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Maintenance
10.5 Transport rollers and kickback guards
NOTICE
Damage to the workpieces due to improper maintenance
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Check the running surface of the in and outfeed rollers regu-
larly for signs of wear and tear.
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If there are pressure marks in the planing pattern or poor feed,
clean the transport rollers immediately.
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Test the function of the kickback guard devices before each use
of the thicknessing unit.
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2
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Fig. 54: Transport rollers and kickback guards
1 Feed rollers
2 Kickback guards
3 Planed panel
Check kickback guards/clean transport rollers
Protective equipment:
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Protective clothing
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Protective gloves
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Safety goggles
Tool:
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Cleaning cloths
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Resin remover
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Vacuum cleaner
1.
Clean the transport rollers monthly from resin residues.
2.
Check condition of kickback guards.
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The kickback guards must not show any signs of damage.
3.
Test the function on a daily basis and remove traces of resin if necessary.
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The individual kickback guards must fall back into place by themselves
after having been lifted.
Testing the kickback guard function
1.
Switch off the machine and secure it against being switched on again.
2.
Push a planed board into the machine.
