Delta TP400LS instruction manual Functional Description, Unpacking and Cleaning

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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