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Twisting
If material twists while feeding through the
planer, either the table rollers, pressure bar, or
outfeed roller may be out of level. Refer to
adjustment settings on pages 14 and 15.
Halted Feeding
If the infeed roller takes the stock, the
chipbreaker lifts, and just as you hear the knives
contact the material, the workpiece stops
feeding; then the pressure bar is too low. Re-set
the pressure bar (see page 15).
Operation
NOTE: For detailed explanation of the
Controller, refer to the section beginning on
page 20.
The emergency stop button shuts down all
operations on the planer. To re-start the planer,
twist the knurled ring on the stop button until it
pops back out.
Maintenance
Disconnect planer from
electrical supply before performing
maintenance.
Periodic inspections are required to ensure that
the machine is in proper adjustment, that all
screws are tight, that belts are in good condition,
that dust has not accumulated in the electrical
enclosures, and that there are no loose or worn
electrical connections.
Buildup of sawdust and other debris can cause
your machine to plane inaccurately. Periodic
cleaning is not only recommended but
mandatory for accurate planing.
Close fitting parts, such as the link plates below
the table and the platforms on the cutterhead
which seat the knife inserts, should be cleaned
with a rag or brush and non-flammable solvent
and freed from clinging foreign matter.
Use caution when working
with or around the cutterhead.
Remove resin and other accumulations from
feed rollers and table with a non-flammable
solvent.
Figure 20
Lubrication
The oil in the main gear box should be changed
at least once a year. Remove the drain plug (A,
Figure 20) to drain the oil into an appropriate
container. Replace the drain plug and fill the
gear box with 3.042 liters (0.8 gallon) of 60 to 90
weight gear oil through the fill hole (B). The sight
glass (C) should be checked periodically and oil
topped off as necessary. Always re-install the
screw in the fill hole when finished.
The recommended lubrication for roller chains
used in medium to slow speed operation is to
simply wipe the chain clean. When there is an
appreciable buildup of dust, dirt or wood
shavings, use an oil cloth but never pour the oil
directly on the chain. Over-oiling defeats the
purpose of the lubrication, since it tends to invite
the collection of dust, shavings, etc. and works
into members of the chain. This hastens wear
and leads to premature replacement.
The bearings on the cutterhead are factory
lubricated and sealed. They require no further
attention.
Periodically oil the bearings on the infeed and
outfeed rollers, through the oil cups located on
the bearing blocks (Figure 21).
Figure 21