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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
Gouging at ends of board. 1. Dull Knives.
2. Inadequate support of long boards.
3. Rollercase not level with base.
4. Uneven force on cutterhead.
5. Boards not butted properly.
1. Replace Knives.
2. Support long boards (over 24”) with
support stands (not included).
3. Adjust rollercase.
4. Gently push board when board is
in contact with only one feed roller.
5. Butt end to end each piece of stock
as boards pass through Planer.
Torn grain. 1. Too deep a cut.
2. Dull knives.
3. Knives cutting against grain.
1. Reduce depth of cut.
2. Replace knives.
3. Cut with the grain.
Rough, raised grain. 1. Too deep a cut.
2. Dull knives.
3. Moisture content too high.
1. Reduce depth of cut.
2. Replace knives.
3. Use dried wood.
Fuzzy grain. 1. Moisture content too high. 1. Use dried wood.
Uneven depth of cut. (side to side) 1. Rollercase not level with Planer
base.
1. Adjust table level.
Rollercase elevation adjusts with
difficulty.
1. Elevation screws/columns dirty.
2. Elevation screws worn.
3. Rollercase not parallel with Planer base.
1. Clean and lubricate elevation
screws/columns.
2. Replace elevation screws.
3. Adjust rollercase.
Board thickness does not match
depth of cut scale.
1. Indicator not set correctly. 1. Adjust indicator and tighten securely.
Board feeds inside Planer, but stops
Moving past the outfeed roller.
1. Outfeed rollers cannot rotate due to
clogging of chips.
2. Too much pressure on the cutterhead
from long workpiece.
1. Clear the clogging. Clean the dust
collector system.
2. Support long boards (over 24”) with
support stands (not included).
V-belt slipping. 1. Loose V-belt. 1. Have a qualified service technician
replace V-belt.
Rollercase cannot be lowered. 1. Workpiece thickness gauge setting
restricts rollercase movements.
1. Reset thickness gauge setting.
Excessive fan noise. 1. Large piece of wood in fan housing.
2. Loose fan.
1. Remove blade guard and clear
housing chamber.
2. Open blade cover and tighten fan bolt.
Motor overheats. 1. Improper motor cooling.
2. Motor overload.
1. Clean sawdust from motor.
2. Reduce depth of cut.
Circuit breaker/fuse trips. 1. Dull knives.
2. Motor overload.
3. Improper capacity of circuit
breaker/fuse.
1. Replace knives.
2. Reduce depth of cut.
3. Use proper capacity circuit breaker/fuse.
Planer will not operate. 1. No power to Planer.
2. Motor overload protection tripped.
3. Defective switch or wiring.
1. Make sure Planer is plugged into a
working, 120 VAC, grounded, electrical
outlet.
2. Reset motor circuit breaker.
3. Have a qualified service technician
repair Planer.
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