Adjusting Roller Spring Tension - Woodstock W1862 Owner's Manual

Model W1862/W1863 (For Machines Mfd. Since 02/19)
Adjusting.Roller.Spring.
Tension
The infeed and outfeed rollers keep the workpiece moving
through the planer. Springs exert downward pressure
on the feed rollers while allowing them to raise with an
uneven workpiece surface. Proper spring tension is crucial
to keep the workpiece moving through the planer during
operation.
The ideal feed-roller spring tension varies depending
upon the type of wood you plane. When adjusting spring
tension, keep the following in mind:
• If you are planing milled lumber with a consistent
surface, use less spring tension to reduce the risk of
marring the workpiece.
• If you are planing rough lumber with inconsistent
surfaces, use greater spring tension to keep the
stock moving through the planer.
• If the workpiece consistently stops feeding during
operation, the spring tension may need to be
increased.
Items.Needed.
Hex Wrench 5mm ...............................................1
To.adjust.feed-roller.spring.tension,.do.these.steps:
1.. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.. Rotate tension screws (shown to the right) clockwise
to increase tension or counterclockwise to decrease
tension.
Qty
Figure.53. Example of roller spring tension
adjustment screws.
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Tension
Screws