Delta TP305 - Manual (Page 14)

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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, (Fig. 26). 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
Fig. 26
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).
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 certified safety equipment for
eye, hearing and respiratory protection 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.
LUBRICATION & RUST PROTECTION
Apply household floor paste wax to the machine table,
extension table or other work surface weekly. Or use a
commercially available protective product designed for
this purpose. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
use and safety.
To clean cast iron tables of rust, you will need the
following materials: a sheet of medium Scotch-Brite™
Blending Hand Pad, a can of WD-40® and a can of
degreaser. Apply the WD-40 and polish the table surface
with the Scotch-Brite pad. Degrease the table, then apply
the protective product as described above.