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Test Run
Each planer has been inspected and calibrated before leaving the factory to meet our quality and precision
standards. Due to various reasons, the machine may need to be re-adjusted when it arrives at your
workshop. It is recommended to complete the test run before using the planer for production work, and
repeat the test run if the planer is relocated.
Step 1: Verify all electrical components are functional.
1. Remove all tools and debris from the machine.
2. Press STOP button.
3. Connect machine to the power source.
4. Turn the rim of the STOP button clockwise to reset the safety shutoff mechanism.
5. Press the green START button. The machine should be running with no excessive noise and
vibration.
6. Press STOP button to turn machine off.
7. Without resetting the STOP button, attempt to restart the machine by pressing the START button.
The machine should NOT start.
8. Reset the STOP button to restart the machine. Disconnect the machine from power source while
the machine is running, then reconnect machine to power. The machine should NOT restart.
Step 2: Verify the planer headstock is functional and calibrated.
1. Connect planer to a dust collection system.
2. Lower the headstock all the way down. The headstock should stop at approximately 1/4" above
the planer table.
3. Raise the headstock all the way up. Ensure all the anti-kickback fingers can move freely.
4. Turn on the DRO to check the readings of digital readout. The readings should reflect the
movement of the headstock.
5. Prepare a piece of good quality, straight grain wood board with flat bottom for a test run. It is
advised to choose a board that is close to 20” wide and at least 2 feet long.
6. Start the dust collection system.
7. Lower the headstock to remove 1/16” of the workpiece for the test run.
8. Turn on the planer and gently feed the workpiece towards the infeed roller. Ones the infeed roller
engages the workpiece, it should pull the workpiece through the planer. Verify the entire top
surface has been cut.
9. Inspect the workpiece for defective finish.
10. Use a caliper to measure the thickness of each side to ensure the cutterhead is parallel with the
planer table. If the thicknesses are the same, check if the reading is the same as shown on the
headstock height scale.
11. Check for excessive snipes. Minimum amount of snipe may occur at the ends of the board, and it
is expected.
12. While the machine is running idle, move the feed rate control knob to change feed rate. This
ensures the gearbox and feed rate control knob is functional.
13. Hit STOP to turn off the planer when all tests complete.
Congratulations for completing the test run! Now your planer is ready for production work. If you discover
any issue from the tests, please refer to the troubleshooting section and maintenance section for how to
diagnose the issue and make adjustments.