RIKON Power Tools 23-400H - Manual (Page 17)

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MAINTENANCE
1. Before each use:
- Check the power cord and plug for any wear or
damage.
- Check for any loose screws or hardware.
- Check the area to make sure it is clear of any
misplaced tools, lumber, cleaning supplies, etc. that
could hamper the safe operation of the planer.
2. To avoid a build-up of wood dust, regularly clean
all parts of the machine using a soft cloth, brush or
compressed air. A general cleaning should be done
after every use to avoid future problems and ensure the
machine is in ready condition for the next time it is used.
WARNING: If blowing sawdust, wear proper eye
protection to prevent debris from blowing into eyes.
Avoid using high pressure near ball bearings seals as
this may weaken the seals and allow lubricant to leak
out, or force contaminants into the bearing.
3. Check the knives to make sure that they are not
loose from the cutterhead, dull or nicked. Making sure
that they are in proper operating condition will ensure
that the quality of your surfaced lumber will be the best
possible.
4. Lubricate all bearing points
and chains regularly with
a few drops of light motor oil. Cutterhead ball bearings
are lifetime lubricated, sealed, and do not need any
further care. Keep the drive belts free of oil and grease.
Turn the power switch “OFF” and
disconnect the plug from the outlet prior to adjusting or
maintaining the machine.
5. Clean the planer bed columns on a regular basis to
prevent the build-up of wood chips and dust. Treat the
posts with a dry lubricant spray. Do not use ordinary oil
which will collect dust and hamper the operation of the
machine.
6. Keep the jointer and planer tables free of resin and
rust. Clean them regularly with a non-flammable solvent,
then coat with a light film of dry lubricant spray, or wax,
to enhance passage of workpiece on/over the tables.
WARNING: When cleaning or working on the tables,
avoid the ris k of personal injury by cuts that may result
from touching the knife inserts' sharp edges! Lower the
planer table to its maximum 'down' position, so that there
is ample distance between the table and the cutterhead.
7. Clean the feed rollers with a soft rag, and non-flamma-
ble solvent if there is resin build-up on the metal rollers.
Do not apply solvents on a 'rubber' coated roller, as it
may affect the material. Be careful to keep hands away
from the sharp cutterhead knife inserts. Do not apply any
lubricant to the rollers as they must 'grab' the lumber to
move it through the planer and so must not slip.
8. Check the anti-kickback fingers to make sure that they
are clean of any dust or resin, so that they swing freely.
Lubricate only with a dry lubricant, never oil or grease.
9. Check the belt tension after the first 3-5 hrs. of
operation to ensure that the belts have not become
stretched and loose from their 'breaking in' use. See
page 15 for instructions.
WIRING DIAGRAM
This machine must be grounded. Replacement of the power supply cable should only be
done by a qualified electrician. See page 5 for additional electrical information.