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Figure 31. Chip deflector mounting bolts.
Figure 32. Anti-kickback pawls.
Chip Deflector
Your planer features anti-kickback pawls that
allow the workpiece to enter the planer, but
stop the workpiece from coming back out of
the entrance in the event of a kickback. See
Figure 32.
Inspect the anti-kickback pawls frequently to
ensure that they swing free and easy and that
no pitch, sawdust, or other contaminants
restrict operation. Never lubricate the pawls.
Lubrication may cause dust to build-up, which
will restrict movement.
A chip deflector is mounted behind the
cutterhead to keep wood chips from falling
onto the outfeed roller.
To adjust the chip deflector, do these steps:
1. UNPLUG THE PLANER!
2. Remove the dust cover to access the chip
breaker, and remove the belt cover.
3. Loosen the chip deflector mounting bolts
shown in Figure 31.
4.Make sure the deflector is angled toward
the cutterhead.
•If you do not use a dust collector,
position the edge of the deflector 1⁄16"
from the knife edge.
•If you use a dust collector, position the
edge of the deflector 1⁄4" from the knife
edge.
5.Rotate the cutterhead with the V-belt
pulley and make sure there is enough
clearance between all the knives and the
chip deflector.
6. Re-tighten the mounting bolts and replace
the dust cover and belt cover.
Anti-Kickback Pawls
Unbinding and free operation of the anti-
kickback pawls is essential for the safe
operation of the planer. Pawls clogged with
pitch, sawdust, or other contaminants can
render them useless if a kickback occurs.
Mounting
Bolt
Anti-kickback
Pawls
Chip
Deflector
ADJUSTMENTS