19
Fig. 38
Fig. 39
Fig. 40
ADJUSTING CHIP DEFLECTOR1. 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 SCALEThe 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 BLOCKA 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.
4"
1/4"
45°
2" 3"
4"
11/2"
1/2"
GRAIN
C
A
B
A
B