Woodstock International Shop Fox W1683 - Manual (Page 24)

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ADJUSTMENTS
Figure 24. Chip deflector mounting bolts.
Figure 25. Anti-kickback pawls.
NOTICE
If you use a dust collector, move the chip
deflector slightly farther away from the
knives to help remove chips better.
The power should not be
connected to the planer
at this time! If it is,
serious injury may occur.
Chip Deflector
Anti-Kickback Pawls
A chip deflector is mounted behind the
cutterhead to keep wood chips from falling onto
the outfeed roller.
To adjust the chip deflector:
1. Loosen the chip deflector mounting bolts
shown in Figure 24.
2. Make sure the deflector is angled toward
the cutterhead. Position the edge of the
deflector to approximately
1 ⁄
16
" from the
knife edge. Rotate the cutterhead with the
V-belt pulley and make sure there is enough
clearance between all the knives and the
chip deflector.
3. Re-tighten the mounting bolts and replace
the top cover.
The Model W1683 features anti-kickback pawls
(shown in Figure 25) as an important safety
feature. These safety devices allow the
workpiece to enter the planer without affecting
the proper operation, but are designed to stop
the workpiece from coming back out of the
entrance in the event of a kickback.
The anti-kickback pawls should be frequently
checked to ensure that they swing free and
easy. Do not try to lubricate the pawls.
Lubrication may cause dust to build-up, which
will restrict movement.
Proper operation of the anti-kickback pawls
is essential to the safe operation of the
planer. If they aren’t working properly,
they will not protect you if a kickback
occurs.