Twisting
If material twists while feeding through the planer, either the table rollers, pressure bar, or outfeed roller may be out of level. Refer to adjustment settings on pages 14 and 15.
Halted Feeding
If the infeed roller takes the stock, the chipbreaker lifts, and just as you hear the knives contact the material, the workpiece stops feeding; then the pressure bar is too low.
Operation
NOTE: For detailed explanation of the Controller, refer to the section beginning on page 20.
The emergency stop button shuts down all operations on the planer. To
Maintenance
Periodic inspections are required to ensure that the machine is in proper adjustment, that all screws are tight, that belts are in good condition, that dust has not accumulated in the electrical enclosures, and that there are no loose or worn electrical connections.
Buildup of sawdust and other debris can cause your machine to plane inaccurately. Periodic cleaning is not only recommended but mandatory for accurate planing.
Close fitting parts, such as the link plates below the table and the platforms on the cutterhead which seat the knife inserts, should be cleaned with a rag or brush and
Use caution when working with or around the cutterhead.
Remove resin and other accumulations from feed rollers and table with a
Lubrication
The gear box oil should be changed at least once a year. Remove the drain plug (A, Figure
20) to drain the oil into an appropriate container.Figure 20 Replace the drain plug and fill the gear box with
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