Baileigh JP-1250-1.0, Operator'S Manual

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Avoid knots. Heavily cross-grained wood makes knots hard. Knots can come lose and jam
the blade. Any article that encounters planer blades may be forcibly ejected from the planer
creating a risk of injury.
Preparing the Work
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A thickness planer works best when the lumber has at least one flat surface. Use a jointer to
create a flat surface.
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Twisted or severely warped boards can jam the planer. Rip the lumber in half to reduce the
magnitude of the warp.
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The work should be fed into the planer in the same direction as the grain of the wood.
Sometimes the wood will change directions in the middle of the board. In such cases, if
possible, cut the board in the middle so the grain direction is correct.
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Do not plane a board that is less than 6" long. It is recommended that when planning short
boards, you butt them end to end to avoid kickback and reduce snipe.
Feeding the Work
The planer is supplied with planer blades mounted in the cutterhead and infeed and
outfeed rollers adjusted to the correct height. The planer feed is automatic; it will vary slightly
depending on the type of wood.
Preparation:
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Feed rate refers to the rate at which the lumber travels through the planer.
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The operator is responsible for aligning the work so it will feed properly.
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Raise or lower the roller case to get the depth of cut desired.
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The surface that the planer produces will be smoother if a shallower depth of cut is used.
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Stand on the side that the handle is attached.
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Boards longer than 24” should have additional support from free standing material stands.
Planing:
1. Position the workpiece with the face to be planed on top.
2. Turn the planer on.
3. Turn the power feed on.
4. Rest the board end on the infeed roller plate and direct the board into the planer.
5. Slide the workpiece into the infeed side of the planer until the infeed roller begins to advance
the workpiece.
6. Let go of the workpiece and allow the automatic feed to advance the workpiece.