Feed Rollers
1Follow steps
2Remove the gear box cover to access to the adjusting screws.
3To function properly the infeed roller needs to extend below the lowest arc of the cutterhead approximately .030".
4 To adjust; loosen the jamb nut and using a 3mm Allen |
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wrench and a feeler gauge tighten or loosen until there |
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is .030" space between the Allen screw and infeed block. |
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Lock the setting by tightening the jam nut. Set both left and | Figure 29 | |
right hand sides. See figure 29. | ||
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5Adjust the outfeed roller using the same procedure as in step 4 and set the space between the set screw and blocks to .020" on both the left and right hand sides. Lock the settings by tightening the jam nuts.
6Remove the zeroing boards and replace the pulley cover, top hood, dust chute and gear box cover. Make sure all adjustments are correct and all fasteners are secure before starting the planer.
Chip Breaker
For adjusting the chip breaker, use the same procedures for zeroing the planer as in steps 1 through 7 above.
1Make sure planer is disconnected from power source.
2To function properly the chip breaker needs to extend below the lowest arc of the cutterhead approximately .040". It’s purpose it to snap the chips off the board and direct them away from the cutterhead. There is no pressure bar on this planer.
Chip
Breaker
Pressure
Bar
Adjustment Area | Figure 30 |
3To adjust; loosen the jamb nut and using a 3mm Allen wrench and a feeler gauge tighten or loosen until there is .035" space between the Allen screw and bar. Lock the settings by tightening the jam nuts. Set both left and right hand sides. See figure 30.
4Remove the zeroing boards and replace the pulley cover, top hood and dust chute. Make sure all adjustments are correct and all fasteners are secure before starting the planer.
Feed Roller Spring Tension
The infeed and out feed rollers are under spring tension so material can be feed evenly through the planer. When stock feed is erratic or stops completely, roller pressure adjustment may be needed. Proper roller height adjustment must be completed before adjusting roller tension. Refer to feed roller adjustment. Also the bed rollers need to be properly adjusted. Refer to bed roller adjustment section.
The 4 adjustment screws, 2 for the infeed and 2 for the outfeed rollers are located on the top of the head casting. See figure 31
1Make sure the planer is disconnected from power source.
2.Start by turning the adjusting screws flush to the casting. Tighten as needed. The rougher the material the more tension you need on the rollers. Do not over tighten.
3 | Adjust all screws to the same depth. Once this is completed |
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| adjust the outfeed roller to have slightly more tension that |
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| the infeed roller. |
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4 | Lumber should feed smoothly and evenly through the planer. |
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Figure 31 |
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