ADJUSTMENTS & OPERATION
SETTING THE DEPTH OF CUT
The depth of cut is set by raising and lowering the table. To adjust the depth of cut:
1. First loosen the table lock knob (A) Fig.2 by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Rotate the handwheel (B) to raise or lower the table.
3. An indicator (C) and scale (D) are provided to indicate the table distance from the
cutterhead.
4. Retighten the lock knob (A) after the adjustment.
NOTE:
For best results, the table height should always be set by raising the table to
the desired height, you minimize the risk of the table “creeping down” on the
threads.
ADJUSTING THE VARIAbLE FEED SPEED
WARNING!
THE FEED SPEED MUST ONLY BE ADJUSTED WHILE THE
PLANER IS RUNNING.
NEVER
ADJUST THE FEED SPEED WHILE THE
MACHINE IS STOPPED.
Determining correct feed rate will depend on the work material, the size of the
material, and the aggressiveness of the cut. In general, softer woods should be planed
at a high speed, and hardwoods can be planed at a slower speed.
Additionally, wider or more aggressive cuts should be made at slower speeds.
Narrow or lighter cuts can be planed at a higher rate. A slower feed rate will usually
produce a finer and smoother finish, due to the cutterhead being able to provide more
cuts per inch of stock.
To adjust the variable feed speed:
1. Rotate the feed speed adjustment dial (A) Fig.6 clockwise to lower the feed
speed, and counterclockwise to increase the feed speed.
NOTE:
The feed roller belt tension is also adjusted by increasing and decreasing
the feed rate using the adjustment dial.
USING AND ADJUSTING TAbLE ROLLERS
This machine is equipped with two table rollers which help to reduce friction
between the workpiece and the table as it’s fed through the machine.
To raise or lower the table rollers:
1. To raise and engage the table rollers (A) Fig.7, loosen the lock handle (B), and
rotate the lever (B) up to raise the rollers to the desired height.
2. To lower the table rollers, loosen the lock handle, and rotate the lever down to
lower the rollers to the desired height.
3. Retighten the lock handle (B) when rollers are set at the desired height.
Different workpiece materials will require different height settings. In general, rough
stock will require a higher setting, with the rollers set approximately 0.003” to 0.005”
above the table surface. When planing finish stock, the rollers will be set at 0.001”
above, or level with the table surface.
To check and adjust the height of the table rollers:
1. Disconnect the Planer from the power source.
2. Lower the table rollers to their lowest position. Place a straight edge (A) Fig.8
across both table rollers on one side of the table as shown.
3. Use a feeler gauge (B) to measure the gap between the table surface and the
straight edge near the infeed table roller.
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
