Machine Use; Proper Planing Techniques - Delta 22-590 Manuel D'utilisation

HOW TO USE THE ADJUSTABLE INDEXINg RINg
The cutterhead adjusting handle has an adjustment ring (A) Fig. 18. To use the adjustment ring to make fine adjustments:
1. Measure the thickness of a planed board.
2. Set the zero position of the ring (A) Fig. 18 to align with
the arrow (B).
3. Rotate the handle to the desired depth of cut, as
indicated on the ring. Each indicator on the ring is
equivalent to 1/128" (.2 mm) for making minute cuts.
4. Plane the workpiece.

MACHINE USE

Follow these few steps to achieve the best results.
1. True One Face – Feed one face of the board over a jointer, making thin cuts with each pass, until the entire surface
is flat.
2. Plane to Thickness – Place the side you just surfaced in STEP 1 face down and feed the board through the planer,
plane until this side is flat. Then plane both sides of the board until you are satisfied with the thickness, making
thin cuts, alternating sides with each pass. If, during the planing operation, you notice the board twisting, warping
or bowing, repeat STEP 1 and true one face.
3. When planing long stock, provide additional support to the infeed and outfeed end of the workpiece.
4. Always engage the cutterhead lock before planing. Plane with the grain only, and keep table clean. Occasionally, wax
the table surface to reduce friction.
5. Cross-cut the workpiece to its final length.
Feed the wood through the planer at different places on the table to help eliminate uneven wear of the
knives.

PROPER PLANINg TECHNIQUES

1. Lower the carriage to the desired height for your first pass.
2. Turn the unit on and feed the material into the feed rollers.
3. Examine the finished cut and adjust the carriage to the appropriate height for your next pass.
NOTE: Flip the board back and forth between each pass as recommended in Proper Planing Techniques. See the Troubleshooting
Guide for additional information.
Do not turn the unit on with the workpiece inserted under carriage. Wait until the roller and cutterhead are up to full
speed before feeding your material into the machine.
For best results, plane both sides of the workpiece to reach adesired thickness. For example, if you need to remove 1/8" from your
workpiece, remove 1/16" from each side. This not only allows the workpiece to dry with a even moisture content, it also produces
finer cuts.
Plane only wood that is free from foreign objects, with no loose knots and as few tight knots as possible. Do not
plane wood that is severely warped, twisted, knotted or bowed.
Do not place your body between the rear of the planer and a stationary object while material is feeding. Serious
injury could result.
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Fig. 18
A
B