ST1007/12/14 15" & 20" Planers (Mfd. Since 3/16)
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Internal Components
F. Pressure Bar: Stabilizes the workpiece as it
leaves the cutterhead and assists in deflecting
wood particles toward the dust hood (ST1014
only).
G. Outfeed Roller: Pulls the workpiece through
the planer.
H. Table Rollers: Provide upward pressure on the
workpiece, enabling the feed rollers to pull the
workpiece along.
I. Planer Table: Provides a smooth and level path
for the workpiece as it moves through the
planer.
A. Anti-Kickback Fingers: Provide additional safe-
ty for the operator.
B. Serrated Infeed Roller: Pulls the workpiece
toward the cutterhead.
C. Chip Breaker: Breaks off chips created by the
cutterhead to prevent tear out and diverts the
chips to the dust hood.
D. Chip Deflector: Directs chips into the dust
hood.
E. Cutterhead:
Holds the knives/indexable car-
bide inserts that remove material from the
workpiece.
Figure 4. Workpiece path and major planing components (side cutaway view).
Workpiece
A
C
B
E
H
H
I
F
G
D
FRONT
REAR
Like all machinery there is potential danger when operating this machine. Accidents are frequently
caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to
decrease the risk of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious
personal injury may occur.
