Steel City 40285 User Manual

User Manual
Read and understand this manual before using machine.
20” HEAVY DUTY PLANER
STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS
VER. 11.19.13
Model Number
40285
40285H
®

Steel City 40285 Specifications

General

Brand	Steel City
Model	40285
Category	Planer
Language	English

Summary

General Safety Rules

Additional Specific Safety Rules

Grounding Instructions

Extension Cords

Guidelines for selecting and using appropriate extension cords for the machine.

Functional Description

Foreword

Introductory remarks from the manufacturer regarding the planer.

Carton Contents

List and illustration of parts included in the machine's packaging.

Unpacking and Cleaning

Product Specifications

Capacities, Dimensions, and Shipping

Details on machine capacities, physical dimensions, and shipping crate specifications.

Cutterhead and Motor Specifications

Technical data for the cutterhead, including speed and number of knives, and motor power.

Accessories and Definitions

List of available accessories and a glossary of common woodworking terms.

Identification of Planing Components

Workpiece Path and Components

Diagram illustrating the workpiece path and identification of key planing components.

Attaching Handwheel

Attaching Top Cover and Dust Parts

Speed Handle Installation

Roller Handle Installation

Operating Controls and Adjustments

How to Start and Stop the Machine

Procedure for powering the machine on and off using the main controls.

Feed Speed Control

Anti-Kickback Fingers Usage

Belt Tension Adjustment

Bed Rollers Adjustment

Feed Rollers Adjustment

Knife Maintenance and Replacement

Inspecting Knives

Method for checking the height and alignment of the planer knives using a setting gauge.

Setting and Replacing Knives

Detailed steps for setting knife height and replacing dull or damaged knives.

Table Parallelism

Gauge Block Construction

Instructions for building a custom gauge block needed for parallelism adjustments.

Table Parallelism Inspection

Methods to check if the planer table is parallel to the cutterhead.

Table Parallelism Adjustments

Infeed/Outfeed Roller and Pressure Bar Adjustment

Adjustment Using Rotacator

Procedure for adjusting roller and pressure bar height using a Rotacator tool.

Adjustment Using Wood Blocks and Feeler Gauge

Procedure for adjusting roller and pressure bar height using wood blocks and gauges.

Chipbreaker Adjustment

Chipbreaker Height Adjustment

Steps to adjust the chipbreaker height for optimal chip control and tearout prevention.

Depth Scale Adjustment

Depth Scale Pointer Adjustment

Procedure for calibrating the depth scale pointer to the machine's digital display.

Adjust Table Gibs

Troubleshooting Guide

Maintenance Schedule and Procedures

Maintenance Schedule Categories

Overview of daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks and checks.

Cleaning Procedures

Guidelines for cleaning the machine to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

V-Belt Replacement

Step-by-step instructions for replacing worn or damaged V-belts.

Gearbox, Chain, and Table Way Maintenance

Gearbox Oil Change and Inspection

Procedures for checking and changing the gearbox oil to ensure proper lubrication.

Chain and Table Way Lubrication

Instructions for lubricating the machine's chains and cleaning table ways.

Chain Tension Adjustment

Steps to adjust the tension of the various chain drives for smooth operation.

Table Chain Tension

V-Belt Pulley Alignment

Infeed Roller Tension

Outfeed Roller Tension