Woodstock W1724, W1723 instruction manual Operations, Test Run, Feed Rate

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OPERATIONS

Test Run

Before turning the machine ON for the first time, make sure you have read through the entire manual and have completed the instructions given in the Assembly and Adjustments sections, and that you have taken all safety precautions.

Always

wear

safety

goggles

when

operating

this machine!

 

Make sure any tools used to assemble/adjust the machine are cleared away. The table should be lowered enough to provide plenty of room for the safe operation of the feed rollers and the cutterhead.

Plug in the power cord and press the START button. Make sure that you remain near the switch in case you have to press the STOP button in an emergency. Strange noises or vibrations should be investigated and corrected before operating the machine further.

Feed Rate

The feed rate is the speed that the rollers drive the workpiece through the planer. Your planer features 16 and 20 FPM feed rates.

As a general rule, the faster the feed rate the faster the workpiece is planed, but a rougher finish is left behind; and the slower the feed rate, the slower the workpiece is planed, but a smoother finish is left behind.

Often, a small amount of trial-and-error will be the best way to determine which setting is right for your particular application.

NOTICE

DO NOT change speeds while planing or severe damage to gearbox will result!

To change the feed roller speed, locate the feed rate knob shown in Figure 37. The machine must be running in order to change speeds; however, you should NEVER be planing stock through the machine when you switch speeds. Start the planer and pull or push in the knob as illustrated in Figure 38.

NOTICE

Always lock down cutterhead lock knobs before planing, or the cutterhead will move and create snipe at the ends of the boards.

Figure 37. Feed rate knob.

Figure 38. Feed rate knob positions.

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Contents Models Page Contents About Your New Planer Woodstock Service and SupportIntroduction Specifications Warranty and ReturnsDisconnect machine when cleaning, adjusting or servicing Safety FirstSafety Additional Safety Instructions for Planers 220V Operation ElectricalExtension Cords GroundingOverview AssemblyBox Contents Shop Preparation Cleaning PlanerTo mount the handwheel and crank, do these steps Stand W1723Handwheel To mount the extension rollers, do these steps Extension RollersSpiral Knife Alignment Tool W1724 Knife Setting Jig W1723To assemble the knife setting jig, do these steps 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 Anti-Kickback Pawls To adjust the chip deflector, do these stepsChip Deflector Roller Spring Tension To adjust the roller spring tension, do these stepsTable Bed Rollers To adjust the table bed roller height, do these stepsOperations Always Wear Safety Goggles When Operating This machineTest Run Feed RateOperational 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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