Outfeed Roller Height; Infeed Roller Height; Chipbreaker Height - Powermatic 15S Owner's Manual

NOTE: This procedure uses a home-made gauge
block and feeler gauges, which should be
sufficient for most planer operations. If extra
precise measurements are desired, however, use
a dial indicator device. A bed and feed roller
gauge with dial indicator (stock # 2230002) is
available as an accessory for this machine, and
may be purchased through our customer service
department.

OUTFEED ROLLER HEIGHT

1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Make sure the knives are set properly as
previously explained
Adjustment."
3. Place the gauge block (F, Fig. 25) on the
table directly beneath the cutterhead (D, Fig.
25).
4. Using a 0.02" (0.5mm) feeler gauge (G, Fig.
25) placed on top of the gauge block, raise
the work table until the knife just touches the
feeler gauge when the knife is at its lowest
point. Do not move the work table any
further until the outfeed roller is adjusted.
5. Remove the feeler gauge and move the
gauge block (F, Fig. 26) under one end of
the outfeed roller. The bottom of the outfeed
roller should just touch the top of the gauge
block. If an adjustment to the outfeed roller
is necessary, loosen the lock nut (J, Fig. 26)
and turn screw (H, Fig. 26) until the outfeed
roller just touches the gauge block. Then
tighten lock nut (J, Fig. 26).
6. Check and adjust the opposite end of the
outfeed roller in the same manner.

INFEED ROLLER HEIGHT

Use the exact same procedure for checking the
infeed roller as you did for the outfeed roller, Use
the .02" (0.5mm) feeler gauge atop the gauge
block. If adjustment is necessary, use the lock nut
and screw on each end of the infeed roller.

CHIPBREAKER HEIGHT

The chipbreaker breaks off the larger chips before
the stock reaches the cutterhead. Use the gauge
block and a .02" (0.5mm) feeler gauge to check
the height of the chipbreaker, following the same
procedure as above. If adjustment is needed:
under "Knife
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