6.Repeat steps
Feeler gauge measurement should be between 0.02"- 0.04"on the infeed and outfeed roller at bottom dead center.
To adjust roller height:
1.Remove the drive chain cover to access the roller adjustments on the drive chain side of the planer. A single socket head cap screw holds the drive chain cover on. The belt side adjustments are already accessible.
2.Loosen the roller adjustment check nuts and turn the roller height setscrews to change the height of the roller as needed. See Figure 38.
3.Check the roller height according to the above instructions. Continue turning the setscrew until the roller is properly adjusted.
4.When the roller is set in the correct position, retighten the check nuts you loosened in step 2 above.
5.Check your settings one last time and repeat steps
Figure 38. Feed roller height adjustment.
Bed Rollers
The bed rollers ease stock movement through the planer. The height of the bed rollers will vary depending on the types of wood you will be plan- ing. When planing rough stock, set the rollers slightly high to keep the lumber from dragging along the bed; however, snipe may be unavoid- able. Smooth lumber should be planed with the rollers set just above the plane of the table. This will minimize snipe.
To adjust the bed rollers:
1.Ensure that power is disconnected and lay a high quality straightedge across both table rollers. Use a try square to keep the straight- edge perpendicular to the table.
2.Use a feeler gauge to measure the clearance between the bottom of the straight edge and the table. Ideal clearance is between 0.006" and 0.002". Measure in several places. This measurement must be consistent across the entire table. See Figure 39.
Figure 39. Inspecting bed roller height.
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