Operating Guide

SIDE PLATE ANGLE

(See Figure 42)

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• HOOK – “Grabs” and dulls quickly; increases the potential of KICKBACK. Results from using a

• BACKWARD SLOPE – Needs too much feed pressure; causes excessive wear to the bar and

SIDE PLATE ANGLE

(See Figure 43-45)

• Maintain the depth gauge at a clearance of 1/32" (0.6 mm) Use a depth gauge tool for checking

the depth gauge clearances.

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depth gauge jointer. After lowering each depth gauge, restore original shape by rounding the

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MAINTENANCE

Raker (Depth Gauge) Clearance

HOOK BACKWARD SLOPE

INCORRECT

Restore

Original

Shape By

Rounding

The Front

1/32" (0.6 mm)

Fig. 42

Fig. 44

Fig. 43

Fig. 45

Depth Gauge Jointer

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