Page 2 - Warranty and Service
2 Warranty and Service WMH Tool Group, Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these WMH Tool Group Authorized Service Centers can ...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
3 Table of Contents Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 3Warnings ....................................................................................................................
Page 5 - Safety Decals
5 Safety Decals Familiarize yourself with the location and content of these decals on your planer. ! 1. Read instruction manual before operating machine.2. Do not operate without all guards properly installed.3. Remove or fasten loose articles of clothing such as neckties, etc. Contain long hair.4. ...
Page 7 - Receiving; Use care when cleaning the; Installation & Assembly; Starter Box
7 Receiving Carefully unpack the planer and any loose items from the wood crate and inspect for damage. Any damage should be reported immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Before proceeding further, read your manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with proper assembly, maintenance a...
Page 8 - Handwheel; Table Extension Rollers; Dust Collection Hood
8 Handwheel 1. Remove the nut and washer from the gearbox shaft, and place the handwheel onto the shaft (Fig. 5), making sure it is oriented so the handwheel slips over the key. 2. Place flat washer and hex nut on shaft and tighten with wrench. 3. Mount the handle in the threaded hole in the handwhe...
Page 9 - Electrical Connections; Electrical connections must be; Extension Cords; Adjustments; Belt and Pulleys
9 Electrical Connections Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. The machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible fatal injury. A power plug is not provided with the 208 planer. You may either connect on...
Page 10 - Table Rollers; Overview
10 2. Check belt tension. Proper tension is obtained when there is approximately 1/4” deflection of the center span of the pulleys using light finger pressure (Fig. 10). 3. If adjustment of belt tension is necessary, loosen one pair of hex nuts (E & F, Fig. 11) and turn the other pair to raise o...
Page 11 - Adjusting Table Extension Rollers
11 The table rollers are factory set for average planing and are parallel to the table surface. If you desire to adjust the table rollers higher or lower, proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Lay a straight edge (B, Fig. 14) across both rollers. 3. On one side of the table...
Page 12 - Adjusting Depth of Cut; Always tighten the lock nuts; Cutterhead Adjustment
12 Adjusting Depth of Cut The cutting depth scale (A, Fig. 16) is a combination inch/metric scale with a cutting range from 0 to 8” (204mm). The distance of upward or downward movement is controlled by the handwheel (B, Fig. 16). One revolution of the handwheel is .059” (1.5mm). Before moving the ta...
Page 13 - Replacing & Resetting Knives; Note
13 lightly backing out the six locking screws (F, Fig. 19) against the slot. NOTE: At this time, only tighten the knife in the slot just enough to hold knife in position. 6. If additional knives must be reset, repeat step 5. 7. After all four knives are set with screws just snug, back out and tighte...
Page 15 - Know the Transmitting Rollers of Your Planer; Anti-Kickback Fingers
15 Know the Transmitting Rollers of Your Planer A – Anti-Kickback Fingers B – Infeed Roller C – Chipbreaker D – Cutterhead D – Pressure Bar E – Outfeed Roller The infeed roller (B, Fig. 23) and outfeed roller (F, Fig. 23) are those parts of your planer that feed the stock while it is being planed. T...
Page 17 - Feed Speed Control; Return Rollers
17 Feed Speed Control Your machine is equipped with a spiral, serrated infeed roller and a solid outfeed roller. When the feed rollers are engaged, they turn to feed the stock. The feed rollers slow automatically when the machine is under heavy load for best planing in all conditions. The feed rolle...
Page 18 - Maintenance; Tip; Lubrication
18 Maintenance Periodic or regular inspections are required to ensure that the machine is in proper adjustment, that all screws are tight, that belts are in good condition, that dust has not accumulated in the electrical enclosures, and that there are no worn or loose electrical connections. Buildup...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting; Operating Problems; Problem Possible
20 Troubleshooting Operating Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Snipe. Note : Snipe can be minimized but not eliminated. Table rollers not set properly. Inadequate support of long boards. Uneven feed roller pressure front to back. Dull Knives Lumber not butter properly. Adjust rollers to prope...
Page 21 - Mechanical and Electrical Problems
21 Mechanical and Electrical Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Uneven depth of cut side to side. Knife projection. Cutterhead not level with bed. Adjust knife projection. Level bed. Board thickness does not match depth of cut scale. Depth of cut scale incorrect. Adjust depth of cut scale. Cha...
Page 22 - Optional Accessories; Ordering Replacement Parts; Head Assembly – Parts List
22 Problem Possible Cause Solution Motor failure. Miswiring of the unit. On/off switch failure. is correct, you have a motor problem. If electrical motor is suspect, you have two options: Have a qualified electrician test the motor for function or remove the motor and take it to a quality electric m...
Page 23 - Index Part
23 Head Assembly – Parts List Index Part No. Description Size Qty 12 ............. BB-6206ZZ............... Ball Bearing .......................................................... 6206ZZ........................ 1 13 ............. JWP208-013 ............ Key .............................................
Page 25 - Head Assembly – Exploded View
Page 26 - Table and Roller – Parts and Assembly
26 Table and Roller – Parts and Assembly Index Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... JWP208-201 ............ Middle Table......................................................... .................................... 1 2 ............... 6292722 ................... Roller ......................
Page 27 - Stand and Motor – Parts and Assembly
27 Stand and Motor – Parts and Assembly Index Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... JWP208-401 ............ Stand .................................................................... .................................... 1 2 ............... JWP208-402 ............ Cover........................
Page 28 - Base and Column – Parts List
28 Base and Column – Parts List Index Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... JWP208-301 ............ Base ..................................................................... .................................... 1 2 ............... TS-1525021 ............. Set Screw ..........................
Page 29 - Base and Column – Assembly
Page 30 - Gearbox – Parts List
30 Gearbox – Parts List Index Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... JWP208-501 ............ Gear Box .............................................................. .................................... 1 2 ............... OS-28408................. Oil Seal......................................
Page 31 - Gearbox – Assembly
Page 32 - Wiring Diagrams
Page 35 - Notes
Page 36 - WMH TOOL GROUP
37 WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, IL 60123 Ph: 800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.com
