Drive Belt Replacement; Troubleshooting - Triton TPL180 Instrucciones De Uso

WARNING: If the blades protrude or are not square, they could hit the casing with serious risk
to the operator and others in the vicinity.
Note: The planing surface will end up rough and uneven unless the blades are set and secured
properly.
The examples below show proper and improper settings:
• Correct setting - clean smooth cut (Fig. III).
• Nicks in surface – as caused by the edge of one or all blades not being parallel to the
surface of the rear base (Fig. IV).
• Gouging at start – as caused by the edge of one or all blades not protruding enough in
relation to the surface of the rear base (Fig. V).
• Gouging at end – as caused by the edge of one or all blades protruding too far in relation
to the surface of the rear base (Fig. VI).
(a) Movable Front Base (11) which is altered by the Depth Adjustment Knob (12)
(b) Fixed Rear Base (6)

Drive belt replacement

1. Replace the drive belt by first taking out the three cross-head screws that secure the Drive
Belt Cover (8) on the left-hand side of the planer when viewed from the rear (Image N)
Note. The front screw is longer than the other two. Take care to replace this screw in the same
hole when replacing the cover.
2. Remove the damaged belt by pulling it sideways off the top pulley and turning the bottom
pulley by hand. Use a soft brush to clean the pulleys and the surrounding area
Note: Wear eye protection when cleaning out the pulley area.
3. With the six continuous 'v' profiles on the inside, place the new belt over the bottom
pulley. Half-fit the other end of the belt on the top pulley, then roll the belt in place whilst
turning the pulley
4. Check the belt runs evenly by manually turning the belt
5. Replace the Drive Belt Cover and the three fixing screws, ensuring the longer screw is
located in the hole at the front of the cover
6. Plug the machine back into the power outlet and switch the tool on and run for a minute to
make sure that the motor and belt are operating correctly

Troubleshooting

Symptom
No power
Motor does not start
Rough finish on wood after planing
GB
Depth of cut incorrect
Barrel not rotating
Vibration or abnormal noise
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Brushes
• Over time the carbon brushes inside the motor may become worn
• Excessively worn brushes may cause loss of power, intermittent failure, or visible sparking
• If you suspect that the brushes may be worn, have them replaced at an authorised
service centre
Disposal
Always adhere to national regulations when disposing of power tools that are no longer
functional and are not viable for repair.
• Do not dispose of power tools, or other waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE),
with household waste
• Contact your local waste disposal authority for information on the correct way to dispose of
power tools
Possible Cause
Mains plug not inserted into socket or switched on
Fuse blown in plug or circuit breaker tripped in consumer
unit
RCD connected and not reset
Extension lead overloaded and thermal protection has
operated
Power lead or power lead connection to tool or mains
plug damaged
Power tool fault
Carbon brushes worn
Power tool fault
Worn blade or blades
Damaged blade or blades
Wood is wet
Worn or damaged blades
Poorly fitted blade or blades
Incorrect blades fitted
Broken drive belt
STOP using tool immediately
Solution
Plug in and switch on
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
Reset RCD
Replace extension lead or unwind cable fully from reel to
allow maximum current use and reset thermal protection
Requires repair at an authorised Triton service centre
Requires repair at an authorised Triton service centre
Brushes need replacing by an authorised Triton service
centre
Requires repair at authorised Triton service centre
Replace all blades
Replace one or more blades
Allow wood to dry
Replace blades
Re-fit blade or blades
Replace blades with correct type
Replace belt
Re-check all user accessible parts are secure and correctly
fitted first and if not solved contact an authorised Triton
service centre