ADJUSTING CHIP DEFLECTOR
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
2.Remove the cutterhead guard.
3.The edge (C) of the chip deflector (A) Fig. 38, should be adjusted so it is a minimum of .040" and a maximum of .080" away from the cutting circle. Place a feeler gauge between the knife and the edge of the chip deflector as shown in Fig. 38. If an adjustment is neces- sary, loosen three screws (B) and move chip deflector.
ADJUSTING TABLE HEIGHT SCALE
The table height scale is adjusted at the factory to indi- cate the distance from the table to the cutting circle (depth of cut).
To check and adjust the pointer, proceed as follows:
1.Run a piece of wood part way through the planer and stop the machine.
2.Measure the thickness of the finished piece. If nec- essary, loosen two screws (A) Fig. 39 adjust pointer (B) and retighten screws (A).
GAUGE BLOCK
A gauge block has been supplied with your planer; how- ever, if it is ever necessary to make a gauge block out of hardwood, follow the instructions shown in Fig. 40.
C |
A |
B |
Fig. 38
A 
B
Fig. 39
1/2" | 11/2" |
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45° | GRAIN |
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4" | 1/4" | |
2" | 3" |
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| 4" |
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Fig. 40
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