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Foley Belsaw 984 User Manual

Foley Belsaw 984
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Foley Belsaw 984 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFoley Belsaw
Model984
CategoryPlaner
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Manual Overview and Guarantee

Notice for Safety

Important safety notice to read the manual before operating the tool.

One Year Guarantee

Details of the manufacturer's one-year warranty on equipment.

Safety Instructions

Introduction to Planing and Molding Operations

Welcome to the Field of Wood Planing & Molding

Welcomes the user and highlights the benefits of planing and molding equipment.

Plane... Mold... Saw...

Overview of the machine's primary functions: planing, molding, and sawing operations.

Assembly Procedures

Stand Assembly

Instructions for assembling the base stand of the planer/molder.

Motor & V-Belt Assembly

Guidance on mounting the motor, pulleys, and V-belts for power transmission.

Electrical Hook-Up

Steps for connecting the motor to the switchbox and wiring the unit.

Miscellaneous Adjustments

Covers installation of safety switches and plates, and other minor adjustments.

Optional Rip Saw Attachment

Procedures for assembling the optional rip saw attachment to the planer.

Operating Procedures

Safety Instructions

Essential safety practices and precautions for operating the machinery.

General Information: Planing & Molding Terms

Defines key terms and concepts related to planing and molding wood.

General Information: Different Kinds of Warp

Explains various types of wood warp and how they affect planing.

Planing to Desired Thickness

Detailed steps for achieving the correct thickness when planing wood.

Planing for Finish

Techniques for obtaining a smooth surface finish through planing.

Remove and Install Planer Knives

Procedures for safely removing, installing, and sharpening planer blades.

Introduction to Molding

Overview of molding techniques and their historical and modern applications.

Installing Molding Cutter Bits

Steps for installing molding cutter bits into the cutterhead.

Molding Instructions Using Molding Cutter Bits

Guidance on using molding cutter bits with guides and featherboards.

Optional Bedboard & Guide

Instructions for assembling and using the optional bedboard and guide system.

Homemade Bedboard, Guide & Featherboard

Guidance on creating custom bedboards and guides for molding.

Installation of Pattern Knives

Procedures for installing custom pattern knives and counterweights.

Face Molding with Pattern Knives

Techniques for performing face molding operations using pattern knives.

Edge Molding with Pattern Knives

Instructions for edge molding and edge planing with pattern knives.

Common Molding Applications

Describes various molding techniques like back relief, rabbets, and parting bits.

Picture Frame Knives

Catalog and application of special knives for creating picture frames.

Molding Cutter Bits Sets

Overview of available molding cutter bit sets and their functions.

Custom Pattern Knives

Catalog of custom pattern knives for various molding profiles.

Optional Rip Saw Attachment

Instructions for operating the optional rip saw attachment.

Maintenance and Adjustments

Operating Problems

Troubleshooting guide for common planing and molding issues.

Mechanical Electrical Problems

Troubleshooting guide for mechanical and electrical issues with the machine.

Sharpening Knives

Detailed guide on sharpening planer blades, including angles and timing.

Lubrication & Periodic Maintenance

Procedures for lubricating chains and performing regular cleaning and maintenance.

Adjusting Depth of Cut Scale

Steps for accurately adjusting the depth of cut scale on the planer.

Removing Switchbox & Adjusting Motor Overload Sensor

Instructions for removing the switchbox and adjusting the motor overload sensor.

Feed Roller Adjustment

Guidance on adjusting the tension of the feed rollers for optimal performance.

The Feed Rollers

Procedures for removing and replacing the feed rollers.

Cutterhead Bearing Replacement

Steps involved in replacing the cutterhead bearings.

Leveling Your Cutterhead

Instructions for ensuring the cutterhead is properly leveled.

Planer Bed Play Adjustment

Methods for removing vertical and horizontal play from the planer bed.

Sprocket Change

Instructions for changing sprockets to adjust the feed speed.

Exploded Views and Parts Lists

Exploded View No. 1: 12" Planer/Molder

Visual breakdown of the main planer/molder components.

Parts List: 12" Planer/Molder

Comprehensive list of parts for the 12" planer/molder.

Exploded View No. 2: 4500001 - 12" Planer/Molder

Alternative exploded view of the planer/molder assembly.

Parts List: 4500001-12" Planer/Molder

Alternate parts list for the 4500001 model planer/molder.

Exploded View: 4500503 - Rip Saw Attachment

Visual breakdown of the optional rip saw attachment components.

Parts List: 4500503 - Rip Saw Attachment

List of parts for the optional rip saw attachment.

Parts List: Optional 4500502 Bedboard

List of parts for the optional bedboard attachment.

Electrical Diagrams

Motor Wiring Diagram & Electrical Elementary Diagram

Diagrams illustrating the motor wiring and basic electrical circuit.