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ADJUST ROLLERCASE LEVEL
Refer to Parts Illustration
The rollercase level is checked in factory and should work
properly. However, it can become out of alignment
during shipping and handling.
• If the rollercase is not level with the base, the depth-of-
cut will not be even from side to side. The end result is
tapered cut where the thickness on one side is different
from the other side. This can result from uneven wear
of the blade as well. Check to see blades are in good
working order.
• Test run with two test pieces on right and left ends
of the planer to determine the amount needs to be
corrected.
• Turn planer off and disconnect from power source.
Carefully place the planer on its back.
• Clamp vise plier (not provided) on the left side of shaft
(fix spacing) next to the gear.
• Remove retaining ring and disengage right gear from
the top gear.
• Slowly rotate handle to raise or lower rollercase
Rollercase will move by 0.006" with every turn of the
gear by one tooth. Move rollercase to the required
distance to offset the taper.
• Re-engage and remove vise plier.
• Sit the planer upright carefully.
• Test run the planer to check the rollercase
level adjustment.
• Repeat the procedures if further adjustment
is necessary.
REPLACE V-BELT
Refer to Parts Illustration
Inadequate tension in the V-belt will cause the belt to slip
from the motor pulley or drive pulley. A loose belt from
must be replaced.
• Turn planer off and unplug from power source.
• Loosen and remove screws on right cap. Remove
panel.
• Remove old belt by walking the belt from motor and
drive pulleys alternatively. Gently pull the belt outward
while turning the pulleys at the same time.
• Replace with new belt. Walk the belt on the pulleys in
the reverse manner as when removing the belt.
• Make sure belt is evenly seated all the way on the
motor and drive pulley grooves.
• Replace and secure right panel.
CLEAN AND LUBRICATION
• Vacuum the planer machine to remove wood chips, saw
dust, and debris.
• Use a cleaning solution (not included) to remove resin
and grease residue.
• Check and empty dust collection bag.
• Remove saw dust, wood chips, and grease from chains
and gears.
• The bearings in motor and cutterhead units are
permanently sealed in factory and should require no
further lubrication.
• Three components require regular lubrication:
rollercase elevation screws (2x), the columns (4x), and
the feed roller chain drive. Remove the top and both
side panels to access these components.
• Remove old grease residues, with minerals spirits
if necessary, then apply a coat of light grade multi-
purpose grease (not included.)
• Chain drive should be cleaned before lubrication. Use
spray oil (not included) to lubricate the chain. The chain
should be wiped dry after the lubricant has had enough
time to penetrate the links.
• The work table and extension table can be coated with
very thin lubricating wax (not included) to protect the
surface from rust and to facilitate smooth feed
during operation.
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