Anti-Kickback Fingers; Adjustments - Delta RC-51 Instruction Manual

TABLE ROLLERS
Your planer is supplied with two table rollers (A) Fig. 16,
which aid in feeding the stock by reducing friction and turn
as the stock is fed through the planer. It is not possible
to give exact dimensions on the proper height setting of
the table rollers because each type of wood behaves
differently. As a general rule, however, when planing
rough stock the table rollers should be set HIGH and when
planing smooth stock the table rollers should be set LOW.
To raise table rollers (A) Fig. 16, turn adjustment knob (8)
clockwise. To lower table rollers (A) turn adjustment knob
(8) counterclockwise.

ANTI-KICKBACK FINGERS

Anti-kickback fingers (A) Fig. 17, are provided on your
planer to prevent kickback. These fingers operate by
gravity and it is necessary to inspect them occasionally
as shown in Fig. 17, to make sure they are free of gum
and pitch so they move independently and operate
correctly.

ADJUSTMENTS

Although your planer was carefully adjusted at the
factory, it should be checked before being put into opera­
tion. Any inaccuracies due to rough handling in transit can
easily be corrected by following these directions. In order
to check the adjustments you will need a feeler gage and
a gage block. WHEN CHECKING ADJUSTMENTS,
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE PLANER IS DISCON·
NECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
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Fig. 16
Fig. 17