Delta TP400LS instruction manual Functional Description, Unpacking and Cleaning

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

FOREWORD

Delta ShopMaster Model TP400LS is a 12½" (317mm) Portable Planer. This planer can handle workpieces up to 12½" (317mm) wide and 6" (152mm) thick. The maximum depth of cut is 3/32" (3mm). The features include basic machine with powerful 15 amp, 120 volt motor, two-knife cutterhead with double-edged reversible knives, knife-installation tool, stand, and wrench.

UNPACKING AND CLEANING

Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container. Peel protective film from the table surface. Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the planer and all loose items supplied with your machine. Refer to the section of this manual entitled “REPLACING KNIVES” and remove the cutterhead guard. Remove the protective coating from the cutterhead. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone, gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose.) CAUTION: CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN CLEANING THE CUTTERHEAD, THE KNIVES IN THE CUTTERHEAD ARE VERY SHARP. After cleaning cutterhead, replace the cutterhead guard.

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 COLOR, LABELING OR ACCESSORIES AND ARE INTENDED TO ILLUSTRATE TECHNIQUE ONLY.

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Contents 12½ Portable Planer General Safety Rules Safety Guidelines DefinitionsImportant Safety Instructions Stay ALERT, Watch What YOU are DOING, Failure to Follow These Rules MAY Result in Serious InjuryFailure to Follow These Rules MAY Result in Serious Injury Additional Safety Rules for PlanersMotor Specifications Power ConnectionsGrounding Instructions Minimum Gauge Extension Cord Extension CordsFunctional Description Unpacking and CleaningPlaner Parts AssemblyStand Leveling Table Extensions Lowering Extension TablesCutterhead Lock Handle Cutterhead Raising and Lowering HandleFastening Planer to Stand Starting Stopping Planer Operating Controls and AdjustmentsLocking Switch OFF Position Raising and Lowering Head AssemblyRecommended Depth of CUT Disconnect Machine from Power SourceLeveling Table Extensions Wrench Storage Knife Transfer Tool StorageReplacing Knives Carrying HANDLE/STOCK Transfer BARKnives are Sharp Page Adjusting Height of Outfeed Roller Operation Brush Inspection Replacement MaintenanceLubrication Page Accessories Canadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers
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