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Model W1842 (For Machines Mfd. Since 6/17)
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Moulding.Knives
Moulding cutter knives are available in many sizes and
profiles. Knives that are larger than 2" wide are generally
1
⁄
4
" thick and come with their own set of gibs. The knives
that are less than 2" wide will be
1
⁄
8
" thick and use the
included gibs.
Components.and.Hardware.Needed:.
Qty
Moulding Knives (Not included) ...............................3
Tools.Needed:
Hex Wrench 4mm ...............................................1
Drift ...............................................................1
“L” Gauge ........................................................1
To install moulding knives, do these steps:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Loosen wing nuts holding chip guide and slide the
chip guide towards infeed side of planer/moulder.
Tighten wing nuts.
3.
Remove dust collection assembly and chip deflector.
4.
Set feed speed to 12 FPM (refer to
Setting.Feed.
Rate.
on
Page.27
).
5.
Loosen set screws that secure gibs. If you are using
moulding knives that are smaller than 2" only loosen
gibs on center section. For moulding knives larger
than 2" loosen all gibs in cutterhead slot.
6.
Use brass drift or small piece of wood to tap gibs
down into cutterhead slot, as shown in
Figure.30.
Cutterhead. knives. are. extremely.
sharp.. Accidental. contact. with. knives.
can. result. in. severe. cuts.. Take. great.
caution. whenever. working. with. or.
around.cutterhead.knives..Wear.heavy.
leather.gloves.to.reduce.risk.of.severe.
cuts.
To. reduce. risk. of. shock. or. accidental.
startup,. always. disconnect. machine.
from. power. before. adjustments,.
maintenance,.or.service.
Figure.30.
Loosening the gibs.
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