1. THICKNESS PLANER SAFETY

2. SPECIFIC PURPOSE
To surface stock to desired thickness.

3. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Stock must be at least 12” long to go through the GENERAL planer and at least 8” long to go through the DeWALT planers.
Plane thickest board first. Never plane more than one thickness at a time.

4. Specific Safety Con’t
Never stand directly behind, always off to one side in case of kick back.
Let go of the stock the board after it starts through the planer.
Never look into the planer.

5. USEFULL TIPS
Measure the thickness of your stock and adjust the planer to remove 1/16” of material thickness.
The JOINTED or SMOOTH face of your stock must be facing DOWN when you plane for the first time.
Rotate the hand wheel on the side of the planer by 1/3 of a turn to reduce stock thickness until proper thickness is achieved.

6. Useful Tips Con’t
When planing short pieces (ie. 16” to 12”) put the pieces through end to end so they push each other through the planer.
Plane all your stock at the same time to ensure equal thickness.
Ask for a help when planing long boards.
Check your stock for nails and loose knots.

7. Why is a thickness planer not able to straighten a warped board?
BECAUSE…..
The Cutterhead is mounted above the table.
Only the top of the stock is surfaced.

8. Briefly explain how FEED SPEED affects surface finish?
Faster feed = fewer knife marks/inch
= rougher surface quality
Slower feed = more knife marks /inch
= smoother surface quality

9. THICKNESS PLANER Cutter Head (Hidden by Guard) Depth of Cut Gauge
Table Elevation Hand Wheel
On/Off Switch
Table

10. HOW A THICKNESS PLANER WORKS
Cutter Head
In Feed Roller
Out Feed Roller
Feed Direction
Stock
Table