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FOREWORD
The DELTA Model 22-590 is a 13" (330 mm) Portable Planer that has a cutting capacity of 13" (330mm) wide, 6" (152mm)
thick and 1/8" (3.2 mm) deep. This machine has a powerful 15 amp 120 volt motor with a three-knife cutterhead.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CARTON CONTENTS
NOTICE: The photo on the manual cover illustrates the current production model. All other illustrations contained in
the manual are representative only and may not depict the actual labeling or accessories included. These are intended
to illustrate technique only.
UNPACKING AND CLEANING
Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container. Peel protective film from the table surface.
Figures 1A and 1B illustrate the planer and all loose items supplied with your machine. Refer to the section of this
manual entitled “REPLACING KNIVES” to remove the cutterhead guard. Remove the rust-preventative oil from
unpainted surfaces using a soft cloth moistened with mineral spirits, paint thinner or denatured alcohol.
Do not use highly volatile solvents such as gasoline, naphtha, acetone or lacquer thinner for cleaning your machine.
After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household floor paste wax.
Take care when you clean the cutterhead. The knives in the cutterhead are very sharp. After cleaning the
cutterhead, replace the cutterhead guard.
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1. Planer
2. Dust Collection Attachment
3. Cutterhead Adjusting Handle
4. Cutterhead Lock Handle
5. Cutterhead Wrench and Handle Combination
This machine weighs about 75 pounds. Use a helper to lift or move it.
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6. M6 Star Socket Head Screw
7. M6 Star Socket Head Screw and Washer
8. 6 mm Washer
Fig. 1A
Fig. 1B