Place the knife height setting jig on
the out-feed table with the curved
section sitting over the knife and
cutter block.
Using the Hex key, Adjust the blades
if needed so that they just touch the
curved section of the setting jig.
Tighten the 5 locking bar bolts and
ensure it is firmly locked in place.
Repeat these steps for the second
knife. Check that the blades do not
contact the edge of the table.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Machine does not start
Blown Fuse
Replace Fuse
Loose switch terminal
Inspect back of switch
Faulty switch
Replace switch
Guard not fitted
Re-fit the plastic guard ensuring
it connects with the interlock
switch
Only starts when Green button
is held down
Faulty switch
Replace switch
Machine runs intermittently
Worn carbon brushes in motor
Replace carbon brushes
Motor running but cutter block
is not rotating
Broken or stretched drive belt
Replace drive belt
Motor slows down during the
cut
Depth of cut is too great
Take a smaller cut
Dust & Chip collector hood is
blocked
Clear the blockage and ensure
the extractor is functioning
correctly
Planing knives are blunt
Replace knives
Excess Vibration
Planing knives out of balance
Reset the height of the knives
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