Powermatic WP2510 operating instructions Operation, Maintenance, Lubrication

Twisting

If material twists while feeding through the planer, either the table rollers, pressure bar, or outfeed roller may be out of level. Refer to adjustment settings on pages 14 and 15.

Halted Feeding

If the infeed roller takes the stock, the chipbreaker lifts, and just as you hear the knives contact the material, the workpiece stops feeding; then the pressure bar is too low. Re-set the pressure bar (see page 15).

Operation

NOTE: For detailed explanation of the Controller, refer to the section beginning on page 20.

The emergency stop button shuts down all operations on the planer. To re-start the planer, twist the knurled ring on the stop button until it pops back out.

Maintenance

Disconnect planer from electrical supply before performing maintenance.

Periodic inspections are required to ensure that the machine is in proper adjustment, that all screws are tight, that belts are in good condition, that dust has not accumulated in the electrical enclosures, and that there are no loose or worn electrical connections.

Buildup of sawdust and other debris can cause your machine to plane inaccurately. Periodic cleaning is not only recommended but mandatory for accurate planing.

Close fitting parts, such as the link plates below the table and the platforms on the cutterhead which seat the knife inserts, should be cleaned with a rag or brush and non-flammable solvent and freed from clinging foreign matter.

Use caution when working with or around the cutterhead.

Remove resin and other accumulations from feed rollers and table with a non-flammable solvent.

Figure 20

Lubrication

The oil in the main gear box should be changed at least once a year. Remove the drain plug (A, Figure 20) to drain the oil into an appropriate container. Replace the drain plug and fill the gear box with 3.042 liters (0.8 gallon) of 60 to 90 weight gear oil through the fill hole (B). The sight glass (C) should be checked periodically and oil topped off as necessary. Always re-install the screw in the fill hole when finished.

The recommended lubrication for roller chains used in medium to slow speed operation is to simply wipe the chain clean. When there is an appreciable buildup of dust, dirt or wood shavings, use an oil cloth but never pour the oil directly on the chain. Over-oiling defeats the purpose of the lubrication, since it tends to invite the collection of dust, shavings, etc. and works into members of the chain. This hastens wear and leads to premature replacement.

The bearings on the cutterhead are factory lubricated and sealed. They require no further attention.

Periodically oil the bearings on the infeed and outfeed rollers, through the oil cups located on the bearing blocks (Figure 21).

Figure 21

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