Delta DC-580 20" PLANER 22-450 - Manual (Page 22)

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ADJUSTING TABLE GIBS
In the unlikely event of the table developing unwanted
movement during planing operations, the table can be
checked and adjusted as follows:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM
POWER SOURCE.
2. With the table in the locked position, and with a
feeler gage, measure the gap between table gib (A) Fig.
54 and table bracket (B). When set correctly the gap
should be .005".
3. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen three locknuts
(C), and turn three adjustment screws (D) Fig. 54, as
necessary to set the correct gap.
4. Check and adjust the gap on the other side of the
table in the same manner. Tighten six locknuts, three of
which are shown at (C) Fig. 54, after adjustment is
made.
Fig. 54
C
D
A
B
When using your machine, follow these few simple steps for achieving the best results.
1. True Up One Face – Feed one face of the board over a jointer, making thin cuts with each pass, until the entire
surface is flat.
2. Plane to Thickness – Place the side you planed in STEP 1 face down and feed the board through the planer. Plane
until this side is flat, then plane both sides of the board until you are satisfied with the thickness. Make thin cuts,
and alternate sides with each pass. If, during the planing operation, you notice the board twisting, warping, or
bowing, repeat STEP 1 and true up one face.
3. When planing long stock, provide table extensions to support the infeed and outfeed end of the workpiece.
4. Plane with the grain only, and keep planer table clean. Occasionally, wax the table surface to reduce friction during
the planing operation.
5. Cross-cut to Final Length – Cross-cut lumber to final length.
THE KNIVES ON THE PLANER WILL NOT WEAR EVENLY IF THE WOOD IS FED THROUGH THE
SAME SPOT ON THE TABLE EVERY TIME. FEED THE WOOD THROUGH THE PLANER AT
DIFFERENT SPOTS ON THE TABLE TO HELP ELIMINATE UNEVEN WEAR OF THE KNIVES.
MACHINE USE
TROUBLESHOOTING
For assistance with your machine, visit our website at www.deltamachinery.com for a list of service centers or call
the DELTA Machinery help line at 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
5. Raise and lower the table to its fullest range and
check to see if the table moves up and down without
binding.
MAINTENANCE
KEEP MACHINE CLEAN
Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER
use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while using compressed air.
FAILURE TO START
Should your machine fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contact in the outlet. Also,
check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in the line.