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W1747 20" Planer
SERVICE
Chip Deflector Positioning
The chip deflector keeps chips from falling onto the
outfeed roller.
Chip Deflector Gap Setting
If Planer Used w/Dust Collector ...........................1⁄4"
If Planer Used w/o Dust Collector ....................... 1⁄16"
To adjust the deflector position, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT THE PLANER FROM THE POWER
SOURCE!
2. Remove the dust port and top cover.
3. Loosen the chip deflector mounting bolts (see
Figure 32).
4. Make sure the deflector is beveled toward the
cutterhead. Move the deflector until the edge is the
correct distance (given above) from the closest knife
5. Rotate the cutterhead to ensure clearance by turn-
ing the cutterhead pulley.
6. Re-tighten the mounting bolts and return the top
cover and dust port to the planer.
Figure 32. Chip deflector and mounting
bolts.
Chip
Deflector
Chip Deflector
Mounting Bolts
Figure 33. Depth scale adjustment screws.
Scale Calibration
The scale can be adjusted for accuracy. The machine will
need to be run to make proper adjustments.
To calibrate the scale, do these steps:
1. Set the table to the approximate thickness of your
test lumber. Measure the lumber with calipers to
determine its exact thickness.
2. Move the table to 1⁄16" under the thickness of your
lumber and feed your test board through the planer.
3. Turn the handwheel one full rotation and run the
board through once more. Turn the board over and
repeat.
4. Re-measure the board and compare your results
with the scale. If there is a discrepancy, loosen the
screws (see Figure 33) and adjust as necessary.
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