How do I Troubleshoot a Delta 22-580?
The Delta 22-580 is a two-speed finishing planer for wood. A planer is designed to remove small layers of material from the face of a wood board. When a problem occurs with the planer, you need to find the cause, to make the repair or correction. The type of planer has a switch that may be locked, the range of depth may not be properly set or the wood may not be planing as expected.
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Instructions
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Switch is Locked
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Find the location of the switch on the left side of the planer.
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Verify that there is a padlock or other locking mechanism in the hole on the planer and the infeed table. If the switch is locked, the machine will not operate.
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Unlock the padlock with the key. If you do not have a key for the lock, cut it with a pair of bolt cutters.
Depth Range Not Correct
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Lower the cutterhead of the planer to the depth that you need.
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Press and turn the knob for the depth stop clockwise until it stops.
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Press down on the knob again and turn it ¼ of a turn until you see the depth gauge stop.
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Raise the cutterhead to insert the wood that needs to be planed.
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Raise the cutterhead ½ a turn and then turn the knob for the depth stop counter-clockwise.
Wood Not Planing Correctly
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Place the board face down and send it through the planer until the opposite side of the board is flat.
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Turn the board over and plane the other side until both sides are flat.
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Continue to plane both sides of the board until it reaches the desired thickness.
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Repeat this process if the board begins to bow or warp when planing.
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Tips & Warnings
Plane with the grain on the board for the best results.
Wax the surface of the table to reduce friction when planing.
