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SIDE PLATE ANGLE
(See Figure 42)
HOOK – “Grabs” and dulls quickly; increases the potential of KICKBACK. Results from using a
BACKWARD SLOPE – Needs too much feed pressure; causes excessive wear to the bar and
SIDE PLATE ANGLE
(See Figure 43-45)
Maintain the depth gauge at a clearance of 1/32" (0.6 mm) Use a depth gauge tool for checking
the depth gauge clearances.
depth gauge jointer. After lowering each depth gauge, restore original shape by rounding the
MAINTENANCE
Raker (Depth Gauge) Clearance
HOOK
BACKWARD SLOPE
INCORRECT
Restore
Original
Shape By
Rounding
The Front
1/32" (0.6 mm)
Fig. 42
Fig. 44
Fig. 43
Fig. 45
Depth Gauge Jointer
Flat File
Rak
Rak
ACKWARD SLOPE
ACKW
CT
Fig. 42
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