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-20- G1033 20" Planer
The scale can be adjusted for accuracy. The
machine will need to be run to make proper
adjustments. Follow the directions on the follow-
ing page for a test run before attempting to make
adjustments. Once you’ve successfully tested the
planer:
1. Set the table to the approximate thickness
of your test lumber. Measure the lumber
with calipers to determine its exact thick-
ness.
2. Move the table to
1
⁄16'' under the thickness
of your lumber and feed your test board
through the planer.
3. Turn the handwheel one full rotation and
run the board through once more. Turn the
board over and repeat.
4. Re-measure the board and compare your
results with the scale. If there is a discrep-
ancy, loosen the Allen
®
head bolts and
adjust to match your findings. See Figure
23.
Scale Adjustment
The Model G1033 provides an anti-kickback sys-
tem as a safety feature. The anti-kickback fingers
hang from a rod suspended across the cutter-
head casting. The anti-kickback fingers should be
inspected regularly. Check the fingers to ensure
that they swing freely and easily. See Figure 24.
Do not apply oil or other lubricants to the anti-
kickback fingers. Oil or grease will attract dust,
restricting the free movement of the fingers.
Anti-Kickback Fingers
Figure 23. Cutterhead height scale.
Figure 24. Anti-kickback fingers.
Proper operation of the anti-kickback fin-
gers are essential for the safe operation of
this machine. Failure to ensure that they are
working properly could result in serious
operator injury.