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GENERAL SAFETY RULES 

  

WARNING: 

Do not attempt to operate the machine until you have read thoroughly and understood 

completely all instructions, rules, etc. contained in this manual.  Failure to comply may result in accidents 
involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury.  Keep this owner's manual and review frequently for 
continuous safe operation. 

1.  Know your machine.  For your own safety, read the owner's manual carefully.  Learn its 

application and limitations, as well as specific potential hazards pertinent to this machine. 

 

2.  Make sure all tools are properly earthed.  

 

3.  Keep guards in place and in working order.  If a guard must be removed for maintenance 

or cleaning, make sure it is properly replaced before using the machine again. 

 

4.  Remove adjusting keys and spanners.  Form a habit of checking to see that all keys and 

adjusting spanners are removed from the machine before switched it on. 

 

5.  Keep your work area clean.  Cluttered areas and workbenches increase the chance of an 

accident.' 

 

6.  Do not use in dangerous environments. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations, or 

expose them to rain. Keep work areas well illuminated. 

 

7.  Keep children away. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from the work area.  

 

8.  Make workshop childproof.  Use padlocks, master switches and remove starter keys. 

 

9.  Do not force the machine.  It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it is 

designed. 

 

10. Use the right tools.  Do not force the machine or attachments to do a job for which they are not 

designed.  Contact the manufacturer or distributor if there is any question about the machine's 
suitability for a particular task. 

 

11. Wear proper apparel.  Avoid loose clothing, gloves, ties, rings, bracelets, and jewellery which 

could get caught in moving parts.  Non-slip footwear is recommended.  Wear protective hair 
covering to contain long hair. 

 

12. Always use safety glasses. Normal spectacles only have impact resistant lenses.  They are not 

safety glasses. 

 

13. Do not over-reach.  Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 

 

14. Maintain the machine in good condition.  Keep the machine clean for best and safest performance.  

Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories. 

 

15. Disconnect the machine from power source before servicing and when changing the blade. 

 

16. Never leave the machine running unattended.  Turn the power off.  Do not leave the machine until 

it comes to a complete stop. 

 

17. Do not use any power tools while under the effects of drugs, alcohol or medication. 

 

18. Always wear a face or dust mask if operation creates a lot of dust and/or chips.  Always operate the 

tool in a well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal.  Use a suitable dust extractor.  

Summary of Contents for PT250

Page 1: ...THICKNESSER OWNERS MANUAL MODEL PT250 Charnwood Cedar Court Walker Road Hilltop Industrial Estate Bardon Leicestershire LE67 1TU Tel 01530 516 926 Fax 01530 516 929 email sales charnwood net website www charnwood net ...

Page 2: ...childproof Use padlocks master switches and remove starter keys 9 Do not force the machine It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it is designed 10 Use the right tools Do not force the machine or attachments to do a job for which they are not designed Contact the manufacturer or distributor if there is any question about the machine s suitability for a particular task 11 Wear...

Page 3: ... hood removed 7 If planing or thicknessing a long piece of timber provide additional support at the same height as the table 8 Switch the machine off and unplug it before removing any debris 9 Be aware of the possibility of kickback 10 Do not modify this machine in any way or use it or anything other than its designated purpose Neither the manufacturer nor the suppliers will be liable for any dama...

Page 4: ... Note Using a product in excess of its rating will void the manufacturer s free warranty Unpacking Open the top of the carton Remove the top half of the polyfoam packaging Carefully unpack all of the contents and lift the machine onto a bench Lay out the parts and familiarise yourself with them Read the manual Please do not dispose of the packaging until you have fully assembled and tested the mac...

Page 5: ...d washers Fit the bridge guard arm pivot bolt Screw the pivot bolt with washer fitted from the inside of the table until the full length of the thread projects beyond the edge of the table Slide the bridge guard into the end of the bridge guard arm and secure using the screw and washer Secure in place using the M6 coach bolt washer and plastic knob ...

Page 6: ...ng a 100mm diameter dust extractor hose fit the adaptor PLEASE NOTE THE MACHINE IS FITTED WITH AN INTERLOCKING SAFETY SWITCH AND WILL NOT RUN WITHOUT THE DUST EXTRACTION HOOD CORRECTLY FITTED The hood can be fitted in two different ways depending on what type of operation is being carried out Planing or Thicknessing The hood is locked in place using two locking latches which push into a receiver O...

Page 7: ... the crank handle onto the shaft located at the side of the infeed table Rotating this crank handle raises or lowers the height of the thicknessing table Using the Planer Thicknesser Guide Fence Outfeed Table Bridge Guard Position Lock Planing Depth Scale Thicknessing Bed Height Adjuster Infeed Table Thicknessing Table Planing Depth Adjuster On Off Switch ...

Page 8: ...to Left Fit the extraction hood under the outfeed table and clamp it into place Set The Angle Of The Guide Fence The guide fence can be set to any angle from 90 to 45 degrees There are adjustable pre set stops for those two positions The guide fence is locked and unlocked by using this locking knob Other angles can be set by reading off the scale Set the Depth of Cut Turn the plastic knob located ...

Page 9: ... crank handle to adjust the height of the thicknessing bed to match the work piece The maximum depth of cut when thicknessing is 2mm A feed height restrictor bar prevents a cut of more than 2mm being made Standing in front of the machine hold the work piece so it is flat against the thicknessing table and gently push forward Release the work piece when you will feel the drive roller take hold and ...

Page 10: ... Hold the planed side firmly against the guide fence set at 90 degrees to the bed and pass the narrow side Face 2 on diagram over the planer as many times as necessary until a flat and smooth finish is achieved You should now have two planed sides at 90 degrees to each other Set the machine up for thicknessing Pass the timber through the thicknesser with the wider already planed side Face 1 on dia...

Page 11: ...king bar In feed table Using the 4mm allen key provided undo the 5 locking bolts turn anticlockwise Lift out the locking bar and knife Place the new knife into the cutter block Make sure the slot in the knife sits onto the knife height setting screw Once the new knife is in place refit the locking bar Leave the bolts loose so the knife can still move ...

Page 12: ...terminal Inspect back of switch Faulty switch Replace switch Guard not fitted Re fit the plastic guard ensuring it connects with the interlock switch Only starts when Green button is held down Faulty switch Replace switch Machine runs intermittently Worn carbon brushes in motor Replace carbon brushes Motor running but cutter block is not rotating Broken or stretched drive belt Replace drive belt M...

Page 13: ...renced specifications The machinery complies with all essential requirements of the directives regulations Signed Dated 16 06 2021 Location Leicestershire Richard Cook Director Please dispose of packaging for the product in a responsible manner It is suitable for recycling Help to protect the environment take the packaging to the local amenity tip and place into the appropriate recycling bin Only ...

Page 14: ...Charnwood PT250 Parts Diagram ...

Page 15: ...Charnwood PT250 Parts List ...

Page 16: ...Updated June 2021 Charnwood Cedar Court Walker Road Hilltop Industrial Estate Bardon Leicestershire LE67 1TU Tel 01530 516 926 Fax 01530 516 929 email sales charnwood net website www charnwood net ...

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