Woodstock SHOP FOX W1747 - Manual (Page 19)

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W1747 20" Planer
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OPERATIONS
General
DO NOT investigate problems or adjust
the planer while it is running. Wait
until the machine is turned OFF and
all working parts have come to a
complete stop before proceeding!
The Model W1747 will perform many types of operations
that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these
operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed incor-
rectly.
The instructions in this section are written with the under-
standing that the operator has the necessary knowledge
and skills to operate this machine. If at any time you
are experiencing difficulties performing any operation,
stop using the machine!
If you are an inexperienced operator, we strongly recom-
mend that you read books, trade articles, or seek training
from an experienced planer operator before performing
any unfamiliar operations. Above all, your safety should
come first!
READ and understand this entire instruc-
tion manual before using this machine.
Serious personal injury may occur if
safety and operational information is not
understood and followed. DO NOT risk
your safety by not reading!
Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears
could result from using this machine
without proper protective gear. Always
wear safety glasses, a respirator, and
hearing protection when operating this
machine.
The W1747 table moves approximately 1 /
16
" with one
turn of the handwheel.
The basic steps of operating the planer are as follows:
1. Put on safety glasses, respirator, and ear muffs.
2. Unless your workpiece is very flat, surface plane
the workpiece on a jointer until it is flat—having the
face flat will ensure that it sits flat on the planer
table during operation.
3. Adjust the table height slightly lower than your
workpiece to ensure the first cut is as light as pos-
sible (approximately 1 /
32
"– 1 /
16
"). This cut removes
any excessive high spots.
4. Start the planer.
5. Making sure not to stand directly in front or behind
the workpiece to avoid kickback injury, place the
flat side of the board down on the table, and feed
the workpiece through the planer.
— If the cut is too heavy and bogs down the planer,
turn the planer OFF immediately, allow it to
come to a complete stop, remove the workpiece,
and repeat Steps 3–5.
Basic Operation
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