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Model W1842 (For Machines Mfd. Since 6/17)
SE
RV
IC
E
Positioning.Chip.Deflector
Chip Deflector Gap Setting ............................
1
⁄
8
"–
1
⁄
4
"
The chip deflector directs chips and dust into the dust
hood and prevents chips from falling back into the planing
area. It is an orange plastic plate located under the top
cover.
Tool.Needed:
Open-End Wrench 10mm.......................................1
To.adjust.chip.deflector,.do.these.steps:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Remove (3) flange bolts shown in
Figure.56.
and
remove dust hood assembly.
3.
Loosen (3) flange bolts securing chip deflector
(see
Figure.57
).
4..
Position chip deflector with a
1
⁄
4
" gap
(see
Figure.57
)
.
between knives and deflector if
planer/moulder is attached to a dust collection
system. (Use a
1
⁄
8
" gap if you are not using a dust
collector.)
.
Make sure beveled edge of deflector faces
cutterhead.
IMPORTANT:
Remove the chip deflector before
performing moulding operations.
5.
Tighten flange bolts securing chip deflector
(see
Figure.57
).
6.
Replace dust hood assembly and tighten (3) flange
bolts shown in
Figure.56
.
7.
Loosen wing nuts (see
Figure.56
)
.
that hold chip
guide. For planer knives, slide chip guide to outfeed
table side of slots. For moulding knives, slide chip
guide to infeed table side of slots.
8.
Tighten wing nuts to secure chip guide.
Figure.56.
Location of fasteners for
removing dust hood.
Figure.57.
Chip deflector re-installed.
Cutterhead
Chip Deflector
Flange Bolts
Flange Bolts
Chip Guide Wing Nuts