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Model G0939/G0940 (Mfd. Since 12/20)
Controls &
Components
Refer to
Figures 1–3 and the following descrip-
tions to become familiar with the basic controls of
this machine.
To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this
entire manual BEFORE
using machine.
A. ON/OFF Switch: Turns motor ON when
moved up; turns motor
OFF when moved
down.
B. Reset Button: Allows machine to be restarted
after thermal overload protection has tripped.
To reset, place ON/OFF switch in OFF posi-
tion, wait a few minutes for motor to cool,
then press reset button. If button does not
stay depressed, allow motor to cool longer,
then try again.
C. ON/OFF Switch Disabling Key: Disables
switch when yellow key is removed to prevent
unauthorized operation of planer.
D. Depth-of-Cut Gauge: Shows depth of cut
(from 0"–
1
⁄
8
") when workpiece contacts
indicator at bottom of gauge.
E. Return Rollers: Assist sliding workpiece
back to operator following planing operation.
F. Cutterhead Elevation Crank: Raises and
lowers cutterhead. Rotate clockwise to raise
cutterhead; rotate counterclockwise to lower
it. Each full rotation changes elevation
1
⁄
16
".
G. Cutterhead Elevation Scale: Shows eleva-
tion of cutterhead above table. The measure-
ment indicated along top edge of red indica-
tor shows effective thickness of board after
planing.
H. Cutterhead Depth Stop Dial: Allows opera-
tor to pre-set desired finished workpiece
thickness from
1
⁄
8
"–1
1
⁄
4
" (G0940 Only).
Figure 1. ON/OFF switch and reset button.
C
A
B
D
Figure 2. Elevation controls and return rollers.
E
F
Figure 3. Depth stop dial and elevation scale.
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