Delta TP300 - Manuals

6 Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’splug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of t...

7 PLANER PARTS 1 - 12" Planer 2 - Chip Deflector Fig. 2 Fig. 3 3 - Knife Setting Gage 4 - 8mm and 10mm Open-End Wrench 5 - M5 x 20mm Hex Socket Head Screw 6 - M5 Wing Nut (2) 7 - M5 Flat Washer (2) 8 - Elevating Handle 1 4 7 2 8 6 5 3

8 ASSEMBLY Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 RAISING AND LOWERINGHANDLE 1. Assemble raising and lowering handle (A) Fig. 4, to shaft (B) and fasten in place with M5x20mm screw (C).NOTE: Make certain the flats of the handle and flat onshaft are aligned with each other. 2. Flip handle (A) upward as shown in Fig. 5...

9 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 CHIP DEFLECTOR 1. Assemble chip deflector (A) Fig. 7, to the planer by inserting end of chip deflector over the top of thecutterhead. Make certain the two screws, one of whichis shown at (B) are inserted upward through the twoslots (C) in the chip deflector. 2. Fasten chip def...

10 OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 13 Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 STARTING ANDSTOPPING PLANER The “ON/OFF” switch (A) Fig. 13, is located on the frontof the planer motor. To turn the machine “ON”, move theswitch toggle (B) up to the “ON” position. To turn theswitch “OFF”, move the switch toggle ...

11 Fig. 17 Fig. 18 Fig. 19 Fig. 20 LEVELINGEXTENSION TABLES For optimum performance, the extension tables, one ofwhich is shown at (A) Fig. 17, must be level with theplaner table. To check the extension tables and adjust ifnecessary, proceed as follows: 1. Place a straight edge (B) Fig. 17, on the p...

12 4. If an adjustment to one or both knives is necessary, slightly loosen the seven locking screws, six of which are shown at (C) Fig. 21, by turning the screws CLOCKWISE into the knife locking bar just enough to relieve stress in thecutterhead and not disturb the knife setting. 5. With setting gag...

13 Fig. 23 LIFTING STRAPS Your planer is provided with two lifting straps (A) Fig. 23,located on the top of the planer, for ease in transportingthe planer. Fig. 25 When using your machine, you may want to follow these few simple steps for achieving the best results possible. 1. True Up One Face – Fe...

14 MAINTENANCE Fig. 26 Fig. 27 Fig. 28 Fig. 30 Fig. 29 BRUSH INSPECTIONAND REPLACEMENT DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWERSOURCE. Brush life varies. It depends on the load on the motor.Check the brushes after the first 50 hours of use for anew machine or after a new set of brushes has beeninstalled. After...

16 PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE All Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced by a networkof Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers and Delta Authorized Service Stations. To obtain additional information regarding your Delta quality pro...