Locking switch in the "off" position, Raising and lowering head assembly – Delta TP305 User Manual

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LOCKING SWITCH IN THE "OFF" POSITION

IMPORTANT: When the machine is not in use, the
switch should be locked in the "OFF" position to
prevent unauthorized use. To lock the machine, grasp
the switch toggle (D) and pull it out of the switch (Fig. 11).
With the switch toggle (D) removed, the switch will not
operate. However, should the switch toggle be removed
while the planer is running, the machine can be turned
"OFF," but cannot be restarted without reinserting the
switch toggle (D).

In the event of a power outage (such

as a breaker or fuse trip), always move the switch to
the "OFF" position until the main power is restored.

RAISING AND LOWERING HEAD ASSEMBLY

The head assembly (A) Fig. 12A contains the cutterhead
feed rollers, cutterhead guard and motor. Raising and
lowering the head assembly controls the depth-of-cut on
your planer. To raise or lower the head assembly, rotate
the handle (D).

NOTE: One revolution of the handle will move the
cutterhead up or down approximately 5/64" (2 mm).

An English/metric scale and pointer (C) is located on the
front of the planer to indicate the height of the cutterhead.
Adjustment to the pointer can be made by running a piece
of wood through the machine. Measure the thickness of
the workpiece and if an adjustment is necessary, loosen
two screws (B) and adjust pointer accordingly. Then
tighten two screws.

Refer to Fig. 12B for recommended maximum depth-of-
cut for various board widths of soft and hard woods.

Continuous operation at the deepest

depth of cut can cause premature motor failure.

Fig. 11

Fig. 12B

Maximum depth-of-cut

Board Width

Soft Woods

Hard Woods

2" (50.8 mm)

3/32" (2.4 mm)

3.32" (2.4 mm)

4" (101.6 mm)

3/32" (2.4 mm)

6" (152.4 mm)

3/32" (2.4 mm)

7" (177.8 mm)

3/32" (2.4 mm)

8" (203.2 mm)

3/32" (2.4 mm)

9" (228.6 mm)

5/64" (2 mm)

1/16" (1.5 mm)

10" (254 mm)

1/16" (1.6 mm)

3/64" (1.2 mm)

11" (279.4 mm)

1/16" (1.6 mm)

3/64" (1.2 mm)

12" (304.8 mm)

1/16" (1.6 mm)

3/64" (1.2 mm)

Fig. 12A