Machine Parts
1) Table height handwheel: raises and lowers table to
adjust cutting height. One complete handwheel turn is
approximately 1/16”.
2) Feed rate control knob: adjustes feed rate of planer.
The feed rate must only be adjusted when the
machine is running, but not during a cutting operation,
or the gearbox may be damaged.
a) Generally, low feed rates are used for material
removal passes, while high feed rates are
used for finishing passes.
3) Return rollers: used to pass material back over the machine from the outfeed to the
infeed side.
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