Operation, Maintenance – RIKON Power Tools 25-010 User Manual

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Operation

When side 1 is positioned flat against the planer bed,

side 3 can be cut Fig.5.7B.

Likewise when side 2 is positioned flat against the planer

bed, side 4 can be cut resulting in four square edges

Fig.5.7C.

Planer Bed

1

4

3

2

Fig.5.7B

Cutterhead

Planer Bed

2

1

4

3

Fig.5.7C

Cutterhead

Maintenance

CAUTION!

Before carrying out any adjustments

or maintenance ensure that the

machine is isolated and disconnected

from the electricity supply.

1. To avoid a build-up of wood dust, regularly clean the

planer drive gear using a brush or compressed air.
2. Lubricate all bearing points and chains regularly with a

few drops of motor oil. Keep flat belt free of oil and grease.
WARNING: If blowing sawdust, wear proper eye protection

to prevent debris from blowing into eyes.
3. Clean the planer bed spindles on a regular basis to

prevent the build-up of wood chips and dust, lubricate with

spray oil. Do not use ordinary oil.
4. Keep infeed / outfeed tables and thicknessing bed free

of resin. Clean regularly with white spirit, then coat with

a light film of silicone spray to enhance passage of work-

piece on table Fig.6.1.

Fig.6.1

Planer Bed

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