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CT150CT150150mm Jointer Planer

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Index of Contents

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Index of Contents................................................................................................................................................ 2 Declaration of Conformity.............................................................................................................................. 2What’s in the Box………….………........……..………….......................................................................................3General Instructions for 230v Machines........................................................................................3,4Specific Instructions for Jointer Planer..........................................................................................4,5Specifications….………........……..………….....................................................................................................5Assembly & Adjustment.

Unpacking and CleaningAssembling Jointer to StandFitting the Drive BeltFitting the Belt GuardFitting the Cutter GuardFitting and Adjusting the FenceFitting the Rear Cutter GuardAdjusting the Tables and CutterblockAdjusting the Table GibsSetting the KnivesDust Extraction.......................................................................................................................... 5,6,7,8,9

Machine Illustration and Parts Description.............................................................................................10,11,12Operating Instructions..................................................................................................................................13,14Parts Breakdown (Fence Assembly)................................................................................................................ 15Parts List (Fence Assembly)............................................................................................................................. 16Parts Breakdown (Cutter Block Assembly)......................................................................................................17Parts List (Cutter Block Assembly)...................................................................................................................18Parts Breakdown (Stand Assembly).................................................................................................................19Parts List (Stand Assembly)............................................................................................................................. 20Parts Breakdown (Base Assembly)...................................................................................................................21Parts List (Base Assembly)...........................................................................................................................22,23

Parts List (Base Assembly) Continued

The undersigned, L.Chang authorised by Chiu Ting Machinery Co., Ltd.

No. 78. Yuang Feng Rd. Taiping, Taiwan HsienTaiwan, R.O.C.

declares that this product:

CT-150 Planer (Jointer)

manufactured by Chiu Ting Machinery Co. is incompliance with the following standards or

standardisation documents

in accordance with Council Directives

98/37/EC73/23/EEC

Declaration of Conformity

Quantity Item Model NumberCT-150

Box 11 No. Stand1 No. Access panel1 No. Drive Belt

Box 21 No. Planer1 No. Fence Assembly1 No. Cutter Guard (Aluminium extrusion)1 No. Cutter Guard Arm1 No. Rear Cutter Guard2 No. Table Control Wheels1 No. Belt Guard2 No. Dust Extraction Outlet2 No. Packets of Hardware

1 No. Instruction Manual1 No. Guarantee Card

What’s in the Box?

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The CT150 planer is supplied in two boxes, one for the stand and the other for the planer,fence, guard, hardware, etc.

General Instructions for 230v Machines

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

WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN UNLESS SUPERVISED.

Electrical

• Check that the mains power supply is earthed

• Regularly check the mains lead and plug for damage

• Ensure that a fuse of the correct amperage is fitted to the plug

• Ensure that any extension lead used is correctly rated to suit the machine or power tool

• Ensure that the power lead and any extension lead is kept clear of the blades or other sharp obstacles

• Do not use electrical machines or power tools in wet or damp areas or locations

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Parts List (Base Assembly)

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• If a replacement mains plug is fitted at any time this must be of the appropriate size and fitted with thecorrect size of fuse.

General

• Mount the machine on a flat level bench or surface. Secure the machine to the surface where applicable.

• Always use machines or power tools in an uncluttered area. To reduce the risk of accidents, avoid leavingmaterials or other items within the working area and allow clear access to all machine parts and controls.

• Clean machines by wiping with a damp soapy cloth. Do not use solvents or cleaners that may damageplastic parts or painted/coated surfaces. Keep water and solvents away from all electrical components,leads and plugs.

• When storing or leaving tools for any length of time, spray bare metal surfaces with Axminster XMPprotective spray to minimise surface corrosion.

• Always isolate machines and power tools from the power supply when not in use or when changing parts,cutters and blades or when making any adjustments.

• Before using any machine or power tool, ensure that all locking-nuts, chucks etc, are tightened andsecure. Check that all loose keys, spanners and other tools have been removed.

• Always ensure that long hair is tied back or retained by a band, hat or safety helmet. Remove all loosejewellery to prevent it from catching in rotating parts of the machine.

• Always check that the correct machining or cutting speed has been selected.

• Do not operate machinery or power tools when tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or certainmedicines.

• WHEN USING MACHINES ALWAYS WEAR SUITABLE EYE PROTECTION, EAR DEFENDERS ANDDUST OR FUME INHALATION PROTECTION.

• WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN, UNLESS THEYARE UNDER SUPERVISION.

General Instructions for 230v Machines (Continued)

Specific Safety Instructions for Jointer Planers

• Keep the cutting blades sharp and free from resin and other residue

• Always use a push stick or push block to keep your fingers away from the cutting block.

• When planing narrow timber ensure that the exposed part of the cutter block is fully guarded.

• Do not attempt to process timber less than 200mm long, 20mm wide or 6mm thick.

Parts Breakdown (Base Assembly)

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Spcific Safety Instructions for Jointer Planer (Continued)

• Maintain the correct relationship between the infeed table, outfeed table and cutterblock asdescribed in the operating instructions.

• Always feed the work from infeed to outfeed table (i.e. from right to left), not the reverse.

• Always plan your work in advance, particularly with respect to the method of holding and feedingthe work through the machine. Unusual jobs need particular care and forethought.

• Do not try to cut more than 3mm deep in one pass. The wider the material, the thinner the cutshould be in order to minimise the load on the motor and the risk of kick back.

Specifications

Axminster No. CT150Rating TradeMaximum Cutting Width 150mmLength of Table 1180mm

Number of Knives 3Block Speed 4000 rpmMaximum Depth of Cut 2mm Motor Power 1120 watts (1.5 HP)Weight 80kg

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU WEAR EAR PROTCTION WHEN USING THIS MACHINE!

Assembly & Adjustment

Unpacking and Cleaning

Carefully unpack the machine, the stand and all loose items from the two boxes. Remove theprotective coating from the machined surfaces of the planer using a soft cloth moistened withkerosene or Rocol Heavy Duty Cleaner (Axminster Order Code ROC34011). Unpainted surfaces,and in particular the table, can be protected by applying a lubricating wax such as Lubowax(Axminster Order Code LUBO500).

Assembling Jointer to Stand

Place the machine on top of the stand with the pulleys on the same side and secure with thethree special bolts and lockwashers provided, screwing up from underneath (See Fig 1).

There are alternative methods of supporting the base of the stand:

1. Using the adjustable feet provided.

2. By screwing or bolting the base to the floor using the two lugs at the bottom of the stand.

Parts List (Stand Assembly)

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Assembly & Adjustment (Continued)

Fitting the Drive Belt

Fit the drive belt to the motor and drive pulleys as shown in (Fig 1) Belt tension is set byloosening off the four bolts which hold the motor to the motor plate (Fig 1b) and moving themotor up and down as required. Correct tension is achieved when light finger pressure producesapproximately 25mm deflection of the belt at the centre of its span. Using a straight edge check the alignment of the faces of the pulleys and correct if necessary byeither moving the planer on its stand or by moving either one or both of the pulleys on theirshafts.

Fig 1

Fig 1a

Fig 1b

Fitting the Belt Guard

Fit the belt and pulley guard to the stand as shown in Fig 2 , using the four screws and washersprovided.

Fig 2 Fig 2b

Stand & motorassembly

CT150 planer

Motor plate bolts

Drive belt

Belt guard

Screws &washers

Parts Breakdown (Stand Assembly)

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Assembly & Adjustment (Continued)

Fitting and Adjusting the Fence

Remove the two nuts and the washer from the fence securing bolt (Fig 4 ), place the fence inposition on the extension at the rear of table and replace the nuts and washer. Adjust theposition of the nuts until an adequate amount of locking force (but not too much) is applied whenthe locking handle (See Fig 5) is pulled right up. When this adjustment has been completed thetwo nuts should be locked securely together, one against the other.There are two adjustable stops ( A ) in (Fig 5) to allow the fence to be set to exactly 90 deg. and45 deg. to the table. These stops should be adjusted using an adjustable square between thefence and the table and then locked firmly in position. For angles other than 90 or 45 deg. thefence tilt can be set by eye using the scale and pointer ( B ) in (Fig 5) or, more accurately, with anadjustable square set to the required angle.

Fitting the Cutter Guard

Slide the extruded aluminium cutter guard ontoits support arm, ensuring that the hexagon nutfits into the slot in the extrusion. The guardassembly is bolted to the side of the planerbody with two 5/16” hexagon cap screws andwashers.

Fig 3

Fig 3a

Fig 3b

Fig 4

Fig 5

Locking handle

(a) (b)

Securing bolt

Adjustablestops 90˚ & 45˚

Scale andpointer

5/16”Hexagon cap

screws

Aluminiumcutter guard

Support arm

Fence assembly

Support arm clamp knob

Parts List (Cutter Block Assembly)

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Assembly & Adjustment (Continued)

Fitting the Rear Cutter Guard

This is fixed into position on the fence supportcasting with two screws and washers, adjustingits position so that it just clears the bottom ofthe fence.

Adjusting the Tables and Cutterblock

Fit the two table adjustment handwheels to their respective spindles and secure by tightening upthe grubscrews (See Fig 7 B).

For the majority of jointing and planing operations the outfeed table (the left hand one whenfacing the machine) is set to be level with the knives at the highest point in their revolution. Asshown in Fig 8, this is achieved by placing a straight edge on theoutfeed table and adjusting the height of the outfeed table untilthe blades just touch the straight edge when the block is rotatedby hand. This checking operation should be carried out at bothends of each of the three knives; if the height or the level of anyof the knives needs adjusting this can be done by slackening offthe blade clamp locking screws, repositioning the knife so that ittouches the straight edge and then re-tightening the screws.

Fig 6

Rear cutter guard

Grubscrew

Handwheels

Table scaleFig 7

Fig 8

(A)

(B)

Cutter blockknives

Parts Breakdown (Cutter Block Assembly)

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Assembly & Adjustment (Continued)

Adjusting the Table Gibs

Gibs are the strips situated between the dovetailed guide surfaces of the infeed and outfeedtables and the body of the machine which ensure smooth running of the tables with a minimumof play. They are pre-set at the factory so should not need to be adjusted until the machine hasbeen in use for some time.

If adjustment becomes necessary this can be achieved by slackening off the gib adjusting screws(Fig 9), rotating the screws with the hex key provided to get the required amount of clearanceand then re-tightening the locknuts. The screws should be held in the required position with thehex key while the locknut is tightened in order to maintain the setting. Do not be tempted to leavethe setting too loose, it is better if the tables are a bit stiff as this will prevent chatter and producea better finish on the timber.

Setting the Knives

If the knives are removed for replacementor for resharpening they must be carefullyre-set in order to achieve accurate results.Firstly, assemble the setting gauge bypositioning the two gauge pieces onto theshaft and locating them with the circlipsprovided (See Fig 10). Next, insert one ofthe blades into its slot with about 1.5mmprotruding from the block, slip the lockbar into position and tighten the securingscrews lightly. With the setting gauge inposition on the cutter block rotate theblock backwards and adjust the bladeuntil it just touches the gauge along itswhole length then fully tighten the screws.Repeat this procedure for each of thethree blades.

Dust Extraction

The planer will produce a large quantity ofwaste and it is strongly recommended that youarrange for some method of extraction, both inthe interests of workshop cleanliness and thehealth and safety of the operator.

There are two methods of collecting dust andchippings from the jointer/planer. You can eitherplace a suitable receptacle underneath thechute on the right hand side of the cabinet tocollect the larger sized waste or fit the extractionadaptor (Fig 11) and connect it to a suitablehigh airflow dust extractor such as theAxminster ADE1200. The latter method isrecommended as it will remove small dustparticles as well as the larger chippings, givinga cleaner and healthier environment to work in.

Fig 11

Gib adjusting screws

Fig 10

Fig 9

Setting gauge

Cutter block

Blade

8mm spanner

Chute Extraction adaptor

Parts List (Fence Assembly)

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Machine Illustration and Parts Description

Fig 12

Fig 12a

Fig 12b

Stand

Handwheels x 2

Fence assembly

Aluminiumcutter guard

Support arm

Cutter block guardassembly

Cutter guard knob

Cutter block

Chute

Infeed table

Outfeed table

NVR On/Offswitch assembly

On

Off

Floor mountingbrackets

Support arm clamp knob

Parts Breakdown (Fence Assembly)

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Machine Illustration and Parts Description (Continued)

Fig 13Planing a Bevel

To cut a bevel, set the fence to the required angle and pass the timber across the knives whilstkeeping it firmly pressed against both the table and the fence. Several passes may be needed toproduce a bevel of the required depth. Remember, several small cuts are better than one big one.

Direction of Grain

It is recommended that the timber is fed through the machine with the grain as shown in Fig 17; iffed against the grain (Fig 18) the result could be a rough and splintered finish.

Operating Instructions (Continued)

Fig 17

Fig 18

Infeed table

Outfeed table

Fence

Stand

Belt guard

Access panel

Access panelstar knob

Floor mountingbrackets

Gib adjusting screws

Motor

Fence assemblyclamping handle

Tilt locking handle

Fence holding handle

Table locking screw

Table lockingknob

(Against the grain)

(With the grain)

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Machine Illustration and Parts Description (Continued) Operating Instructions

Fig 15

Fig 16

The following instructions will give a basic introduction to the use of the jointer planer. It isrecommended that scrap pieces of timber are used to check the settings and to get the feel ofthe machine and its operation before attempting any serious work.

DON’T FORGET, ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE CUTTERS ARE FULLY PROTECTED BY THE GUARD AND KEEP YOUR HANDS AWAY FROM THE CUTTERS.

Basic Jointing/Planing Operation

Set the guide fence square with the table and set the depth of cut to the minimum required toproduce a straight edge. Don’t forget, a number of smaller cuts will produce a better finish thanone big one.

At the start of the cut the left hand should hold the work against the table and the fence whilst theright hand should pushes the work towards the cutter block. Once the cut is under way the cutsurface rests firmly on the outfeed table. The left hand should maintain both downward pressureon the outfeed table and horizontal pressure towards the fence. As the right hand reaches thecutterhead it should be transferred to the work on the outfeed table.

If the timber is warped, bent or very rough a series of light cuts should be taken until the work isstraightened. Avoid forcing the wood down against the table during the straightening process; ifexcessive pressure is used the wood will spring back to its original shape making it difficult toachieve a flat result.

When short and/or thin pieces of wood are being planed a pressure pad or a push stick shouldbe used in order to keep the fingers away from the cutter block.

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Fence assemblyclamping handle

Tilt locking handle

Fence holding handle

Rear cutter guard

Cutter block guardassembly

Adjustable stops90˚ & 45˚

Fence scaleand pointer

Fig 14

Fig 14a