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Problem Possible Causes Solution
Snipe (depressions at
ends of workpiece).
• Dull cutter blades. • Replace or turn cutter blades.
• Incorrect butted stock. • Butt pieces end-to-end as they are
fed into planer.
Torn grain • Unit not securely mounted. • Tighten lag bolts.
• Too deep a blade setting. • Reduce depth of cut.
• Workpiece being fed
against grain.
• Feed other end of board first.
• Dull cutter blades. • Replace or turn cutter blades.
Fuzzy/rough grain. • High wood moisture
content.
• Dry wood before planing.
• Dull cutter blades. • Replace or turn cutter blades.
• Too deep a blade setting. • Reduce depth of cut.
• Incorrect feeding speed. • Check for adequate power supply.
Check cord and plug for damage.
Check condition of motor brushes.
Uneven depth of cut. • Cutter head assembly not
level with planer surface.
• Have service performed by an
authorized service center.
• Unstable roller spring
pressure.
• Have service performed by an
authorized service center.
• Feed roller worn unevenly. • Have service performed by an
authorized service center.
Board thickness does
not match depth scale
indicator.
• Depth scale incorrectly set. • Adjust depth scale.
• Dirty planing table. • Clean and wax planing table.