Model W1226
Planer Pal
®
Mini Planer Pal
®
Knife setting jig
the Mini Planer Pal
®
knife setting jig was specially designed for use on the 1
7
/
8
" diameter cutterheads
that come on most portable 10" and 12" planers. With proper care, the Mini Planer Pal
®
should pro-
vide you with years of reliable knife setting service. do not try to use these jigs on larger diameter
cutterheads since the preset knife height and curvature requirements will not be met. Planer Pal
®
offers larger, adjustable knife setting jigs for use on larger diameter cutterheads.
caution: the zinc coated neo-dymium magnets used in the Mini Planer Pals
®
are extremely
strong, but they are very brittle. to avoid chipping the magnets, rock them gently into place on the
cutterhead. When not positioned on the cutterhead, return the jigs to their protective box. small chips
may occur over time without adversely affecting the accuracy of the jig.
caution: Keep Mini Planer Pals
®
away from all sources of iron or steel filings. filings will be
readily drawn to the magnets and will act as small shims between the jigs and the cutterhead. this
will affect the accuracy of the tool. filings can be removed by wiping or dabbing with a piece of
tape.
caution: do not let Mini Planer Pals
®
come into contact with any solvents. solvents will attack the
polycarbonate body of the jig and destroy the built in accuracy. if this occurs, they will be use-
less.
instructions for use
1. always disconnect planer from power source prior to exposing the cutterhead.
2. remove planer dust cover.
3. if the cutterhead has elevating screws below the knives, adjust them down and away from the
bottom of the knives, so they will not interfere with the setting of the Mini Planer Pals
®
. if the
cutterhead has elevating springs below the knives, they may be left in place without affecting the
performance of the Mini Planer Pals
®
.
