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When using your machine, you may want to follow these few simple steps for achieving the best results possible.
1.
True Up One Face – Feed one face of the board over a jointer, making thin cuts with each pass, until the entire
surface is flat.
2.
Plane to Thickness – Place the side you just surfaced in
STEP 1
face down and feed the board through the planer,
plane until this side is flat. Then plane both sides of the board until you are satisfied with the thickness, making thin
cuts, alternating sides with each pass. If during the planing operation you notice the board twisting, warping or
bowing, repeat
STEP 1
and true up one face.
3.
When planing long stock, provide table extensions to support the infeed and outfeed end of the workpiece.
4.
For best results, always engage cutterhead lock before planing, plane with the grain only, and keep planer table clean.
Occasionally, wax table surface to reduce friction during the planing operation.
5.
Cross-cut to Final Length – Cross-cut lumber to final length.
THE KNIVES ON THE PLANER WILL NOT WEAR EVENLY BY FEEDING THE WOOD THROUGH
THE SAME SPOT ON THE TABLE EVERY TIME. FEED THE WOOD THROUGH THE PLANER AT DIFFERENT
SPOTS ON THE TABLE WHEN POSSIBLE, TO HELP ELIMINATE UNEVEN WEAR OF THE KNIVES.
MACHINE USE
TROUBLESHOOTING
For assistance with your machine, visit our website at
www.deltamachinery.com
for a list of service centers or call
the DELTA Machinery help line at 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
