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OPERATION MANUAL
5. MAINTENANCE
5.1 LUBRICATION
The Thicknesser should provide you with a long time of service provided the following
maintenance operations are performed.
1. A quality paste wax should be applied to the table surface to ease the movement of the
workpiece across it. Be sure to buff off all excess wax so that it does not get absorbed into
the wood when planing.
2. Having clean feed rollers is essential for optimal results. After disconnecting the machine
from the power supply, check the feed rollers after each use for buildup of pitch, gum,
or resin and be sure to clean off with a non flammable tar and pitch remover.
3. Any moving parts should be cleaned regularly with a penetrating oil and lubricated with a
light coating of medium weight machine oil.
GEAR LUBRICATION
The gears in the gear box should be lubricated periodically.
To lubricate the gears,
1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SUPPLY
2. Remove the socket head screw (A) located on the front
of the machine. You will also need to remove the other
socket head screw, located in the same position on the
rear of the planer. (Fig. 5.1)
3. Remove the side panel to expose the gear box cover (B).
4. Remove the two s crews (C ) in o rder to re move the
gear box cover and access the gear box. (Fig. 5.2)
5. Place a light coat of multi purpose grease on the teeth
of the gears (D) and a light coat of spray lubricant on the
chain (E). Do not over-lubricate. (Fig.5.3)
6. Replace all covers and guards that were removed once
the lubrication is complete.
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. 5.1
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. 5.2
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. 5.3
A
C
B
E
D
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