Product Description

This heavy duty planer offers performance and value, loaded with standard features not found on other machines in its class. The powerful 5HP motor and 20" planing capacity will handle the most demanding work. The helical cutterhead provides quieter operation and finer finishing than conventional systems, and the 100 four-sided carbide knife inserts seat themselves without requiring a set-up gauge. The 5" dust port connects easily to any dust collector. The anti-kickback fingers and pressure bar are located in close proximity to the cutterhead for an exceptional finish. The solid cast iron base, table and head are designed for production. The 2-speed oil bath gearbox transmits full power to feed rollers and facilitates fast speed changes at 24 and 31 FPM. The gearbox can be changed to 4-speed with the included gear to run lower speeds of 16 and 20 FPM. The corrugated infeed and fine groove outfeed rollers ensure a smooth feed. The precision ground and polished cast iron table rides on four steel columns giving it plenty of support for the larger workpiece. Heavy cast iron extension wings ensure a flat, smooth cut.

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Featuring robust construction, a powerful motor, precision cut-depth adjustments and the legendary Byrd helical cutterhead, the Five-Horsepower, Three-Phase, 230-/460-Volt Powermatic 1791316 209HH Planer with Byrd Cutterhead sets the standard for modern planers. It accurately dimensions wood with parallel faces and produces an ultra smooth, tear-out-free surface, making it ideal for any serious woodworker.

Built atop a fully enclosed, welded-steel base cabinet, it's equipped with a powerful five-horsepower, three-phase, 230-/460-volt, TEFC (totally enclosed fan cooled) motor mounted within the cabinet to provide 20-inch planing capacity. Three V-belts running on precision-machined, multi-groove pulleys ensure smooth power transmission, while a built-in locking-caster system makes moving the 801-pound 209HH easy, and keeps it stable during use.

Byrd Helical Cutterhead
Despite carrying the helical moniker, many cutterhead designs retain many of the liabilities of the long-blade designs. In contrast, the 209HH uses a Byrd cutterhead, which is second to none in terms of efficiency, produced surface quality, and long-lived cutting inserts.

The Byrd cutterhead is so effective because its 99 carbide inserts are arranged in spiral-shaped rows, have a four-inch radius ground into them, and are mounted so that they approach the wood at a 14-degree angle. The result is a true shear cut that dramatically reduces impact and the resulting fiber-disturbance other cutterhead designs deliver. The 209HH is also very quiet during operation.

Feeds and Rollers
The planer has two material-feed rate ranges with four actual speeds: 24/31 feet per minute for rough dimensioning and 16/20 feet per minute with gear change for an ultra-smooth surface. A simple push/pull knob on the side easily controls the feed rates, as well as a chain and sprocket that allow you to change to a second set of feed rates.

Safe, Dependable Design
For dependability, a serrated steel infeed roller and a smooth steel outfeed roller--each precisely set at the factory--include user-accessible adjustments to keep the 209HH tuned for years to come. For enhanced operator safety, there's a row of closely spaced anti-kickback fingers under the infeed side of the cutterhead housing. They automatically engage the wood as it enters the cutterhead and help prevent it from being kicked out. Also, the top rollers make moving long stock for another cut easy and safe.

Durable, Stable Construction and Dust Collection
The 209HH is built to last, with a solid cast-iron base, table, and head, and a precision-ground and polished cast-iron, 20- x 25-1/2-inch (W x D) table that rides on four steel columns--plenty of support for large workpieces. And heavy cast-iron extension wings ensure a flat, smooth cut.

To help maintain a cleaner, healthier work environment, there's a five-inch dust port that connects easily to any dust collector.

The 209HH is backed by a five-year warranty.

What's in the Box
209HH Planer; one dust hood; two cast-iron extension tables; one handwheel; one handle; one low-speed gear kit; two hardware bags; one owner's manual; and one warranty card.