ADJUSTMENTS & OPERATION
ADJUSTING TAbLE HEIGHT SCALE
The table height scale on the right side of the Planer indicates the distance from
the table and the “cutting circle”. To check and adjust the scale:
1. Run a piece of wood through the Planer, and turn off the machine.
2. Measure the thickness of the piece of wood after it has been planed, to ensure it
matches the measurement indicated by the height scale, see Fig.25.
3. If the height scale (A) Fig.26 needs to be adjusted, loosen the screw (B) and
adjust the pointer (C) so it points to the correct measurement. Retighten the
screw.
ADJUSTING TAbLE GIbS
If the table develops an unwanted movement during planing operations, the table
gibs can be checked and adjusted:
1. Disconnect the Planer from the power source.
2. Make sure the table is locked in position. Using a feeler gauge, measure the gap
between the front left table gib (A) Fig.27 and the table bracket (B). The gap
should be 0.005”.
3. If the gap needs to be adjusted, loosen the three hex. nuts (C) and rotate each
of the three adjustment set screws (D) using a hex. key until the correct gap is
set. Retighten the hex. nuts.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 on the right side of the Planer to set the correct gap.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 on the back of the Planer.
6. Raise the table to its highest position, and to its lowest position to ensure the
table is able to move freely.
bASIC OPERATING PRINCIPLES
1. True up one face: If planing rough stock, true up one face of the workpiece using a jointer. Make small cuts until the entire surface is flat.
2. Plane with flat surface facing down: Always begin planing with the flat and true surface of the workpiece facing down toward the table. Make
small cuts until the rough side of the board is flat. Alternate sides until the desired thickness is achieved.
3. Support the workpiece properly: When planing longer stock, ensure the workpiece is supported on both sides of the Planer.
4. Plane with the grain: Feed workpieces through the machine in the direction of the grain, not against the grain.
FIGURE 25
FIGURE 26
FIGURE 27
