Operator s Manual 6 PLANER - Carba-Tec Operator's Manual 6″PLANER CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before First Use of this Product. 15-02-TB6

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Operator's Manual

6″PLANER

CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before First Use of this Product. 15-02-TB6

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be

followed to reduce the risk of fire, shock, and personal injury, including the following:

1. KEEP GUARD IN PLACE and in working order.

2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see

that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Ensure

work area is adequately lit.

4. DON¡T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Don¡t use power tools in damp or

wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lit.

5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at safe distance from work

area.

6. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing

starter keys.

7. DON¡T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it

was designed.

8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don¡t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not

designed.

9. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or

other jewelry can get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is also

recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

10. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if operation is

dusty. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety

glasses.

11. DON¡T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

12. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for the best and

safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

13. DISCONNECT FROM MAINS SUPPLY. Before servicing, when changing

accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.

14. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARING. Make sure switch is in OFF

position before plugging in.

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15 USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the instruction manual for

recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of

injury to persons.

16. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tripped or if the

cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

17. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use the tool, a guard or other part that

is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly

and perform its intended function check for alignment of moving parts, binding of

moving parts breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect

is operation. A guard or other part that is damage should be properly repaired or

replaced.

18. CHECK GUARDS are properly attached and securely fastened.

19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don¡t

leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

20. DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN

GASEOUS OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSHERES. Motors in these tools may spark and

ignite fumes.

21. WHEN POSSIBLE USE DUST EXTRACTION. This machine creates a lot of saw

dust and wood shavings. Extraction will prevent possible fire hazards and keep the

work area clean.

22. USE CORRECT RATED EXTENSION CORDS. When using extension leads

always ensure the cords are earthed.

23. CONSULT THIS MANUAL BEFORE CARRYING OUT AND MAINTENACE and

for correct adjustment procedures.

24. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS and cutting surfaces.

25. FEED WORK INTO BLADE OR CUTTER AGAINST THE DIRECTION OF

ROTATION

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Power source VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to power source (receptacle, outlet, etc) be sure the

supplied voltage is the same as the rating on the tool itself

A power source with the voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result

in serious injury to the user.

If you¡re unsure of the voltage rating, do not use tool. Also using a power source

with voltage less than that of the tool will harm the motor

GROUNDING INSTRUCTION: While in use tools should be grounded to protect use from electric shock.

IF tool is equipped with approved three-conductor cord and three-prong

grounding plug, it fits a grounding receptacle when using an adapter to connect a

three-prong plug to two prong receptacle. The adapter plug must be attached to

a permanent ground.

SPECIFICATIONS Model No TB6

Motor 1100W

Cutting Width(max) 155 mm (6.1″)

Cutting Depth (max) 3mm (0.12″)

No. of Blade 2

Cuts per minute 20000

Working Table 730x160 mm

Angle fence 580x110mm

Fence Angle 90¡ -135¡

Weight 40kg

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UNPACKING

Check for shipping damage. If damage has occurred, a claim must be filed with carrier.

Check for completeness. Immediately report missing parts to dealer.

The machine is shipped complete in one carton. Additional parts which need to be

fastened to machine should be located and accounted for before assembling.

Refer to figure 1. A. Planer

B. Angle fence

C. Fence support

D. Fence bracket assembly

E. Locking plate assembly

F. Fence sliding handle with spacer

G. Push blocks

H. Fence tilting handle with spacer

I. Dust chute

J. Dust collection bag Hardware bag includes:

M8X20 Socket head bolts (4)

M8X16 Socket head bolts (2)

8mm Lock washer (6)

3,4,5and 6mm Hex wrench

Mounting bracket (4)

Figure 1

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ASSEMBLY ATTACH SUPPORT TO PLANER? Attach fence support to planer with socket head bolts and lock washers.

Insert locking plate assembly into support. Position plate so that pins are against

bottom edge of support.

Secure plate in position with fence sliding handle and spacer.

Figure 2 INSTALLING THE HALF BAG DUST COLLECTION SET The Half Bag Dust Collection Set is designed to provide dust collection for

Woodworking tools with a 21/2¡ diameter dust exhaust port. The filter bag attachs to a

30-gallon trash can or a 30-gallon x 1.3 mil plastic trash bag for easy, convenient

sawdust disposal (trash can and plastic trash bag not included).

To use dust collection set with a trash can:

Place spring inside filter bag arm.

Slide arm with spring over dust exhaust port.

Place band of the bag over rim of trash can and secure bag by tightening strap.

To use dust collection set with a trash bag:

Place spring inside filter bag arm.

Slide arm with spring over dust exhaust port.

Assemble bag support.Slide connectors into channels of support segments.

Slide plastic trash bag inside and over bag support.Let bag overlap 3-4¡

Place band of the filter bag over and into the channel of the bag support.

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Secure in position by tightening strap.

INSTALL FENCE AND FENCE BRACKET TO PLANER Attach fence to fence bracket assembly with four socket head bolts and lock

washers. Slide fence and bracket over and onto dovetails of support and locking plate Continue to slide fence

forward so that the fence is over the planer tables. At this position the edge of the blade guard will rest against the fence, and the entire width of the cutter head is covered. Secure bracket in position with fence sliding handle.

Insert fence tilting handle with spacer through right link and thread into left link.

Make sure limit plate (Figure 4) is resting in slot of block. Position fence against

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shaft and lock fence in position with fence tilting handle. Place a combination square against face of fence and table surface. The fence

and table must be at 90¡ to each other. If not, loosen tilting handle, loosen hex nut and turn shaft with a screw driver until fence is square. Secure in position by tightening hex nut.

Use a bevel gauge or protractor to check 45¡ inward and outward limit stops. The 45¡ inward stop is the hex head bolt located beneath the shaft. The 45¡outward stop is located at the top of the fence. If adjustment is needed, loosen hex nut, turn hex head bolt to proper position and secure in place with hex nut.

Figure 4 Install dust chute and dust collection bag. INSTALLATION The planer weighs approximately 40 kg. when completely assembled. The planer

must be installed in a place with ample lighting and correct power supply. To install

planter, Make sure there is plenty of room for moving the work piece through the entire

cut. There must be enough room that neither the operators nor the bystanders will

have to stand in line with the wood while using the tool.

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Planning refers to the sizing of wood to desired thickness while creating a level

surface parallel to the opposite size of the wood.

Depth of cut is the term used to indicate how deep the blades will cut into the

workplace.

WARNING: Operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into

eyes which can result in severe eye injury. Always wear safety goggles. For you own

safety, read all of the safety instructions in the front of this manual and adhere to all

precautions before operating tool.

Make sure all moving parts are free from interference.

Make sure blades are aligned and properly attached to cutter-head. see

maintenance section of this manual.

Do not plug in planer unless switch is in ¡off¡ position. After turning switch on,

planer to come to full speed before commencing with operation.

Keep hands clear of all moving parts.

Do not force cut. Slowing or stalling will overheat motor.

Use quality dry timber. Blades last longer and cuts are smoother with good

quality wood.

Do not back the work toward the in-feed table.

Support the work-piece adequately at all times during operation, maintain control

of the work-piece.

Take precautions against kickback. Do not permit anyone to stand or cross in

line of cutter-head¡s rotation. Kickback or thrown debris will travel in this

direction.

Replace or sharpen blades as they become damaged or dull.

Whenever possible always use the push blocks supplied to feed work across the

cutter head.

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TO ADJUST THE DEPTH OF CUT The depth of cut can be adjusted by the relative positioning of the in-feed table with

respect to the cutter-head. The in feed table can be raised or lowered by turn the

hand-wheel located underneath the

in-feed table (see figure 5)

Turning this wheel counter

clockwise will lower the in feed table

thus increasing the amount of

material being removed with each

pass of wood. I.e. increasing the

depth of cut.

Do not make the depth of cut

greater than 3mm.

CHECKING THE DEPTH OF CUT: Make sure power is turned off.

Place a straight edge on the

out feed table extending over

the in-feed table. Using a rule,

measure the gap from the in

feed table to the bottom of the

straight edge.

POSITION THE FENCE The fence can be position positioned to plain the wood at any angle from 45¡inward to

45¡outward.

Before adjusting the fence position, make sure the power is turn off.

Figure 5

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To adjust the angle of the fence:

Loosen the fence tilting handle. This handle is spring loaded. To loosen the

handle it is necessary to gently pull the handle away from the fence support

release and turn again continue until loosened.

Manually tilt the fence to desired angle inward or outward. As long as you have

set up the machine as described in the installation instructions part of this

manual then, the fence will hit the 45¡ stops inward or outward at 45¡and

measurement should not be necessary. However, it is advisable to always check

your angles before commencing work.

Once the desired angle has been achieved tighten the tilting handle.

The fence can be positioned over the blade, so that only the desired width of

blade is exposed, according to the work piece width.

Slide fence forward to the desired position and tighten fence sliding handle

making sure fence is tight and secure.

BLADE GUARD The blade guard provides protection over the cutter-head. It must always be in place

and function properly.

ADJUSTING BLADE HEIGHT CAUTION: Make sure the switch is in the OFF position and cord is unplugged before

proceeding with checking blades.

The blades have been adjusted at the factory to assure proper operation and should

require no adjustment. However, shipping and handling may have caused

misalignment. For accurate cutting, the blades must be as high as the out feed table

when positioned at the highest point. To check blade height:

Block the blade guard from closing using a scrap piece of wood about 61/4″long

between the fence

Turn the cutter head so that one of the blades is at the highest position.

CAUTION: The cutter head blades are extremely sharp. Do not let your fingers

contact the cutting edge at any time.

Place a straightedge over the out feed table and the blade

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The straight edge must touch evenly on the out feed table at both ends of the

blade.

Rotate the cutter head by hand. The blades should just touch the straightedge. If

a blade is too low or too high at either end, adjust blade height using the jack

screws.

AVOID DAMAGE TO BLADES Planer is a precision woodworking machine and should only be used on quality lumber.

Using bad lumber could result in a poor quality cut on subsequent pieces.

For proper operation, it is preferable to use the Planer with a dust collecting system

attached to the exhaust port in the rear of the jointer. Attaching a dust collecting

system is especially required when taking deeper cuts to prevent clogging of wood

chips

Do not use dirty boards. Dirt and stones are abrasive and will wear blade

Remove nails and staples. Planer should only cut wood.

Avoid knots. Heavy cross-grain makes knots hard and they can come loose and

jam the planer.

Assess value of badly warped boards. Operator can be tempted to use too deep

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of cut to square boards quickly. Use several passes to maintain a level surface.

FEEDING WORKPIECE Feed rate refers to the rate at which wood is passed over the blades, an even feed will

produce a uniformed job, to feed work piece:

Hold the work piece firmly down on the feed table an d against the fence feed the work

piece at an even rate over the cutting head any hesitation or stopping will cause a

¡step¡ to be cut in the work piece, as your trailing hand passes over the cutter head

remove your leading hand and place behind your trailing hand and repeat until the

entire length of work piece has been cut. Feed with the grain whenever possible, if the

nature of the work piece is such that it must be feed against the grain take very light

cuts and feed slowly. When using long work pieces use extra supports at both end of

the planer.

When planning of rebating work less than 70mmthick use the hold down/push blocks

in the same manner as hand over hand method, when planning work pieces narrower

than the push blocks tilt the push blocks so that they clear the cutter head guard as

you feed.

BEVELING AND CHAMPERING The fence on the planer is adjustable from 45¡inwards to 45¡outwards, adjust the

fence to the desired angle and tighten the tilting fence handle. Beveling refers to

cutting the entire edge of a work piece to an angle , beveling may require several

passes due to the depth of cut needed. Chamfering refers to removing only the corner

of the edge of the work piece, normally a chamfer is made in one pass, so a 3mm

depth of cut is made.

USING A VACUUM HOSE A dust collection hose of 60 mm Dia. can be attached to the exhaust port underneath

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the out feed table, the planer will perform properly at all depths

MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn the planer off and unplug from the power source before proceeding

to do any maintenance work.

CHECKING FOR WORN BLADES Condition of blades will affect precision of cut. If blade wear is not observed when

checking the blade height, the quality of cut will indicate the blade condition, dull

blades will tear rather than sever wood fiber. A raised grain will occur when dull blades

pound on wood where there is a difference in density. A raised ridge will be produced

where the blades have been nicked.

SHARPENING BLADES If blades are nicked they must be replaced or reground, they can be reground several

times until they become 21 mm side.

NOTE: many shops do not have capabilities to resurface blades. Never install

unbalance blades or blades reground less than 21 mm wide.

REPLACING BLADES Unplug the planer from power source, block the blade guard from closing, loosen and

remove the four blade lock screws securing the blade and blade clamp, lift blade and

blade clamp from cutter head, clean any sawdust and resin buildup from cutter head

and blade clamp, place the new blade against the blade clamp and replace in cutter

head. Secure blade and blade clamp using the four blade lock screws, do not tighten

the blade lock screws until you have checked the blade height ,adjust as required

using straight edge as described in ¡adjusting blade height¡. Tighten blade lock

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screws, recheck blade adjustment and make sure blade is still level with out feed table.

Repeat procedure to replace the other blade, remove the scrap wood release blade

guard.

REPLACING DRIVE BELT AND FAN BELT Unplug the planer from the power source. Lay the planer on its side so that the switch

is facing upward, remove the two screws that hold the belt cover in place and remove

cover situated at the end of the cutter head, remove the four screws that hold the

bottom cover on and remove cover, remove the fan belt from the cutter head pulley

first then the drive belt by pulling it towards you and turning the belt at the same time,

remove the four bolts that retain the motor mounting plate, remove drive / fan belt and

replace with a new one making sure that the belt seats fully in groves of both pulleys,

install motor base plate with the four bolts do not fully tighten bolts, tighten the four

blots, replace fan belt on to cutter head pulley and the fan pulley, replace the cover

and tighten the two screws, replace the bottom cover with the four screws.

MAINTAINING THE TABLE Surface of tables and fence must be kept smooth and clean for easy work feed. Apply

a paste wax to surfaces to keep them slick and pervert corrosion.

BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT Turn planer off and disconnect from power source. Brush life depends on amount of

load no motor. Regularly inspect brushes after 100 hours of use.

To inspect or replace brushes, undo the four screws of the bottom cover the brushes

and located on either side of the motor, loosen brush cap and remove from motor,

replace bushes if springs are worn or carbon is worn down to 10mm in length or less.

NOTE: Replace brushes in sets only. Replace brushes and tighten brush cap, replace

bottom cover and the four screws.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS ILLUSTRATION

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REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST PART NO.

DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 Base with out feed

table 1

2 Fence 1

3 Fence plate 1

4 Fence tilting handle 1

5 Spacer 2

6 Right link 1

7 Left link 1

8 Plate shaft 1

9 Bracket shaft 1

10 Limit plate 1

11 Block 1

12 Shaft 1

13 Fence bracket 1

14 Fence sliding handle 1

15 Fence support 1

16 Locking plate 1

17 Table pin 4

18 Frame pin 4

19 Bracket 4

20 In-feed table 1

21 Table frame 1

22 Support plate 1

23 Knob 1

24 Motor 1

25 Motor pulley 1

26 Motor mounting plate 1

PART NO.

DESCRIPTION QTY.

27 Cord clamp 1

28 Guard assembly 1

28A Another alternative

Guard assembly 1

32 Base hull 1

33 Shaft 1

34 Cutter head 1

35 Blade 2

36 Blade clamp 2

37 Drive pulley 1

38 Access cover 1

39 Jack screw 4

40 Socket head pan

screw 8

41 Fan pulley 1

42 Spacer 1

43 Fan shaft 1

44 Chip blower mounting

plate 1

45 Impeller 1

46 Chip exhaust 1

47 Chip collector 1

48 Cover 1

49 Pin 1

50 Push block 2

51 Switch 1

52 6000zz ball bearing 2

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PART NO.

DESCRIPTION QTY.

53 M6X10 set screw 5

54 M6¡ 12 socket head

bolt 4

55 6mm lock washer 14

56 6mm flat washer 10

57 M5¡ 10 pan head

screw 6

58A 5mm flat washer 1

58B 6mm flat washer 1

59 M5¡ 12 socket head

screw 1

60 Thread forming screw 6

61 M6¡ 25 pan head

screw 1

62 8mm lock washer 6

63 M8¡ 20 socket head

screw 6

64 M6¡ 20socket head

screw 4

65 M5¡ 25 hex head bolt 2

66 M5 hex nut 2

67 M6¡ 50 socket head

screw 1

68 M6 hex nut 4

69 M6¡ 30 socket head

screw 4

70 Drive belt 1

71 M8 hex nut 1

72 M8¡ 35 hex head bolt 1

PART NO.

DESCRIPTION QTY.

73 10mm push nut 2

74 3CMI-6 E-ring 4

75 M6¡ 30 set screw 1

76 M5¡ 10 socket head

screw 7

77 M6¡ 35 set screw 1

78 M6¡ 16 set screw 4

79 M5¡ 10 socket head

screw 13

80 M5¡ 8 socket head

screw 2

81 M4¡ 10 pan head

screw 9

81A 4mm flat washer 6

82 4mm serrated washer 2

83 5 mm lock washer 8

84 Connector lug 1

85 3AMI-12 retaining ring 1

86 6201zz ball bearing 2

87 Strain relief 1

88 Plastic nut 1

89 Line cord 1

90 Ramp 1

91 Earth clamp 1

92 Fan belt 1

93 Dust chute 1

94 5mm flat washer 3

95 Rubber foot A 2

96 Rubber foot B 2

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