Figure 35. Gauge block under chip breaker.
To adjust the chip breaker:
1.Disconnect the machine from the power source!
2.If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the locknuts and turn the setscrews. See Figure 36. Stop turning when the bottom of the chip breaker just touches the gauge block.
3.Tighten both locknuts.
Figure 36. Chip breaker height adjustment.
Feed Roller Height
The infeed and outfeed rollers move the lumber through the planer, and press the lumber flat against the planer table.
Set the infeed and outfeed rollers to
To check roller height:
1.Disconnect the machine from the power source!
2.Lower the table so the gauge block will fit under one side of the infeed roller.
3.Raise the table until the gauge block barely touches the infeed roller. See Figure 37. Do not change the position of the table.
4.Slide the gauge block over so it is under the edge of one of the knives. Turn the cutter- head until one of the knives is at bottom dead center over the gauge block.
5.Measure the clearance between the top of the gauge block and the edge of the knife with a feeler gauge. Note the measurement indicated on the feeler gauge.
Chipbreaker | Infeed Roller | |
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| Fingers |
Figure 37. Feed roller height inspection.
G0550/G0551 15" Planer |
