SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS
Knife Removal
Unplug your Planer/Moulder from its power source.
WARNING: Always unplug your planer from its power source before changing knives and mould- ing cutters.
Your planer knives are held in position by wedge- |
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type gibs. The setscrews press against the bot- |
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tom of the cutterhead slot, forcing the gib and |
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planer knife into a | Figure 7. |
seal and remove the knife: |
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1. Simply loosen the gib setscrews and tap the gib down using a hammer and the included brass punch or a piece of wood. Figure 7.
2.Once the gib is free, remove the knife first and then the gib.
3.Mark the gib and matching slot to be sure that the gib is replaced in its original position.
4.Clean the knife and cutterhead slot to remove all pitch and gum residue.
5.Repeat this procedure for the other two knives.
G1037 Planer / Moulder |