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SE
RV
IC
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W1742W, W1742SW, W1754W, W1754SW (Mfd. Since 9/15)
Feed.Rollers,.Chip.
Breaker.&.Pressure.Bar.
Heights
It is essential that the feed rollers, chip breaker, and
pressure bar are set at the correct distance below the
cutterhead knives/inserts at BDC (bottom dead center)
to ensure that the workpiece moves through the planer
evenly and the correct distance from the cutterhead
knives/inserts.
To ensure accurate results and make the adjustment
process quicker and easier, we recommend using a
Rotacator for these adjustments (refer to
Page.31
).
If a Rotacator is not available, a 6-foot-long 2x4 cut into
two even sized pieces and a feeler gauge set can be
used, but care must be taken when jointing the wood to
achieve accurate results.
Distance.Below.Knife/Insert.at.BDC.(Figure.43)
A.
Infeed Roller ........................................ 0.020"
B..
Chip Breaker ........................................ 0.020"
C..
Pressure Bar (20" Models Only) ................... 0.008"
D..
Outfeed Roller ...................................... 0.040"
Using.a.Rotacator
Tools.Needed.
Qty
Phillip's Screwdriver #2 ........................................1
Hex Wrench 2.5, 3mm ....................................1 Ea.
Open-End Wrench or Socket 8, 10mm ..................1 Ea.
Rotacator (see
Page.31
) .......................................1
To.use.a.rotacator,.do.these.steps:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Make sure knives are set to correct height (refer to
Adjusting/Replacing.Knives
on
Page.28
for detailed
instructions). If machine is spiral cutterhead, make
sure all inserts are properly installed (refer to
Rotating/Replacing.Cutterhead.Inserts
on
Page.30.
for detailed instructions).
3.
Lower table at least 4" below head casting, then lock
it in place.
4.
Remove dust hood, top cover, belt cover, and drive
chain cover.
A & B
Infeed
Roller
Outfeed
Roller
Pressure
Bar
Chip
Breaker
C
D
BDC
(Bottom Dead Center)
Figure.43.
Planer component
recommended clearances (illustration is
not to scale).
