ADJUSTMENTS
REMOVING & INSTALLING KNIVES
REMOVING THE PLANER KNIVES
WARNING
: Unplug you planer from the power source before removing the
planer knives.
1. Remove the chip guard by removing the wing nuts as shown in Fig.3.
2. Loosen the lock bar (B) and knife by turning the lock screws (A) clockwise.
The knives are spring loaded, and will push out when the assembly is
loosened.
3. Take out the knife (C), and then the knife lock bar (B). Be careful, these are
double-sided knifes and 1 edge may still be very sharp.
INSTALLING THE PLANER KNIVES
WARNING
: Unplug your planer from it’s power source before removing or
installing planer knives.
1. Remove the knives according to the instructions for “Removing the Planer
Knives”.
2. Fit the knife lock bar (B) into the slot on the cutterhead.
3. Fit the knife into the slot on the cutterhead, and tighten the lockbar-knife
assembly by turning the screws counter-clockwise. Make sure the knife is
facing the correct direction.
4. Set the knife heights according to the instructions on the following page.
The knife height must be reset every time the knives are taken out for any
reason.
5. Be sure to replace the chip guard after knives are installed.
WARNING
: The knife edge is very susceptible to chipping. Use caution when
handling the gauge near the knives to avoid damaging them.
WARNING:
The assembly must be tightened securely to prevent accidents
during planing.
FIGURE 3
Chip
Guard
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
Wing nut
Bar Locking Screws
