Powermatic 209, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

Page 1: ... Parts Manual 20 inch Planer Models 209 and 209HH WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60124 Part No M 0260283 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision D1 11 06 www wmhtoolgroup com Copyright WMH Tool Group This Manual is Bookmarked ...

Page 2: ...or examination postage prepaid to a location designated by us For the name of the location nearest you please call 1 800 274 6848 You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection discloses a defect we will repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price at our option We will return the repaired product o...

Page 3: ... and Outfeed Roller Spring Tension 16 Height of Infeed Roller Chipbreaker Pressure Bar and Outfeed Roller 16 Infeed Roller Height 17 Chipbreaker Height 17 Pressure Bar Height 18 Chip Deflector 18 Feed Speed Control 18 Changing Accessories for Lowest Feed Speed 18 Return Rollers 19 Depth of Cut 19 Maintenance 20 Lubrication 20 Troubleshooting Operating Problems 22 Troubleshooting Mechanical and Ele...

Page 4: ...in line with aisles doorways wash stations or other work areas Work area Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material saw dust oil and other liquids to minimize the danger of tripping or slipping Be sure the table is free of all scrap foreign material and tools before starting to cut Make certain the work area is well lighted and that a proper exhaust system is used to minimi...

Page 5: ...awdust and debris use a brush Replacement parts Use only Powermatic or factory authorized replacement parts and accessories otherwise the warranty and guarantee is null and void Misuse Do not use this Powermatic planer for other than its intended use If used for other purposes Powermatic disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury or damage which may result from...

Page 6: ...ions general operating procedures maintenance instructions and parts breakdown This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual If there are any questions or comments please contact either your local supplier or WMH Tool Group WMH Tool Group can also be reached at our web site www wmhtoolgroup...

Page 7: ... 209HH 3 Stock Number 1791315 1791316 Table Area in 25 3 4 x 20 25 3 4 x 20 Maximum Planing Width in 20 20 Maximum Planing Thickness in 8 8 Full Width Cutting Depth in 3 32 3 32 Minimum Planing Length in 6 3 4 6 3 4 Knives 132 four sided inserts 132 four sided inserts Cutterhead Speed RPM 5 000 5 000 Cuts per Minute 20 000 20 000 Cutterhead Diameter in 3 1 16 3 1 16 Feeding Speed FPM 24 and 31 24 ...

Page 8: ...l thoroughly for assembly maintenance and safety instructions Crate Contents Figure 2 Models 209 and 209HH 1 Planer not shown 1 Dust Hood 2 Cast Iron Extension Tables 1 Handwheel 1 Handle 1 Low Speed Gear Kit 6292822 containing 1 50P Chain 1 12T Sprocket 3 Open End Wrenches 8 10 12 14 17 19mm 4 Hex Wrenches 3 4 5 and 6mm 2 Hardware Bags Contents of hardware bags are drawn full scale in Figure 3 1 ...

Page 9: ...oating at the factory This should be removed with a soft cloth moistened with a good commercial solvent Do not use acetone gasoline lacquer thinner or other solvents with a low flash point Do not use an abrasive pad because it may scratch the polished cast iron surfaces Use care when cleaning around the cutterhead area knives are extremely sharp Knife Gauge model 209 only Place the two gauge block...

Page 10: ...are not using a dust collection system do not attach the dust hood to the planer as the accumulation of dust inside the hood may create a safety hazard or eventually cause jamming of the rollers Electrical Connections Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes The machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possib...

Page 11: ...llows 1 Remove the belt guard and the rear panel 2 Loosen the bottom nuts on the motor adjustment screws Figure 12 with a 19mm wrench 3 Turn the top nuts to lower the motor plate which will increase the belt tension 4 Proper tension is achieved when there is slight deflection in the belt midway between the pulleys using moderate finger pressure 5 Tighten the bottom nuts Figure 12 Table Rollers You...

Page 12: ...sted at the factory it should be checked before being put into operation Any inaccuracies due to rough handling in transit can be corrected by following the directions in this manual To check the adjustments you will need a knife setting gauge provided feeler gauges and a dial gauge or home made gauge block made of hardwood This gauge block can be made by following the dimensions shown in Figure 1...

Page 13: ... back out and tighten the six screws F Figure 18 against the slot starting with the end screws first then the center screws until the knife is securely held in the cutterhead Tighten the remaining three knives in the same manner After setting or installing knives re check all gib screws Loose gib screws can result in knives being thrown out of the cutterhead causing severe damage to the machine an...

Page 14: ...again carefully Make certain the direction of knives is correct and all 24 gib screws are tightened securely Replacing or Rotating Knife Inserts Model 209HH only The knife inserts on the model 15HH are four sided When dull simply remove each insert rotate it 90 for a fresh edge and re install it Use the provided screwdriver with the socket adaptor to remove the knife insert screw See Figure 20 It ...

Page 15: ...the planer to the stand Tilt planer on its side to expose underside of base Figure 22 3 Remove bolt A Figure 22 and loosen bolt B Figure 22 which will allow you to move the idler sprocket assembly C Figure 22 far enough to release tension on the chain 4 Remove the chain from the particular sprocket on the corner of the base that you need to adjust 5 Turn the sprocket by hand to bring that corner i...

Page 16: ...igure 24 with a hex wrench Turn screws on both ends of infeed outfeed rollers in the same manner Height of Infeed Roller Chipbreaker Pressure Bar and Outfeed Roller The infeed roller chipbreaker pressure bar and outfeed roller are adjusted at the factory The height relationship between these items and the cutterhead is crucial for accurate and safe planing The infeed roller chipbreaker pressure ba...

Page 17: ...ure 27 until the outfeed roller just touches the gauge block Then tighten lock nut L Figure 27 6 Check and adjust the opposite end of the outfeed roller in the same manner Infeed Roller Height Use the exact same procedure for checking the infeed roller as you did for the outfeed roller except use a 004 0 1mm feeler gauge atop the gauge block If adjustment is necessary use the lock nut and screw on...

Page 18: ...oller When the feed rollers are engaged they turn to feed the stock The feed rollers slow automatically when the machine is under heavy load for best planing in all conditions The feed rollers are driven by chains A Figure 30 and sprockets B Figure 30 which take power directly from the cutterhead through the oil bath gear box C Figure 30 The gear box has two feed speeds These are set by pulling ou...

Page 19: ...upward or downward movement is controlled by the handwheel B Figure 32 One revolution of the handwheel is 059 1 5mm Before moving the table up or down loosen the lock nuts C Figure 32 After obtaining proper table position tighten the lock nuts C Figure 32 Maximum depth of cut is 1 8 A limiter D Figure 32 is provided to limit the depth of cut on full width planing from 3 16 to 1 8 The depth scale a...

Page 20: ...rind out the deep nick simply stagger the knives in the head moving one knife no more than 1 4 to the right and another knife no more than 1 4 to the left The nick should no longer be noticeable The table should be kept clean and free of rust Some users prefer a paste wax coating Another option is talcum powder applied with a blackboard eraser rubbed in vigorously once a week this will fill castin...

Page 21: ...ently Grease 33 2 Gear Box When operated more than 2 500 hours Standard gear oil 70 90 weight 33 3 Return Rollers Frequently SAE 30 35 4 Worm Gear Frequently Grease 36 5 Lead Screw Frequently Grease 36 6 Column Frequently Clean and SAE 30 36 7 Table Chain Frequently Grease 37 8 Feed Rollers Frequently SAE 30 38 Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 37 Figure 38 ...

Page 22: ...nives or inserts cutting against the grain Cut along the grain where possible Torn grain Dull knives or knife inserts 209 Sharpen or replace knives 209HH Rotate or replace inserts Dull knives or knife inserts 209 Sharpen or replace knives 209HH Rotate or replace inserts Too heavy a cut Adjust proper depth of cut Rough raised grain Planing wood with high moisture content Remove moisture by drying o...

Page 23: ...check amp setting on the motor starter inside the electrical box Planer frequently trips One cause of overloading trips which is not electrical in nature is too heavy a cut The solution is to take a lighter cut If too deep a cut is not the problem then check the amp setting on the overload relay Match the full load amps on the motor as noted on the motor plate If amp setting is correct then there ...

Page 24: ...cian test the motor for function or remove the motor and take it to a quality electric motor repair shop and have it tested Miswiring of the unit Check to confirm all electrical connections are correct and properly tight Make any needed corrections Machine will not start restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blows fuses cont On off switch failure If the on off switch is suspect you have t...

Page 25: ...25 Cutterhead Assembly ...

Page 26: ...16 9 25 6292662 Plate Spring 0 6 1 26 6292637 Screw M22 x 1 5P x 20 4 27 6292720 Collar 1 28 6292716 Bracket 1 29 6292717 Shaft 1 30A 209HH IPA Idle Pulley Assembly model 209HH index no 14 30 31 91 112 1 30 6292715 Idle Pulley 2 31 6292714 Shaft 2 32 6292693 Safety Hatch 1 33 6292690 Spring Pin 6 Dia x20 2 34 6292689 Cover 1 35 6292694 Socket Head Cap Screw M8 x 1 25P x 40L 1 36 6292719 Spring 1 3...

Page 27: ...Bearing 6201Z 1 88 6292680 Retaining Ring RTW 32 1 89 6292713 Collar 1 90 6292683 Washer 1 2 1 91 6292813 Hex Socket Cap Screw M6 x 1 0P x 10L 1 92 6292821 Hex Socket Cap Screw M5 x 0 8P x 10L 3 93 6292815 Hex Head Bolt M6 x 1 0P x 16L 5 94 209 1094 Sponge 2 95 209 1095 Pulley Guard 1 96 209 1096 Pulley Cover 1 97 209 1097 Strain Relief Momentary Switch Cord 1 98 TS 1540031 Hex Nut M5 x 0 8P 2 99 ...

Page 28: ...28 Base Assembly ...

Page 29: ...ining Ring ETW 19 4 13 6292754 Crane Post 4 14 6285855 Bearing 6202ZZ 4 15 6292744 Retaining Ring RTW 35 4 16 6292746 Sprocket 10T 4 17 209 317 Flat Washer 10 x 19 x 1 5T 4 18 6292627 Hex Nut M10 x 1 25P 4 19 6292747 Flat Washer 8 2 x 22 x 3T 2 20 6292748 Hex Head Bolt M8 x 1 25P x 25L 2 21 6292618 Set Screw M10 x 1 5P x 12 8 22 6292753 Chain 40 x 166P 1 23 6292749 Bracket 1 24 6292750 Shaft 1 25 ...

Page 30: ...30 Gearbox Assembly ...

Page 31: ...T 1 6292791 Sprocket 18T 1 15 6292780 Chain 06B x 50P 1 6292792 Chain model 209 only 06B x 52P 1 209HH 415 Chain model 209HH only 06B x 53P 1 6292822 Low Speed Gear Kit includes 14 6292779 and 15 6292780 16 6292784 Knob 1 17 6292654 Hex Head Bolt M6 x 1 0P x 12L 1 18 6292769 Gear 71T 1 19 6292770 Key 5 x 5 x 10 1 20 6292774 Key 6 x 6 x 40 1 21 6292771 Shaft 18T 1 22 6292763 Hex Socket Cap Screw M6...

Page 32: ...32 Stand Assembly ...

Page 33: ...Cap Screw M8 x 1 25P x 20 4 21 209 5021 Wheel 4 22 TS 1541031 Nylon Hex Nut M8 4 23 209 5023 Motor 209 5HP 1Ph 230V 1 209 5023F Motor Fan not shown 1 209 5023FC Motor Fan Cover not shown 1 209 5023CS Centrifugal Switch not shown 1 209 5023SC Start Capacitor not shown 1 209 5023RC Running Capacitor not shown 1 209 5023A Motor 209 5HP 3Ph 230 460V 1 209 5023F Motor Fan not shown 1 209 5023FC Motor F...

Page 34: ...28 Knob 2 5 6292727 Locksmith 2 6 TS 1523041 Set Screw M6 x 1 0P x 12L 4 7 6292724 Eccentric Shaft 4 8 6292729 Socket Head Cap Screw M8 x 1 25P x 16L 8 9 6292726 Locking Bolt 2 10 6292725 Locking Bar 2 11 209 2011 Table 1 12 209 2012 Extension 2 13 TS 1490041 Hex Cap Screw M8 x 1 25P x 25L 6 14 TS 1504041 Socket Head Cap Screw M8 x 1 25P x 20L 6 ...

Page 35: ...35 Electrical Connections Single Phase 230 Volt only ...

Page 36: ...36 Electrical Connections 3 Phase 230 Volt only ...

Page 37: ...37 Electrical Connections 3 Phase 460 Volt only ...

Page 38: ...n hardening grease Clean table surface If rusted use paste mixture of household ammonia a good commercial detergent and 000 steel wool Wash surface down with hot soapy water rinse and dry thoroughly Coat surface with talcum powder rubbing briskly into surface with a clean blackboard eraser Check blade condition should be sharp and free of nicks or grooves Check belt condition Replace as needed Dre...

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