Table of contents ................................................................ 1
Porduct specications ......................................................... 1
Warnings ............................................................................. 1
Unpacking ........................................................................... 2
Assembly ............................................................................ 3
Adjustments ........................................................................ 4
Maintenance ....................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting: Performance problems ............................ 11
Troubleshooting: Mechanical and electrical problems ........ 11
Planer headstock parts list ................................................ 13
Diagram planer headstock ................................................. 14
Planer table parts list ........................................................ 15
Diagram planer table ......................................................... 15
Planer base parts list ......................................................... 16
Diagram planer base .......................................................... 16
Planer gearbox parts list .................................................... 17
Diagram planer gearbox .................................................... 17
Planer feed gearing parts list ............................................ 18
Diagram planer feed gearing ............................................. 18
Planer cabinet parts list .................................................... 19
Diagram planer cabinet ..................................................... 20
Notes ................................................................................. 42
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
WARNINGS
WARNING
15” X 8” WOOD PLANER 3 H.P.
Maximum cutting width: 15” (381 mm.)
Maximum cutting thickness: 8” (203 mm.)
Maximum cutting depth: 1/8” (3.2 mm.)
Minimum cutting thickness: 3/16” 4.76 mm.)
Minimum planing length: 8” (203 mm.)
Number of knives: 3
KN CM-15W3
Cutterhead speed: 5,000 R.P.M.
Cuts per minute: 15,000
Cutterhead diameter: 2-7/8” (73 mm.)
Feed rate: 16 and 20 F.P.M.
Dust chute diameter: 4” (101.6 mm.)
Motor: 3 H.P. 230 V. 60 Hz.
single-phase
1. Read and understand the entire owners
manual before attempting assembly or
operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine
and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these
warnings may cause serious injury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or
removed.
4. This planer is designed and intended for use by properly
trained and experienced personnel only. If you are not
familiar with the proper and safe operation of a planer, do
not use until proper training and knowledge have been
obtained.
5. Do not use this planer for other than its intended use. If
used for other purposes, Knova, S.A. de C.V. disclaims any
real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any
injury that may result from that use.
6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while
using this planer. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
7. Before operating this planer, remove tie, rings, watches
and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past the elbows.
Remove all loose clothing and conne long hair. Non-slip
footwear or anti-skid oor strips are recommended. Do not
wear gloves.
8. Wear ear protectors (plugs or earmuffs) during extended
periods of operation.
9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling and other construction activities contain chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead based paint.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other
masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on how often
you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated
area and work with approved safety equipment, such as
face or dust masks that are specically designed to lter
out microscopic particles.
10. Do not operate this machine while tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
11. Make certain the switch is in the OFF position before
connecting the machine to the power supply.
12. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.
13. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with
the machine unplugged from the power source.
14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of
checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from the machine before turning it on.
15. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine
is in use. If removed for maintenance purposes, use
extreme caution and replace the guards immediately.
16. Make sure the planer is rmly secured to the oor or
bench before use.
17. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine,
a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
18. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area
and non-glare, overhead lighting.
19. Keep the oor around the machine clean and free
of scrap material, oil and grease.
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