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BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 16)
WARNING: Turn planer off and disconnect from power
source before inspecting or replacing brushes.
Brush life depends on amount of load on motor. Regularly inspect
brushes after 100 hours of use. Brushes are located on either side of
planer motor, on both the front and rear side of the planer.
• Loosen brush cap and carefully remove brush from motor.
• Replace brushes if spring is damaged.
• Replace brushes if carbon is worn.
• Tighten brush caps after replacement.
ADJUSTING TABLE LEVEL
Small screws appear underneath either side of both the infeed and outfeed tables, directly next to the hinge.
These screws can be adjusted to make sure the tables are exactly level with the main working table. Small adjust-
ments can be made, using a test piece of wood for test cuts.
LUBRICATION
Motor and cutterhead bearings are sealed and need no lubrication. Gears and elevation screws should be cleaned
of debris and greased as needed.
CLEAN PLANER
Keep planer clean of any wood chips, dust, dirt or debris. After 10 hours of operation, the chains and gears
should have wood chips, dust and old grease removed. Use common automotive bearing grease to lubricate all
chains and gears. Be sure all chains and gears have plenty of grease. Clean the granite table using a soft, damp
cloth. Do not use any waxes, oils or solvents on the table.
IF THE MATERIAL DOES NOT FEED PROPERLY, CHECK FOR:
• dull blades: rotate or replace as necessary (refer to Changing Blades section).
• excess clogging in the dust hood (refer to Attach Dust Chute in the Assembly and Adjustments section).
• a broken V-Belt (refer to Replacing V-Belt in the Maintenance section).
IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS REPEATEDLY:
• Dull blades could be present. Dull blades can cause motor overloading. Rotate or replace as necessary (refer to
Changing Blades section).
• Reduce the depth of cut. An overly aggressive cut could cause motor overloading (refer to Depth of Cut in the
Operation section)
IF THE UNIT DOES NOT RUN, CHECK TO SEE:
• if the unit is plugged in. Ensure unit is plugged into the appropriate outlet (refer to Electrical Information).
• if the circuit breaker needs to be reset.
• if the motor brushes are depleted. Replace as necessary (refer to Brush Inspection and Replacement under the
Maintenance section).
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MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Brush Cap
Figure 16
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