Epson 22-681 ANTI-KICKBACK Fingers, Adjusting Belt Tension, Disconnect Machine from Power Source

ANTI-KICKBACK FINGERS

WHEN INSPECTING AND CLEANING THE ANTI-KICKBACK FINGERS, MAKE SURE THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE.

A series of anti-kickback fingers (A) Fig. 27, are provided on the infeed end of the planer, to prevent kickback of the workpiece during the planing operation. These anti- kickback fingers operate by gravity and no adjustment is required. It is necessary, however, to inspect them occasionally to make sure they are free of gum and pitch and that they move independently and operate correctly.

ADJUSTING

BELT TENSION

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.

1.Remove four screws (A) Fig. 28, and remove the belt and pulley guard cover (B).

2.Place a 2 x 4 (D) Fig. 29, between the motor plate and the top of the head casting as shown.

3.Loosen the four screws (C) Fig. 29, and pry up on motor plate until correct belt tension is obtained. Correct tension is when there is approximately 1/4" deflection in the center span of the belts using light finger pressure. Then tighten the three screws (C) and replace belt and pulley guard cover (B) Fig. 28.

A

Fig. 27

A

B

A

Fig. 28

C

C

D

Fig. 29

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