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Extreme Duty Planers -31-
The feed roller spring tension is factory set and
should require no initial adjustments, unless
needed for a special type of stock. If a situation
develops where the workpiece does not feed
straight, adjustments to one roller may be neces-
sary.
Usually if the board is moving to one side,
that side needs more pressure.
Open the left cabinet door and locate the spring
above the feed block (directly above the adjust-
ment
bolt from the previous instructions). Turn
the nut counter-clockwise to increase the spring
tension.
In
general, rough stock or deeper cuts require
more feed rate pressure (more spring tension).
Shallow cuts need less feed rate pressure. Too
much pressure increases snipe. Find a balance
that is right for your application.
Chip Deflector
The segmented chip breaker is factory set for
height, so the only adjustment that can be per-
formed
is to the spring pressure.
To adjust the pressure on the chip breaker
segments:
1. Make
sure the planer is disconnected
from the power source!
2. Rotate the knurled adjustment rings shown
in Figure
18 either left or right to increase or
decrease the spring tension.
Figure 18. Chip deflector spring pressure controls.
Knurled Adjustment Rings
Feed Roller Tension