Cutterhead, Knife Adjustments Model 209 only

When planing smooth stock the rollers should be set at low position.

NOTE: When raising the roller higher above the table, the range is from .003" to .006" (Figure 14).

The table rollers are factory set for average planing and are parallel to the table surface. If you desire to adjust the table rollers higher or lower, proceed as follows:

1.Disconnect machine from power source.

2.Lay a straight edge across both rollers.

3.On one side of the table, loosen the set screws (Figure 15) with a 3mm hex wrench, and turn the eccentric shafts to raise or lower the rollers.

4.When proper height is achieved, tighten set screws.

5.Adjust the rollers from the opposite side of the table in the same manner.

IMPORTANT: Be sure that the height of front and rear rollers are the same. The table rollers must always be set parallel to the table.

Cutterhead

Although your planer was carefully adjusted at the factory, it should be checked before being put into operation. Any inaccuracies due to rough handling in transit can be corrected by following the directions in this manual.

To check the adjustments you will need a knife- setting gauge (provided), feeler gauges, and a dial gauge or home-made gauge block made of hardwood. This gauge block can be made by following the dimensions shown in Figure 16. You will also need to remove the belt guard, so you can rotate the cutterhead using the pulley.

Knife Adjustments (Model 209 only)

When checking or adjusting cutterhead knives on the model 209 Planer, proceed as follows:

1.Disconnect machine from power source.

2.Remove the six screws and upper cover (Figure 17).

3.To check and adjust knives, use the provided knife setting gauge and check all four knives. Knives should just contact the bottom of the center protrusion (D, Figure 18) of the knife gauge. Make sure the feet of the knife gauge sit solidly upon the cutterhead, and that its shaft is parallel to the cutterhead (see Figure 19).

Figure 14

Figure 15

Figure 16

Figure 17

209HH, 209 specifications

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