Feed Rollers
The feed rollers rotate in bushing blocks that are
Remove trapped sawdust from between the bushing block and the bracket
Figure 16. Location of potential trapped sawdust.
Periodically check and clean chips and sawdust from between the bushing blocks and brackets. Remove the side covers from the Planer by removing the depth-of-cut handle on top, and then remove the four Allen® head screws holding the cover. Lift the top cover off, then remove the sides. This provides easy access to depress the rollers so that chips and sawdust can be easily removed:
1.Place a 3-4'' high block of wood between one of the feed rollers and the planer bed. Ensure that the block of wood is not under the cutterhead.
2.Lower the cutterhead assembly down just enough so that the roller is pushed up against the spring and pressure is off of the two brackets.
3.Remove any trapped material from between the roller assembly and bracket.
4.Raise the cutterhead assembly and remove the block of wood.
5.Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the other feed roller.
6.Replace the sides, cover and depth-of-cut handle.
Lubrication
There are two primary points requiring periodic lubrication; the head elevation screws and the feed roller chain drive. Access for lubrication requires removing the cover and sides of the machine first. Remove the
The elevation screws on each side of the machine should be coated with a light grease to lubricate the threads. The chain drive can be lubricated with a spray oil. Saturate each chain link, then wipe off the excess so that sawdust will not be attracted.
Replace the sides, cover and handle when com- plete.
Elevation Screw