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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
25-inch Planer
Model WP2510
WMH TOOL GROUP
2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60124 Part No. M-1791303
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision B3 2/07
www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group
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Warranty and Service WMH Tool Group, Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Center located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these WMH Tool Group Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and ® major repair on your POWERMATIC tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-
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Table of Contents Warranty and Service ..............................................................................................................................2 Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................3 Warning...................................................................................................................................................5 Introduction .......
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Parts List: Electrical Box Assembly..................................................................................................... 53 Electrical Connections – 230Volt............................................................................................................ 54 Electrical Connections – 460Volt............................................................................................................ 55 4
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Warning 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 u
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blahblahblah 19. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys. 20. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless acts that can result in serious injury. 21. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against moving parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation. Stand to the side out of line with the table and make sure
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Introduction This manual is provided by WMH Tool Group covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Powermatic Model WP2510 Planer. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual. If there are any questions or comments, plea
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1 Air Impact Screwdriver – (C) Unpacking 1 RA-30E 460V Overload Relay – (D) 5 Star Point Screwdrivers – (E) Open shipping container and any smaller boxes and check for shipping damage. Report any 1 Breaker Bar – (F) damage immediately to your distributor and 1 Air Valve – (G) shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping 1 Air Valve Mounting Bracket – (H) material until the planer is installed and running properly. 1 Air Valve Pressure Gauge – (J) 20 Flat Head Spline Socket Screws,
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Installation and Assembly Tools Required for Installation: Forklift or hoist, with lifting straps 4mm hex wrench (provided) 22mm combination wrench (provided) Remove any straps or boards holding the planer to the pallet. Place straps under the four lifting hooks at front and back to raise the planer off the pallet and move it to location. Make sure the straps will not damage buttons or levers on the front of the planer. The planer should be installed on a s
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Grounding Instructions Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. This machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible fatal injury. This machine must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. Improper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can
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Converting from 230 Volt to 460 Volt Consult the diagrams on pages 54 and 55 for specific information on the following changes. 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Change the lead connections to the main motor and to the table hoist motor. 3. Replace the RA-30 (230V) overload relay with the provided RA-30E (460V) overload relay. 4. Switch the “R” wire on the transformer from the 230V to the 460V terminal. 5. If using a plug, install a proper UL/CSA list
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Feed Rate The planer is equipped with selectable feed rate rollers that feed stock at 20, 25 or 30 feet per minute. To adjust speed, rotate the lever shown in Figure 4. IMPORTANT: Change feed rate only while the machine is running. Belt Tension 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Remove the lower rear panel and use the Figure 4 four hex nuts on the motor mount to adjust belt tension. See Figure 5. Adjust motor plate up or down until correct belt tension is achieved. To l
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2. Remove the top left side panel so that you can rotate the cutterhead using the belts. 3. To remove a knife insert, unscrew the flat head screw with a spline screwdriver, or the air-operated screwdriver using one of the provided T-20 spline bits. If the screw will not budge, place the hole of the breaker rod (A, Figure 7) over a spline bit (B, Figure 7) and lightly tap the breaker rod counterclockwise with a hammer to break loose the screw. 4. Remove the flat head screw, and remove
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To provide proper drive, the infeed roller should be set so that the bottom of its arc is 1/16” below the arc of the cutterhead knife inserts. The infeed roller is under spring tension and this tension must be sufficient to feed the stock uniformly through the planer without slipping but should not be so tight that it causes damage to the boards. The tension should be equal at both ends of the roller. To adjust the infeed roller: 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. P
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A chipbreaker set too low or with excessive tension may prevent stock from feeding into the machine. Pressure Bar Most planing problems can be traced to improper setting of the pressure bar. Its function is to hold down the material after it passes under the cutterhead and throughout the remainder of the cut. Its basic setting is to be in line with the arc of the cutterhead knives. If it is too high, a shallow “clip” will occur at each end of the board. If it is too l
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The table rollers are adjusted at the factory. If they should need further or “fine” adjustment: 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Loosen lock handle and position the quick- set lever (Figure 12) to zero. 3. Use a dial gauge (not provided) to find the distance from table top to the apex of the table roller. Zero the gauge at this position. 4. Place the gauge over the extreme right side of the table roller and find the high point of the table roller arc. The g
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3. Loosen the three socket head cap screws (A, Figure 15) beneath the table. 4. Place a rod-like object (such as a hex wrench) into one of the open holes (B, Figure 15) and turn the shaft (C, Figure 15) to raise the table until the gauge reads the proper measurement. Or, the same effect can be achieved by lowering the other side of the table. 5. Re-tighten the socket head cap screws (A, Figure 15). Figure 15 Test Cutting and Troubleshooting Using a piece of semi-finished st
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Feed restriction can also occur due to pitch buildup on the table. Be sure the table surface is clean. Dusting the surface with talc occasionally will aid in smoother feeding and help prevent pitch buildup. Clip Marks If clip marks occur 6” (152mm) in from each end of the board, the pressure bar is too high. See Figure 16. Turn both right and left hand adjusting screws (see Figure 11) the same amount, 1/4 turn clockwise or less, and take another 1/16” (1.59mm) deep cut. Re-ex
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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
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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 cutterhea
