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MAINTENANCE
1. Before each use:
- Check the power cord and plug for any wear or damage.
- Check for any loose screws or hardware.
- Check the area to make sure it is clear of any misplaced
tools, lumber, cleaning supplies, etc. that could hamper the
safe operation of the planer.
2. To avoid a build-up of wood dust, regularly clean
all parts of the machine using a soft cloth, brush or
compressed air. A general cleaning should be done
after every use to avoid future problems and ensure the
machine is in ready condition for the next time it is used.
WARNING:
If blowing sawdust, wear proper eye protection
to prevent debris from blowing into eyes.
3. Check the knives to make sure that they are not loose
from the cutterhead, dull or nicked. Making sure that
they are in proper operating condition will ensure that the
quality of your surfaced lumber will be the best possible.
4. Lubricate all bearing points
and chains regularly with a
few drops of light motor oil. Cutterhead ball bearings are
lifetime lubricated, sealed, and do not need any further
care. Keep the drive belts free of oil and grease.
5. Regularly clean the planer bed columns
to prevent the
build-up of wood chips and dust. Treat the posts with a dry
lubricant spray. Do not use ordinary oil which will collect
dust and hamper the operation of the machine.
Turn the power switch “OFF” and disconnect the plug from the outlet prior to adjusting or maintaining
the machine. DO NOT attempt to repair or maintain the electrical components of the motor. Contact a qualified service
technician for this type of maintenance.
6. Keep the jointer and planer tables free of resin and
rust. Clean them regularly with a non-flammable solvent,
then coat with a light film of dry lubricant spray, or wax, to
enhance passage of workpiece on/over the tables.
WARNING:
When cleaning or working on the tables, avoid
the risk of personal injury by cuts that may result from
touching the knife inserts' sharp edges! Lower the planer
table to its maximum 'down' position, so that there is ample
distance between the table and the cutterhead's sharp
inserts for your safety.
7. Clean the feed rollers with a soft rag, and non-flamma-
ble solvent if there is resin build-up on the metal rollers.
Do not apply solvents on a 'rubber' coated roller, as it may
affect the material. Be careful to keep hands away from the
sharp cutterhead knife inserts. Do not apply any lubricant
to the rollers as they must 'grab' the lumber to move it
through the planer and so must not slip.
8. Check the anti-kickback fingers to make sure that they
are clean of any dust or resin, so that they swing freely.
Lubricate only with a dry lubricant, never oil or grease.
9. Check the belt tension after the first 3-5 hrs. of
operation to ensure that the belts have not become
stretched and loose from their 'breaking in' use. See page
17 for instructions.
