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Due to normal wear and break in, the column ways and

the headstock gib will eventually have to be readjusted.

To adjust the headstock gib, do these steps:

1. DISCONNECT THE PLANER/MOULDER FROM POWER!

Column

2. Clean and lubricate the column leadscrew, gib, and

Way

ways.

Hex

3. Loosen the gib jam nuts shown in Figure 60.

Gib

Wrench

4. Using a 4mm hex wrench, adjust the upper and lower

gib screws in an alternating fashion until a slight

drag is detected in the headstock slide when the

handwheel is cranked.

5. Tighten the lock nuts.

Gib Jam

Nuts

NOTICE

When adjusting gibs, the goal is to remove unneces-

sary sloppiness or binding from the headstock as it is

slid up and down on the column. A loose gib will allow

the headstock to vibrate and the knives to chatter.

Figure 60. Gib locations.

An overly tight gib will prematurely wear the column

and leadscrew.