Adjustments, Fig. 24, Fig. 25 – RIKON Power Tools 25-010H User Manual

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ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING THE PLANER TABLE

1. The planer table is attached to the cabinet and move

vertically by four Threaded Spindles, or posts (#131, FIG.

24, A). At the base of the spindles, there are positioning

Plates (#141, B). Next to the spindle ends, there are four

Set Screws (#140, C) that can be adjusted to slightly raise

or lower an end of the planer table so that it will be parallel

with the cutterhead.

2. Slightly loosen the four set screws at the corners of the

base plate. Depending on which side of the planer’s table

needs to be raised, turn the set screws at that side of the

base to raise the base/table.

3. Repeat measuring with the gauge block and making

adjustments until the table is parallel with the cutterhead.
4. Remove the gauge block from the mouth of the planer

and check all parts to confirm the machine is ready for use.

FIG. 24

ADJUSTING THE FEED ROLLERS

The Infeed (#138) and Outfeed (#136) Rollers are pre-set

by the factory to align parallel with the cutterhead and knife

inserts. These spring loaded rollers are set just below the

cutterhead, so that they engage the lumber and move it

through the planer. Should an adjustment be required to in-

crease or decrease the amount of downward pressure they

exert on the lumber, the following steps are needed.

1. The outfeed jointer table and the fence needs to be

removed, and the dust hood lifted up and pivoted back

onto the cutterhead to gain access inside of the planer. See

page 14, step 2 and FIG. 22 on this process.

2. Under the Feed Rollers, the long Hex Head Bolts (#147,

D) hold the compression Springs (#145, E) in place, and

control the pressure the rollers exert onto the lumber being

moved throuh the planer for surfacing. The bolts can be

tightened or loosened with a 13mm wrench. FIG. 25.

- By tightening the bolts, UP the frame, the spring is

compressed and the downward pressure of its roller is

increased upon the lumber being fed through the planer.

- By loosening the bolts, DOWN the frame, the spring

compression is reduced, and its rollers exert less pressure

down onto the lumber.
3. Once the rollers are set, the machine is ready for use.

THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE

PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE

OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE.

FIG. 25

OUTFEED

ROLLER

ADJUSTING THE CUTTERHEAD GUARD

The Guard Bar (#207, A) must be covering the cutterhead’s

sharp knives at all time to keep you safe during jointing.

- Adjust the height of the cutterhead guard, with the

Guard Setting Lever (#226, FIG. B, B).

- Adjust and lock the Guard (B) in place over the cut-

terhead knives with the Clamping Lever (#208, C). The

guard’s forward plastic, spring end will exert slight priessure

against workpieces when used in jointing mode.

FIG. B