INTRODUCTION
The Model W1718 is the same planer as the
Model W1683 with the upgrade of the spiral
cutterhead.
The spiral cutterhead consists of 96 indexable
carbide inserts. Each insert has four cutting
edges, which can be easily rotated if the current
cutting edge becomes dull or damaged.
In addition, a reference dot is in one corner of
each insert face to indicate when that insert
has been rotated. After all four edges have
been used, the dot will be back to its original
position and replacement of the insert will then
be necessary. Note—
To avoid confusion about
which edges are sharp, always rotate inserts
clockwise.
INVENTORY
For the Model W1718, use the inventory list from
the Model W1683, but exchange the parts below
for the knife setting jig:
Torx T-Handle Wrench .............................1
Flat-Head Torx Screws ........................... 20
Torx Bits T20 ...................................... 10
Indexable Carbide Inserts .........................5
REPLACING or ROTATING INSERTS
To replace or rotate the inserts, do these
steps:
1.
UNPLUG THE PLANER
, and open the top
cover to access the spiral cutterhead.
2.
Clean out the heads of the indexable insert
Torx screws that you wish to replace or
rotate.
3.
Remove the Torx screw, replace or rotate
the cutter, lubricate the threads of the Torx
screw with a light machine oil, and torque
the screw down to 50 in/lb (inch pounds).
Figure 2.
Indexable carbide insert.
INSTRUCTION SHEET
Model W1718
Spiral Cutterhead Planer
Figure 1.
Spiral cutterhead.
NOTICE
Make sure there is no wood dust or debris
under insert when replacing it.
NOTICE
Over-tightening Torx screws may cause damage
to the cutterhead!
