Clark 2003 Model Foam Planer, User Manual

the DOUGHNUT.  Check the movement.  If it is still too loose repeat the process.  This is a key

adjustment and due to wear it may need to be repeated later in the life of the planer.

9. Carefully check the way the depth adjustment operates.  Check the alignment between

the front base plate and the rear base plate to see if it is the desired setting.  If anything is

wrong repeat the steps above.

10. Tighten the big knob.  If you experience a problem with the big knob coming loose use

Loctite or a similar brand of thread locking compound.

DUST EXHAUST OUTLET

There are three possible configurations for the exhaust:

-

The dust exhaust pipe can have limited rotation between the 10:00 and 3:00 o’clock posi-

tions.  This configuration is normally used for vacuum systems.  This is the configuration

when the planer leaves the factory.

- The dust exhaust pipe can have full rotation for unlimited positioning. This is the configu-

ration used when there is no vacuum. To utilize this position, all (3) screws must be re-

moved and the outer gasket as well as the exhaust pipe must be removed from the planer.

Next, remove the 1/2” long piece of 1/8” steel keystock from the inner gasket, which

serves as the stop for the exhaust pipe. Now reassemble the unit following the reverse

method.

- The dust exhaust pipe assembly can be completely remove and replaced with the “stock”

deflector place (available through our parts service).  This configuration rarely jams but

showers the shaper with dust when the exhaust is pointed straight up.  Left-handed shapers

have the exhaust going at them all of the time.  This configuration was widely used in the

past but is rarely used by professional shapers.

VACUUM SYSTEMS

It is important to note that some of the best and fastest shapers in the world do not use vacuum

systems.  Therefore it is easy to conclude that they do have a number of disadvantages.

The advantages of vacuum systems are:

1.

The shaper can see better as there is no dust in the air.

2.

The shaper stays very clean.

3.

Shaping room cleanup is very easy.  (This is, however, very dependent on the vacuum

system being used.)