G0677 24" Planer/Sander
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Chip Breaker and
Tension
Tools Needed:
Qty
Wrench or Socket 14mm ....................................1
The chip breaker spring tension is factory set so
that the hex bolts shown in
Figure 81 protrude
1
⁄
2
"
from the lock nuts across the length of the chip
breaker assembly.
If you ever have to replace components in the
planer/sander that change the chip breaker set-
ting, use the factory setting to reset it for best
performance.
Figure 81. Chip breaker spring tension setting.
1
⁄
2
"
The Model G0677 provides an anti-kickback sys-
tem as a safety feature. The anti-kickback fingers
hang from a rod suspended across the cutterhead
casting.
Regularly check the fingers (
Figure 82) to ensure
that they swing freely and easily.
If the fingers
do not swing freely and easily, clean them with a
wood resin solvent.
Proper operation of the anti-kickback fin-
gers is essential for the safe operation of
this machine. Failure to ensure that they
are working properly could result in serious
operator injury.
Do not apply oil or other lubricants to the anti-
kickback fingers. Oil or grease will attract dust,
restricting the free movement of the fingers.
Anti-Kickback
Fingers
Figure 82. Anti-kickback fingers.
Anti-Kickback Fingers
