Oliver 10044, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
For safety and to achieve the best results, please take the following steps before processing any workpiece
with this planer.
Step 1: Preparation
Only Use Natural, Good Quality Wood
Only plane good quality natural wood materials. Cracked stock, board with loose knots, plywood, and
other engineered wood products can break apart and cause severe kickbacks, which can lead to severe
injuries and machine damages.
Do not plane treated lumber or anything that contains harmful chemicals, as this will spread wood dust
that contains such harmful chemicals. NEVER plane boards that are shorter than 5” as mentioned in the
specifications.
Inspect the Workpiece
Carefully inspect the workpiece for foreign objects. Nails, staples, rock chips, and other objects embedded
on the wood surface will damage the planer. To avoid chipping/dulling the cutter inserts, it is advised to
clean the workpiece with a stiff brush to remove all dirt and foreign objects before planing, especially for
rough sawn or reclaimed lumber. Use a metal detector to scan for metal objects as needed.
Check Moisture Content
Check moisture content before the operation. “Green wood” with moisture content over 20% will not cut
properly and may jam the machine. Excessive moisture content will also cause the planer’s unpainted
surface to rust. Besides, as the workpiece dries, the once-flattened surface can become fuzzy and warped
again. It is recommended to allow a workpiece to dry and stabilize before it is processed.
Warped Stock
The workpiece should have a flat bottom to be processed by a planer. It is acceptable to process a slightly
cupped board with the cupped side facing down and begin with light cuts. Boards with moderate cupping,
bowing, or twisting should have one side face-jointed before being processed by a planer.
Avoid using boards with severe warping, as they can be unstable and might cause severe kickbacks during
operation.
Glue Deposits
Glue left on workpiece surface can dull cutters and impact cut quality. Scrape off all glue deposits from
the workpiece before the operation.
Wood Grain Direction
This planer is designed to plane WITH the grain direction of the wood. Do not plane cross-grain or end-
grain. Severe kickback and chipping may occur.