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MAINTENANCE
WARNING! MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE
POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Your planer should provide you with a long time of service provided you take the time to perform
the following maintenance operations.
CLEANING
Sawdust buildup and other debris can cause the tool to plane incorrectly. Periodic cleaning
and waxing is needed for accurate, precision planing. Any moving parts should be cleaned
regularly with a penetrating oil and lubricated with a light coating of medium weight
machine oil.
CAUTION! With the machine unplugged, blow off motor with low pressure air to remove
dust or dirt. Air pressure above 50 P.S.I. should not be used as high-pressured air may
damage insulation. The operator should always wear a respirator and eye protection when
using compressed air. Do not allow chips and dust to accumulate under the machine. Keep
area clean and in safe order.
Having clean feed rollers is essential for optimal results. Check feed rollers after each use
for buildup of pitch, gum, or resin, and be sure to clean off with a non-flammable tar and
pitch remover that is not harmful to rubberized surfaces.
Periodically clean, wax, and buff the tables. This will aid in the prevention of improper
feeding of the work piece.
HARDWARE TIGHTNESS
Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, and screws, for tightness and condition. Stop
the machine and recheck the cutterhead screw and knives, or tips, for tightness after about
50 hours of operation. Recheck periodically.
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