Changes

# Never attempt to remove more than 1/16” per pass (one turn). Do not over load the motor. Multiple passes result in less tear-out and are easier on the machine.

# Never attempt to remove more than 1/16” per pass (one turn). Do not over load the motor. Multiple passes result in less tear-out and are easier on the machine.

# Always take your measurements at the thickest part of the board and adjust planer to match this thickness.

# Always take your measurements at the thickest part of the board and adjust planer to match this thickness.

# Do not attempt to run stock less than 12” in length through the planer.

# Do not attempt to run stock less than 12” in length through the planer.   

# Do not attempt to plane material less than 1/4" thick.   

# Turn the Thickness Planer on and wait until it has reached full speed before starting to plane your stock.

# Turn the Thickness Planer on and wait until it has reached full speed before starting to plane your stock.

# Only plane one piece of stock at a time. Stand to the side of the stock and feed it into the infeed opening. Let go of the stock when the roller takes hold of it. Never put your finger in the machine.

# Only plane one piece of stock at a time. Stand to the side of the stock and feed it into the infeed opening. Let go of the stock when the roller takes hold of it. Never put your finger in the machine.

# Keep your full attention on the stock, the controls, and where your hands/fingers are while you plane.

# Keep your full attention on the stock, the controls, and where your hands/fingers are while you plane.

# After half of the stock has entered the planer, walk around back and hold the end up as the rest of the stock comes out of the machine. Do not pull the stock out; simply allow the machine to push it toward you. Adjust the pressure bar lever if needed.

# After half of the stock has entered the planer, walk around back and hold the end up as the rest of the stock comes out of the machine. Do not pull the stock out; simply allow the machine to push it toward you. Adjust the pressure bar lever if needed.

# Do NOT plane to a thickness less than 3/8”.

# Do NOT plane to a thickness less than 1/4”.

# Listen to the sound the planer makes as it’s operating. If something doesn’t sound right, turn the Thickness Planer off and notify the shop aid.

# Listen to the sound the planer makes as it’s operating. If something doesn’t sound right, turn the Thickness Planer off and notify the shop aid.

# Planing thickness is the only adjustment that should be made while the planer running. The machine should be off before making any other adjustments.

# Planing thickness is the only adjustment that should be made while the planer running. The machine should be off before making any other adjustments.