Table Extensions
Before using your planer, fold down the table extensions in
the front and back of the tool (Fig. 7). After extended use, the
table extensions may be slightly out of level. See Leveling the
Table Extensions in the Maintenance section of this manual.
NOTE: The outside edges of the extension tables are level
with the base while the inside edges (closest to the cutter
head) are below the edge of the base. This is set at the fac-
tory to reduce unnecessary friction between the material
and the table while providing adequate support at the two
points (those farthest from the cutter head) on the tables
that are integral to snipe prevention.
Carriage Head Lock
Your planer is equipped with a carriage head lock lever (I)
located on top of the motor (Fig. 8). This device secures the
carriage that holds the cutter head to the four posts of your
planer. By locking the carriage to the four posts, the move-
ment that causes snipe is drastically minimized.
Depth Adjustment
The depth adjustment scale (J) indicates the finished thick-
ness of your workpiece (Fig. 9). One rotation of the depth
adjustment crank is equal to 1/16"; half a rotation is equal to
1/32", etc.
TO SET THE FINISHED THICKNESS
1. Raise head lock lever to unlock the cutter head (Fig. 8).
This allows the cutter head to be adjusted.
2. Adjust the thickness. Turn the depth adjustment handle
clockwise to lower the cutter head. Turn the handle
counter-clockwise to raise the cutter head. One full rota-
tion of the handle moves the cutter head 1/16".
3. Depress the head lock lever to re-lock before planing.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust the carriage height while the
carriage lock is engaged. You may damage the machine.
FINE ADJUSTMENTS
The depth adjustment handle allows for fine adjustments,
from 1/64" to 1/16".
Fine adjustments are ideal for “shaving” small amounts from
your material. For example, if your planed workpiece meas-
ures 3-1/16" thick, but should be 3" thick, adjust your planer
to remove the excess 1/16" as follows:
1. Plane and measure your workpiece. In this example, the
finished thickness is 3-1/16".
2. Turn the circular label on the depth adjustment handle
until the “0” mark aligns with the arrow on the top of the
tool. Do not make any other adjustments to the planer.
3. Turn the depth adjustment handle clockwise until the
1/16" mark aligns with the arrow.
4. Plane your workpiece. The final thickness should be 3".
Material Removal Gauge
Your planer is equipped with a material removal gauge. It is
used to indicate the amount of wood that will be removed in
one pass with the carriage set at its current height.