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Figure 30.
Feed rate knob.
Figure 31.
Feed rate knob positions.
Feed Rate
Operations
Test Run
Before turning the machine on for the first time,
make sure you have read through the entire
manual and have performed the instructions
given in the
Assembly
and
Adjustments
sections.
Once assembly and adjustments have been
properly performed, the machine is ready to be
connected to the power. Make sure there are no
obvious safety hazards and any tools used to
assemble/adjust the machine are properly
cleared away. The table should be lowered
enough to provide plenty of room for the safe
operation of the feed rollers and the
cutterhead.
Press the
START
button. Make sure that you
remain near the switch in case you have to press
the
STOP
button in an emergency. Strange or
unnatural noises should be investigated and
corrected before operating the machine further.
DO NOT investigate
problems or adjust the
planer while it is running
or plugged into power!
Always wear safety
glasses when operating
this machine!
The feed rate is the speed that the rollers drive
the workpiece through the planer. The Model
W1683 features 18 and 23 F.P.M. feed rates.
As a general rule, the faster feed rate will
dimension lumber quicker but leave a rougher
finish; the slower feed rate will have the
opposite effect and leave a smoother finish.
Often, a small amount of trial-and-error will be
the best way to determine which setting is right
for your particular application.
To change the feed roller speed, locate the feed
rate knob shown in
Figure 30
. The machine
must be running in order to change speeds;
however, you should NEVER be planing stock
through the machine when you switch speeds.
Start the planer and adjust the knob as
illustrated in
Figure 31
.
NOTICE
DO NOT change speeds while planing or
severe damage to gearbox will result!
