RIKON Power Tools 25-200 - Manual (Page 12)

5.3. THICKNESS PLANER MODE
Note: Thickness planing is used to reduce a workpiece with one
already surface planed surface to a desired thickness.
- The workpiece is run through the thicknesser.
- The surface already planed flat rests on the thicknesser bed.
- The workpiece is cut on the upper side.
- The feed direction of the workpiece is exactly opposite than
with surface planing.
Workpiece dimensions
- Length: min. 12"; for workpieces over 60" use roller support.
- Width: max. 12".
- Thickness: min 12"; max. 8".
Note: The max. depth of cut for a single pass is 1/8".
1. Pull the jointer fence forward fully (Fig.20) and tighten the lock
handle (A, Fig.20)
2. Turn clamping lever (B, Fig.21) outward and swing the outfeed
table (C, Fig.21) together with the fence to the left. Make sure the
outfeed table lock (D, Fig.21) is engaged (When close the outfeed
table, please don't forget the release the lock).
3. Turn the dust chute (E, Fig.21) with installed suction connector
to the machine and secure with the lock pin (F, Fig.21).
4. Assume proper operating position:
- to feed the workpiece into the machine, position yourself offset
to one side of the feed opening.
FIG. 20
A
C
D
E
B
FIG. 21
F
- to remove the workpiece from the machine, position yourself
offset to one side of the outfeed opening.
5. To thickness plane stock which surfaces are not parallel, use
suitable feeding aids (make fitting templates).
6. Set planing thickness.
7. Start motor.
8. Feed workpiece slowly and straight into the planer. It will then
be automatically fed through the planer.
9. Guide workpiece straight through the planer.
10. Switch machine off if no further cutting is to be done immedi-
ately afterwards.
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