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From this point on, any table movement will be based off this setting. The setting will be kept in the device’s memory even when the digital display is turned off, and only needs
TOL – tolerance setting
This function is not generally used in planer operations, but is here explained for reference.
Press TOL, and an
Press TOL button once (no longer than 1 second) and that digit will increase each time TOL is pressed.
When finished, press and hold TOL button until indicator “SET” flashes. While indicator “SET” is flashing, press SET button to change the arrow to the
When finished setting the lower tolerance limit, while indicator “SET” is flashing, press SET button (no longer than 1 second). The device is now in tolerance measuring mode. When the up- arrow indicator is displayed, it means the measured value is beyond the upper limit. When the
Calibrating & Using Digital Scale
Scale Alignment
The scale assembly has been mounted and aligned with the 15S Planer table at the factory. The scale should be in vertical position, and the digital device should slide smoothly along the full length of the scale. Check occasionally that the screws holding the device to the planer are tight. If any realignment of the scale should ever be needed, slots are provided in the mounting brackets (Fig. 41).
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Establish Absolute Zero
One of your first steps should be to “zero” the digital scale in absolute mode. This is equivalent to finding the exact point of contact between the cutterhead knife and the table. This can’t be done simply by raising the table, because the depth limiter on the head casting will prevent contact between table and cutterhead. However, there are two relatively easy methods of establishing zero in absolute mode:
Method 1 uses a gauge, such as a height gauge, or a
1.Disconnect machine from power source.
2.Turn on the digital display. It turns on in absolute mode.
3.Place the gauge upon the planer table and under the cutterhead. (Make sure the gauge lies solidly upon the table and not upon the table rollers.)
4.Raise the table until the gauge just touches the lowest point of a knife. Rock the cutterhead slightly (use the pulley to do this) to make certain the knife’s high point is contacting the gauge.
5.The reading on the gauge, or the height of the gauge block, should now be input into the digital display. Refer to the instructions above involving the “SET” button function to input this number into your digital display.
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