Introduction to planers
Planers are designed to give you years of safe service. Read this owner’s
manual in its entirety before assembly or use.
The planer is generally defined as a machine that cuts planks of wood smooth
and parallel. The machine achieves this by the plank being pushed along a flat
table under a revolving cutter head.
There are many types of cutter heads but this machine uses an insert cutter type.
The insert cutter type has the main advantage of reducing tear out of the grain
but the finish is not as smooth. It is well within the capabilities of a belt sander
to give a professional finish.
The parallel blade system gives a finish without the lines that the insert cutter
system gives, but is susceptible to tear out, especially on planks with knots. On
balance, it is better to use a machine with the insert cutters than the parallel
blades, as it greatly reduces the risks of having to scrap valuable wood, or
spending excessive time sanding tear out marks.
Additional Instructions for the use of planers
Like all machines there is danger associated with the machine. Injury is
frequently caused by lack of knowledge or familiarity. Use this machine with
respect. If normal safety precautions are overlooked, or ignored, serious
personal injury may occur.
1. Supporting the work.
Only make cuts if the work piece is stable and never attempt to cut unstable
planks or injury may occur.
2.Cutting depth
.
Never exceed the maximum cutting depth as stated in the specification for your
machine. It is far better to take several small cuts rather than large cuts.
3. Direction of cut.
Planning against the grain is dangerous and could produce chatter or excessive
chip out. Always plane with the grain.
4.Guards.
Guards are designed to reduce the risk of injury.
Always use the guards
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