Powermatic 201HH Inspection, Adjustments, Depth of Cut, Feed Rate Adjustment, Belt Tension

Inspection

Before putting power to the machine, check that all screws are tight, that all mechanical functions work freely and that the cutterhead turns freely without knife contact with the chipbreaker or pressure bar.

Adjustments

Tools required:

Philips screwdriver

Hex wrenches (provided)

Open-end wrench (provided)

Depth of Cut

Depth of cut is controlled by raising or lowering the table. This is done by using the handwheel (A), shown in Figure 4.

1.Loosen the lock knob (B, Figure 4).

2.Raise or lower the table to the desired position (clockwise to raise). One revolution of the handwheel equals 1/16". The distance can be read on the scale (C, Figure 4).

3.Retighten lock knob (B, Figure 4).

4.The pointer (D, Figure 4) can be adjusted slightly if the scale should ever need recalibrating.

Feed Rate Adjustment

The Model 201 is equipped with selectable feed speed rollers that feed stock at 20 and 30 feet per minute. To adjust speed, turn lever shown in Figure 5, while the planer is running.

Always change speeds while the planer is running to avoid damage to the gearbox.

Belt Tension

1.Disconnect machine from power source.

2.Remove lower rear cover of machine, and use the hex nuts to adjust tension. See Figure 6. Adjust motor plate up or down until correct belt tension is achieved. To lower motor plate, loosen lower nuts and tighten upper nuts. To raise motor plate, do the opposite.

3.Correct tension is obtained when there is approximately 1/4" deflection in the center span of the belts using light finger pressure.

4.Re-tighten the nuts and re-install cover.

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Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 6