Description
Number of Pages: 39
This is a reproduction, not a photocopy, of an original Belsaw Model 9103 Planer Molder Operator’s and Parts Manual. The planer/molder was also sold under the Craftsman name as a model 306.9142. This manual contains information on setup, lubrication, maintenance, and controls as well as a complete parts list.
Contents:
Specifications.......................................................2 Safety Rules.........................................................3 Illustrated Parts Breakdown..........................................4 Illustrated Parts Breakdown & Assembly Instructions for Floor Stand..5 Parts List...........................................................6 Ordering Repair Parts................................................7 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mounting on model 918 Floor Stand....................................8 Mounting on wood base................................................8 Motor recommendations................................................8 Assembly.............................................................9 Attaching Saw blade..................................................9 Slotting Saw Table..................................................11 Alternate Steps for Slotting Saw Table..............................11 Aligning saw arbor..................................................12 Capacity............................................................13 Controls............................................................13 Lubrications........................................................15 PLANING AND SAW INSTRUCTIONS Fundamentals of Planing.............................................17 Planing.............................................................18 Sawing..............................................................19 Adjustments.........................................................20 Adjustments continued - 'Setting Planer Blades in Cutterhead'.......21 Installing Planer Blades Using the #953 Knife Setting Gauge.........22 Feed speed change...................................................23 MOLDING INSTRUCTIONS Molding knives......................................................23 Molding Cutter Bits (One-Inch)......................................23 Custom Pattern Knives...............................................24 Using Custom Molding Knives and One-Inch Cutter Bits................28 Molding: One-Inch Cutter Bits.......................................29 Guide for molding cuts..............................................30 Typical set-up for edge molding.....................................30 Molding: Using custom pattern knives................................31 Edge Knife Catalog Number 384.......................................32 Parting Bits Catalog Number 385.....................................33 Multiple patterns...................................................33 OPERATING CHECK LIST If board does not feed smoothly.....................................34 If planer vibrates and runs noisy...................................34 If planed board is not smooth.......................................34 If saw cut is not smooth............................................34 What causes a snipe?................................................34 SHOP TIPS Shop Notes..........................................................35
Overview:
I have collected this information for many years and have found the information they contain to be priceless in using and setting up the machines properly. I believe this manual will be a valuable resource of knowledge that will provide a lot of helpful information that is often hard to find. My manuals are not photocopies. I maintain a high standard of quality in my reproductions. Most of the manuals I reproduce look better than their originals. I have professionally digitally edited every page, and removed stains, wrinkles and handwriting. All of the manuals are printed on thick white paper to withstand shop wear and tear.
