(Model TP300) PART NO. 909543 - 05-01-03 Copyright © 2003 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17 For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, please call 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. Learning the machine’s application, limitations, and specific hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury. USE CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards, hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PLANERS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY 1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is assembled and installed according to the instructions. cutterhead, as explained in the instruction manual, before turning on power. 2. OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not familiar with the operation of this machine. 18. ALWAYS allow the cutterhead to reach full speed before using. 19.
POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug.
EXTENSION CORDS Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig. D, shows the correct gauge to use depending on the cord length.
PLANER PARTS 1 1 - 12" Planer 2 - Chip Deflector 2 Fig. 2 3 3 - Knife Setting Gage 4 - 8mm and 10mm Open-End Wrench 4 5 - M5 x 20mm Hex Socket Head Screw 6 5 6 - M5 Wing Nut (2) 7 7 - M5 Flat Washer (2) 8 - Elevating Handle 8 Fig.
ASSEMBLY FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. RAISING AND LOWERING HANDLE A B 1. Assemble raising and lowering handle (A) Fig. 4, to shaft (B) and fasten in place with M5x20mm screw (C). NOTE: Make certain the flats of the handle and flat on shaft are aligned with each other. C Fig. 4 2. Flip handle (A) upward as shown in Fig. 5. A Fig.
CHIP DEFLECTOR B C 1. Assemble chip deflector (A) Fig. 7, to the planer by inserting end of chip deflector over the top of the cutterhead. Make certain the two screws, one of which is shown at (B) are inserted upward through the two slots (C) in the chip deflector. A C Fig. 7 2. Fasten chip deflector (A) Fig. 8, to planer using two M5 flat washers and M5 wing nuts (D). MAKE SURE THAT THE CHIP DEFLECTOR IS PROPERLY SECURED WITH THE WING NUTS BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL. D D A Fig.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTING AND STOPPING PLANER The “ON/OFF” switch (A) Fig. 13, is located on the front of the planer motor. To turn the machine “ON”, move the switch toggle (B) up to the “ON” position. To turn the switch “OFF”, move the switch toggle (B) down to the “OFF” position. A LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION B IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use.
LEVELING EXTENSION TABLES A For optimum performance, the extension tables, one of which is shown at (A) Fig. 17, must be level with the planer table. To check the extension tables and adjust if necessary, proceed as follows: E 1. Place a straight edge (B) Fig. 17, on the planer table (A) with one end extending out over the extension table as shown. Check to see if the infeed table is level with the planer table on both ends of the planer table. D 2.
C C Fig. 21 Fig. 22 4. If an adjustment to one or both knives is necessary, slightly loosen the seven locking screws, six of which are shown at (C) Fig. 21, by turning the screws CLOCKWISE into the knife locking bar just enough to relieve stress in the cutterhead and not disturb the knife setting. 5. With setting gage (B) Fig. 20, in place, apply pressure to the knife being reset. Turn the seven knife locking screws (C) Fig. 21, CLOCKWISE until the knife locking bar becomes loose.
LIFTING STRAPS A Your planer is provided with two lifting straps (A) Fig. 23, located on the top of the planer, for ease in transporting the planer. Fig. 23 OPERATION When using your machine, you may want to follow these few simple steps for achieving the best results possible. 1. True Up One Face – Feed one face of the board over a jointer, making thin cuts with each pass, until the entire surface is flat. 2.
MAINTENANCE BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. A Brush life varies. It depends on the load on the motor. Check the brushes after the first 50 hours of use for a new machine or after a new set of brushes has been installed. After the first check, examine them after about 10 hours of use until such time that replacement is necessary. Fig. 26 The brush holders, one of which is shown at (A) Fig. 26, are located on the motor housing opposite each other. Fig.
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ACCESSORIES A complete line of accessories is available from your Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers, and Delta Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.deltamachinery.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier. Since accessories other than those offered by Delta have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous. For safest operation, only Delta recommended accessories should be used with this product.
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