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G0677 24" Planer/Sander
To access the spiral cutterhead:
1. Open the lower right access door, loosen the
large wing nut on the tension bolt (
Figure 10
on
Page 15) then move the nut, bolt, and lock
nut out of the way.
2. Push the foot pedal down to loosen the
V-belts, then lock the foot pedal in place with
the latch (see
Figure 10).
3. Remove the two V-belts on the spiral
cutterhead pulley.
4. Using a 19mm wrench or socket, remove the
four hex bolts and lock washers that secure
the spiral cutterhead assembly (
Figure 10),
grip the handle on the left side, then slide the
cutterhead assembly all the way out (
Figure
11).
Floor Load
Refer to the
Machine Data Sheet for the weight
and footprint specifications of your machine.
Some residential floors may require additional
reinforcement to support both the machine and
operator.
Placement Location
Consider existing and anticipated needs, size of
material to be processed through each machine,
and space for auxiliary stands, work tables or
other machinery when establishing a location for
your new machine. See
Figure 12 for the mini-
mum working clearances.
Children and visitors may be
seriously injured if unsuper-
vised around this machine.
Lock entrances to the shop
or disable start switch or
power connection to prevent
unsupervised use.
Site Considerations
Figure 12. Minimum working clearances.
95"
68"
Front
Rear
5. Put on heavy leather gloves and clean thor-
oughly, taking care not to cut your hands on
the carbide inserts.
6. Slide the cutterhead assembly back into
the cabinet, secure it with the hex bolts and
washers removed earlier, then re-install the
V-belts.
7. Press down on the latch to unlock the foot
pedal and re-engage the V-belt tension.
8. Insert the tension bolt and wing nut into the
groove on the bracket, tighten, then close
and latch all access panels and doors.
Figure 11. Spiral cutterhead access.
Handle
