Magnum Industrial MI-31662, Operating Manual

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ADJUSTING OUTFEED ROLLER
The outfeed roller continues to feed the stock out of the machine after the
planning operation is completed and should be set at .030” below the
cutting circle.
To check and adjust the setting of the outfeed roller, proceed with the
following:
1.
Disconnect the machine from the power source.
2. Verify that the knives are adjusted properly as explained in “Checking,
Adjusting and Replacing Knives”.
3. Place the gauge block (A) Fig.34 on the table, directly under the
cutterhead (B). Using a .030” feeler gauge (C) place on the top of the
gauge block (A), raise the table until the cutterhead knife slightly
touches the feeler gauge (A) when the knife is at its lowest point.
NOTE: Do not move the table any further until the adjustment is
complete
4. Place the gauge block (A) Fig.35, under the outfeed roller (D), the
bottom of the roller (D) should slightly touch the gauge block (A).
5. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen locknut (E) Fig.36 and turn
adjustment screw (F) until the outfeed roller slightly touches the top
of the gauge block (A) Fig.35.
6. Repeat adjustment on the opposite end of the outfeed roller in the
same manner.
7. Tighten locknut (E) Fig.36 after adjustments are completed.
ADJUSTING INFEED ROLLER
The infeed roller feeds the stock into planer while the stock is being
surfaced. The infeed roller must be positioned uniformly across the planer
and .040” below the cutting circle in order to feed stock without slipping.
To check the setting of the infeed roller, proceed with the following steps:
1.
Disconnect the machine from the power source
2. Check that the knives are adjusted properly as explained in section
“Checking, Adjusting and Replacing Knives”.
FIG. 33
FIG. 32
FIG. 34
FIG. 35
FIG. 36