woodmizer MP260 User manual

Wood-Mizer®
Safety, Setup, Operation
and Maintenance
MP260 rev. A1.00
Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all
safety information and instructions before operating,
setting up or maintaining this machine.
Form# 2333
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Original Instructions
Please keep for future reference

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Table of Contest Section-Page
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.1 Machine description ...............................................................................1-2
1.2 Chip Extractor ........................................................................................1-5
1.3 Planer/moulder major components ........................................................1-6
1.4 If You Need To Order Parts ...................................................................1-6
1.5 If You Need Service ...............................................................................1-7
SECTION 2 SAFETY 2-1
2.1 Safety Symbols.......................................................................................2-1
2.2 Safety Instructions..................................................................................2-1
SECTION 3 SETUP 3-1
3.1 MP260 Moulder Assembly.....................................................................3-1
3.2 Planer/moulder setup..............................................................................3-3
3.3 Setup of upper and lower cutter heads ...................................................3-6
3.4 Side cutter setup ...................................................................................3-18
3.5 Feed rollers ...........................................................................................3-26
3.6 Leveling the machine cast iron table....................................................3-27
3.7 Running the first test board ..................................................................3-28
SECTION 4 OPERATION 4-1
4.1 Operation ................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Planing tips .............................................................................................4-3
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE 5-1
5.1 Overview ................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Workspace ..............................................................................................5-1
5.3 During use ..............................................................................................5-1
5.4 After each use........................................................................................5-2
5.5 Lubrication points...................................................................................5-2
5.6 Cleaning the metal feed rollers...............................................................5-5
5.7 Table lift assist chain adjustments..........................................................5-6
5.8 Replacing feed chain gear sprocket set screw ........................................5-8
5.9 Removing and replacing feed chains.....................................................5-9
5.10 Replacing Belts.......................................................................................5-9
5.11 Sharpening Knives................................................................................5-17
5.12 Long-term storage ................................................................................5-18
5.13 Safety Devices Inspection (European Union Market only)..................5-19
5.14 Electrical lockout procedures (US Market only)..................................5-20

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1
6.1 Operation problems ................................................................................6-1
6.2 Mechanical or electrical problems..........................................................6-4
SECTION 7 PLANER/MOULDER SPECIFICATIONS 7-1
7.1 Overall dimensions.................................................................................7-1
7.2 Specifications of the planer/moulder......................................................7-2
7.3 Dust/Chip Extractor Specifications ........................................................7-6

INTRODUCTION
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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Wood-Mizer Planer - Moulder!
Wood-Mizer is committed to providing you with the latest technology, best quality, and strongest
customer service available on the market today. We continually evaluate our customers’ needs to ensure
we are meeting current wood-processing demands. Your comments and suggestions are welcome.
This documentation includes information on preparing the planer/moulder for operation and operating,
servicing and repairing the machine.
GENERAL
Check your planer/moulder as soon as you receive it. Report any transport damage to the transport
company immediately.
Lift the planer/moulder using a forklift or pallet jack with lifting capacity of minimum 600kg.
When replacing spare parts, use only original parts and note that anything electrical must be assembled
by a qualified electrician.
APPLICATIONS
The planer/moulder can be used for planing/moulding/thicknessing and planing wood, chipboard, board,
etc.
The planer/moulder can be used for planing/moulding wood, chipboard, board of dimensions listed in
“Specification” section. Hard materials such as chipboard, teak, MDF, etc. require hard carbide tools.
It is not allowed to use this machine for planing/moulding any other material such as metal, ice etc.
The planer/moulder is designed for indoor use, with temporary outdoor use during good weather. It not
allowed to use or store this machine outdoor when it is raining or snowing.
The planer/moulder should be operated only by an adult who has read and understood the entire
operator’s manual.

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REQUIREMENTS
Planer/moulder can be used in rooms with temperature range from -15oC to +40 C. Ventilation must be
mechanical and in accordance with standards.
The planer/moulder must be connected to a dust/chip extractor. Extractor must be turned on when the
machine is working. See Section 5.3 for the dust extractor specification.
SAFETY DISTANCE
WARNING! Other than the operator, no one should be within 3 meters
of the planer/moulder's sides or 8 meters from the in-feed and 6
meters from out-feed sides during operation. Mark risk area on the
floor.
TIPS: An extended infeed table is practical and prevents anyone coming into the risk area.
1.1 Machine description
The Wood-Mizer planer/moulder is designed for straight and profiled planing of wooden elements used
for the production of wooden houses and other construction elements used in building industry and
garden programs. All other uses of the planer are forbidden.
The MP260 is a planer/moulder that can work four sides of a workpiece in one action. The planer/
moulder is contained in a stable and strong chassis. The table is made of planed cast iron.
The workpiece is fed, lying on the planer table, through the planer by feed rollers. The feed rollers are
driven by a chain transmission with separate motor. The workpiece feed direction is controlled by
adjustable fences and side press rollers.
All cutters are driven by separate motor, using a belt transmission.
Cutters working area is protected by cover with a safety switch.
Another safety switch sits behind the top edge of the cover plate on the infeed side.
A 100 mm (4”) dia. hose is connected to the bottom and side cutters and a 125 mm (5”) dia. hose is
connected to the top cutter.
TABLE SURFACE
Table is made with a highest quality cast. The table surface is specially processed for the highest
precision and the best anti-friction qualities.
When the planer/moulder is new, it requires a breaking-in period until the table gets a slightly shinier
surface to optimize the anti-friction qualities. During this period it is recommended to use a lubricant or
wax on the table.

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Using the machine correctly, you will obtain a perfectly smooth surface and a high degree of accuracy.
Planer/moulder is built to be durable and easy to operate and maintain.
MACHINE AND SITE PREPARATION
The machine is delivered on pallet. Due to the weight, it has to be transported with auxiliary lifting
equipment and in accordance with general safety rules.
Check your planer/moulder as soon as you receive it. Any transport damage must be reported to the
transport company immediately.
Most of the planer/moulder is protected against rust, but it will require extra maintenance in the form of
lubrication for all the parts not protected against rust. See the Maintenance section.
Place the planer on a stable and flat base.
It is recommended to screw the planer/moulder down to the floor, if it does not have to be
moved.
Ensure that there is enough space for the longest boards you want to plane at the in and
outfeed sides, and that there is enough space for maintenance and timber stocks.
Connect the dust hoses and fix using the hose clips on the planer and fan.
Hang the planer/moulder's electrical cable on the ceiling or protect it in another way. Never step
on the cable. The planer/moulder should be connected via an earth-fault protection switch.
CAUTION! The illumination at the operator's position should be at least 300lx. The light source
can not cause stroboscopic effect. Ensure that there is no risk of glare.
SPACE REQUIREMENTS
The planer/moulder needs a space of at least 3 m. wide.
The length required depends on the length of the workpieces you want to plane. The minimum length is
8 m.
Outfeed
table
Infeed table
Control panel
Higher risk
area
Safety distance for all other persons
MP260
3m(10 ft )
3m(10 ft )
8m (26 ft) 6m (20ft)
Operator’s
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ANCHORING
It is recommended that the MP260 planer/moulder be anchored to the floor using 12 mm screws.
LIST OF THE TOOLS REQUIRED TO WORK WITH THE PLANER/ MOULDER:
Hex key 4 mm (supplied)
Hex key 5 mm
Hex key 6 mm
Open ended wrench 10 mm (supplied)
Wrench 10 mm
Ring wrench 13 mm
Open ended wrench 30 mm (supplied)
Adjustable wrench 8" or 10"
Sliding caliper
Measuring tape or ruler
Paraffin oil for the table
Whetstone
FOLLOWING SPACER RINGS ARE SUPPLIED:
3 x 40 mm height (per cutter)
2 x 20 mm height (per cutter)
2 x 10 mm height (per cutter)
1 x 5 mm height (per cutter)
2 x 2 mm height (per cutter)
1 x 1 mm height (per cutter)
1 x 0.5 mm height (per cutter)
2 x 0.2 mm height (per cutter)
1 x 0.1 mm height (per cutter)

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Chip Extractor
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These spacer rings are necessary to set the required height.
1.2 Chip Extractor
MP260 planer/moulder must be connected to chip extractor with a capacity of at least 5 000m3/h.
Remember that chip container has to be equipped with an air vent (e.g. a fine net or filter if dust are
collected indoors). During work in heated rooms, it is necessary to remember that the fan will quickly
cool the space if the filtered air will not be supplied back into the building.
Contact the local authorities for advice in designing a chip collection system to conform with national
rules.
It is necessary to set the fan so that it will be easy to reach the switch.
IMPORTANT! Remove the chips from the planer/moulder when the
work is finished.
CHIP EXTRACTOR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1
The chip extractor must be approved according to the CE-standard.
The airflow "without external connection" must be approx. 4000 m3/hour. (The manufacturer's
standard indication of airflow.)
The chip extractor hose diameters for the planer/moulder = 100 mm (4”) x 3 and 125 mm (5”) x
1.
Pressure drop should not exceed 1,5 kPa.
IMPORTANT! The dust extractor hoses must be grounded or made
with materials not accumulating electrostatic charge.
CAUTION! Always turn on the chip extractor before starting the
machine
1. EN 12779:2016-04 standard contains requirements for chip and dust extraction systems equipment with
fixed installations.
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1.3 Planer/moulder major components
1.4 If You Need To Order Parts
From Europe call your local distributor or our European Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in
Kolo, Nagórna 114 St, Poland at [phone]. From the continental U.S., call our toll-free Parts
hotline at 1-800-525-8100. Please have the machine identification number and your customer
number ready when you call. Wood-Mizer will accept these methods of payment:
Visa, Mastercard, or Discover
COD
Prepayment
Net 15 (with approved credit)
Be aware that shipping and handling charges may apply. Handling charges are based on size and
quantity of order. In most cases, items will ship on the day they are ordered. Second Day and Next
Day shipping are available at additional cost.
From the continental U.S., call our toll-free Parts hotline at 1-800-525-8100.
FIG. 1-1 MP260
MP260_001
MP260EH13S-V_MANUAL_OPER
Electric box with
control panel
Top chip duct
Table height
crank and scale
Feed speed
adjustment
handle
Emergency
switch
Feed drive
Fence
Side, moveable
cutter adjustment
handle with scale
Side cutter adjustment
with chip duct
Side, fixed cutter
with chip duct

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1.5 If You Need Service
From Europe call your local distributor or our European Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in
Kolo, Nagórna 114 St, Poland at [phone]. From the continental U.S., call us toll-free at
1-800-525-8100. Ask to speak with a Customer Service Representative. Please have your machine
identification number and your customer number ready when you call. The Service Representative
can help you with questions about the operation and maintenance of your sawmill. He also can
schedule you for a service call.
Office Hours:
Country Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday
Poland 7 a.m.- 4 p.m. Closed Closed
US 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m Closed

Safety
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SECTION 2 SAFETY
2.1 Safety Symbols
The following symbols and signal words call your attention to instructions concerning your personal
safety. Be sure to observe and follow these instructions.
DANGER! indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING suggests a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION! refers to potentially hazardous situations which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to
equipment.
IMPORTANT! indicates vital information.
NOTE: gives helpful information.
Warning stripes are placed on areas where a single decal would be
insufficient. To avoid serious injury, keep out of the path of any
equipment marked with warning stripes.
2.2 Safety Instructions
NOTE: ONLY safety instructions regarding personal injury are listed in
this section. Caution statements regarding planer/moulder damage
appear where applicable throughout the manual.
Observe Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT! Read the entire Operator's Manual before operating the
planer/moulder. Take notice of all safety warnings throughout this
manual and those posted on the equipment. Keep this manual with this
equipment at all times, regardless of ownership.
Read all additional manufacturer’s manuals and observe any
applicable safety instructions including dangers, warnings, and
cautions!
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IMPORTANT! Only adult persons who have read and understood the
entire operator's manual should operate the planer/moulder. The
sawmill is not intended for use by or around children. Never operate
the planer/moulder under the influence alcohol or any other drugs.
IMPORTANT! The operator of the planer/moulder should get adequate
training in the operation and adjustment of the machine.
IMPORTANT! It is always the owner's responsibility to comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
regarding the ownership and operation of your Wood-Mizer
planer/moulder. All Wood-Mizer planer/moulder owners are
encouraged to become thoroughly familiar with these applicable laws
and comply with them fully while using the planer/moulder.
Wear Safety Clothing
WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operating this
machine. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! Wear safety goggles and gloves when operating
machinery. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
WARNING! Always wear ear, respiration and foot protection when
operating planer/moulder.

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Keep the Machine And Area Around Clean
DANGER! Maintain a clean and clear path for all necessary movement
around the planer/moulder and lumber stacking areas. Failure to do so
will result in serious injury.
Dispose of Sawing By-Products Properly
IMPORTANT! Always properly dispose of all sawing by-products,
including sawdust and other debris.
Check planer/moulder before operation.
DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured
before operating planer/moulder. Check that knobs, screws, nuts,
fences, sleeves, planing cutters, planing knives, etc. are properly
tightened. Also check that the cutter can rotate freely and that there are
no tools in or on the planer/moulder before it is started. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury.
WARNING! Always shut off the motor to stop the cutter whenever the
planer/moulder is not in use. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury.
WARNING! Do not for any reason adjust the engine drive belts with the
engine running. Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
Keep all people away
DANGER! Other than the operator, no one should be within 3 meters
of the planer/moulder's sides during operation. Failure to do so will
result in serious injury.
Keep Hands Away
DANGER! Moving parts can cut or crush fingers or hand. Keep hands
clear. Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before
operating the planer/moulder. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury.
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DANGER! Always be aware of and take proper protective measures
against rotating shafts, pulleys, fans, etc. Always stay a safe distance
from rotating members and make sure that loose clothing or long hair
does not engage rotating members resulting in possible injury.
WARNING! Beware of rotating parts. Shut down the sawmill and allow
all moving parts to come to a complete stop before removing any
guards and covers. Do NOT operate planer/moulder with any guards
or covers removed.
DANGER! Before changing the knives or performing any service to
planer/moulder, disconnect the power cord from the electric box.
IMPORTANT! Knife and feed assembly covers are equipped with limit
switches. After opening the cover, engine will turn off and all moving
parts will stop. Limit switches should be always in proper working
condition.
Planer/moulder operation
CAUTION! The workplace always should be good illuminated. The
illumination at the operator's position should be at least 300lx. Never
use the planer/moulder under the influence of strong medication,
alcohol or any other strong drugs.
WARNING! Make sure the knives are properly fastened before starting
the motor.
WARNING! Never place tools or hands into the in or outfeed areas
when the planer/moulder is running.
IMPORTANT! When starting the machine for the first time, check that
cutter rotation direction is as indicated by the arrow located on the side
cover. If the rotation direction is incorrect, invert the phases in the
phase inverter in the power socket (electric box). Setting the phases in
the phase inverter correctly will ensure correct rotation directions of
cutter.
DANGER! Always measure the workpiece and set suitable thickness
and width before planing. There is a risk of accident if you feed in a
workpiece that is not high enough for the feed rollers to get hold of it.
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When planing smaller material, it should be stiffened/extended, e.g.
with a longer piece of wood.
Never stand in front of the material being fed or received, because it
may suddenly kickback uncontrollably towards the operator. This
applies to both the in and outfeed sides, although the risk is higher on
the infeed side.
DANGER! Planing/moulding is possible only in direction shown below.
Arrow indicates planning direction. Never try planing/moulding in the
opposite direction.
Use proper maintenance procedures
DANGER! Make sure all electrical installation, service and/or
maintenance work is performed by a qualified electrician and is in
accordance with applicable electrical codes.
DANGER! Hazardous voltage inside the electric boxes and at the
motor can cause shock, burns, or death. Disconnect and lock out
power supply before servicing! Keep all electrical component covers
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closed and securely fastened during mill operation.
WARNING! Consider all electrical circuits energized and dangerous.
WARNING! Never assume or take the word of another person that the
power is off; check it out and lock it out.
WARNING! Do not wear rings, watches, or other jewelry while working
around an open electrical circuit.
IMPORTANT! Planer/moulder is equipped with emergency switch. It is
used to immediately stop the machine in case of emergency.
Emergency switch should be always in good condition.
IMPORTANT! Planer/moulder should not be modified by owner. Use
only original spare parts.
Keep safety labels in good condition.
IMPORTANT! Always be sure that all safety decals are clean and
readable. Replace all damaged safety decals to prevent personal
injury or damage to the equipment. Contact your local distributor or
Wood-Mizer Customer Service to order more decals.
IMPORTANT! If replacing a component which has a safety decal
affixed to it, make sure the new component also has the safety decal
affixed in the same place.
Fire protection
CAUTION! The work-stand of the planer/moulder should be equipped
with a 4 kg or bigger dry powder extinguisher.
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Safety Labels Description
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Safety Labels Description
See table below for safety labels description.
TABLE 2-0
Label View Label Number Description
096317 CAUTION! Carefully read operator’s
manual before handling the machine.
Observe instructions and safety rules when
operating.
099220 Close guards prior to operating the
machine
099221 CAUTION! Keep safe distance when the
machine is operating.
099220
099221

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096316 Electric box opening is possible with the
switch in “0” position only.
096319 Always disconnect the power cord before
opening the electric box.
524993 CAUTION! Hand injury hazard
S12004G Always wear safety goggles when
operating the planer/moulder!
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S12005G Always wear protective ear muffs when
operating the planer/moulder!
501465 Always wear safety boots when operating
the planer/moulder!
512107-1 Always wear safety gloves when operating
the planer/moulder!
S20098 Motor rotate direction
087649
502481
Warning stripes
P85070 CE safety certification
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Setup
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SECTION 3 SETUP
3.1 MP260 Moulder Assembly
Some of the machine components need to be assembled by the user before first usage.
1. Operator’s panel. Mount the operator’s panel (A) using three M8x20 socket head bolts
(B), flat and spring washers.
See figure 3-1.
FIG. 3-1
A
B