Einhell TC-SP 204 Stationary Planer Instruction Manual

Einhell TC-SP 204 Stationary Planer Instruction Manual

• Danger! – Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury
• Caution! Wear ear-muff s. The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.
• Caution! Wear a breathing mask. Dust that is injurious to health can be generated when working on wood and other materials. Never use the device to work on any materials containing asbestos!
• Caution! Wear safety goggles. Sparks generated during working or splinters, chips, and dust emitted by the device can cause loss of sight.
• Overload switch
• Caution! Risk of injury! Never reach into the planing knife during operation.

Danger!
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

Safety regulations
The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet.

Danger!
Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any errors made in following the safety regulations and instructions may result in an electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury. Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Layout and items supplied

Layout (Fig. 1,3,5,6,11)

1.  On/Off switch
2.  Slide block
3.  Push stick
4.  Hand crank
5.  Chip extractor
6.  Parallel stop
7.  Clamping lever
8.  Mounting for planning knife cover
9.  Setting knob for the chip depth
10.  Workpiece support
11.  Rubber foot
12.  Planing knife cover
13.  Feed table
14.  Planing table
15.  Blade adjustment block
16. 6 Hexagon wrench – small
17.  Open-ended spanner
18. scale
19.  Pointer
20.  Thickness table
21.  Blade
22. Latch
23.  Knife block
24.  Anti-kick claws
25.  Mounting
26.  Hexagon wrench – medium
27.  Chip extractor adapter Ø 100 mm
28.  Hexagon wrench – large
29.  Scale
30.  Pointer
31.  Locking knob
32.  Locking knob
33.  Nut, self-locking
34.  Securing screw for chip extractor
35.  Overload switch
36.  Washer
37.  Hexagon screw, short
38.  Scale
39.  Pointer
40.  Cover plate for knife
41.  Washer
42.  Hexagon screw, long
43. washer

Items supplied
Please check that the article is complete as specifi ed in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 working days after purchasing the product and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the service information at the end of the operating instructions.

•  Open the packaging and take out the equipment with care.
•  Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).
• Check to see if all items are supplied.
•  Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.
•  If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period.

Danger!
The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suff locating!

•  Plane
•  Push stick
•  Slide block (2x)
•  Open-ended wrench
•  Hexagon wrench, small
•  Hexagon wrench, medium
•  Hexagon wrench, large
• Rubber foot (4x)
•  Assembly material
•  Original operating instructions
•  Safety information

Proper use
The surfacing and thickness plane is designed for the surfacing and thickness of all types of whole pieces of the square, rectangular or chamfered converted timber. The machine is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Even when the machine is used as prescribed it is still impossible to eliminate certain residual risk factors. There is a risk of the following injuries in connection with the required operation of the

• Fingers or hands coming into contact with the knife block in areas that are out of view.
• Workpieces may kick back if the machine is used incorrectly.
• Damage to hearing and eye injuries plus injuries to fingers and hands if the required protective equipment is not used.
• Harmful emissions when used in enclosed areas without a suitable extractor system.

The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this. Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Technical data

• AC motor: …………………………..220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
• Power P: ………………………………………….. 1500 W
• Protection type: ……………………………………..IPX0
• Max. workpiece width: ………………………. 204 mm
• Max. workpiece height at
• thickness opening: …………………………… 120 mm
• Surfacing plane table: ……………….357 x 210 mm
• Thickness table: …………………..270 x 210 mm
• Thickness feeding speed: ………………6 m/min
• Idle speed of motor n0: ……………………. 9000 rpm
• Idle speed of planning knives: ……………. 9000 rpm
• Max. planing cross-cutting depth: …………… 3 mm
• Max. thickness cross-cutting depth: …… 2 mm
• Max. angle of the parallel stop: …………………..45°
• Sawdust extractor: …………………………Ø 100 mm
• Weight: …………………………………. approx. 26.5 kg

Danger!
Sound and vibration
Sound and vibration values were measured in accordance with EN 61029.

• LpA sound pressure level ………………… 92,9 dB(A)
• KpA uncertainty …………………………………. 3 dB(A)
• LWA sound power level ………………… 105,9 dB(A)
• KWA uncertainty …………………………………. 3 dB(A)

Wear ear-muffs
The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.

Warning!
The specifi ed vibration value was established in accordance with a standardized testing method. It may change according to how the electric equipment is used and may exceed the specifi ed value in exceptional circumstances. The specifi ed vibration value can be used to compare the equipment with other electric power tools. The specifi ed vibration value can be used for initial assessment of a harmful eff ect.

Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

•  Only use appliances that are in perfect working order.
•  Service and clean the appliance regularly.
•  Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.
•  Do not overload the appliance.
•  Has the appliance been serviced whenever necessary?
•  Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.

Caution!
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with instructions, certain residual risks cannot be ruled out. The following hazards may arise in connection with the equipment’s construction and layout:

1.  Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
2.  Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is used.

Before starting the equipment
Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to the mains data.

•  Warning! Pull out the power plug before performing any maintenance, cleaning and adjusting work.
•  Check at regular intervals that the knife (21) and latch (22) are firmly attached in the knife block (23). (Fig. 16)
•  The knives (21) must not project more than a maximum of 1.1 mm out of the knife block (23).
•  Never remove the safety covers on the machi-
•  The safety covers must be intact at all times. Each time you use the machine, first fasten and secure the safety covers at the points provided.
•  Connect a dust extractor to the sawdust extractor (5) if you use the machine in an enclosed area.
•  Check the anti-kick claws (24) to ensure that they are in perfect working order (Fig. 17).
• The claws must be able to move easily so that they are freely suspended pointing downwards.
•  Always wear eye protection.
• Never cut concavities, tenons or shapes.
•  Unpack the surfacing and thick-nessing plane and examine it for any transit damage.
•  The machine has to be set up and aligned where it can stand securely.
• all covers and safety devices have to be properly fitted before the machine is switched on.
•  It must be possible for the planing knife to run freely.
•  When working with wood that has been processed before, watch out for foreign bodies such as nails or screws, etc.
•  Before you press the ON/OFF switch (1), make sure that the planning knife is fitted correctly and that the machine’s moving parts run smoothly.
•  Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to the mains data.
•  Inspect the feed/discharge rollers (f) and visually check that they run uniformly for thickness. (see Fig. 8).

Assembly

Rubber feet (Figure 1-2)
Secure the four rubber feet (11) to the bottom side of the equipment using the Hexagon screws (37) and washers (36) supplied.

Planing knife cover (Figure 1-3)

•  Place the mounting (8) for the planing knife cover on the left-hand side of the planing table (14).
•  Secure the planing knife cover (12) with the supplied washer (41), the locking knob (31) and the nut (33).
•  Place the mounting (25) and the cover plate (40) on the feed table.
•  Make sure that the holes in the mounting and the cover plate line up with the threaded holes in the feed table.
•  Screw the mounting and the cover plate to the feed table (13) with the help of the supplied Hexagon screws (42) and washers (13).

Operation

Important: The surfacing and thickness plane has been specially designed for planning solid wood. High alloy knives (21) are used for this purpose. The contact surface of the workpiece must be fl at for thickness. If you want to work on large or heavy workpieces, the machine must be secured in place (e.g. using the thread in the machine base).

•  The ON/OFF switch (1) is on the left-hand side of the machine. Press the green key “I” to switch on the machine. Press the red key “O” to switch off the machine.
•  The motor of this equipment is protected against overload by an overload switch (35). If the rated current is exceeded, the overload switch will shut down the equipment. After a short cooling down period, the equipment can be switched on again by pressing the over-load switch.
•  To work on long workpieces, use roller tables or a similar supporting arrangement. Such optional units are available from your local DIY stores. They must be placed at the entry and exit ends of the plane. Their height must be adjusted such that the workpiece is horizontal when it is fed into and out of the machine. chip extractor (5) is firmly secure and the re-cess (b) is on the safety switch (d).

Thickness
Warning! Pull out the power plug before performing any maintenance, cleaning and adjusting work.

Adjustment (Fig. 13)
Place the hand crank (4) on the post on the planning table (14) and turn it to adjust the thick- nessing table (20) to the required height. The set angle can be read off the scale (29).

Fitting the chip extractor

•  Undo the locking knob (32) and pull the planning knife cover (12) forwards as far as possible.
•  Place the chip extractor (5) on the planning table (14). Ensure that the stop pins and the securing screw (34) are in the appropriate holes and are engaged in the internal threads on the planing table (14) and that the recess (b) is on the safety switch (e).
•  Turn the securing screw (34) until the chip extractor (5) is secure.
•  Attach the extraction system adapter Ø 100 mm (27) to the connection for a sawdust extractor (5).
•  Connect the mains plug to the mains lead. Press the green “I” button to start the planer.
•  Place a workpiece on the thick nessing table (20). Guide the workpiece towards the feed table (13).
•  When you have finished work, switch off the machine. Do this by pressing the red “0” button. Then disconnect the machine from the main supply.
•  Use the pull-out workpiece support for long workpieces (10).
•  Warning! Always pull the mains plug before changing the knives.
•  Set the feed table to the maximum planning depth. (see 7.1.1)
•  Remove the parallel stop following the instructions in 6.3 in reverse.
•  Pull the planing knife cover (12) forwards as far as possible so that the entire knife block (23) is exposed.
•  Undo the clamp screws (c) by turning them clockwise using the open-ended spanner (17) supplied. Turn the knife block (23) so that the latch (22) can be pulled out with the knife (21).
•  Clean all the relevant parts and the knife slots in the knife block (23).
•  Fit the latch (22) with the new knife (21) and align them with the side of the knife block.
•  Place the blade adjustment block (15), as shown in Figure 18, on the knife block. Make sure that the knife (21) touches both sides of the blade adjustment block (15). Make sure that the knife reaches the same working height as the planing table.
•  Tighten the clamp screws (c) using the open-ended spanner (17) supplied.
•  Return the planing knife cover (12) to its original position so that the knife (21) is covered.

Warning!
Only use knives that are recommended by the manufacturer for this equipment. If you use other knives there is a risk of injuries due to lack of control. Avoid over-tightening and the possibility of the thread becoming detached. If the latch (22) or the screws have worn out threads they must be immediately replaced.

Troubleshooting

•  No mains power. Check the power supply.
•  Carbon brushes worn. Have the carbon bru-shes been replaced by an electrician?
•  Safety switches (d/e) not activated.
• Power failure (check fuses). Have the fuse replaced by an electrician
• Blunt knife or feed speed too high. Replace the knife or reduce the feed speed.
•  Cutting depth too deep. Reduce cutting depth.
•  Feed speed too high. Reduce feed speed.
•  Blunt knife. Replace knife.
•  Blunt knife. Replace knife.
•  Uneven feed. Feed the workpiece at constant pressure and reduced feed speed.
•  Dust extraction system (not supplied) not connected. Connect dust extraction system.
•  Dust extraction system (not supplied) not connected. Connect dust extraction system.
•  Wood too wet.
•  The rubber belt too loose. Check rubber belt and replace if necessary.
•  Thickness table (20) soiled. Clean the thick table (20) and treat with a lubricant if necessary.

Replacing the power cable

Danger!
If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts
Danger!
Pull out the power plug before performing any maintenance, cleaning and adjusting work

•  Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.
•  We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.
•  Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could at-tack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensu-re that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.
•  Bearings for the feed/discharge rollers (f) and anti-kick claws (24)
•  Bearings on the belt roller and pulley
•  Grub screws to adjust the height of the thicknessing table (20)

Use only dry lubricant.
The feed table (13), planing table (14), thickness-sing table, feed/discharge rollers and anti-kick claws (24) must be kept free of resin at all times. Soiled feed/discharge rollers or anti-kick claws (24) must be cleaned without delay.
To prevent the motor overheating, the dust that accumulates in the ventilation openings must be removed at regular intervals.
Improve the smooth running of the tables by applying lubricant at regular intervals.

Cutting tool
The resin must be cleaned off the knife (21), latch (22) and knife block (23) at regular intervals. Clean these components with an appropriate resin remover.

Ordering replacement parts: Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

•  Type of machine
•  Article number of the machine
•  Identification number of the machine
•  Replacement part number of the part required For our latest prices and information please go to www.Einhell-Service.com

Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offi ces.

Storage
Store the equipment and accessories out of children’s reach in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging.

For EU countries only
Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse. To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot. Recycling alternative to the return request: As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment. The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any accessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment. Please note that batteries and lamps (e.g. light bulbs) must be removed from the tool before it is disposed of.
The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers ac-companying products, is permitted only with the express consent of the Einhell Germany AG. Subject to technical changes

•  The product meets the requirements of EN 61000-3-11 and is subject to special connection conditions. This means that use of the product at any freely selectable connection point is not allowed.
•  Given unfavorable conditions in the power supply the product can cause the voltage to fluctuate temporarily.
•  The product is intended solely for use at connection points that
•  do not exceed a maximum permitted supply impedance or
•  have a continuous current-carrying capacity of the mains of at least 100 A per phase.
• As the user, you are required to ensure, in consultation with your electric power company if necessary, that the connection point at which you wish to operate the product meets one of the two requirements, a) or b), named above.

Service Information

We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certifi cate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certificate. These partners will help you with all service requests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables. Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables.* Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery! In the eff ect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www .Einhell-Service.com. Please ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases:

•  Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?
•  Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?
•  What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)?
• Describe this malfunction.

Warranty certificate

Dear Customer,
All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1.  These guarantee terms apply to consumers only, i.e. natural persons intending to use this product neither for their commercial activities nor for any other self-employed activities. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services, which e manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory guarantee claims are not aff ected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2.  The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product which you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the rectifi cation of said defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer.
   Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications. A guarantee contract will not be created if the device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial business or has been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period.

3.  The following are not covered by our guarantee:

4.  Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions or by exposing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance.

5.  Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces (for example by dropping it).

6.  Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.

7.  The guarantee is valid for a period of 24 months starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fi tted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted. This also applies if on-site service is used.

8.  To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at:
   www.Einhell-Service.com. Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are returned without proof of purchase or without a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee, because appropriate identification will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.Of course, we are also happy off er a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered by the scope of this guarantee or for units that are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service, please send the device to our service address. Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as set out in the service information in these operating instructions.

References

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