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(2) Insert the set gauge plate spring into the hole
on the back metal and heavily push the plate
spring in the direction indicated by the arrow
in Fig. 14 until it snaps into the correct position.
(3) Holding the set gauge with the blade edge
facing downward as shown in Fig. 15, loosen
the temporarily fastened machine screws and
lightly push the cutter blade with a thumb until
the cutter blade gently touches plate.
CAUTION:
●
Do not push the blade with excessive pressure.
Excessive
maladjustment of the blade height.
(4) Finally, retighten the machine screws to
securely fasten the cutter blade and the back
metal, thereby completing the blade height
adjustment procedure.
(5) Holding the set gauge as shown in Fig. 16,
push upward on the back metal and remove it
from the set gauge.
(6) The cutter blade is now ready to be mounted
on the planer as described in the section on
cutter blade assembly.
SHARPENING THE CUTTER BLADES
Use of the optional accessory Blade Sharpening Ass'y
is recommended for convenience.
(1) Use of Blade Sharpening Ass'y.
As shown in Fig. 17, two blades can be mounted on
the blade sharpening ass'y to ensure that the
blade tips are ground at equal angles. During
grinding, adjust the position of the cutter blades so
that their edges simultaneously contact the
grinding stone as shown in Fig. 18.
14
pressure
could
Align the back metal end with
on extruded portion.
cause
Lightly push with
a thumb.
Fig. 14
Plate
Machine screw
Fig. 15
Push up the back
metal for beneath
Fig. 16
Machine
screw
Cutter blade
Fig. 17