FIG. 42
PLANER OPERATION
Thickness planing is used to reduce a workpiece with one
already surface planed surface to a desired thickness.
To use the planer, the upper, jointer table & fence
assemblies must be tilted up and out of the way. FIG. 46.
1. Secure the jointer fence and cutterhead guard in place
with their locking handles (#256, 259 & 375, FIG. 45, A).
2. Twist the two clamping Handles (#12 & 39, FIG. 46,
B) up and then pull them outward to release the jointer
tables. Swing the table (C) and fence assemblies up and
to the back of the machine. Make sure the table's Locking
Block (#117, D) is engaged to keep the table in the upward
position.
NOTE: When closing/lowering the table,
don't forget to release the locking block, or damage to
the machine may occur.
3. Pivot the Dust Chute (#66, FIG. 46, E) up and over the
cutterhead where it will automatically lock in place with the
Locking Pin (#51, F). Attach your dust collector's 4" hose to
the dust port before any planing is done.
It is extremely important that a dust
collection system is used with this planer to eliminate
harmful airborne dust, prevent the build-up of chips
that may jam the roller system in the cutterhead,
and to keep the working area clean of debris.
To use the planer:
- The board surface that has been already jointed
flat rests down onto the planer's table.
- The board will be cut on its upper surface by the
cutterhead as it passes through the planer.
- When planing, the feeding direction of the workpiece is
left-to-right under the cutterhead. FIG. 47.
NOTE:
Workpiece dimensions for planing;
- Length: minimum 12"; for lumber over 60" use roller
supports.
- Width: maximum 12".
- Thickness: minimum 1/4"; maximum 7-7/8".
- Depth of Cut: maximum 1/8". Multiple cuts of 1/16" or
less, produce better finish results.
NOTE:
The Belt Lever for Planer Drive Rollers (#217, FIG.
46, G) must be set in the 'ENGAGE' position to activate
the drive rollers.
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FIG. 45
FIG. 46
OPERATION
FIG. 47
FIG. 48
1. To feed the workpiece into the machine, assume
proper operating position, FIG. 47. Stand offset to one side
of the feed opening to avoid any kick-back, should it occur.
Do not push the lumber once the infeed roller has been
engaged. Let the infeed roller move the workpiece into the
planer at its own pace.
2. To remove the workpiece from the machine, position
yourself offset to one side of the outfeed opening. FIG. 48.
Do not pull the lumber as it exits the machine. Let the out-
feed roller move the workpiece out of the planer at its own
rate, but support the lumber as it extends past the exten-
sion rollers, if needed.
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