MACHINE USE
When using your machine, follow these few simple steps for achieving the best results.
1.True Up One Face – Feed one face of the board over a jointer, making thin cuts with each pass, until the entire surface is flat.
2.Plane to Thickness – Place the side you planed in STEP 1 face down and feed the board through the planer, (Fig. 26). Plane until this side is flat, then plane both sides of the board until you are satisfied with the thickness. Make thin cuts, and alternate sides with each pass. If, during the planing operation, you notice the board twisting, warping, or bowing, repeat STEP 1 and true up one face.
3.When planing long stock, provide table extensions to support the infeed and outfeed end of the workpiece.
4.Plane with the grain only, and keep planer table clean. Occasionally, wax the table surface to reduce friction during the planing operation.
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The knives on the planer will not wear evenly if the wood is fed through the same spot on the table every time. Feed the wood through the planer at different spots on the table to help eliminate uneven wear of the knives.
Fig. 26
TROUBLESHOOTING
For assistance with your machine, visit our website at www.deltamachinery.com for a list of service centers or call the DELTA Machinery help line at
MAINTENANCE
KEEP MACHINE CLEAN
Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
Wear certified safety equipment for eye, hearing and respiratory protection while using compressed air.
FAILURE TO START
Should your machine fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contact in the outlet. Also, check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in the line.
LUBRICATION & RUST PROTECTION
Apply household floor paste wax to the machine table, extension table or other work surface weekly. Or use a commercially available protective product designed for this purpose. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use and safety.
To clean cast iron tables of rust, you will need the following materials: a sheet of medium
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