
VI. Assembly and adjustments
Before starting
Before you start, check for loose fasteners or hardware. Make sure the cutterhead knife guard
is securely mounted and the cutterhead rotates freely.
With the power switch in the OFF position, lower the cutterhead to about 1" (25.4 mm) to the
table. Turn the power switch to the ON position. Allow the planer to reach full speed. Watch
and listen for excessive vibration.
If any excessive vibration is recognized, turn planer OFF and unplug from the power source.
Check for any loose parts. Tighten or make adjustments if necessary. Do not operate the
planer until planer is running smoothly.
Mounting your planer (Fig. 4)
Before operating your planer it must be firmly
mounted to your workbench or other ridged
frame. Use the four rubber feet
(1)
supplied and quality hardware when mounting
your planer. Install the cutterhead depth
adjustment handle
(2)
onto the planer. Use the
hex screw provided.
Planing specifications
Plane select lumber or wood that has a
minimum number of tight knots. Wood with
many and loose knots has a tendency to cause
premature cutterhead knife wear and increases risk of unsafe operation.
Do not plane lumber or wood contaminated with metal, paint, dirt, water or moisture from tree
sap, severely bowed, warped or twisted.
Practice on a scrap piece first to become familiar with the type of wood you are planing. Take
into consideration the hardness, grain pattern, dryness and straightness of the lumber or wood.
Stock
Minimum
Maximum
Thickness 1/
4
" (
6.
3 mm) 6" (152 mm)
Width
3/4" (19 mm)
12" (305 mm)
Length
14" (356 mm)
unlimited
Depth of cut
–
1/32" (0.8 mm)
1
1
2
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Fig. 4