Delta TP300 instruction manual Operating Controls and Adjustments, Starting Stopping Planer

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OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS

STARTING AND

STOPPING PLANER

The “ON/OFF” switch (A) Fig. 13, is located on the front of the planer motor. To turn the machine “ON”, move the switch toggle (B) up to the “ON” position. To turn the switch “OFF”, move the switch toggle (B) down to the “OFF” position.

LOCKING SWITCH IN

THE “OFF” POSITION

IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use. Grasp the switch toggle (B) and pull it out as shown in Fig. 14. With the switch toggle removed, the switch will not operate. However, should the switch toggle (B) Fig. 14, be removed while the machine is running, the switch (A) can be turned “OFF” once, but cannot be restarted without reinserting the switch toggle.

RAISING AND LOWERING HEAD ASSEMBLY

The head assembly (A) Fig. 15, contains the cutterhead feed rollers, chip deflector and motor. Raising and lowering the head assembly controls the depth-of-cut on your planer. To raise or lower the head assembly,

A

B

Fig. 13

B

A

Fig. 14

rotate the raising and lowering handle (B). NOTE: One revolution of the handle will move the cutterhead up or down approximately 5/64". An English/metric scale (C) and pointer (D) is located on the side of the planer for ease in setting the height of the cutterhead.

A

B

RECOMMENDED

DEPTH-OF-CUT

A dual English/Metric scale and pointer, located at the right front of the machine, indicates the thickness of the workpiece. NOTE: One revolution of the raising and lowering handle (B) Fig. 15, will move the cutterhead up or down 5/64" (1.9mm).

A 3/32" (2.4mm) depth-of-cut can be made in soft woods on stock 8" wide and in hard woods on stock up to 7" wide. See chart Fig. 16.

For 10" and 12" wide soft wood, we recommend a maxi- mum depth-of-cut of 1/16" (1.5mm). For 10" and 12" wide hard wood, a maximum depth-of-cut of 3/64" (1.2mm) is recommended. IMPORTANT: A 3/32" (2.4mm) DEPTH-

OF-CUT CAN BE MADE IN 10" AND 12" WIDE SOFT AND HARD WOODS.

CONTINUOUS OPERATION AT THIS CUTTING DEPTH CAN CAUSE PREMATURE MOTOR FAILURE.

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D

C

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFCUT

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32

 

 

 

 

 

1

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SOFT WOOD

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEPTH

16

 

 

 

HARD WOOD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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32

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

4

6

8

10

12

 

 

 

WIDTH OF STOCK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 16

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Contents Portable Planer Safety Guidelines Definitions Stay ALERT, Watch What YOU are Doing Additional Safety Rules for Planers Refer to them often Use them to instruct othersPower Connections Unpacking and Cleaning Extension CordsPlaner Parts Raising and Lowering Handle AssemblyLowering Extension Tables Fastening Planer to Supporting Surface Chip DeflectorRaising and Lowering Head Assembly Operating Controls and AdjustmentsLocking Switch OFF Position Starting Stopping PlanerAdjusting Knives Storing the Power CordLeveling Extension Tables Replacing and Resetting Knives Operation Lifting StrapsBrush Inspection Replacement MaintenanceLubrication Page Accessories PARTS, Service or Warranty AssistanceCanadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers