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Model W1842 (For Machines Mfd. Since 6/17)
Setting.Feed.Rate
The power feed has a two-speed gearbox that uses a
31/46T gear combination (see Figure.20) to plane at 24
FPM and a 20/57T gear combination to feed the workpiece
at 12 FPM when planing or moulding.
Typically, low feed rates are used for dimensioning passes,
while higher feed rates are used for finishing passes.
Tools.Needed:
Hex Wrench 5mm ...............................................1
Open-End Wrench 10mm.......................................1
To.change.feed.speed,.do.these.steps:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Remove gearbox cover shown in Figure.21.
3. Remove cap screws that hold gears on their shafts
(see Figure.22).
4. Put other set of gears on shafts and tighten cap
screws.
5. Replace gearbox cover.
Only. change. the. feed. rate. when. the.
planer. is. running.. DO. NOT. attempt. to.
change.the.feed.rate.during.any.cutting.
operations. or. damage. to. the. gearbox.
will.result.
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12.FPM
Figure 20. Feed gear configurations.
Figure.21. Location of gearbox cover.
46T Gear
Cap Screws
Figure.22. Location of cap screws securing
gears for 24 FPM operation.
-27-
46
31
20
24.FPM
Gearbox
Cover
31T Gear
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