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W1747 20" Planer
SERVICE
Anti-Kickback Fingers
The Model W1747 provides an anti-kickback system as a
safety feature. The anti-kickback fingers hang from a rod
suspended across the cutter headstock. The anti-kickback
fingers should be inspected regularly.
Check the fingers (Figure 34) to ensure that they swing
freely and easily. If the fingers do not swing freely and
easily, clean them with a wood resin solvent.
Figure 34. Anti-kickback fingers.
Do not apply oil or other lubricants to the anti-kickback
fingers. Oil or grease will attract dust, restricting the free
movement of the fingers.
Proper operation of the anti-kickback fingers is essen-
tial for the safe operation of this machine. Failure to
ensure that they are working properly could result in
serious operator injury.