RIKON Power Tools 25-200H - Manual (Page 16)

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ADJUSTMENTS
THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE
PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN
THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE
COMPLETE.
ADJUSTING THE CUTTERHEAD
The Cutterhead that holds the knife inserts is fastened to
the machine's cabinet, and is not adjustable. Based on
the postion of this main component of the machine, all of
the other parts - rollers and tables - are then pre-set by
the factory to align with the cutterhead. Should any of the
tables or rollers get out of parallel with the cutterhead, they
can be adjusted separately following the instructions in this
manual.
ADJUSTING THE FEED ROLLERS
The Infeed (#57) and Outfeed (#56) Rollers are pre-set by
the factory to align parallel with the cutterhead and knife
inserts. These spring loaded rollers are set just below the
cutterhead, so that they engage the lumber and move it
through the planer. Should an adjustment be required to
increase or decrease the amount of downward pressure
they exert on the lumber, the following steps are needed.
1. Make sure that the planer/jointer's switch is turned off,
and the plug is disconnected from the power source.
2. The outfeed table with the fence and cutterhead guard
needs to be lifted up and back into a verticle position. See
page 19, step 1 & 2 for full details on this process.
3. With the outfeed table up, the Front Cover (#136, A)
and Rear Cover (#131, B) must be removed to access the
bolts that will adjust the feed rollers' pressure. FIG. 27.
4. Under the Cutterblock Brackets (#51), the Tightening
Rods (#52) hold the compression Springs (#53) in place
with the bottom Hex Nuts (#340, FIG. 28, N) The hex nuts
must be tightened or loosened with an offset wrench (not
supplied).
- By raising the hex nuts UP the threaded rods, the
spring is compressed and the downward pressure of its
roller is increased upon the lumber being fed through the
planer.
- By lowering the hex nuts DOWN the threaded rods,
the spring compression is reduced, and its rollers exert
less pressure down onto the lumber.
5. Once the rollers are set, re-install the covers, lower the
outfeed table with fence and guard, and the machine is
ready for use.
FIG. 27
FIG. 28
ADJUSTING DRIVE BELTS
The cutterhead drive belt and the feedgear drive belt need
to be checked periodically and retightened if necessary.
Belts will stretch with use, especially when they are new
and are breaking in. Both drive belts are located behind the
machine's rear cover and side panel. FIG. 29, A & B.
FIG. 29
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A
B
N N
A
B