AW106PT

Combined Planer & Thicknesser

Axminster. Devon. EX13 5HU. UK.

01297 33656
(International Dialling +44 1297 33656)

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AXMINSTER W H I T E

Index of Contents
Page No. Declaration of Conformity..................................................... ........2 Whats in the Box...........................................................................................................................................3 General Instructions for 230v Machines................................................................................................... 3,4 Specific precautions whilst using the Planer Thicknesser Machine........................................................ 4,5 Machine Specifications..................................................................................................................................5 Initial Assembly and Setting up.................................................................................................................... 6 Initial Assembly Parts Description ............................................................................................................6,7 Machine Illustration and Parts Description...................................................................................................8 Parts Identification and Description..............................................................................................................9 Machine Illustration and Parts Description.................................................................................................10 Parts Identification and Description........................................................................................................... 11 Machine Illustration and Parts Description.................................................................................................12 Parts Identification and Description............................................................................................................13 Machine Illustration and Parts Description.................................................................................................14 Illustrated parts catalogue (Planer Thicknesser) Part 1.............................................................................15 Illustrated parts breakdown (Assembly Diagram) Part 1a.........................................................................16 Illustrated parts breakdown (Assembly Diagram) Part 1b.........................................................................17 Illustrated parts breakdown (Assembly Diagram) Part 2a.........................................................................18 Illustrated parts breakdown (Assembly Diagram) Part 2b.........................................................................19 Illustrated parts breakdown (Assembly Diagram) Part 3a.........................................................................20 Illustrated parts breakdown (Assembly Diagram) Part 3b......................................................................... 21 Illustrated parts catalogue (Planer Thicknesser) Part 2.............................................................................22 Illustrated parts catalogue (Planer Thicknesser) Part 3.............................................................................23 Operating Illustrations.............................................................................................................................24,25 Changing the Planer Blades..............................................................................................................26,27,28 Routine Maintenance......................................................................................................................... 29,30,31

Routine maintenance (Continued)

Oil points
Light coat of oil on bearing

Fig 19

Oil Oil

Light coat of oil on the chain

Oil

Declaration of Conformity
The undersigned, J.Recherburg authorised Laizhou Planet Machinery Co. Ltd. No. 989. North Laizhou Road 261400 Laizhou Shandong China declares that this product:

ML392
manufactured by Laizhou Planet Machinery Co. is in compliance with the following standards or standardisation documents EC Directive 98/37/EC Artlcie 8, section 2b Machinery in accordance with the provisions of Annex of Council Directive 98/37/EC.

Oil

Oil

OIL

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Routine maintenance (Continued)

Drive belt pulley Drive chain Bearing Quantity 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 2 No. 2 No. 2 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 2 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. Item 10 * 6 Planer Thicknesser (95% assembled) Planer Fence Planer Fence Mounting Base Fence Securing Bracket Overhand Planer Guard Mounting Bracket Overhand Planer Guard Overhand Planer Guard Locking Plate Spring Metal Plate M10 Washers M10 Lever Handle Bolts M6 x 12mm Caphead Bolts 3mm Allen Key 4mm Allen Key 5mm Allen Key 6mm Allen Key M6 Eye Bolts (for lifting) 7mm x 5.5mm Open ended Spanner Guarantee Card Instruction Manual

Whats in the Box?

Model Number ML392

Fig 18

Table position studs

Table lock stud

General Instructions for 230v Machines

Good Working Practices/ Safety The following suggestions will enable you to observe good working practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain your tools and equipment in good working order.

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Drive belt Autofeed engage and disengage control

WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN Mains Powered Tools

Motor

Motor pulley

Primary Precautions These tools are supplied with a moulded 13 Amp. Plug and 3 core power cable. Before using the tool inspect the cable and the plug to make sure that neither are damaged. If any damage is visible have the tool inspected/repaired by a suitably qualified person. If it is necessary to replace the plug, it is preferable to use an unbreakable type that will resist damage on site. Only use a 13 Amp plug, and make sure the cable clamp is tightened securely. Fuse as required. If extension leads are to be used, carry out the same safety checks on them, and ensure that they are correctly rated to safely supply the current that is required for your machine. Work Place/Environment The machine is not designed for sub-aqua operation, do not use when or where it is liable to get wet. If the tool is to be used outside and it starts to rain (unusual though this would be in U.K.), stop work and move it inside. If tool has got wet; dry it off as soon as possible, with a cloth or paper towel. Do not use 230Va.c. powered tools anywhere within a site area that is flooded or puddled, and do not trail extension cables across wet areas.

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General Instructions for the 230v Machines (Continued)

Keep the tools clean; it will enable you to more easily see any damage that may have occurred. Clean the tool with a damp soapy cloth if needs be, do not use any solvents or cleaners, as these may cause damage to any plastic parts or to the electrical components. Keep the work area as uncluttered as is practical, this includes personnel as well as material. Under no circumstances should CHILDREN be allowed in work areas. It is good practice to leave the machine unplugged until work is about to commence, also make sure to unplug the machine when it is not in use, or unattended. Always disconnect by pulling on the plug body and not the cable. Once you are ready to commence work, remove any tools used in the setting operations (if any) and place safely out of the way. Re- connect the machine. Carry out a final check e.g. check the cutting tool, drill bit etc., is securely tightened in the machine, check you have the correct speed and function set, check that the power cable will not snag etc. Make sure you are comfortable before you start work, balanced, not reaching etc. If the work you are carrying out is liable to generate flying grit, dust or chips, wear the appropriate safety clothing, goggles, gloves, masks etc. If the work operation appears to be excessively noisy, wear ear-defenders. If you wear your hair in a long style, wearing a cap, safety helmet, hairnet, even a sweatband, will minimise the possibility of your hair being caught up in the rotating parts of the machine, likewise, consideration should be given to the removal of rings and wristwatches, if these are liable to be a snag hazard. Consideration should also be given to non-slip footwear, etc. If you are allowing another person to use the machine, ensure that they are suitably qualified to use it. Do not work with cutting or boring machine of any description if you are tired, your attention is wandering or you are being subjected to distraction. A deep cut, a lost fingertip or worse; is not worth it! Do not use this machine within the designated safety areas of flammable liquid stores or in areas where there may be volatile gases. There are very expensive, very specialised machines for working in these areas, THIS IS NOT ONE OF THEM. Check that cutters, drills etc., are the correct type and size, are undamaged and are kept clean and sharp, this will maintain their operating performance and lessen the loading on the machine. Above all, OBSERVE. make sure you know what is happening around you, and USE YOUR COMMON SENSE.

Routine maintenance
Your AW106PT requires minimum maintenance, but it is essential that it is carried out to ensure the longevity and correct function of the machine.

Daily
Check the overhand tables and the thicknessing bed are clean, not coated with resin etc. Apply a proprietary cleaner/lubricating agent. Check the cable and the plug for damage or defects. Mount the planer fence and check it is set upright. Check the dust extraction hood and ensure there are no excessive build ups of sawdust/resin, especially in the mouth of the chip deflector and around the mouth of the extractor. Check the blades for sharpness and damage. Check the rollers of the thicknessing table rotate freely, and there is no build up between the roller and the extension plate.

Weekly
Carry out the above checks. Clean the machine thoroughly, remove any shavings, sawdust, chips etc, from in, under and around the machine. Check the cutter block for resin build up, especially behind the blade and in the scallop of the chipbreaker/wedge. Raise the tables and brush out and clean any debris or build up around the area of the noise attenuating slots in the edges of the overhand tables. Check the infeed and take off pressure rollers are not clogged, clean as necessary. Check the action of the anti-kickback fingers, again clean and lubricate as required.

Monthly
Carry out the above checks. After cleaning apply a little light oil to the bearing ends of the infeed, take off and extension table rollers. Refer to Fig 18,19 Remove the rear machine cover plate, check the condition and tension of the drive belt. Check the autofeed engage and disengage function. Check the condition of the drive chains, clean and apply a light coating of oil to the chains and sprockets. Apply a light oiling to all the bearing areas, taking care not to get oil on the tyre surfaces. Replace the rear machine cover plate.

Specific precautions whilst using the Planer Thicknesser machine

Most machines currently, are well interlocked to ensure that the machine must be in the correct configuration to perform one task or the other. Make yourself familiar with these configurations and do not try to use the machine in a half and half state; or rig the interlocks to enable you to do so. These machines are designed for cutting timber only. They will, but are not designed to, cut timber derivatives or composites. Glue lines in plywood, block board etc, will notch blades as sure as eggs is eggs. The bonding agent in chipboard is likewise detrimental to the health of your planer irons. It is best to leave them alone. If you have to machine composites, work out the costs of tungsten, against HSS (plus the sharpening costs), and proceed accordingly. On larger machines it is common practice to leave a portion of the blade (usually the offside 30 mm) to be used on aggressive materials. Overhand planing Make sure during overhand planing operations, that the fence is set to the required angle, is securely fastened and locked in position. Ensure the planer block guarding is in position and secured. Disengage the autofeed for the thicknesser. Ensure both tables are correctly seated and locked down. Ensure the dust extraction hood is in place and is not blocked. Fit dust extraction.

Re-tightening table lock downs

Refer to Fig 18 If the table lock downs becomes slack they can be adjusted by altering the height of the table lock stud. Hold the stud firmly and loosen the lock nut, adjust the stud, lightly pinch with the lock nut, try. If correct, fully tighten the lock nut, if not, repeat the process until the lock down is correct.

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Changing the Planer Blades (Continued)

Specific precautions whilst using Planer Thicknesser machine (Continued)

Check the sharpness of planer irons, check for nicks and notches, if there are damaged sections on the blades, try to plane in the clear areas. Especially when planing material down to thin dimensions, maintain pressure on the front of the material i.e., that portion of the stuff that has passed over the block, but use a push stick or a pusher shoe to clear the end of the stuff over the block. Thicknessing When thicknessing, remove the fence. Lower the thicknessing table slightly. Unlock and swing both tables up and out of the way, taking care not to foul the overhand guard/arm assembly, which will probably swing free. Turn the dust extraction hood up and over the block. Connect the dust extraction. Ensure the hose will not foul any stuff being passed through the machine. Check the height of the thicknessing table. Engage the autofeed mechanism.

Fig 16

5.5mm x 7mm A/F spanner

Periodically, clean any excess build up of resin from the thicknessing table, and apply any proprietary brand of lubricating agent. NOTE, Consideration should be given to the type of finish you will be applying to the stuff when you select your cleaning/lubrication agent. Some compounds wont mix. i.e. PTFE and Acrylic. Blade setting tool

Machine Specifications
Axminster No. AW106PT Table length Table width Thicknessing table Length Thicknessing table width Cutterblock diameter No. of planer knives Maximum material removal Motor Cutter block speed Thicknesser feed speed Footprint Dust Extraction Outlet Noise levels OverHand Thicknessing Off Load 85.5 db 94 db LWP(A) On Load 92 db 94.5 db Off Load 89 db 107db Light Trade 1050mm 250mm 600mm 252mm 75mm 3 3mm Single Phase 230V 50 Hz. 1100W 3750 rpm 6M/m 1050mm long, 485mm wide, 820mm high, Wt 150Kgs 100mm LWA(A) On Load 98.5 db 108 db Rated

Fig 17

Locating feet on the cutting block

The blade

Cutter block It is recommended that Ear Defenders are worn when using this machine.

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Initial Assembly and Setting up

Your machine comes enclosed in a packing case with the accessories packed on top of the tables. Having removed the top and the sides of the packing case, remove all the components from the top of the machine; put to one side. Ascertain the orientation of the machine and move it to its desired position in the workshop. Ensure that the machine is positioned to allow sufficient clearance both in front and behind the machine to cater for the maximum length of timber you will wish to machine. Remember sufficient space must be left around the machine to facilitate your stance when overhand planing and moving from end to end of the machine if you are thicknessing singlehandedly. Remember that when the surface tables are up and out of the way for thicknessing, the machine is appreciably wider than when it is in overhand mode. The machine is bolted down on to the pallet that forms the bottom of the packing case. Remove these hold down bolts. In the packet on top of the tables you will find 2 No. small eye bolts. These screw into the top part of the machine casting (as shown in fig 1.) and can be used to hoist the machine clear of the pallet. If you do not have the availability of such a hoist, and are going to have to manhandle the machine off the pallet; make sure the tables are locked down before applying any lifting force to them. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED THAT LIFTING, PULLING OR PUSHING IS CARRIED OUT AGAINST THE TABLES. However, if expediency dictates that this is the only method to dismount the machine, this is what must be done. Do Not under normal circumstances lift, push or pull the machine using the tables. Any movement is best carried out against the main frame cabinet. The machine should be positioned on a flat level surface. Final levelling can be accomplished using the levelling bolts in the base fillets of the legs. Once the machine is in position, and level, it can be bolted to the floor if so required. Before adding the fence and the guarding (i.e. with the machine clean) it is a good idea to remove the protective grease film that is coating all the unpainted parts of the machine. Use a proprietary de-greasing agent or paraffin et al. Unfortunately, this cleaning process is always a bit mucky especially if you tackle the job with a high level of enthusiasm. You are advised to wear overalls or coveralls etc., during the process. After cleaning, especially if you used paraffin, lightly coat the exposed metal surfaces to prevent any rusting. Bear in mind the stuff you will be machining and its possible finishing process, when you choose your anti-corrosion agent. Locate the planer fence, the planer fence base, the two handled clamp nuts and washers. Bolt the T yoke to the planer fence base. Span the bosses of the T yoke with the two elongated slotted lugs of the fence which are loosely bolted into the fence. Fasten the fence to the yoke using the handled clamp nuts and washers, position the fence as required and fasten the four bolts that secure the mounting lugs. Your AW106PT offers the facility of your being able to plane right or left handed. Decide on the best and most comfortable position for you. Locate the fence mounting bracket and fix to the machine casting as shown in Fig 2, using 2 No. M6 x 12mm caphead bolts; depending on your preferred handing. Introduce the planer fence base into the bracket; so that the planer fence base slides into the fence mounting bracket; then secure; positioning the fence approximately mid-table (see fig 3). Mount the overhand plane guard arm onto the side of the outfeed table that corresponds to your preferred handing,then fit the overhand cutter block guard. In the accessories packet there is a small spring metal plate - this fits into the overhand guard clamping assembly to spread the load of the guard clamp onto the guard. It also prevents the bolt scoring the upper surface of the guard,fasten in position using the guard lock (see fig 4).

Changing the Planer Blades (Continued)

Changing the blades Locate the 5.5mm x 7mm A/F spanner in the tool kit. Turn the cutter block until one of the slots is uppermost, (between the tables). Using the spanner drive the 5 No. bolts i n t o the chipbreaker/wedge, thus removing the clamping effect. This should allow the blade to spring up (not like a jack in a box!) to protrude clear of the edge of the cutter block. Carefully remove the blade, lay aside. Remove the chipbreaker/wedge, lay aside, finally remove the springs from the slot and lay them aside. Repeat the process for the other two blades. If the block becomes difficult to hold located, being out of balance with the blade/s removed; use a thin wedge of material to jam the cutter block in position. Now is a very good time to clean the slot housings thoroughly, remove the resin build-up, sawdust, chips and any old joiners/carpenters etc., that have recently disappeared without trace. Ensure the circumference of the cutter block is likewise cleaned thoroughly. Remove the clamping bolts from the chipbreaker/wedges, clean the bolts and the threaded holes, clean the springs and the chipbreaker/wedges thoroughly. Apply a little light oil to the springs. Remove the new/sharpened blades from their keeper; set carefully to hand and put the old blades away in the keeper to be sent for sharpening. Locate the blade setting tool and put it to hand. Screw the bolts into the chipbreaker/wedges. Select one of the slot housings and wedge the cutter block to maintain it in position. Set the springs into the holes in the bottom of the slot, introduce the chipbreaker/wedge, position it against the back of the slot, introduce a blade in front of it. Using the spanner start to unscrew the bolts, take care at this time as the blade could be protruding well above the block. Unscrew the bolts until the wedge just starts a nip on the blade, then screw them back in half a turn. At this point all the components should be loose in the slot (not slack), carefully position the blade and the wedge to line up with the edge of the cutter block. Press the blade setting tool gently down onto the blade, (See fig 15 & 16) ensure that the locating feet are firmly in contact with the cutter block, and the blade is against the setting recess. (See fig 15 & 17) Holding the blade and the setting tool in this position, tighten at least two of the clamping bolts to provide a firm clamp of the blade, with the setting tool held firmly in place. Tighten the remaining bolts. Tighten hard, but do not overtighten, remember, these are M4 bolts. Repeat this procedure for the remaining blades. When all the blades are fitted, carry out a quick check of the set of the blades, by hand rotating the cutter block in reverse and visually inspecting the edge of the blades against a fixed point . If this appears satisfactory, carry out a final tightness check on the clamping bolts; remove all the tools and stow away. Blade Setting Tool Blade setting recess

Initial Assembly Parts Description

Fig 15 Fig 1
Typ.2 small eye bolts

Locating feet set on cutting block

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Changing the Planer Blades

Make sure that the machine is disconnected from the power supply Overview The planer blades are mounted into 3 slot housings machined in the cutter block.The slot housing comprises of a slot cut on a radial axis with a reverse tapered slot alongside it. (See fig. 14) The depth of the first slot governs the seating of the chipbreaker/wedge, the second slot allows the blade to be set to its correct depth in the block. The chipbreaker/wedge is machined with a tapered face set at the same angle as the slot. This allows the blade to be clamped between parallel faces. The block will accept blades 250mm x 3mm x 30mm. After sharpening, the blades will reduce over their height dimension, but the blades can be safely used until their overall height dimension is 17mm, then the blades must be discarded as they can no longer be securely clamped in the housing. The reverse taper slot has a series of blind holes bored in the bottom surface into which springs are fitted. These springs act against the bottom of the planer blade, to push it into contact with the setting tool, when the blades are being positioned after changing. Typ.2 M6 x 12mm caphead bolt

Initial Assembly Parts Description

Fig 2

Fence mounting bracket

Planer knife Chipbreaker/wedge

Typ. 2 handled clamp nuts

Typ. 2 elongated fence support brackets Planer fence base

Clamping Bolt

Fig 3

Spring Fence securing clamp Fence mounting bracket

Fig 14

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Machine Illustration and Parts Description

Operating Illustrations

Fig 4
Cutter block guard clamp Mounting arm height adjustor knob Cutter block guard angle adjustor

Main chassis

Infeed table adjustor Fence assembly

Fig 12

Infeed table Outfeed table

Table extension Start/Stop switches

Planing short pieces of wood using a pressure pad

Fig 13

Thicknessing table rise and fall control Thicknessing table rise and fall clamping handle

Overhand cutter guard mounting arm Outfeed table adjustor

Spring metal plate

Dust extraction hood

Planing using a push stick to carry the timber safely over the cutter block

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Operating Illustrations

Parts Identification and Description

Fig 10

Note: In order to synchronise our understanding of directional positions used in the text, we will refer to the front of the machine as being the thin side of the machine cabinet that has a start and stop switch combination mounted on it. The rear of the machine is the wider machine cover that houses the drive train for the cutter block and the autofeed mechanism. The infeed table is that table on the right hand side, facing the machine from the front. Further references to left and right may be used after qualifying the position from which the machine is being viewed. Note: Infeed for Overhand & Thicknessing are from different ends of the machine. Main chassis This is the machine cabinet that all the components of the planer/thicknesser are mounted upon. There are two pairs of on /off switches and an emergency stop switch mounted on the machine. They all control the main contactor, which fulfills the NVR function of the machine. This casting, which is machined flat and mounted precisely beneath the cutter block, parallel to the planer irons across the width of the bed, supports the timber as it is passed beneath the cutter block in thicknessing mode. It can be raise and lowered to allow for the various thicknesses of timber to be processed. This Engineers Wheel is connected to the rise and fall mechanism of the thickenessing table, turning clockwise will raise the table and anti-clockwise will lower it. There is a lock lever to ensure the table does not move during machining. There is a limit bar, part of the machine assembly, which will limit the amount of material that the thicknessing operation can remove during one pass. This scale is fixed to the right hand side of the machine cabinet alongside the thicknessing table. On the infeed side a pointer on the thicknessing table reads against the scale and will indicate the thickness that the machine is cutting.

Start/Stop switches

Thicknessing table

Planing narrow pieces of wood

Thicknessing table rise and fall control

Fig 11

Thicknessing scale

Table Extensions There is a table extension bolted to both the front and the rear of the thicknessing table to increase the accuracy of the machining operation, and support the stuff over a greater part of its length. Infeed table Machined Cast Iron table, pivoted on the left hand side (the front machine trunnion), with its locking mechanism on the right. The Infeed table can be adjusted up or down to increase or decrease the amount of material being removed during a pass. The adjustor is incorporated into the pivoting mechanism. Screwing the knob handle will drive the table up or down, the amount can be measured against the scale (see fig 7a). The travel of the table is limited between NO cut and the maximum amount that can be safely removed during one pass. The adjustor can be locked onto its shaft by the two nuts on the outer end of the shaft, ensure these are not locked if you require to adjust the table.

Infeed table adjustor

Planing with the fence inclined

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Machine Illustration and Parts Description

Cutter block guard clamp Cutter block guard angle adjustor

Illustrated parts catalogue (Planer Thicknesser) Part 3

Cutter block

Fence securing clamp

Mounting arm height adjustor knob

Fig 5

Cutter block guard

Outfeed table lock Start/Stop switches

Cutter block guard mounting arm lock handle Autofeed engage control Thicknessing rise and fall scale

Start/Stop switches Main chassis Emergency stop

Thicknessing table

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Illustrated parts catalogue (Planer Thicknesser) Part 2

Infeed table lock

Parts Identification and Description

This rotary latch is fitted to the right hand side of the infeed table, and engages with a machined stud, set in the rear trunnion of the machine. During overhand planing operations, to ensure the inline accuracy of the tables, both tables must be locked down. Conversely, during adjustments the locks must be OFF, to allow the tables to move freely, then relocked. The locks are obviously disengaged to allow the tables to be swung up and out of the way during thicknessing. Exactly as the infeed table, excepting that the pivoting mechanism and the locking mechanisms are on the same side of the machine as the infeed table. Normally the outfeed table is set to the height of the plane irons, and is not adjusted after this, unless the machine is to be used for stopped chamfers or the like. Mirror of the infeed table lock.

Outfeed table

Outfeed table lock Table raising lnterlock bar

This is a metal bar fitted to the edge of the outfeed table that extends across to the infeed table and ensures ordered sequence of the tables being raised or lowered. i.e., the outfeed table must be raised before the infeed table, and the infeed table must be lowered before the outfeed table. A 75mm diameter block fitted with three knives. The block is mounted in sealed bearings housed in the machine trunnions. A series of mechanical fingers mounted across the mouth of the infeed to the thicknessing table which prevent the stuff being kicked back when it engages with the cutter block knives. A rigid 100mm diameter extraction hood that is permanently mounted to the machine. During overhand planing it is swung down into the void between the cutter block and the thicknessing table, where it acts as the underside guard and chip catcher; during thicknessing it is swung up and over the table where it acts as the overhand guard and chip deflector/extractor.

Cutter block

Anti-kick back fingers

Dust extraction hood

Overhand cutter A pivoting arm bolted to the side of the outfeed table, the arm has a slide guard mounting mounting to carry the cutter block guard, and can be adjusted for height over arm the cutter block to enable the stuff to be passed under it. It can be locked in position once it has been set. Cutter block guard A dished aluminium extrusion that guards the active side of the cutter block (i.e. the part of the cutter block in front of the fence). It is carried in a slide mounting on the end of the arm and can be locked in place once it has been positioned.

Fence mounting A steel bracket that is bolted to the top machined surface of the machine bracket trunnion. It has a housing machined into it to mate with the base plate of the fence assembly. The bridge of the bracket has a star bolt threaded though it which is tightened down onto the base plate of the fence assembly to hold it in position.

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Machine Illustration and Parts Description

Cutter block guard angle adjustor

Illustrated parts breakdown (Assembly Diagram) Part 3b

Mounting arm height adjustor knob

Fig 6

Cutter block guard clamp

Cutter block guard

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mounting arm lock handle

Infeed table adjustor

Infeed scale for overhand

Fig 7a
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Infeed table adjustor

Fig 7

Infeed table lock

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Parts Identification and Description Identification and description of the AW106PT

Autofeed engage This handled lever protrudes through the cabinet to the left of the infeed side control of the thicknessing table. It is sprung loaded to keep it in position against a gate location. The two position gate selects either the feed engaged or disengaged. Fence assembly This assembly consists of a base plate onto which a vertical T yoke is mounted. The ends of the yoke arms are bossed and have a threaded hole in them. The rear of the fence has two slotted lugs that span the yoke bosses. Two clamp bolts and washers, secure the fence, through its slotted lugs into the threaded holes in the bosses of the yoke. The reason for the slots is to allow the fence to be manoeuvred in tilt to allow any angle (up to 45 degrees) to be set on the fence. A presetting bolt is threaded through the main body of the yoke, and impinges on the rear surface of the fence to enable the upright position to be set quickly and easily. Note. Electrical Interlocks The machine is electrically interlocked in the two modes. 1.Overhand planing. The outfeed and infeed tables must be down. The dust extraction hood must be below the table, acting as a lower guard and chip collector. The outfeed and infeed table must be raised. The dust extraction hood must be over the table, acting as the upper guard and chip collector.

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2. Thicknessing.

It is not possible to run the machine in a half and half configuration. The machine must be in one configuration or the other.

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Machine Illustration and Parts Description

Illustrated parts breakdown (Assembly Diagram) Part 2b

Fig 8

Limiting bar for material removal

Rise and fall scale

Anti-kick back fingers

Fig 9

Infeed table lock

Infeed table Outfeed table lock Table lock stud

Table position studs Outfeed Thicknessing adjustor

Outfeed table

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Illustrated parts breakdown (Assembly Diagram) Part 2a

Illustrated parts catalogue (Planer Thicknesser) Part 1

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Illustrated parts breakdown (Assembly Diagram) Part 1a

Illustrated parts breakdown (Assembly Diagram) Part 1b

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