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==Safety First==

==Safety First==

* '''NEVER''' attempt to repair the machine or remove any panels.  

* '''NEVER''' attempt to repair the machine or remove any panels.  

* '''NEVER''' put your finger in a knot hole while operating the Thickness Planer.

* '''NEVER''' put your finger in a knot hole while operating the Thickness Planer.

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# Make sure the material is free of all foreign objects, loose knots, and splits

# Make sure the material is free of all foreign objects, loose knots, and splits

# Before turning on the machine, loosen the table lock nuts on the side of the machine.  slide the material into the machine and slowly adjust the table height by rotating the handwheel until the material  

# Before turning on the machine, loosen the table lock nuts on the side of the machine.  slide the material into the machine and slowly adjust the table height by rotating the handwheel until the material barely touches.

# The key is to take off very little material on the first pass and adjust as needed.

## The key is to take off very little material on the first pass and adjust as needed.

# Remove piece and adjust wheel to trim desired amount off of work piece.

# Remove piece and adjust wheel to trim desired amount off of work piece.

# 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.