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INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

12

²

Portable Planer

(Model 22-540)

PART NO. 901606 (013)

Copyright © 2001 Delta Machinery

ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17

To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY 
visit our website at: 

www.deltamachinery.com.

For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance,

please call 

1-800-223-7278 (

In Canada call

1-800-463-3582).

Summary of Contents for 22-540

Page 1: ... PART NO 901606 013 Copyright 2001 Delta Machinery ESPAÑOL PÁGINA 17 To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at www deltamachinery com For Parts Service Warranty or other Assistance please call 1 800 223 7278 In Canada call 1 800 463 3582 ...

Page 2: ...stant lenses they are not safety glasses Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty These safety glasses must conform to ANSI Z87 1 requirements Note Approved glasses have Z87 printed or stamped on them 13 SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool 14 DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance...

Page 3: ...m nails and other foreign objects which could cause injury or damage to the blades 17 MAKE SURE the blades are properly secured in the cutterhead as explained in the instruction manual be fore turning on power 18 ALWAYS allow the cutterhead to reach full speed before using 19 IF DURING OPERATION there is any tendency for the tool to tip over slide or walk on the supporting surface MAKE SURE TOOL I...

Page 4: ...unded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug and the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place with a metal screw NOTE In Canada the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electric Code WARNING IN ALL CASES MAKE ...

Page 5: ...ting gage and wrench polyurethane feed rolls and adjustable folding table extensions 5 Fig DD MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC TOOLS Ampere Volts Total Length of Gauge of Rating Cord in Feet Extension Cord 0 6 120 up to 25 18 AWG 0 6 120 25 50 16 AWG 0 6 120 50 100 16 AWG 0 6 120 100 150 14 AWG 6 10 120 up to 25 18 AWG 6 10 120 25 50 16 AWG 6 10 120 5...

Page 6: ... not use acetone gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose After cleaning cover the unpainted sufaces with a good quality paste wax CAUTION CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN CLEANING THE CUTTERHEAD AS THE KNIVES ARE SHIPPED IN THE CUTTERHEAD AND THEY ARE VERY SHARP Figs 2 and 3 ILLUSTRATE THE PLANER AND ALL LOOSE ITEMS SUPPLIED WITH THE MACHINE 1 12 Planer 2 Chip Deflector Fig 2 Fig 3 3 Knife Setting Gag...

Page 7: ...aligned with each other 2 Flip handle A upward as shown in Fig 5 LOWERING EXTENSION TABLES The infeed and outfeed extension tables A Fig 6 are shipped attached to the machine in the raised position Lower the tables A on both sides of the planer as shown in Fig 6 The top surface of extension tables should be level with the planer table To check and adjust if necessary refer to section LEVELING EXTE...

Page 8: ...d upward through the two slots C in the chip deflector 2 Fasten chip deflector A Fig 8 to planer using two flat washers and wing nuts D FASTENING PLANER TO SUPPORTING SURFACE During operation if there is any tendency for the planer to tip over slide or walk across the supporting surface the planer must be secured to the supporting surface through the four holes in the base two of which are shown a...

Page 9: ...olution of the raising and lowering handle B Fig 15 will move the cutterhead up or down 5 64 A 3 32 depth of cut can be made in soft woods on stock 8 wide and in hard woods on stock up to 7 wide See chart Fig 16 For 10 and 12 wide soft wood we recommend a maxi mum depth of cut of 1 16 For 10 and 12 wide hard wood a maximum depth of cut of 3 64 is recommended IMPORTANT A 3 32 DEPTH OF CUT CAN BE MA...

Page 10: ...oosen two screws F adjust extension table and retighten two screws F Adjust opposite side of the table in the same manner Make certain the extension table is solidly supported when there is downward pressure on the table 3 Check and adjust outfeed extension table in the same manner STORING THE POWER CORD Wire hangers A Fig 18 are provided on the underside of the outfeed extension table as shown to...

Page 11: ...CAUTION IF THE KNIVES ARE TO BE REMOVED FOR SHARPENING OR REPLACEMENT EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN AS THE KNIVES ARE VERY SHARP TO REPLACE OR RESET THE KNIVES PROCEED AS FOLLOWS 1 DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE POWER SOURCE 2 Lower the head assembly by turning handle B Fig 15 3 Remove chip deflector A Fig 19 4 Carefully place knife setting gage B Fig 20 on the cutterhead so the rounded sections are ...

Page 12: ...3 Plane to Thickness Place the side you just surfaced in STEP 2 face down and feed the board through the Planer as shown in Figs 24 and 25 Plane both sides of the board until you are satisfied with the thickness making thin cuts with each pass If during the planing operation you notice the board twisting warping or bowing repeat STEP 2 and true up one face 4 When planing long stock provide auxilia...

Page 13: ... the carbon B on either brush is worn to 3 16 in length or if either spring C or shunt wire is burned or damaged in any way replace both brushes If the brushes are found serviceable after removing re install them in the same position as removed LUBRICATION The gears in the gear box and the feed roller bushings should be lubricated periodically as follows 1 DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE POWER SOURCE...

Page 14: ...elta s sole warranty and sets forth the customer s exclusive remedy with respect to defective products all other warranties express or implied whether of merchantability fitness for purpose or otherwise are expressly disclaimed by Delta PARTS SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE All Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced by a network of Porter Cable De...

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