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Typical Planing Operation
Operator examines workpiece to make sure it
1.
is safe and suitable for planing.
— If workpiece is bowed, operator surface
planes workpiece on jointer until one side
is flat. Doing so ensures that it sits solidly
on planer table during operation.
Ensures machine is properly set up for plan-
2.
ing operations.
Puts on safety glasses or face shield, respira-
3.
tor, and ear protection.
Places workpiece on table with flat side
4.
down and correctly adjusts table height for
workpiece thickness and depth of cut.
Note: Any time you switch directions with
table height handwheel, there will be small
amount of backlash—so first crank of
handwheel after switching directions will be
slightly less than
you move handwheel in same direction dur-
ing operation, backlash will not be a factor.
-24-
⁄
". However, as long as
1
16
When all safety precautions have been taken,
5.
turns planer ON.
Stands to one side of planer path to reduce
6.
risk of kickback injuries, then feeds workpiece
into planer until infeed roller grabs it.
Note: Infeed and outfeed rollers control feed
rate of workpiece as it passes through planer.
Operator does not push or pull on workpiece.
— If cut is too deep and bogs down planer,
operator immediately reduces depth of
cut.
Once workpiece is clear of outfeed roller and
7.
stops moving, operator removes workpiece
from outfeed table and measures workpiece
thickness. If further planing is required, oper-
ator raises table slightly (approximately
⁄
turn of handwheel), then feeds workpiece
1
2
into front of planer again.
Operator continues process until desired
8.
thickness is achieved, then turns machine
OFF.
Model G0634X (Mfd. Since 11/20)
⁄
to
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4
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