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====Overview====
====Overview====
The Planer is used to trim wood boards down by precise measurements, never more than 1/16 of an inch. It is super useful for make smooth surfaces without taking off much of the board.
====Demonstration====
====Demonstration====
====General Procedure====
====General Procedure====
# Connect and turn the one of the dust collectors (shown below) on so we can keep the place clean. Ensure that the restriction plate is “out”.
# Connect and turn the one of the dust collectors (shown below) on so we can keep the place clean. Ensure that the restriction plate is “out”.<gallery>
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File:Small Dust Collector Image.jpg|Small Dust Collector
File:Small Dust Collector Image.jpg|Small Dust Collector
File:Large Dust Collector Image.jpg|Large Dust Collector
File:Large Dust Collector Image.jpg|Large Dust Collector
## The feed control may have slipped. Simply push it all the way to the right.
## The feed control may have slipped. Simply push it all the way to the right.
## The table is too high (not adjusted to the proper height). This should NOT happen since you’re supposed to measure the stock and then make table adjustment according to your needs.
## The table is too high (not adjusted to the proper height). This should NOT happen since you’re supposed to measure the stock and then make table adjustment according to your needs.
# Never attempt to reverse feed stock.
# Never attempt to reverse feed stock. The motor turns one direction and will try to spit it right back at you.
# Be careful not to let your fingers become pinched between stock and table.
# Be careful not to let your fingers become pinched between stock and table. It will hurt a lot.
# If stock is real long, get help holding it while you feed it into the infeed opening. Ensure your helper is standing to the side of the stock and NOT behind it.
# If stock is real long, get help holding it while you feed it into the infeed opening. Ensure your helper is standing to the side of the stock and NOT behind it.
# 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.
# 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.
# Always turn the Thickness Planer off and wait until it stops moving before making any adjustments.
# Always turn the Thickness Planer off and wait until it stops moving before making any adjustments.
# When finished working with the Thickness Planer, turn the machine off and remain in the work zone until it stops moving.
# Clean off the infeed table so that the next users’ stock will be able to make contact directly with the table instead of being raised up slightly by the chips left after you’re finished planing.
# Turn off and disconnect the dust collector.
==Safety==
==Safety==
# '''NEVER''' allow your hands/fingers to enter the infeed opening.
# '''NEVER''' allow your hands/fingers to enter the infeed opening. Unless it you want to lose a finger and try to win some lawsuit money. It won't work, you'll lose. Be safe kids.
# '''NEVER''' turn the Thickness Planer on with stock inside the infeed opening.
# '''NEVER''' turn on the Thickness Planer with stock inside the infeed opening. No good.
# '''NEVER''' bend down to look into a planer while it is running.
# '''NEVER''' bend down to look into a planer while it is running. Unless it you want to potentially lose an eye and try to win some lawsuit money. It won't work, you'll lose. Be safe kids.
# '''NEVER''' open top when machine is running.
# '''NEVER''' open top when machine is running. Unless it you want to potentially lose something and try to win some lawsuit money. It won't work, you'll lose. Be safe kids.
# '''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. Unless it you want to lose a finger and try to win some lawsuit money. It won't work, you'll lose. Be safe kids.
==Certification==
==Certification==
==Troubleshooting==
==Troubleshooting==
# If the Planer seems to be missing a spot on your board, then it is likely that you have a chipped blade. Replacing the blade would then be imperative before its next use.
# If the Planer does not seem to be cutting smoothly, then it is likely that the blade is getting dull. Replacing the blade would then be imperative before its next use.
==Maintenance==
==Maintenance==