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Model G0505 (Mfg. since 4/04)
Planer Operation
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Excessive
snipe
(gouge at the end of
the workpiece)
A small amount of
snipe is inevitable.
1. Outfeed extension wing slopes down or not
level with table.
2. Workpiece not supported as it leaves the
planer.
1. Adjust the outfeed extension wing (
Page 29).
2. Get assistance or use support accessories to support
the workpiece.
Workpiece stops/
slows in the middle
of the cut.
1. Depth of cut too great.
2. Knives dull or damaged.
3. Pitch or glue build-up on planer
components.
1. Reduce the depth of cut.
2. Check/sharpen/replace knives (
Page 27).
3. Clean internal components with a pitch/resin
dissolving solvent.
Consistent
chipped pattern on
workpiece.
1. Knots or conflicting grain direction in
workpiece.
2. Nicked or chipped knife.
3. Depth of cut too great.
1. Inspect workpiece for knots and grain direction
(
Page 16); only use clean stock.
2. Replace knife (
Page 27).
3. Reduce the depth of cut.
Inconsistent
chipped pattern on
workpiece.
1. Chips are not being expelled from around
the cutterhead and are being pushed into
workpiece surface by outfeed roller.
1. Reduce depth of cut; re-adjust chip deflector; use a
dust collection system.
Fuzzy
grain
in
workpiece.
1. Workpiece moisture too great.
2. Dull knives.
1. Check moisture content; allow to dry/season if over
20%.
2. Check/sharpen/replace knives (
Page 27).
Long lines or ridges
along the workpiece
length.
1. Nicked or chipped knife.
1. Replace knife (
Page 27).
Uneven knife marks,
wavy pattern, or
chatter marks across
face of workpiece.
1. Knives not properly installed.
2. Worn cutterhead bearings.
1. Properly adjust height of knives (
Page 27).
2. Check/replace cutterhead bearings.
Glossy workpiece
surface.
1. Dull knives.
2. Depth of cut too shallow.
1. Check/sharpen/replace knives (
Page 27).
2. Slightly increase depth of cut.
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