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Motor and Machine Operation
PROBLEM
Snipe
(depressions at
end of workpiece)
Torn grain.
Fuzzy/rough grain.
Board thickness
does not match
depth scale indicator.
Will not start.
Interrupted operation
Planer not feeding
properly
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
LIKELY CAUSE
Dull Blades
Infeed or outfeed tables out of
adjustment.
Residue on rollers.
Too deep or shallow blade
setting.
Work piece being fed against
grain.
Dull cutter blades
High wood moisture content.
Dull blades
Too deep a blade setting.
Depth scale incorrectly set.
Not plugged in.
Blown circuit.
Switch key removed.
Unit overloaded.
Circuit overloaded.
Too much material being
removed.
Knives or tips dull.
Build up on tables.
Build up on rollers.
Replace or turn blades. Readjust
tables. Feed scrap of same thickness
before and after workpiece.
Clean rollers.
Reduce or increase the depth of cut.
Feed other end of board first.
Replace or turn blades.
Try skewing board when feeding.
VERY slightly dampen work piece.
Dry wood before planing.
Replace or turn blades
Reduce depth of cut
Adjust depth scale.
Check the power source.
Replace fuse, reset breaker, or call
electrician.
Replace switch key.
Reduce load.
Operate on circuit separate from
other appliances or motors or
connect to circuit with adequate amp
rating.
Reduce cut depth.
Replace knives or tips.
Clean tables and apply paste wax.
Clean rollers with a cleaner safe for
rubber surfaces.
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SOLUTION
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