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SYMPTOM
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
Depth of cut does not match
11Adjust indicator, securely tighten.
depth of scale
2. See =Adjusting Knife Height," page 10.
90 ° and 45 ° cuts inaccurate
1. Adjust fence stops. See "Adjusting Fence."
2. Clean wood chips from underside of fence.
Table elevation adjusts with
difficulty
Fuzzy grain
Torn grain
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
S)
1. Indicator not set correctly
2. Knife projection incorrect
1. Fence stops not adjusted properly
2. Fence bottom not even with
ouffeed table due to wood chips
under fence
1. Gibs not adjusted
2. Elevations screws dirty
3. Elevation screws worn
_4.Friction between base and tables
Planing wood with high moisture
1. Too heavy a cut
2. Knives cutting against grain
3. Dull knives
1.Adjust gibs.
2. Clean and lubricate elevation screws.
3. Replace elevation screws.
4. Clean, lubricate.
Remove high moisture content from wood by
drying.
1. Reduce depth of cut.
2. Feed work along grain.
3. Replace or sharpen knives.
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