Woodstock W1724, W1723 instruction manual Adjustments, Planer Overview

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ADJUSTMENTS

Planer Overview

Take the time to familiarize yourself with the controls of your new planer. While the Model W1724 Planer is shown in Figure 11, all controls are the same for the Model W1723 Planer. The controls will be frequently mentioned throughout this instruction manual. The better you know your machine, the better you can make it perform.

As with all precision machinery, adjustments to the planer require very close tolerances. The adjustments described in this section have a basic factory setting. However, due to storage and shipping, it may be necessary for you to fine-tune these adjustments in the same order as presented in this manual, or your planing results will be compromised. To achieve exact results, use a dial indicator or a Rotacator® (refer to Planer Accessories on Pages 34 and 35).

Once you set up the planer correctly, you will enjoy stable machine settings and excellent planing results for a long time.

WEAR thick gloves and use extreme caution when working near cutting surfaces. Planer knives are dangerously sharp! Failure to exercise care while working near knives could result in severe injury.

NEVER connect power to the machine while performing adjustments. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious personal injury.

Magnetic

Cutterhead

Table Height Handwheel

ADJUSTMENTS

ON/OFF

Height Scale

 

Switch

 

 

Adjustable

 

Bed Roller

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cutterhead

 

 

 

Height

 

 

 

Lock Knob

 

 

 

Feed Rate

 

 

 

Control Knob

 

 

 

Extension

 

 

 

Table

 

 

 

Roller

 

 

 

Assembly

 

Figure 11. Machine controls.

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Contents Models Page Contents Woodstock Service and Support IntroductionAbout Your New Planer Specifications Warranty and ReturnsDisconnect machine when cleaning, adjusting or servicing Safety FirstSafety Additional Safety Instructions for Planers Grounding Electrical220V Operation Extension CordsAssembly Box ContentsOverview Shop Preparation Cleaning PlanerStand W1723 HandwheelTo mount the handwheel and crank, do these steps To mount the extension rollers, do these steps Extension RollersKnife Setting Jig W1723 To assemble the knife setting jig, do these stepsSpiral Knife Alignment Tool W1724 Planer Overview AdjustmentsTo check the cutterhead-to-table alignment, do these steps Cutterhead AlignmentUnderside of planer table Adjustments Inspecting Knives W1723 Knife Replacement procedureTypical Shop FOX cutterhead Knife Replacement W1723Gib bolt tightening sequence Spiral knife system Knife Replacement W1724Twisting knife and aligning gib Feed Rollers Chip Breaker Chip breaker height adjustment To adjust the chip deflector, do these steps Chip DeflectorAnti-Kickback Pawls Roller Spring Tension To adjust the roller spring tension, do these stepsTable Bed Rollers To adjust the table bed roller height, do these stepsFeed Rate Always Wear Safety Goggles When Operating This machineOperations Test RunOperational Tips Only plane a clean workpieceSolutions Troubleshooting Planing ResultsMaintenance General CleaningGear box drain and fill plugs LubricationBelt Tension To adjust the belts, do these stepsSymptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Troubleshooting Machine OperationPlaner Accessories Maintenance Maintenance Description Maintenance Long T Allen Wrench 4MM Maintenance Angle 191⁄2 Long W1723 and W1724 15 Planer Wiring Diagram Warranty Card BOX BELLINGHAM, WA
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