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Figure 35
After the head assembly height is adjusted,
tighten the two black knobs down again.
Power Feed
Referring to Figure 36:
The power feed features two feed rates, 16 FPM
and 20 FPM. When running the machine, the
operator can control the feed speed by moving
the feed control knob. Moving the knob toward
the machine produces the 20 FPM feed speed
(A), away from the machine produces 16 FPM
(C) and a center position places the gear box in
neutral (B).
Figure 36
Set the feed rate while the planer is running
but before feeding lumber into it. DO NOT
change speeds after the cutting operation
has begun.
If the cut is too large, the planer will slow
down considerably, possibly even stalling
the motor. Turn off the power immediately,
raise the head assembly and remove the
workpiece. Re-adjust the head assembly to
allow a lesser cut and repeat the operation.
Handwheel
Crank the handwheel to raise or lower the table
according to the desired workpiece thickness.
Each complete revolution of the handwheel
moves the head assembly by 0.158” (4mm).
Make sure the height scale is properly adjusted.
With the depth-limiting clip installed, you cannot
cut full width more than 1/8" in a single pass
(3/16" if lumber can fit on either side of the depth
limiting clip). While cutting this much material is
possible, it is not recommended.
Depth Limiter
The Model JWP-16OS Planer is equipped with a
depth limiter – located on the bottom of the
cutterhead casting just below the warning label
(A, Fig. 37). The depth limiter controls maximum
depth of cut to 1/8".
Figure 37
To avoid mechanical damage to the planer,
do not remove the depth limiter.
Initial Startup
After the assembly and adjustments are
complete the planer is ready to be tested.
Turn on the power supply at the main panel.
Press the
Start
button. Keep your finger on the
Stop
button in case of a problem. The planer
should run smoothly with little or no vibration or
rubbing noises. Investigate and correct the
source of any problems before further operation.
DO NOT attempt to investigate or adjust the
planer while it is running. Wait until the
planer is turned off, unplugged and all
working parts have come to a complete
standstill.
Always wear ANSI-approved safety glasses
or goggles when operating equipment.
