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Table of Content Section-Page
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.1 Machine description ...............................................................................1-2
1.2 Chip Extractor MP280............................................................................1-5
1.3 Planer/moulder major components ........................................................1-6
1.4 If You Need To Order Parts ...................................................................1-6
1.5 If You Need Service ...............................................................................1-7
SECTION 2 SAFETY 2-1
2.1 Safety Symbols.......................................................................................2-1
2.2 Safety Instructions ..................................................................................2-1
SECTION 3 SETUP 3-1
3.1 MP280 Moulder Assembly.....................................................................3-1
3.2 Planer/moulder setup ..............................................................................3-3
3.3 Setup of upper and lower cutter heads ...................................................3-6
3.4 Side cutter setup ...................................................................................3-19
3.5 Feed rollers ...........................................................................................3-30
3.6 Leveling the machine cast iron table....................................................3-31
3.7 Running the first test board ..................................................................3-32
SECTION 4 OPERATION 4-1
4.1 Operation ................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Planing tips .............................................................................................4-3
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE 5-1
5.1 Overview ................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Workspace ..............................................................................................5-1
5.3 During use ..............................................................................................5-1
5.4 After each use .........................................................................................5-2
5.5 Lubrication points...................................................................................5-2
5.6 Cleaning the metal feed rollers...............................................................5-6
5.7 Table lift assist chain adjustments..........................................................5-7
5.8 Replacing feed chain gear sprocket set screw ........................................5-9
5.9 Removing and replacing feed chains....................................................5-10
5.10 Replacing Belts.....................................................................................5-11
5.11 Sharpening Knives................................................................................5-17
5.12 Long-term storage ................................................................................5-18
5.13 Safety Devices Inspection (European Union Market only)..................5-19
5.14 Electrical lockout procedures (US Market only)..................................5-21