Use and Care Manual

ST1007/12/14 15" & 20" Planers (Mfd. Since 9/17)
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5. Remove Torx screw and insert, then clean all
dust and debris from both parts and pocket they
were removed from.
Note: Proper cleaning of insert, Torx screw, and
cutterhead pocket is critical to achieving a smooth
finish. Dirt or dust trapped between insert and
cutterhead will raise insert, and make marks on
your workpiece when planing.
Tip: Use low-pressure compressed air or a vacuum
nozzle to clean out cutterhead pocket.
Figure 32. Example of cutterhead inserts and Torx
screws (actual machine not shown).
Torx Screw
Cutterhead
Insert
4. Remove any sawdust or debris from head of
insert, Torx screw, and surrounding area (see
Figure 32).
6. Replace insert so that a fresh cutting edge faces
outward.
— If all four insert cutting edges have been used,
replace insert with a new one. Always position
insert reference dot in same position when
installing a new insert to aid in rotational
sequencing.
7. Lubricate Torx screw threads with a very small
amount of light machine oil, wipe excess off, and
torque screw to 50–55 inch/pounds.
Note: If too much oil is applied to the threads,
excess oil will attempt to squeeze out of the thread-
ed hole and raise insert during installation, bring-
ing it out of height alignment.