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Adjustment of top cutter removal
The top cutter's degree of removal is set with the
crank at the left corner of the planer. This crank
raises or lowers the planer table in the machine via
a chain transmission. Set the scale on the front of
the machine, which shows the desired thickness of
the workpiece. The scale can be calibrated based on
the top cutter by sliding the magnetic scale. There
is also a circular scale at the crank. This shows that
the height of the table changes 4 mm with one
turn. This scale can also be calibrated. Loosen the
Allen screw under the scale and turn it to the correct
position.
Always position the table upwards to reduce any
play in threaded rods. If the table is to be lowered,
lower half a turn too far and then raise to the
correct position.
The chain that raises and lowers the table must
not slacken but be sufficiently tight that it does not
misalign. The mechanism is located under the planer
table on the out-feed side. The tension is set with
a nut in the chassis under the planer table on the
out-feed side.
Do not adjust the chain tension while raising and
lowering the table, as incorrect tension can cause
the chain to disengage.
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