Record Power PT260, Original Instruction Manual

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6. Operation & Planer Thicknesser Practice 

- cont.

Start machine and place workpiece with planned 
side facing down on to thicknessing bed and 
slowly push forward until feed roller engages 

Fig.6.8

. 

IMPORTANT:

With wedge-shaped workpieces feed the thicker 
end in first. 

The timber will now feed through the machine 
and should be removed as it travels through. 
Wind the handle so the thicknessing bed is 
raised 1mm on the scale and feed the timber 
through again. Repeat this process until the 
timber is sized as required. Although the 
maximum depth of cut is 3mm, by taking off 
1mm at a time the results will be much cleaner 
and the machine will be under less strain.

The thicknessing bed should be 
cleaned with white spirit and treated 
regularly with a silicone based spray 
such as Record Power CWA195. This will 
enable the workpiece to move through 
smoothly and cleanly, Fig.6.9. 

6.7 Micro Switches

The purpose of the microswitch is to enhance 
the safety of the machine by ensuring that the 
cutterblock is inaccessible whilst the machine 
is in operation. The PT260 is equipped with 3 
safety micro switches.  

1. In thicknesser mode, the extraction port 
must be placed over the cutterblock, covering it 
before the machine will start 

Fig.6.10

.

2. When planing, the table lock handles must be 
engaged. The micro switch registers that the lock 
handle is positioned correctly and allows power 
to run to the machine 

Fig.6.11

.

3. Also when planing, the micro switch beneath 
the cutterblock must register that the dust 
extraction port is in place before the machine 
will start 

Fig.6.12

.

Fig.6.8

Fig.6.9

Thicknessing Bed

Fig.6.10

Fig.6.11

Fig.6.12

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Restarting
In the Event of a Blockage or if the Machine Stalls

If the machine stalls due to the work piece becoming trapped in the cutter 
block,
switch it off immediately by pressing the emergency stop button (Red button 
marked ‘O’) and wait for the machine to come to a complete stop before 
proceeding further.
If the work piece is trapped between the cutter block and thicknessing table, 
it may be necessary to lower the thicknessing table in order to free  
the blockage.
To re-start the machine, press the green button marked ‘I’ on the switch.
  

In the Event of a Power Failure

The machine is fitted with a no volt release (NVR) switch to protect the user 
against automatic starting of the machine when power is restored
after a power failure.
In the event of a power failure, first locate and rectify the source of the 
failure. If the fault is within the power circuit of the workshop, there may be 
an underlying cause (circuit overload etc.) that should be investigated by a 
qualified electrician, before attempting to restore the power source.
If a cutting operation was taking place when the power supply was 
interrupted, then it may be necessary to free the work piece  from the cutter 
before attempting to re-start the machine.
Once the power is restored, the machine can be re-started by pressing the 
'on' switch.