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G1021Z 15" Planer -25-
Chip Deflector
The chip deflector keeps chips from falling onto
the outfeed roller. It is the orange plastic plate
located under the top cover.
The beveled edge of the chip deflector should be
about
1
⁄8" -
1
⁄4" from the knife edge. Carefully rotate
the cutterhead to gauge the distance between the
chip deflector and the knives. Adjust if necessary.
However, if the chip deflector is set too close to
the knives, the rotating cutterhead may pull it in
and destroy it.
TO ADJUST THE CHIP DEFLECTOR:
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source and remove the planer’s upper
cover.
2. Loosen the three deflector mounting bolts.
See Figure 29. Make sure the beveled
edge of the deflector faces the cutterhead.
3. Move the deflector until its edge is approxi-
mately
1
⁄8" -
1
⁄4" from the tip of the cutting
knives. Push down on the deflector with a
wooden stick to check if it will touch the
knives. Cautiously rotate the cutterhead to
ensure clearance. Do Not touch the knives
- severe cuts may result.
4. Re-tighten the chip deflector mounting bolts
and re-mount the upper cover to the planer.
Figure 29. Chip deflector access.
Chip Deflector
Chipbreaker
Cutterhead
Mounting Bolts
Planer knives are dangerously sharp. Use
extreme caution when inspecting, remov-
ing, sharpening, or replacing knives into the
cutterhead. Substantial risk of injury!