Chip Deflector
The chip deflector keeps chips from falling onto the outfeed roller. To adjust the deflector:
1.Disconnect the planer from its power source and remove the planerÕs dust cover.
2.Loosen the deflectorÕs mounting bolts. See the parts diagram for location.
3.Make sure the deflector is beveled toward the cutterhead. Move the deflector until the edge is approximately 1Ú16'' from the tip of the cutting knives. Rotate the cutterhead to ensure clearance.
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NOTICE
When using a dust collector, it may be nec- essary to increase the distance from the cutterhead/knives to the deflector to aid in chip removal.
Static Chain Adjuster
Once the rollers, chip breaker and pressure bar are properly adjusted, you will need to reset the static chain tensioner. Proper tensioner adjust- ment is crucial to your planerÕs operation. Not only will it have a direct effect on the quality of your work, incorrect tension on the drive chain may cause the rollers to jam, or cause the chain to break. To adjust the static chain tensioner:
1.Place the test block under the right side of the outfeed roller. Make sure that the block and the roller are in slight contact.
2.Note the height of the table on the metric portion of the scale below the handwheel. Crank the handwheel until the table moves one millimeter towards the head casting. The outfeed roller will have lifted .040''.
3.Rotate the static chain tensioner up until the chain is tight. See Figure 22.
Figure 22. Chain tensioner adjustment.
4.Once the chain is tight, secure the screw that holds it in place and lower the table until you can remove the block.
5.When the tensioner is correctly adjusted, replace the backing plate and the chain drive cover.
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