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Oliver Machinery 

4430 Planer

 

Problem 

Possible Cause 

Possible Solution 

Unable to move the feed 

rate knob. 

Machine is not running. 

Only move the feed rate knob while the 
machine is running idle at full speed. 

Feed rollers do not move 

when the machine is 
running. 

Gearbox is in neutral. 

Shift feed rate control knob to set feed rate 
to 16/20 FPM while the machine is running 
idle at full speed. 

Workpiece does not feed 

smoothly. 

Low feed roller 

pressure. 

Adjust feed roller spring tension.  

Incorrect feed roller 

height setting. 

Adjust feed rollers height so the bottom of 
the rollers is below the lowest point of the 
cutterhead. 
 

Infeed Roller: 0.020” 

0.027” 

below. 

Outfeed Roller: 0.024

 - 

0.031” 

below. 

Dirty planer 

table/rollers. 

Clean table and rollers. Apply paste wax on 
the table to reduce drag. Do not use 
silicone lubrication on the tabletop. 

Belt slipping 

Clean belt and the pulleys. Adjust belt 
tension. 

Stuck planer bed roller. 

Clean and lubricate roller.  

Machine vibrates 

excessively or makes 
unexpected noise. 

Damaged cutter inserts. 

Replace cutter inserts. 

Machine stands on an 

uneven floor. 

Reposition on a flat, level surface. 

Chip deflector is hitting 

the cutterhead. 

Move chip deflector 1/16”

1/8” away from 

cutterhead.  

V-belt worn, slipping or 
hitting belt cover. 

Clean belt and pulleys. Adjust belt tension. 
Replace V-belt if it shows signs of aging. 

Feed roller bushing 
needs lubrication. 

Lubricate bushings. 

Bent pulley 

Replace pulley. 

Improper motor 
mounting. 

Check and adjust motor mounting. 

Loose components. 

Tighten fasteners of the component.  

Worn bearings 

Contact customer service for assistance. 

Uneven depth of cut side to 

side. 

Cutterhead is not 

parallel with the planer 
table. 

Adjust cutterhead-table parallelism. 

Tolerance: Less than 0.005” side

-to-side. 

Board thickness does not 

match the scale’s 

measurement.  

Cutterhead height scale 

is mispositioned. 

Adjust the scale. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 4430.201 M-4430

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual For Models Manufactured Since 04 2019 175370 Oliver Machinery 1 800 559 5065 921 Thomas Ave SW Renton WA 98057 info olivermachinery net WWW OLIVERMACHINERY NET Stock Number 4430 201 Man...

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Page 3: ...ERY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EFFECT AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE THOSE ALTERATIONS TO PARTS FITTINGS AND ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT WHICH THEY MAY DEEM NECESSARY FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER SAVE THIS MANUAL F...

Page 4: ...ventory 20 Removing Machine from Crate 21 Cleaning 22 Assembly 22 Installing Height Adjustment Handwheel 23 Installing Dust Hood 23 Installing Extension Tables 24 Installing Power Switch 25 Dust Colle...

Page 5: ...just Table Roller Height 42 Adjust Cutterhead Feed Roller Height Offset 43 Adjust Feed Roller Tension 45 Adjust Cutterhead Height Scale 46 Anti Kickback Fingers Inspection 46 Troubleshooting 47 Wiring...

Page 6: ...and photographs in this manual should match the machine delivered If you find any differences or anything that seems confusing in this manual or some instructions are not available please check our we...

Page 7: ...ions Width x Depth x Height Fully Assembled 51 L x 40 W x 46 1 2 H Footprint 22 1 2 L x 28 3 4 W Fully Assembled Weight 546 lbs Shipment Info Type Wood Crate with Pallet Base Content Planer with Inclu...

Page 8: ...stock Cutterhead Type Helical Cutterhead Diameter 3 1 4 Cutterhead Speed 5000 RPM Number of Cutter Inserts 68 Number of Rows of Cutter Inserts 4 Cutter Insert Type Four sided indexable German made car...

Page 9: ...sion ground cast iron Bed Roller One past cutterhead Extension Table Weight 29 lbs Safety Number of Dust Ports 1 Dust Port Size 5 Minimum CFM Required 650 CFM Sound Rating 2 distance 85 dB Others Seri...

Page 10: ...10 Page Oliver Machinery 4430 Planer Identification...

Page 11: ...4430 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY NET 11 Page...

Page 12: ...12 Page Oliver Machinery 4430 Planer...

Page 13: ...electrical service In cases where a cord and a plug are used make certain that the grounding plug connects to a suitable ground Follow the grounding procedure indicated in the electrical code of your...

Page 14: ...ses Oliver Machinery disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury or damage which may result from that use Safety Guidelines Specific to Planer Before Work Begins 1...

Page 15: ...E FEEDING avoids kickback Never start the machine with the workpiece engaging the cutterhead Never start feeding until the planer has reached its full speed Ensure the feeding rollers grip firmly on t...

Page 16: ...ction or breakdown This machine must be connected to the grounding conductor when available and all grounding connections must meet or exceed the electrical code requirements in your area Furthermore...

Page 17: ...14 12 10 12 to 15 12 12 10 10 15 to 20 10 10 10 NR 21 to 30 10 NR NR NR NR Not Recommended WARNING Use properly sized wires that meet or exceed the power requirement of your machine Using undersized w...

Page 18: ...g please ensure a matching outlet is installed nearby the machine Please refer to section Electricals in this manual for details regarding electrical requirements Lighting Adequate lighting is needed...

Page 19: ...ery please be sure help is available to move the machine to its final location WARNING 4430 Planer has a gross weight of 625 lbs and a net weight of 546 lbs Safe moving techniques and proper lifting e...

Page 20: ...P 12 Washer 6 each 8 4mm Hex Wrench 1 9 10 13mm Wrench 1 10 Cast Iron Extension Tables 2 11 5 Dust Hood Not shown in the picture 1 NOTICE If you cannot find the item in the list above please check if...

Page 21: ...r setting up the machine gently remove the machine from the pallet The planer is equipped with casters so it can be pushed off the pallet with the help of a ramp The base of the planer is bolted onto...

Page 22: ...h as Boeshield T 9 or paste wax Do not use rust preventives that contain silicone which is known to interfere with certain finishes and glues Assembly This planer is mostly assembled in the factory Th...

Page 23: ...o retrieve these parts 2 Install the handle of the handwheel and tighten it with a 14mm wrench 3 Insert the key into the keyway on the handwheel shaft 4 Insert the handwheel and make sure the keyway o...

Page 24: ...n hand thread the set screws into the extension table 2 Align the edge of extension tables with the edge of the planer bed Make sure the edges are flush with each other 3 Use a straight edge to check...

Page 25: ...turn you may need to slightly loosen the mounting bolts before continue to raise the extension table 5 When the extension tables are in parallel with the planer bed tighten all mounting bolts Recheck...

Page 26: ...d for connecting this machine to a power source If you plan to connect the machine directly to the electrical panel Hardwiring Please ensure there is a readily accessible electrical disconnect near th...

Page 27: ...tion To Turn On Machine Press the green START button NOTICE The machine will only start when the STOP button is reset Cutterhead Height Adjustment The cutterhead height adjustment handwheel is located...

Page 28: ...ggle between absolute measuring mode and incremental mode Value in INC mode will be reset when switching to ABS mode To reset the reading to zero in ABS mode hold the ON OFF button Feed Rate Control 4...

Page 29: ...planer it will engage the infeed roller C The infeed roller will bring the workpiece towards the chip breaker D and the cutterhead E 4 As the cutterhead cuts on the workpiece the woodchips will be bro...

Page 30: ...planer table 3 Raise the headstock all the way up Ensure all the anti kickback fingers can move freely 4 Turn on the DRO and verify its readings reflect the movements of the headstock 5 Prepare a pie...

Page 31: ...to scan for metal objects as needed Check Moisture Content Check the moisture content of the workpiece before work begins Green wood with moisture content over 20 will not cut properly and may jam th...

Page 32: ...r workpiece that is hard brittle reduce the depth of cut and feed rate For your reference this Janka scale shows the hardness of wood types that are commonly used It ranks the hardness of various wood...

Page 33: ...se a dusk mask to avoid inhaling harmful airborne particles With the above preparation steps completed the workpiece is ready for planing 1 Please put on all protection devices before starting the pla...

Page 34: ...s with deeper cuts then finish with a light pass with shallow cuts and a low feed rate 8 Turn on the digital readout DRO and use the INC mode to measure the depth of cut for each pass If your DRO is a...

Page 35: ...this case moistening the problematic area before planing can sometimes mitigate the issue Chipping can also cause by dirty or dull cutters If chipping happens while planing straight grain stocks Inspe...

Page 36: ...ACHINERY NET WARNING Using unapproved accessories may cause the machine to malfunction resulting in serious injury and or machine damage Only use accessories recommended for this machine Cutter Insert...

Page 37: ...V belt tension and replace if the belt shows signs of cracking or glazing Every 4 6 months Remove dust buildups from the motor and the cabinet Inspect headstock chain for chain slacks Check paralleli...

Page 38: ...38 Page Oliver Machinery 4430 Planer Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6...

Page 39: ...f the planer Adjust Chip Deflector Clearance The chip deflector was pre installed in the factory and should not require adjustments initially If the gap between the chip deflector and cutterhead goes...

Page 40: ...platform with a vacuum or compressed air IMPORTANT Obstacles between the insert and cutterhead platform will create uneven pressure against the insert This will lower cut quality and may cause the in...

Page 41: ...s adjustment 4 Remove the side panels to gain access to the motor mount cap screws 5 Loosen the cap screws and lower the motor to tighten the belt If the belt becomes too tight raise the motor 6 Re ti...

Page 42: ...to reduce feed resistance There is no fixed rule for setting the exact height of the table rollers because each piece of wood behaves differently The acceptable range of table roller height is 0 002...

Page 43: ...a dial indicator is not available it is possible to make the adjustments with a homemade gauge block and a set of feeler gauges Clean the table and the rollers to remove any accumulations before maki...

Page 44: ...oller offset is uniform across the entire feed roller 9 When the correct height is set hold the set screws in place and re tighten the jam nuts 10 Re install belt cover after adjustments Method 2 Usin...

Page 45: ...ust the height of the feed rollers loosen the jam nuts on both ends of the feed roller Rotate the set screws to change the height of the roller Continue to calibrate until the cutterhead roller offset...

Page 46: ...act value as the thickness of the board 5 Re tighten the screws after adjustments Anti Kickback Fingers Inspection This planner is equipped with anti kickback fingers Once engaged the workpiece can on...

Page 47: ...s jammed Inspect the cutterhead and make sure it is not obstructed by woodchips Check dust port and headstock and clear blockages Too much load on a circuit Make sure the power circuit is sized for th...

Page 48: ...bletop Belt slipping Clean belt and the pulleys Adjust belt tension Stuck planer bed roller Clean and lubricate roller Machine vibrates excessively or makes unexpected noise Damaged cutter inserts Rep...

Page 49: ...surface Damaged cutter Rotate replace cutter insert Planing against across grain or knots Avoid planing workpieces with knots Plane along the grain and perform downhill cut whenever possible Moisten...

Page 50: ...50 Page Oliver Machinery 4430 Planer Wiring Diagram...

Page 51: ...4430 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY NET 51 Page Parts List Table Assembly...

Page 52: ...52 Page Oliver Machinery 4430 Planer Cabinet Assembly...

Page 53: ...4430 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY NET 53 Page Motor Mount Assembly...

Page 54: ...54 Page Oliver Machinery 4430 Planer Headstock Assembly...

Page 55: ...4430 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY NET 55 Page Gearbox Assembly Cover and Dust Hood Assembly...

Page 56: ...ly 1 5 000002 102 HEX SCREW Reference only M6 1 0P 15 1 6 006002 009 FLAT WASHER Reference only 5 2 10 1 0t 1 7 006001 075 FLAT WASHER Reference only 10 3 22 2 0t 1 8 000205 102 SET SCREW Reference on...

Page 57: ...ETIC SWITCH ASSEMBLY 5HP 220V 240V 1PH 1 1 171404 904 SWITCH PLATE 1 2 821016 002 MAGNETIC SWITCH 5HP 220V 240V 1PH 1 3 473004 006 CONNECT WIRE MOTOR SJT12AWG 3C 1450mm 1 4 473004 012 CONNECT WIRE POW...

Page 58: ...0209 000 RETAINING RING ETW 15 2 74 250160 615 SPACER 56 75 172281 905 ANTI KICK BACK 55 76 361325 902 SHAFT 1 77 360388 000 SHAFT 1 78 150027 000 CHAIN SPROCKET 1 79 360389 000 INFEED ROLLER 1 80 016...

Page 59: ...360357 000 SHAFT 1 106 280052 000 SPRING 1 107 017002 000 STEEL BALL 6mm 1 108 043505 000 OIL SEAL SC25 47 6 1 109 030109 002 BALL BEARING 6204 1 111 070014 000 SHIFTING FORK 1 112 360358 901 SHAFT 1...

Page 60: ...5 381424 902 MOTOR W PULLEY ASSEMBLY 1 6 006001 043 FLAT WASHER 8 2 30 4 0t 1 138 008009 100 HEX NUT M12 1 75P 19B 10H 2 139 021802 000 RELIEF BUSHING NB 2430 1 141 250399 615 WHEEL 4 142 000003 316...

Page 61: ...W M8 1 25P 25 1 208 020005 000 STRAIN RELIEF SB8R 3 1 209 200057 646 FOAM GASKET 3 8 1 2 525L 1 210 008304 100 HEX LOCK NUT M6 1 0P 10B 7H 2 214 006001 021 FLAT WASHER 6 2 22 3t 4 216 174769 000 ADJUS...

Page 62: ...62 Page Oliver Machinery 4430 Planer Maintenance Record Date Task Operator...

Page 63: ...4430 Planer OLIVERMACHINERY NET 63 Page Notes...

Page 64: ...due to direct or indirect misuse abuse negligence accidents unauthorized repairs alternation outside our facilities lack of maintenance acts of nature or items that would normally be consumed or requ...

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