Calibrating Table Elevation Scale; Checking Anti-Kickback Fingers - Woodstock W1862 Owner's Manual

Model W1862/W1863 (For Machines Mfd. Since 02/19)
Calibrating.Table.
Elevation.Scale
Although correctly set at the factory, the table elevation
scale can be adjusted for accuracy if necessary.
Items.Needed.
Phillips Screwdriver #2 .........................................1
Scrap Piece of Stock ............................................1
Calipers ...........................................................1
To.calibrate.table.elevation.scale,.do.these.steps:
1.. Plane a scrap piece of stock until it is flat and of
even thickness along its length.
Note:.Turn board over between each pass.
2.. Use calipers to measure board thickness.
3.. If there is a discrepancy between board thickness
and reading on table elevation scale, loosen the
screw shown in Figure.55, adjust scale as necessary,
then re-tighten screw.
Checking.Anti-Kickback.
Fingers
The anti-kickback fingers are an important safety feature
of your planer. The fingers hang from a rod suspended
across the head casting and in front of the infeed roller,
as shown. This design allows the workpiece to easily enter
the planer but reduces the risk of kickback by digging into
the workpiece if it moves backward.
Check the anti-kickback fingers regularly to ensure they
swing freely and easily. If the fingers do not swing freely
and easily, first clean them with a wood-resin solvent,
then inspect them for damage. If any of the fingers are
damaged, the device must be replaced before using the
machine.
Do not apply oil or other lubricants to the anti-kickback
fingers that will attract dust and restrict free movement
of the fingers.
Qty
Screw
Figure.55..Location of adjustment screw
for table elevation scale.
Anti-Kickback Fingers
Figure.56..Anti-kickback fingers.
Proper. operation. of. anti-kickback.
fingers. is. critical. for. safe. operation. of.
this. planer.. DO. NOT. operate. planer. if.
anti-kickback.fingers.are.not.operating.
correctly..Failure.to.heed.this.warning.
could.result.in.serious.personal.injury.
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