The 209 Planer, a heavy - duty floor - standing machine with a 5HP 3 - phase 230V motor, is a powerhouse for woodworking. Its heavy cast - iron extension wings guarantee a flat and smooth cut every time. This planer offers excellent performance and great value, with standard features not found on other machines in its class. The mighty 5HP motor and 20 - inch planing capacity can handle the toughest jobs. The 5 - inch dust port easily connects to any dust collector, keeping your workspace clean. The cutterhead, equipped with four high - speed steel knives and spinning at 5,000 RPM, produces 20,000 cuts per minute for a precise finish. Anti - kickback fingers and a pressure bar near the cutterhead ensure an exceptional result. The solid cast - iron base, table, and head are built for production. The 2 - speed oil - bath gearbox transfers full power to the feed rollers and allows for quick speed changes at 24 and 31 FPM. You can even change it to a 4 - speed with the included gear for lower speeds of 16 and 20 FPM. Corrugated infeed and fine - groove outfeed rollers ensure a smooth feed, and the precision - ground and polished cast - iron table on four steel columns provides ample support for large workpieces. Features include a cast - iron head, a large 55.5 x 20 - inch working area with an extended table, a chip breaker and pressure bar to reduce snipe, a chrome - plated and ergonomic handwheel for easy adjustments, a cutterhead with 4 high - speed steel straight knives for a clean cut, full cast - iron head assembly support for feed rollers and cutterhead, a fully enclosed base cabinet with integrated casters for mobility, and serrated steel infeed and smooth steel outfeed rollers allowing for a 1/8 - inch maximum depth of cut and trouble - free operation.
Using the 209 Planer is straightforward. First, make sure it's properly connected to a 230V power supply. Adjust the feed rate according to your needs using the 2 - speed or 4 - speed gearbox. Place your workpiece on the table, and let the corrugated infeed roller pull it in smoothly. The cutterhead will then make precise cuts. Remember to connect the dust port to a dust collector to keep your workspace clean. When it comes to safety, always wear appropriate protective gear like goggles and ear protection. Never reach near the cutterhead while it's running. Also, be aware of the Prop 65 warning about cancer and reproductive harm. For maintenance, regularly clean the cutterhead and the table. Check the knives for sharpness and replace them if they're dull. Lubricate the gearbox and moving parts as recommended. Keep the base cabinet clean and ensure the casters are in good condition for easy mobility.
