Powermatic WP2510 - Manual

8 Unpacking Open shipping container and any smaller boxes and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the planer is installed and running properly. Compare the contents of your container with the foll...

9 Installation and Assembly Tools Required for Installation: Forklift or hoist, with lifting straps 4mm hex wrench (provided) 22mm combination wrench (provided) Remove any straps or boards holding the planer to the pallet. Place straps under the four lifting hooks at front and back to raise the plan...

10 Grounding Instructions Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. This machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible fatal injury. This machine must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown...

11 Converting from 230 Volt to 460 Volt Consult the diagrams on pages 54 and 55 for specific information on the following changes. 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Change the lead connections to the main motor and to the table hoist motor. 3. Replace the RA-30 (230V) overload relay with t...

12 Feed Rate The planer is equipped with selectable feed rate rollers that feed stock at 20, 25 or 30 feet per minute. To adjust speed, rotate the lever shown in Figure 4. IMPORTANT: Change feed rate only while the machine is running. Belt Tension 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Remove t...

13 2. Remove the top left side panel so that you can rotate the cutterhead using the belts. 3. To remove a knife insert, unscrew the flat head screw with a spline screwdriver, or the air-operated screwdriver using one of the provided T-20 spline bits. If the screw will not budge, place the hole of t...

14 To provide proper drive, the infeed roller should be set so that the bottom of its arc is 1/16” below the arc of the cutterhead knife inserts. The infeed roller is under spring tension and this tension must be sufficient to feed the stock uniformly through the planer without slipping but should n...

15 A chipbreaker set too low or with excessive tension may prevent stock from feeding into the machine. Pressure Bar Most planing problems can be traced to improper setting of the pressure bar. Its function is to hold down the material after it passes under the cutterhead and throughout the remainde...

16 The table rollers are adjusted at the factory. If they should need further or “fine” adjustment: 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Loosen lock handle and position the quick- set lever (Figure 12) to zero. 3. Use a dial gauge (not provided) to find the distance from table top to the apex...

17 3. Loosen the three socket head cap screws (A, Figure 15) beneath the table. 4. Place a rod-like object (such as a hex wrench) into one of the open holes (B, Figure 15) and turn the shaft (C, Figure 15) to raise the table until the gauge reads the proper measurement. Or, the same effect can be ac...

19 Twisting If material twists while feeding through the planer, either the table rollers, pressure bar, or outfeed roller may be out of level. Refer to adjustment settings on pages 14 and 15. Halted Feeding If the infeed roller takes the stock, the chipbreaker lifts, and just as you hear the knives...

20 The recommended lubrication for roller chains used in medium to slow speed operation is to simply wipe the chain clean. When there is an appreciable buildup of dust, dirt or wood shavings, use an oil cloth but never pour the oil directly on the chain. Over-oiling defeats the purpose of the lubric...

24 3. Fast Program (10 sets) To facilitate frequently used positions, such as different board thicknesses, the keys 0 to 9 have associated preset target values. By pressing one of these keys, its target value is loaded automatically, and the positioning can be started immediately. Entering preset ta...

28 8. Set Low Speed Limit This function defines the speed level which is considered abnormal for the machine. When the Controller starts the table movement up or down, and the table does not move, or moves with a speed lower than defined, it stops the machine and displays: Press to clear. To set low...

29 9. Set Linear Correction NOTE: Setting Linear Correction should be done in MM (metric) mode, not inches. This will ensure accurate readings for table movement. Step 1: Press Display Step 2: Enter the value between 0.0001 and 9.9999 Step 3: Press to confirm or press to clear. 10. Enter Parameter S...

30 11. Check Software Version To check the released version of the M15S Controller program: Step 1: Press Display In the real value window, you will see the released version. Step 2: Press to confirm or press to clear. 12. Load Datum Values The real value refers to the distance between the machine t...

32 13. IN/MM Conversion The dedicated mm/inch key allows for immediate switch of the units between millimeters and inches. The LEDs on the key indicate the selected unit. Switching between MM and INCHES has no effect on the control functions. 14. Set Device Resolution Step 1: Press Step 2: Use to se...

34 Display Possible cause: a. no sensor b. 9-pin connector is loose c. wire broken d. the gap between sensor and tape is too large Excluding: Check the sensor, sensor cable and sensor connector. Display Possible cause: Incorrect operation. Excluding: Press to clear. Display This message appears afte...

36 Troubleshooting: Planer Operating Problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Table rollers not set properly. Adjust table rollers to proper height. Inadequate support of long boards. Support long boards with a roller stand. Uneven feed roller pressure front to back. Adjust feed roller tension. Dull k...

37 Troubleshooting: Mechanical and Electrical Problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Knife inserts not set correctly. Make sure knife inserts are set correctly and securely in cutterhead. Uneven depth of cut side to side. Planer table not level with cutterhead. Level the table. See pages 16-17. Boar...

38 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Motor starter failure. Examine motor starter for burned or failed components. If damage is found, replace motor starter. If motor starter looks okay but is still suspect, you have two options: have a qualified electrician test the motor starter for function, or purch...

40 Parts List: Column Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1............... WP2510-401 ............Idler Support Base ................................................................................. 1 2............... TS-1540071 .............Hex Nut ........................................

43 Parts List: Gearbox Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty ................. WP2510-100 ............Gearbox Assembly (index nos. 1 through 40)......................................... 1 1............... TS-1505021 .............Socket Head Cap Screw.....................................M1...

44 Parts List: Cutterhead Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1............... WP2510-201 ............Socket Head Cap Screw.....................................M10x75 ...................... 2 2............... TS-1550071 .............Flat W asher ............................................

47 Parts List: Table Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1............... WP2510-501 ............Roller Bracket........................................................................................ 4 2............... BB-6203VV ..............Ball Bearing ..................................

49 Parts List: Base Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1............... TS-1504031 .............Socket Head Cap Screw.....................................M8x16 ........................ 1 2............... TS-1550061 .............Flat W asher ................................................

52 Parts List: Top Cover Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1............... TS-1504061 .............Socket Head Cap Screw.....................................M8x30 ........................ 4 2............... WP2510-302 ............Hinge ...................................................

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