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G0550/G0551 15" Planer -21-
The power feed can be set for two feed rates—16
FPM and 20 FPM. While the planer is running the
feed rate can be changed by pulling the feed con-
trol knob (Figure 16). Press the knob in towards
the machine for 20 FPM and pull the knob out for
16 FPM. When the control knob is in the center
position, the power feed is in neutral.
Figure 16. Power feed knob.
Turn the handwheel to raise or lower the cutter-
head, according to the workpiece thickness.
Each complete revolution of the handwheel
moves the table by
5
⁄32
" (4mm).
Make sure the height scale is properly adjusted
before making a cut. It is always a good idea to
run a test piece through the planer and compare
the thickness of the workpiece to the scale read-
ing.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
Figure 17. Depth limiter.
The depth limiter, shown in Figure 17, controls
the maximum depth of cut to
1
⁄8". To avoid
mechanical damage to the planer and workpiece
do not remove the depth limiter.
To avoid mechanical damage to the planer,
do not remove the depth limiter.
NOTICE
Depth Limiter
HandwheelPower Feed