OPERATIONS
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Figure 30. Face joint the concave side of cupped
stock before planing.
Figure 29. Only plane clean stock.
Basic OperationsDO NOT operate this planer until you read and
understand this entire manual first. If you have
any questions contact Woodstock International.
To select and prepare the wood:
1. Choose clean wood only. See Figure 29.
Scrape off all glue from joined boards
before planing. Remove all dirt, nails,
staples, and imbedded gravel, etc. A hidden
nail in the wood will instantly damage the
sharp edges of the knives and cause
unsatisfactory results in all future planning
operations. Plane only natural wood fiber.
Never plane wood composites such as
particle board, plywood or MFD. Never
plane laminates, formica, or other
synthetic materials.
2. Choose dry wood only. DO NOT plane wet
wood or wood with a high moisture content.
Wood that has been exposed to rain or snow
and has more than a 20% moisture content,
will plane poorly, dull the knives, and wear-
out the motor. Excess moisture may cause
rust and corrosion problems. Plane only KD
(kiln-dried) wood and AD (air-dried) wood,
which is correctly dried with no surface
moisture. Never plane PAD (partially-air-
dried) wood or you will have poor planing
results.
Always wear a dust mask
and safety glasses when
operating this machine.
Sawdust may cause
allergic reactions or
respiratory problems.
Make sure loose clothing
and long hair is secured
and kept away from
moving parts.
3. Carefully inspect the wood you will feed
into the planer. Each board must have at
least one flat surface to slide along the
planer table. To create a flat surface, pass
the wood over a jointer first. See Figure
30. Some defects such as moderate
twisting, loose knots or severe cracks may
make the stock unplanable.
Portion
Removed With
Jointer
NOTICE
Inspect all lumber completely and remove
all foreign material. Wood that has been
stored on concrete floors is often imbedded
with fine grit and small stones that will
damage the knives.