CONTROLLING THE DEPTH OF CUT
The cutting depth scale (A) Fig.13 includes a combination of inch/metric
measurements with a cutting range from 0” to 8”. The upward or downward
movement is controlled by the handwheel (B). One turn of the handwheel
will increase or decrease the height by 0.059” (1.5mm). Before attempting
to move the position of the head up or down, loosen the lock knobs (C).
Once the head is at the proper height, retighten lock knobs (C).
ADJUSTEMENTS & TOOLS NEEDED
Although your planer was carefully adjusted at the factory, it should be
checked before being put into operation. Any inaccuracies due to rough
handling in transit can easily be corrected by following these directions. In
order to check the adjustments you will need a straight edge, feeler gauge
and a homemade gauge block made of hard wood. This gauge block can
be made by following the dimensions shown in Fig.14.
ROTATING/CHANGING CARBIDE CUTTER INSERTS
WARNING! When checking cutter inserts, always make sure the
planer is disconnected from the power source.
To check, adjust or replace the cutterhead cutter inserts, first you must
remove the upper cover as described below;
1. Disconnect the planer from the power source.
2. Remove the six screws (A) Fig.15, and remove the upper cover (B). Only
4 of the 6 screws are shown in Fig.15.
A Torx bit is supplied with this planer to remove or adjust the position of the
carbide cutter inserts secured in the cutterhead. The spiral cutterhead is
equipped with 64 indexable carbide cutter inserts which can be rotated to
reveal one of its four cutting edges. Once a cutter insert becomes dull or
damaged, simply rotate it 90º to reveal a fresh cutting edge. In addition,
each cutter insert has a reference mark on one corner. This reference mark
can be used as an indicator of which edges are used and which are new.
Once the reference mark revolves back around to its starting position, the
cutter insert should be replaced.
To rotate or change a cutter insert;
1) Disconnect the planer from the power source.
2) Remove the upper cover as shown in Fig.16.
3) Note the position of the reference mark. Using the Torx bit, remove
cutter insert by turning counterclockwise. The cutter insert and the seat
should be as clean as possible. This will prevent breakage of inserts
and ensure proper insert alignment.
4) If cutter insert is damaged, replace it a new one. If it is not damaged,
rotate it as shown in illustration below, using a torque wrench, tighten to
approximately 45-55 in/lbs torque.
5) Reposition and secure upper cover.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
FIGURE 13
B
A
C
FIGURE 14
FIGURE 15
FIGURE 16
Gauge
Block
