Use and Care Manual

ST1007/12/14 15" & 20" Planers (Mfd. Since 9/17)

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Figure 52. Anti-kickback pawls.

Anti-Kickback Pawls

The Model ST1007/ST1012/ST1014 features anti-kick-

back pawls (shown in Figure 52) as an import-

ant safety feature. These safety devices allow the

workpiece to enter the planer without affecting

the proper operation, but are designed to stop the

workpiece from coming back out of the entrance in

the event of a kickback.

The anti-kickback pawls should be frequently checked

to ensure that they swing free and easy. Do not try to

lubricate the pawls. Lubrication may cause dust to

build-up, which will restrict movement.

Anti-Kickback Pawls

Proper operation of the anti-kickback pawls is

essential to the safe operation of the planer. If

they aren’t working properly, they will not pro-

tect you if a kickback occurs.

4. If V-belts need to be replaced, raise motor to

release belt tension (see next step for instruc-

tions), roll them off pulleys, then replace with a

matched set of 3.

5. To adjust V-belt tension, loosen both top motor

mount hex nuts (see Figure 50 on Page 38),

then adjust bottom hex nuts to raise or lower

motor.

Note: V-belts are correctly tensioned when there is

approximately

⁄4" deflection when moderate pres-

sure is applied to them midway between pulleys,

as illustrated in Figure 51.

Cutterhead

Pulley

Approximately

⁄

" Deflection

Motor

Pulley

Figure 51. Belt deflection when V-belts are correctly

tensioned.

6. After V-belts are correctly tensioned, tighten top

motor mount hex nuts, then re-install cabinet

cover and belt cover.