RIKON Power Tools 23-400H - Manual (Page 9)

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ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING DUST HOSE
It is extremely important that a dust collection system is
used with this planer to eliminate harmful airborne dust,
prevent the build-up of chips that may jam the roller
system in the cutterhead, and to keep the working area
clean of debris.
The planer is supplied with a 4-3/8" dust port which is
part of the Upper Cover (#13) assembly. FIG. 5.
A 4-3/8" to 4" Adapter is also supplied to connect flexible
4" dust hose to the planer. Make sure all connections
are secure and your dust collector is turned on before
any milling of lumber is done.
INSTALLING THE STOCK RETURN
ROLLERS
The Planer's top has two rollers for easily moving
lumber from the rear, exit end over to the front of
the planer for another thicknessing pass through the
machine. FIG. 3. To install the two rollers;
1. Lift up the Upper Cover (#13) and secure it in the
open position with the Support Bracket assembly (#17).
2. Insert a Roller Support (#213, RS) through one of
the pre-cut holes in the cover, and secure it in place
with two bolts and washers (#214). FIG. 3A. The roller
support's rounded end with the slot should be facing
up, and the flat side of the support should be facing the
outside of the planer. FIG. 3B.
3. Install the remaining three roller supports as above.
4. Install the two Rollers (#212) onto their respective
front and back pair of supports.
5. Fasten the Acorn Cap Nuts (#209) on each end of
the installed rollers' shafts to secure them in place on
the supports. FIG.3B .
FIG. 3
FIG. 5
INSTALLING THE EXTENSION TABLES
Two Extension Tables with three rollers are supplied with
the planer to help support lumber as it enters and exits
the planer during use. FIG. 4.
1. Mount the two extension tables onto each edge of
the planer's table (#80) with the three bolts, washers and
nuts supplied (#223, 224, 225). Do not fully tighten.
2. The rollers on the extension tables should be level
with the planer's table. Use a straight edge to align the
tables' height with the planer's table.
3. Once the extension tables are positioned level
with the table, secure them in place by tightening the
fasteners (Step 1).
FIG. 4
A
B
RS