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Baseline Configuration Identification 

1. Depth set <2” 
2. Feed speed set to low (knob furthest out) 

a. Feed speed adjustment must be made with planer running 

3. Dust collection system attached 

 
 
 

 
 

 

10 

Planer Competencies

 

Trained User Competencies 
 

Setup 

● Set feed rate 
● Set cut offset 
● Connect dust collection system 

Operation 

● Material feed 
● Depth adjustment 

Changes and Adjustments 

● None 

Maintenance and Care 

● Cleanup of planer and surrounding space 

Advanced User Competencies 
 

Setup 

● None 

Operation 

● None 

Changes and Adjustments 

● None 

Maintenance and Care 

● Table clean and wax 

Summary of Contents for G1033

Page 1: ...op leads at woodshop sparkmakerspace org Planer Summary 1 Tool Location in Shop 2 Parts of the saw refer to diagram 3 Uses for Tool 4 Kickback Prevention 5 Before Use a Oil Planer i One drop each four...

Page 2: ...tes feed rate of planer The feed rate must only be adjusted when the machine is running but not during a cutting operation or the gearbox may be damaged a Generally low feed rates are used for materia...

Page 3: ...tor Directs chips into the dust hood E Cutterhead Holds the knives indexable carbide inserts that remove material from the workpiece F Pressure Bar Stabilizes the workpiece as it leaves the cutterhead...

Page 4: ...iece selection unsafe feeding techniques or improper machine setup maintenance Kickback injuries typically occur as follows a Operator bystanders are struck by the workpiece resulting in impact injuri...

Page 5: ...limited to natural wood i No laminates plywood MDF particle board OSB etc c Workpiece must be clear of foreign objects such as nails screws fasteners dirt rocks sand debris or any other non wood mate...

Page 6: ...to the user 4 Machine lubrication a There are four hexagon sockets in bolts on top of the planer A drop of oil should be placed in each socket before starting the planer b Oiling is only required the...

Page 7: ...and try again Several iterations may be required 11 As the workpiece leaves the outfeed side of the machine it should be supported Once clear of the machine it can be laid on the return rollers on top...

Page 8: ...moisture content iii Sometimes fuzzy grain is an unavoidable characteristic of some woods such as basswood iv Fuzzy grain can also be caused by dull knives inserts b Solution i Check the lumber with...

Page 9: ...ut of the machine Instead they are carried around the cutterhead deposited on the planed surface and crushed by the outfeed roller Some of the causes of chip indentation are 1 Wood chips sawdust not b...

Page 10: ...ttached 10 Planer Competencies Trained User Competencies Setup Set feed rate Set cut offset Connect dust collection system Operation Material feed Depth adjustment Changes and Adjustments None Mainten...

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