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SIDE PLATE ANGLE
(See Figure 41)
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HOOK – “Grabs” and dulls quickly; increases the potential of KICKBACK. Results from using a
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BACKWARD SLOPE – Needs too much feed pressure; causes excessive wear to the bar and
SIDE PLATE ANGLE
(See Figure 42-44)
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Maintain the depth gauge at a clearance of 1/32" (0.6 mm) Use a depth gauge tool for checking
the depth gauge clearances.
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depth gauge jointer. After lowering each depth gauge, restore original shape by rounding the
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MAINTENANCE
Raker (Depth Gauge) Clearance
HOOK
BACKWARD SLOPE
INCORRECT
Restore
Original
Shape By
Rounding
The Front
1/32" (0.6 mm)
Fig. 41
Fig. 43
Fig. 42
Fig. 44
Depth Gauge Jointer
Flat File
