ADJUSTMENTS & OPERATION
ANTI-KICKBACK FINGERS
A series of anti-kickback fingers (A) Fig.12 are provided on the infeed end of
the planer. These prevent kickback of workpiece during the planing operation.
These anti-kickback fingers operate by gravity and no adjustment is required.
It is necessary, however, to inspect them occasionally to make sure they are
free of gum and pitch and that they move independently and operate
correctly.
WARNING: WHEN INSPECTING AND CLEANING THE ANTI-KICKBACK
FINGERS, MAKE SURE THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE
POWER SOURCE.
ADJUSTING BELT TENSION
Important information:
The V-belts must be tensioned after the first 16 hours
of operation or your V-belts will slip or burn out. Always replace the V-belts with
a matched set of three V-belts or the belt tension may not be even, causing
premature belt failure.
1.
DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
2. Remove the four hex. bolts (A) Fig.13 and remove the belt and pulley guard
cover (B).
3. Place a 2x4 between the motor mounting plate and the head.
4. Loosen the two hex. bolts (A) Fig.14 and pry up on motor mounting plate
until correct belt tension is obtained. Correct tension is obtained when there
is approximately 1/4” deflection in the center span of the belts using light
finger pressure. Hold the motor in place and retighten the two hex. bolts (A)
Fig.14 and reinstall belt and pulley guard cover (B) Fig.13.
FIGURE 12
FIGURE 13
FIGURE 14
