W1747 20" Planer
SET UP
Test Run
Complete this process once you have familiarized yourself with all instructions in this manual. The purpose of the test run is to make sure the motor is working properly before proceeding.
To perform a test run, do these steps:
1.Read the entire manual, and make sure oil is in the gearbox.
2.Make sure all tools and foreign objects have been removed from the machine.
3.Put on safety glasses, and secure loose clothes or long hair.
4.Press the green button to turn the machine ON. The planer should run smoothly with little or no vibra- tion.
—If you suspect any problems, immediately turn the planer OFF by pushing the red STOP button. Refer to Page 40 to troubleshoot/fix any problems before starting the planer again.
—If the source of an unusual noise or vibration is not readily apparent, contact our technical support for help at (360)
Tighten V-Belts
The final step in the set up process must be done after approximately 16 hours of operation. During this first 16 hours, the
Note: Pulleys and belts run very hot. This is a normal condition. Allow them to cool before making adjustments.
Note: A collection of black belt dust at the bottom of the belt housing is a normal during the life of the machine and does not indicate premature belt failure is in prog- ress.
Loose hair and clothing could get caught in machinery and cause serious personal injury. Keep loose clothing rolled up and long hair tied up and away from machinery.
Recommended
Adjustments
For your convenience, the adjustments listed below have been performed at the factory and no further setup is required to operate your machine.
However, because of the many variables involved with shipping, some of these adjustments may need to be repeated to ensure optimum cutting results. Keep this in mind as you start to use your new planer.
1.Table Parallelism (Page 29).
2.Chain Tension (Page 28).
3.Spring Tension (Page 34).
4.Rollers, Chip Breakers and Pressure Bar Heights (Page 31).
5.Chip Deflector Positioning (Page 35).
