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Table of Contents
Warranty and Service .............................................................................................................................. 2
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3
Warning ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Features .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Installation and Assembly ........................................................................................................................ 8
Handwheel ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Starter Box ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Extension Tables ................................................................................................................................. 9
Dust Hood ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Electrical Connections .......................................................................................................................... 9
Extension Cords................................................................................................................................. 10
Adjustments .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Belt Tension ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Pulley Alignment ................................................................................................................................ 11
Table Rollers ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Cutterhead ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Replacing Knives (Model 15S only) .................................................................................................... 12
Replacing or Rotating Knife Inserts (Model 15HH only) ...................................................................... 13
Work Table Parallel to Cutterhead ...................................................................................................... 14
Know the Transmitting Rollers of Your Planer..................................................................................... 14
Anti-Kickback Fingers ........................................................................................................................ 15
Infeed and Outfeed Roller Spring Tension .......................................................................................... 15
Height of Infeed Roller, Chipbreaker and Outfeed Roller..................................................................... 15
Outfeed Roller Height ......................................................................................................................... 16
Infeed Roller Height ........................................................................................................................... 16
Chipbreaker Height ............................................................................................................................ 16
Chip Deflector .................................................................................................................................... 17
Feed Speed Control ........................................................................................................................... 17
Stock Return Rollers .......................................................................................................................... 17
Depth of Cut....................................................................................................................................... 18
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 18
Lubrication ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Functions of the Digital Scale (Model 15S only) ..................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting: Performance Problems ............................................................................................... 23
Troubleshooting: Mechanical and Electrical Problems ............................................................................ 24
Troubleshooting: Digital Scale – Model 15S only .................................................................................... 26
Switch Lock ........................................................................................................................................... 26
Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................................. 26
Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................................ 26
Head Assembly .................................................................................................................................. 27
Parts List: Head Assembly ................................................................................................................. 28
Base Assembly .................................................................................................................................. 30
Table Assembly ................................................................................................................................. 32
Parts List: Table Assembly ................................................................................................................. 33
Gearbox Assembly ............................................................................................................................. 34
Parts List: Gearbox Assembly ............................................................................................................ 35
Cabinet Assembly .............................................................................................................................. 36
Parts List: Cabinet Assembly .............................................................................................................. 37
Electrical Connections – Single Phase, 230 Volt .................................................................................... 38