Felder AD 951 User Manual

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Dok.ID: 432010-903A_02 • Englisch • 2021-03-16
Operating Manual
Planer-Thicknesser
AD 941 / AD 951
Surface planer
A 941
GER = Original operating manual language
Other languages = Translation of the original operating manual

Felder AD 951 Specifications

General

Brand	Felder
Model	AD 951
Category	Planer
Language	English

Summary

1 General Information

1.1 Symbol Legend

Important safety instructions marked with symbols.

2 Safety

2.1 Intended Use

Machine is for processing wood and similar machinable materials only.

2.4 Operator Responsibilities

Operator's duties for safe machine operation and maintenance.

2.5 Personnel Requirements

Only authorised, trained personnel may work on the machine.

2.6 Work Safety

Following safety advice prevents injury and damage.

2.7 Personal Protective Equipment

Mandatory protective clothing, footwear, and eyewear.

2.8 Machine Hazards

Identifies electrical hazards and precautions.

2.9 Other Risks

Risks related to power failure, sharp edges, ejected parts, and noise.

4 Technical Data

4.3 Electrical Connection/Drive Motor

Technical details for electrical connection and motor power.

4.7 Noise Emission

Noise emission levels during operation and idle states.

5 Assembly

5.3 Electrics

Details about safety break switches and motor protection devices.

6 Transport, Packaging, and Storage

6.1 Safety Instructions

Instructions for safe transport to prevent damage and injury.

6.5 Transport

6.6 Lifting and Transport

7 Setup and Installation

7.1 Safety Instructions

Safety measures for proper assembly and installation.

7.4 Dust Extraction and Electrical Connection

8 Making Adjustments and Preparations

8.1 Safety and Basic Adjustments

Safety for adjustments, chip thickness, joint, and planer table height.

8.2 Planing Fence and Machine Retooling

8.3 Thicknessing Height and Control Systems

8.4 Digi-Drive Calibration, Values, and Error Handling

9 Operation

9.1 Safety Instructions

Safety guidelines for operating the machine properly.

9.2 Switching On/Off

Procedures for safely switching the machine on and off.

9.3 Emergency Stop

How to use the emergency stop button to halt the machine.

9.4 Surface Planing Techniques

9.4.3 Planing Process

9.4.4 Jointing

9.4.6 Beveling/Chamfering

9.4.7 Using Power Feeder

9.5 Thickness Planing Techniques

9.5.2 Thickness Planing Process

10 Maintenance

10.1 Safety Instructions

Safety precautions for performing maintenance work.

10.2 Maintenance Schedule

10.4.4 Tightening/Replacing Drive Belt

10.4.5 Gear Belt (AD 941)

10.4.9 Changing Feed Rollers

11 Faults

11.1 Safety Instructions

Safety precautions when repairing faults.

11.2 Fault Detection

11.3 Post-Fault Rectification Checks

11.4 Faults, Causes, and Repairs

Table listing common faults, their causes, and repair procedures.

11.5 Motor Protection Device

11.6 Planer Knife Maintenance

Procedures for checking, resharpening, or replacing planer knives.

11.6.1 System Planer Blades

Steps for reversing or replacing system planer blades.

11.6.2 Tersa Cutterblock Knives

Procedure for reversing or changing Tersa automatic cutterblock knives.

11.6.3 Standard Planer Knives

Guide for sharpening or changing standard planer knives.

11.7 Cutterblock - Silent Power®

11.7.1 Carbide Insert Safety

Specific safety rules for working with carbide inserts.

11.7.2 Use and Maintenance

11.7.3 Changing/Replacing Inserts

Step-by-step instructions for changing carbide inserts.

11.7.4 Application Errors and Solutions