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Model G0477 15" Planer/Moulder
Headstock Height
Adjustment
The headstock height can be adjusted via the
manual crank handle (used for fine adjustments)
or by the power adjustment lever (used for
larger headstock movements). The Model G0477
features a height scale (in both inches and mil
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limeters) that shows the exact height of the head
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stock.
To change the headstock height manually:
1. Rotate the crank handle on the top of the
planer/moulder clockwise to raise the head
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stock, or counterclockwise to lower the head
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stock. Each full turn of the crank handle
equals
1
⁄16" (1.59 mm).
2. Check the height scale at the front of the
planer/moulder, shown in Figure 12, to
ensure headstock height accuracy.
To change the headstock height using the
power adjustment lever
(Figure 13):
1. While the machine is running, push the power
adjustment lever up to raise the headstock, or
push the lever down to lower the headstock
.
2. Check the height gauge at the front of the
planer/moulder to ensure headstock height
accuracy.
Figure 12. Headstock height scale.
Figure 13. Power adjustment lever.
Height
Scale
Height
Indicator
Power
Adjustment
Lever
Preset Thickness
Settings
The Model G0477 features a preset thickness
knob, which prevents the headstock from moving
any lower than the desired workpiece thickness.
To use the preset depth gauge (
Figure 14):
1. Raise the headstock to allow room for the
workpiece.
2. Set the desired workpiece thickness using
the preset depth gauge
.
Figure 14. Preset depth gauge.