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Purpose
The thickness planer fulfills one function: creating a surface parallel to a reference surface at a certain thickness. If the reference surface is not flat, the opposite side will not be flat either. Most users will use the jointer to set the reference surface(s) before planing.
Safety
Do:
- Stand to one side when feeding the material through the planer
- Use a sled when cutting thin materials
Do not:
- Cut pieces thinner than 0.25” without a sled
- Cut across the grain or with end grain facing up
Emergency Stop
The planer can be stopped with the emergency stop on the control panel.
Operating Procedure
- Check the cut height. The planer can take up to ⅜” depth of cut, however lighter cuts will give better results. The height gauge is not reliable; aim to cut oversized and sneak up on the cut.
- With the dust collector on, turn the grey locking ring and press the On button.
- Verify the position of the speed lever. If the speed lever is set between positions, the feed rollers will not move.
- Carefully feed the material through the planer.
Shutdown and Housekeeping
- Remove all workpieces and sleds
- Wipe down exterior with a brush (table, handles)
- Removed dust collector hose, check for debris/clogs, and replace
- Check for trapped debris inside the planer (shine a flashlight inside to check)