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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Workpiece does not feed
smoothly.
Dirty planer
bed/rollers.
Clean table and rollers. Apply paste wax on
the planer bed and extension wings to reduce
drag. Do not use silicone lubrication.
Belt slipping.
Clean belt and pulleys. Replace belt as
needed.
Machine vibrates
excessively or makes
unexpected noise.
Damaged cutter
inserts.
Replace cutter inserts.
Machine stands on
uneven surface.
Reposition on a flat, level surface.
V-belt worn, slipping
or hitting belt cover.
Clean belt and pulleys. Replace V-belt if it
shows signs of aging.
Loose components.
Tighten fasteners of the component.
Board thickness does not
match the scale’s
measurement.
Cutterhead height
scale is mispositioned.
Adjust scale.
Unable to turn cutterhead
elevation crank
Carriage is locked.
Lift carriage lock lever to unlock carriage.
Carriage is stopped by
depth stop.
Adjust the depth stop’s minimum height
setting. Minimum cutterhead height is 5/32”.