PowerTec PL1252, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...l for safety instructions operating procedures and warranty Put it and the original sales invoice in a safe dry place for future reference 15 0720 QUESTION 1 877 393 7121 Visit us on the web at www powertecproducts com 12 1 2 THICKNESS PLANER 1 847 780 6120 ...

Page 2: ...z 60 Phase Single Cutterhead RPM 9 400 SAFETY RULES 1 Work Preparation Work Area Preparation Tool Maintenance Tool Operation ASSEMBLY 2 Unpacking Install Dust Chute Install Elevation Crank Handle Power Source Grounding Instructions Extension Cords Electrical Connections OPERATION 5 Safety Precautions Rollercase Height Adjustment Depth of Cut ON OFF Switch Circuit Breaker Before Operating the Plane...

Page 3: ...dren and visitors away Your shop is a potentially dangerous environment Children and visitors can be injured Make your workshop childproof with padlocks master switches or remove switch keys to prevent any unintentional use of power tools TOOL MAINTENANCE Turn the machine OFF and disconnect the machine from the power source prior to inspection Maintain all tools and machines in peak condition Keep...

Page 4: ...for If any parts are missing please contact the customer service center at 1 877 393 7121 This Planer comes mostly assembled It requires some additional assembling installation and adjustment before use Locate the following parts before assembling A Planer B Elevation Crank Handle Assembly including M5 bolt flat washer and plug C Magnet 2 D T Wrench Figure 1 Unpacking 2 B E F A C D ...

Page 5: ... prevent unauthorized use GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Improper connection of equipment grounding conductor can result in the risk of electrical shock The machine should be grounded while in use to protect operator from electrical shock In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electricity This machine is equipped with ...

Page 6: ... cords that have 3 prong grounding type plugs and 3 pole receptacles which accept the tool plug When using an extension cord make sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine An undersized cord will cause a drop in the voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Use the table to determine the minimum wire size A W G extension cord Extension Cord Length Wire Size A W G Up...

Page 7: ...planer maintained Follow maintenance instructions ROLLERCASE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Refer to Figure 6 Rollercase is the centerpiece of the planer machine It contains motor cutterhead with blades infeed and outfeed rollers dust collection assembly The rollercase can be moved up or down precisely by rotating the elevation crank handle on the top of planer One complete turn of elevation crank handle is eq...

Page 8: ...levation crank handle The rollercase elevation crank handle controls rollercase position in height and determines the amount of wood material to be removed depth of cut in each pass Thickness of the remaining workpiece after planing final thickness is observed in elevation scale In general thin depth of cut produces better outcome smooth surface even thickness less kickback less snipe even thickne...

Page 9: ...o be planed should be faced up With the planer properly set up turn the machine on Hold the workpiece firmly and advance toward the infeed roller slowly Stop pushing or pulling the workpiece once it is engaged by the infeed roller The infeed roller will move the workpiece automatically through the planer For long workpiece gently support the weight of the workpiece while it is moved into and out o...

Page 10: ... the 2 provided magnets to transfer the gib onto the blade Position the gib so the 6 holes are aligned with the holes on the cutterhead Tighten and secure with 6 bolts To access the other blade assembly gently pull and hold the latch on the side of cutterhead to release it Once the cutterhead rotates release the latch Without touching the blades carefully turn the cutterhead until it stops the sel...

Page 11: ... from must be replaced Turn planer off and unplug from power source Loosen and remove screws on right cap Remove panel Remove old belt by walking the belt from motor and drive pulleys alternatively Gently pull the belt outward while turning the pulleys at the same time Replace with new belt Walk the belt on the pulleys in the reverse manner as when removing the belt Make sure belt is evenly seated...

Page 12: ...ct fuses or circuit breakers 7 Inspect chip blower assembly and fan belt Remove excessive wood chips Motor overheats 1 Motor overloaded 2 Excessive dust build up results in decreased air circulation 1 Reduce load on motor Turn off the machine until motor cools down 2 Remove dust build up 1 Motor overload 2 Inadequate capacity of circuit breaker 3 Circuit overload 4 Blades are dull 1 Reduce load on...

Page 13: ...ting rollercase elevation 1 Worn elevation screws 2 Dirty elevation screws or columns 3 Dirty chains or sprockets 4 Rollercase is not positioned level with planer base 5 Friction between rollercase and covers 1 Release rollercase lock 2 Replace elevation screws 3 Clean and lubricate elevation screws and columns 4 Clean and lubricate chains and sprockets 5 Adjust table and rollercase level properly...

Page 14: ...Figure 11 12 1 2 THICKNESS PLANER PARTS ILLUSTRATION 12 ...

Page 15: ... H 1 55 PL1251034 Flat washer Ø6 1 56 PL1250086 Socket Head Screw M6 10 1 57 PL1250092 Column 3 57 1 PL1250092 1 Subsidiary Column 1 58 PL1250100 Hex nut M12 4 59 PL1251035 Base 1 60 PL1250102 Bearing 6000ZZ 2 61 PL1250105 Spacer 2 62 PL1250103 Retainer 2 63 PL1251036 Pan head Screw M5 12 4 64 PL1250109 Socket Head Screw M4 12 2 65 PL1250108 Spring Washer Ø4 2 66 PL1250107 Flat washer Ø4 2 67 PL12...

Page 16: ...roof of purchase documentation which includes a date of purchase POWERTEC will either repair or replace any defective part at our option at no charge to you The repaired or replacement unit will be covered by the same limited warranty for the balance of one year warranty period WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty applies to the original purchaser at retailer and may not be transferred This warranty ...

Page 17: ...be disclaimed under state law are limited to one year from the date of purchase Southern Technologies LLC is not responsible for direct indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warran...

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