2.
If necessary change the machine over.
1.
Chan
ging over from thicknesser to planer. ⮫Chapter 8.2 ‘Changing
over from the thicknesser to the planer’ on page 52
2.
Adjust the planer fence.
3.
Adjust the depth of cut.
3.
Only switch the machine on once the workpiece has been placed in the
c
orrect machinable position.
4.
When planing, lead the workpiece evenly with closed fingers.
5.
Never place your hands on the workpiece over the cutterblock.
6.
Use a push stick at the end of the planing process if necessary.
7.
If you are not going to continue working, switch off the machine and secure
it ag
ainst being turned on again.
9.3 Processing techniques when planing
9.3.1 Planing
Adjust the cutterblock protective guard
Fig. 43: Planing - protective guard
1 Protective guard
2 Workpiece thickness less than 75 mm
3 Workpiece thickness greater than 75 mm
Workpiece thickness less than 75 mm:
Cover the entire planer with the guard and set it only slightly higher than the
thic
kness of the workpiece.
Workpiece thickness greater than 75 mm:
Move the guard up against the workpiece and let it rest on the planer table.