To install the knives:
1.DISCONNECT PLANER FROM POWER!
2.Using the magnets, position the knife over the two pins on the cutterhead. Be sure the knife is oriented with the beveled edge up, as shown in Figure 32.
Beveled Edge Up |
Pins |
Figure 32. Knife installation.
3.Using the magnets, replace the gib over the knife. Secure the gib with the six screws in the locations shown in Figure 33.
Figure 33. Gib installation.
4.Depress the safety latch, then carefully rotate the cutterhead towards you approximately ¼ turn. Release the safety latch and continue rotating the cutterhead until the second knife slot is exposed and the safety latch again engages.
5.Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the second knife, then replace the knife guard.
G0689 13" Planer
Motor
Keep the motor as clean as possible. Prevent any water, oil, or wood chips from penetrating inside the motor. Be sure to clean the machine after every use.
The bearings inside the motor are shielded and lubricated for the life of the bearing and require no routine maintenance.
This motor is equipped with long life carbon brush- es. However, brush life expectancy is affected by motor loading. Planing very wide, dense boards or cutting too deep will reduce brush life from overheating. Check brushes after every ten to fif- teen hours of operation or if motor loses power or becomes noisy (Figure 34).