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The JWP-13BT planer is designed for planing solid
wood. Other material, including glue, will dull or
damage the knives. However, when you need to
'true-up"
glued-together
suggestions.
As you glue the stock, scrub off all the glue on the
surface with a wet rag. This prevents glue beads
from forming on the wood surface. Allow the glue to
dry at least 24 hours. Check the surface for any glue
that you missed and remove with a scraper, chisel,
or sander.
Set the cutterhead for a shallow depth of cut. When
you are finished planing the glued-up board, unplug
the planer and check planer knives for built-up pitch
or other signs of wear.
10.0 User-maintenance
Disconnect power to planer
(unplug) before performing any maintenance.
Failure to comply may result in serious personal
injury.
A regular, periodic schedule of simple maintenance
procedures can greatly extend the life of the
machine.
10.1 General cleaning
Periodically use a brush or vacuum to clear dust and
chips from inside the machine. Do not use bare
hands.
Wipe the tables clean with a soft rag. In addition, a
light coat of non-silicone paste wax applied
periodically to the tables will promote smooth
feeding of stock. Do not use silicone-based
protectants on the tables as it may impede proper
sealing or varnishing of the finished piece.
10.2 Feed roller inspection
The feed rollers are made of a rubber material and
should be inspected after every hour of operation:
1.
Disconnect planer from power source; unplug.
2.
Lower head until you see the hexagonal recess
in center of cutterhead shaft through the access
hole. Refer to Figure 8-4.
3.
Insert 4mm hex wrench through hole and into
recess. Use this wrench to rotate cutterhead
and rollers during the inspection process.
4.
Inspect both rollers for sawdust and wood
chips. To remove sawdust or wood chips, first
use a soft brush. If chips or dust remain, use a
soft cloth with a mild cleaner. Do not touch feed
rollers with sharp or abrasive objects, or use
harsh solvents. Keep hands away from knife
inserts.
stock,
follow
these
10.3 Commutator brush inspection
To maintain motor efficiency, inspect the two carbon
brushes periodically (frequently if planer is heavily
used). Stalling or loss of power may be a symptom
of worn carbon brushes. If one brush is worn,
replace both at the same time.
Continued use of damaged or
worn brushes may result in damage to motor
armature.
1.
Disconnect planer from power source; unplug.
2.
Unscrew and remove cap with flat blade
screwdriver. See Figure 10-1.
3.
Grip the brass clip and pull brush assembly
from hole. Note its orientation – always reinstall
a brush in the same orientation as its original
position.
4.
Brush should be replaced if any of the following
are discovered:
Brush has worn to about 1/2-inch long.
Signs of crumbling, burning or breaking.
End of brush is rough or pitted.
Abnormal coloration of spring
Broken lead in spring
Collapsed spring
5.
Install new brush (or reinstall current brush if still
in good condition) and gently press it all the way
into hole until the brass clip is secured.
6.
Install cap.
7.
Repeat for brush on opposite side of motor.
8.
It is recommended that the planer be run
without load for several minutes to seat new
brushes.
Figure 10-1: carbon brushes
10.4 Lubrication
Motor and cutterhead bearings are sealed, and do
not require lubrication.
The following areas should be inspected periodically
and lubricated as necessary:
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