Steel City 35-215S3, Owner'S Manual

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ADjUsTMenTs
◊ TABLE ROLLERS
The machine is supplied with two rollers (A) which aid
in feeding the stock by reducing friction and turn as the
stock is fed through the planer. It is not possible to give
exact dimensions on the proper height setting of the
table rollers because each type of wood behaves
differently.
As a general rule, however, when planning rough stock,
the table rollers should be set at high position. When
planning smooth stock the table rollers should be set at
low position.
In the case you need to minimize the snipe at the
beginning or the end of the board, rollers table should
be set at the low position.
NOTE: the raising range between .003” - .006” when
raising the roller higher above table as shown.
The table rollers on your planer are set for average
planning and are parallel to the table surface.
A
Roller
Set screw
Excentric adjuster
1. Lay a straight edge across both rollers, loosen the set
screws.
2. Starting at one end of the rollers, turn the excentric shaft
to raise or lower the table rollers. When proper height is
obtained, tighten the set screws. Repeat procedure at
the opposite end of rollers. Use a dial indicator to verify
the height is the same side-to-side.
Make fine adjustment as needed.
noTe: Be sure height of front and rear rollers
are same. The table rollers must always be set
parallel to the table.
noTe: Your planer was carefully adjusted at
the factory. However any inaccuracies due to
rough handling in transit can easily be
corrected by following these instructions.
In order to check the adjustments you will need
a straight edge, feeler gauge and a homemade
gauge block made of hardwood as shown.
Make sure the switch is in the off position and
the machine is unplugged.
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