Triton TPT 125 - Manual (Page 8)

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Operation
OPERATION
For best results
• Determine required depth of cut and final thickness
of workpiece before planing. Since there is a limit to
maximum depth of cut, several passes may be required
to achieve final thickness
• In general, thin cuts produce a better outcome in terms
of smoothness of finished surface, even thickness, less
kickback, less snipe, and less wear on the cutter head
and motor
• To prevent kickback, never make cuts deeper than
2.4mm (3/32") in one pass
• If more than one pass is necessary, the rollercase must
be lowered manually before each pass
• Always set a thin depth of cut for hardwood, wide
workpieces and workpieces with an uneven surface
• Avoid wood stock with many or large knots, or with
excessive twisting, cupping, or bowing
• If necessary, process one side with a jointer or surface
planer first to obtain at least one flat surface before
using the planer
• Plane both sides of the workpiece, removing half the
total depth from each side. This will produce two
smooth surfaces with equal moisture content and
therefore a board less likely to warp when it dries
naturally
• Make a test cut with similar material to check accuracy
of the settings before planing the workpiece
• Feed the workpiece 'with' the grain whenever possible
• Provide suitable support for long or wide workpieces
Operating the planer
1. Set up the planer for depth of cut required (see
'Preparation' above)
2. Put on all safety equipment required to use this tool,
including face mask and safety glasses
3. Never stand directly in front of the workpiece, stand to
the side of the crank handle. and do not allow anyone
to stand or cross in line with blade rotation. Kickback
or thrown debris will travel in this direction
4. Place the workpiece on the In-feed Table (10), with the
surface to be planed facing upwards
5. Turn the machine on and allow the cutter head to reach
full speed
6. Holding the workpiece firmly, move it slowly towards
and onto the in-feed roller
NOTE: Never feed a workpiece into the planer via the
out-feed table
7. Stop pushing the workpiece once it is engaged by
the in-feed roller. The in-feed roller will move the
workpiece automatically through the planer
8. Do not force the cut. Slowing or stalling will overheat
the motor
9. Always keep your hands well away from the blades or
chip ejection area while the motor is running
10.Support the weight of large workpieces as they move
through the planer to stabilise the workpiece and
reduce snipe
11. Move to the back of machine to receive the workpiece,
Do not pull the workpiece; allow the rollers to do the
work
12.If a workpiece should become jammed inside the
machine: turn the machine off, remove the plug
from mains supply, raise the rollercase away from
the workpiece and ALLOW THE MACHINE TO COME
TO A COMPLETE STOP
13.Never reach into the machine whilst it is in operation or
running down
14.Use in-feed and out-feed rollers or supports when
working with long workpieces
15.For precision woodworking, measure the thickness
of the workpiece with calipers or a digital thickness
gauge after each pass