 1/32″.
•Board should be planed with shallow cuts until the work has a
level side. Once a level surface has been created, flip the lumber
and create parallel sides.
•Plane alternate sides until the desired thickness is obtained.
When half of total depth of cut is taken from each side, the
board will have a uniform moisture content and additional
drying will not cause it to warp.
•Depth of cut should be shallower when work is wider.
•When planing hardwood, take light cuts or plane the wood in
thin widths.
•Make a test cut with a test piece and verify the thickness produced.
•Check accuracy of test cut prior to working on finished product.
AVOID DAMAGE TO BLADES
•Thickness planer is a precision woodworking machine and
should be used on quality lumber only.
•Do not plane dirty boards; dirt and small stones are abrasive
and wear out blade.
•Remove nails and staples.Use planer to cut wood only.
•Avoid knots. Heavily cross-grained wood makes knots hard.
Knots can come loose and jam blade.
CAUTION: Any article that encounters planer blades may be
forcibly ejected from planer creating risk of injury.
AVOIDING SNIPE
•Snipe refers to a depression at either end of board caused by
an uneven force on cutterhead when work is entering or leav-
ing planer.
•Snipe occurs when boards are not supported properly or when
only one feed roller is in contact with work at beginning or end
of cut.
•To avoid snipe on the lead edge of the workpiece, lift work-
piece up slightly above horizontal when feeding into planer.
•To avoid snipe on the trailing edge of the workpiece, use a
material support stand on the outfeed side of planer.
•When planing more than one board of the same thickness, butt
boards together to avoid snipe.
•Snipe is more apparent when deeper cuts are taken.
•Feed work in direction of grain.Work fed against grain will have
chipped, splintered edges.
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WARNING: Be sure planer is unplugged from any power source
and turned off before attempting any maintenance.
CLEAN PLANER
•Keep planer clean of any wood chips, dust, dirt or debris.
•Clean the four steel columns to prevent the rollercase from
binding when raised and lowered.
•After each ten hours of operation, clean the chain/gear drive
mechanism.
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MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
•Using a clean, dry cloth, clean all of the chains and gears of
wood chips, dust, and old grease.
LUBRICATION
•The table surface can be coated with a lubricant, such as paste
wax, to make the workpiece feed smoother. Be sure that the
lubricant used does not affect the ability to finish the work-
piece with varnish, sealer, etc.
For example, do not use any silicone base lubricants because
they will ruin any attempt to finish the wood.
•Use common automotive bearing grease to lubricate all chains
and gears. Be sure all chains and gears have plenty of grease.
•Motor and cutterhead bearings are sealed and need no lubrication.
CHECK FOR WORN BLADES
•Condition of blades affects precision of cut.Observe quality of
cut which planer produces to check condition of blades.
•Dull blades tear, rather than sever wood fibers and produce
fuzzy appearance.
•Raised grain occurs when dull blades pound on wood that has
varying density. Raised edge will also be produced where
blades have been nicked.
REPLACE BLADES
Refer to Figures 14 - 16.
WARNING: Always turn planer OFF and disconnect from power
source before starting any maintenance work.
NOTE: Always reverse or replace both blades as a set.
•Remove return rollers.
•Loosen and remove socket head bolts from blade guard on the
rear side of planer. Remove blade guard.
•Carefully turn cutterhead by hand towards you until bolts are
accessible.
•Loosen and remove six bolts from gib.
•Remove gib using magnets provided.
NOTE: Magnets can be easily disengaged from gib by tilting them
to left or right.
CAUTION: Blade edges are extremely sharp. Keep fingers away
from blades at all times.
•Blade is located in position by two pins. Carefully lift old blades
from the cutterhead using the two magnets. Do not make con-
tact with the blade using fingers. Use magnets only.
NOTE: Magnets can be easily disengaged from blade by tilting
them to left or right.
•Reverse or replace blade and carefully position it on the two
pins using the magnets.
•Replace gib and align the holes on the gib with holes on the
blade using magnets.
•Secure gib to cutterhead using six bolts removed earlier.
•Carefully turn cutterhead by hand until the other blade is accessi-
ble.
•Remove gib and blade as mentioned earlier.
•Replace with new blade and replace gib and secure it as men-
tioned earlier.
•Replace blade guard and secure it using two bolts.
ADJUSTING ROLLERCASE LEVEL
Refer to Figure 17, page 9.
The planer will produce an uneven depth of cut (tapered cut) if
rollercase is not parallel with base.To restore parallelism of roller-
case with base:
•Using a test piece, measure height of the taper. Determine
which corner or side needs adjustment.
•Turn planer off and disconnect from power source.
Figure 14 – Remove Blade Guard
Return Rollers
Socket Head Bolts
Gib
Bolts (6)
Figure 15 – Removing Gib
Pin
Pin Blade
Magnets
Figure 16 – Removing Blade

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MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
•Lay planer carefully on its back so that bottom side of base is
facing you.
•Loosen two socket head bolts on the idler bracket. Loosen
chain by sliding idler bracket.
•Carefully rotate the sprocket by hand to change the rollercase
height. Be sure to leave the other sprockets untouched. Do not
rotate sprocket more than one or two teeth. Movement of one
sprocket tooth relative to the chain moves the rollercase
approximately 0.006″.
•Retighten chain by securing idler bracket in position.Tighten
socket head bolts securely.
•Set planer back on its base.
•Make a test cut to verify adjustment.
BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
WARNING: Turn planer off and disconnect from power source.
Brush life depends on amount of load on motor. Regularly inspect
brushes after 100 hours of use.To inspect brushes:
•Loosen brush cap and carefully remove brush from motor. Be
careful of springs (see Figure 18).
NOTE: Brushes are located on both front and rear of planer motor.
•Replace brushes if spring is damaged.
•Replace brushes if carbon is worn to 1/4″length.
•After inspection replace brush and cap.
REPLACING DRIVE BELT
WARNING: Turn planer off and disconnect from power source.
Inadequate tension will cause drive belts to slip from the pulleys.
Loose belts must be replaced.To replace drive belt:
•Remove the plug, bolt and handle assembly.
•Remove return rollers. Remove set screw from each column
beneath cap (see Figure 19).
•Remove dust chute.
•Lift cap slightly and remove the side cover.
•Remove the dust collector cover.
•Remove the fan.
•Remove the dust collector housing.
Figure 17 – Adjust Rollercase Level to Base.
Check and Lube Chain
Socket Head Bolts
Idler Bracket
Figure 18 – Inspecting Motor Brushes
Brush
Spring Cap
Figure 19 – Loosen and Remove Cap
Remove
Dust Chute
Remove
Set Screw
Handle Assembly Removed
Figure 20 – Remove Dust Collector
Housing
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Fan

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MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
•Loosen and remove two socket head bolts. Remove the belt
cover.
•Remove belt by walking the belt (one groove at a time) from
both pulleys alternately. Pull the belt while turning the pulleys
at the same time.
•Replace with new belt.Walk the belt onto the pulleys in the
reverse manner as when removing belt.
•Make sure the belt is evenly seated on all grooves on both pul-
leys.
•Reinstall dust collection assembly.
•Replace right side cover and cap. Secure cap with set screws.
Replace return rollers.Replace handle and secure with plug and
socket head bolt. Replace dust chute and secure with socket
head bolt.
Figure 21 – Right Side of Planer with Side Cover and Dust
Collector Removed
Belt Cover
Socket Head Bolts
TTRROOUUBBLLEESSHHOOOOTTIINNGG
SYMPTOM
Snipe
(gouging at ends of board)
Fuzzy grain
Torn grain
Rough raised grain
Uneven depth of cut
(side to side)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Dull blades
2. Inadequate support of long boards
3. Uneven force on cutterhead
4. Rollercase not level with base
5. Lumber not butted properly
Planing wood with a high moisture content
1. Too heavy a cut
2. Blades cutting against grain
3. Dull blades
1. Dull blades
2. Too heavy a cut
3. Moisture content too high
Rollercase not level with planer base
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Replace blades per instructions. See
“Maintenance”
2. Support long boards. See “Avoiding Snipe”
3. Gently push board when board is in
contact with only one feed roller.
See “Avoiding Snipe”
4. Adjust rollercase. See“Adjusting Table
Level”
5. Butt end to end each piece of stock as
boards pass through planer
Remove high moisture content from wood
by drying
1. Review “Depth of Cut”
2. Review “Feeding Work”
3. Replace blades per instructions. See
“Maintenance”
1. Replace blades per instructions. See
“Maintenance”
2. Review “Depth of Cut”
3. Dry the wood or use dried wood
Rollercase not level. See “Adjusting Table
Level”

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TTRROOUUBBLLEESSHHOOOOTTIINNGG
SYMPTOM
Rollercase elevation adjusts with difficulty
Board feeds inside, but stops moving
past the outfeed roller
Board thickness does not match thickness
scale
Chain jumping
Planer will not operate
Belt slipping
Excessive dust in air
(gouging at ends of board)
Excessive fan noise
Motor overheats
Tripping circuit breaker or fuses
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Sprockets or chain dirty
2. Elevation screws,columns dirty
3. Elevation screws worn
4. Friction between rollercase and covers
5. Rollercase not parallel with planer base
1. Outfeed rollers cannot rotate due to
clogging of chips
2. Too much pressure on the cutterhead from
long workpiece
Scale pointer not set correctly
1. Sprockets worn
2. Chain worn
1. No power to planer
2. Motor overload protection tripped
3. Defective or loose switch or wiring
Loose belt
1. Leaking bag or hose connection
2. Collector bag leaks
1. Large debris or piece of wood in fan
housing
2. Loose fan
1. Motor overload
2. Improper motor cooling
1. Motor overload
2. Improper capacity of circuit breaker or
fuses
3. Dull blades
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Clean and lubricate sprockets and chain
2. Clean and lubricate elevation screws,
columns
3. Replace elevation screws
4. Clean and lubricate
5. Adjust rollercase. See“Adjusting Table
Level”
1. Clear the clogging, clean dust collection
system. See “Clean Planer”
2. Use support stands to support workpiece
longer than 24″. See “Recommended
Accessories”
Adjust scale pointer and tighten securely
1. Replace sprockets
2. Replace chain
1. Check power source by qualified
electrician
2. Turn planer off. Reset motor overload
protection. See “Overload Reset”
3. Check switch and wiring by qualified
electrician
Replace belt, see “Replacing Drive Belts”
1. Check collector bag connections. Check
collector hose connections
2. Dust trapped under bag clamp or collector
bag not sealed on flange
1. Turn planer off and let debris settle in
collector bag. Remove blade guard and
clear chamber
2. Open blade cover and tighten fan bolt
1. Reduce depth of cut
2. Clean sawdust from motor
1. Reduce depth of cut
2. Use proper capacity circuit breaker or fuse
3. Replace blades

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* Standard hardware item available locally.
N/A Not available as replacement part.
Ref.
No. Description Part No. Qty.
1 Dust Deflector with Label 23174.09 1
2 5-0.8 x 12mm Socket Head Bolt * 23
3 Dust Collector Assembly 23175.00 1
(Incl. Ref. Nos. 4-6)
4 6-1.0 x 12mm Button Head Screw 23176.00 12
5 Fan 18290.00 1
6 6mm Flat Washer * 1
7 Dust Chute with Screw 18288.00 1
8 Pointer 23177.00 1
9 V-Belt 03841.00 1
10 Cutterhead Pulley 18318.00 1
11 Bearing Retainer 18272.00 1
12 6203ZZ Ball Bearing 01901.00 2
13 Motor Pulley 18310.00 1
14 5 x 5 x 10mm Key 03839.00 1
15 Spring 18334.00 4
16 Blade (Set of 2) 23178.00 1
17 Gib 23179.00 2
18 6-1.0 x 16mm Socket 09789.00 12
Pan Head Screw
19 Pin 18314.00 4
20 Cutterhead 23180.00 1
21 8-1.25 x 20mm Hex Head Bolt * 1
22 8mm Flat Washer * 1
23 4-0.7 x 12mm Socket Head Bolt * 2
24 Rod 18322.00 1
25 Spacer 18331.00 1
26 3AMI-15 Retaining Ring 00533.00 3
27 Sprocket 18336.00 1
28 Chain 18280.00 1
29 Outfeed Spring 18312.00 2
Ref.
No. Description Part No. Qty.
30 Outfeed Roller 18311.00 1
31 Infeed Spring 18301.00 2
32 Infeed Roller 18300.00 1
33 Sprocket 18337.00 3
34 Retaining Bracket 23181.00 4
35 Left Bracket 23182.00 2
36 Side Cover 18327.00 1
37 Right Bracket 23183.00 2
38 Chain 18279.00 1
39 5-0.8 x 8mm Threadforming Screw 18345.00 2
40 Spacer 18328.00 1
41 5mm Serrated Washer * 2
42 Cord Clamp 18278.00 1
43 5-0.8 x 10mm Pan Head Screw * 1
44 Gasket 18294.00 1
45 Belt Cover 18274.00 1
46 Rollercase N/A 1
47 Pinion 18315.00 1
48 Gearbox Assembly 23185.00 1
49 5-0.8 x 35mm Socket Head Bolt * 4
50 5-0.8 x 8mm Set Screw * 1
51 Brush Cap 03868.00 2
52 Brush 06962.00 2
53 Brush Holder 06967.00 2
54 Line Cord 18842.00 1
55 Strain Relief 18841.00 1
56 Switch 16080.00 1
57 Circuit Breaker 17933.00 1
58 Motor Assembly 18341.09 1
(Incl. Ref. Nos 51-57)
59 Pivot Rod 18364.00 1
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Figure 23 – Replacement Parts Illustration for Base

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* Standard hardware item available locally.
N/A Not available as replacement part.
∆Not shown.
Ref.
No. Description Part No. Qty.
1 Left Cap 23186.09 1
2 5-0.8x5mm Set Screw * 4
3 Roller Assembly 23188.00 2
4 Chain 18901.00 1
5 Plug 18316.00 1
6 5-0.8 x 25mm Socket Head Bolt * 1
7 Handle Assembly 20393.00 1
8 Right Cap with Label 23189.09 1
9 Left Side Cover with Label 23190.09 1
10 Guide 18297.00 2
11 Table 23191.00 1
12 5-0.8 x 10mm Socket Head Bolt * 22
13 Lead Nut 18844.00 4
14 Column 23192.00 3
Ref.
No. Description Part No. Qty.
15 3AMI-30 Retaining Ring 01465.00 4
16 Left Front Lead Screw Assembly 23193.00 1
17 5mm Lock Washer * 1
18 Sprocket 18338.00 4
19 Base N/A 1
20 Rear Lead Screw Assembly 23195.00 2
21 Front Right Lead Screw Assembly 23196.00 1
22 Right Front Column 23197.00 1
23 Bushing 20417.00 1
24 Blade Magnet 16115.00 2
25 Right Side Cover with Labels 23198.09 1
26 Idler Sprocket Assembly 23199.00 1
27 5mm Flat Washer * 2
∆Operator’s Manual 22552.09 1
RREEPPLLAACCEEMMEENNTTPPAARRTTSSLLIISSTTFFOORRBBAASSEE
Recommended Accessories
∆Multi Tool Stand 70102

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Palmgren warrants to the original purchaser that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workman-
ship for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase.
We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examina-
tion, proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period.
This warranty does not apply to repair or replacement required due to misuse, abuse, normal wear and tear, or repairs attempted or made by
other than our Service Department or an Authorized Service Representative. Proper use and care instructions are provided in the operator’s
manual. Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which may vary from state to state.
Responsibility of Original Purchaser (Initial User):
•To process warranty claim on this product, DO NOT return it to the retailer. The product must be evaluated by Palmgren.
Call [phone] for instructions.
•Retain original cash register sales receipt or invoice as proof of purchase for warranty work.
•Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the product as described in the operator’s manual.
•Deliver or ship the product(s) to Palmgren. Freight costs, if any must be paid by the purchaser.
This Warranty Does Not Cover:
•Merchandise sold as reconditioned, used as rental equipment, and floor or display models.
•Repair and transportation costs of merchandise determined not to be defective.
•Expendable parts or accessories supplied with the product which are expected to become inoperative or unusable after a reasonable
period of use. See the operator’s manual for a list of accessories and expendable parts.