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Feed rate and cut depth per pass may be too fast or deep.
Feed rate and cut depth per pass may be too fast or deep.


== Adjustment Notes ==
== Adjustment Log ==
 
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===== 21 MAY 2026 =====
KJ Lubed the roller travelers


===== Clearances Table =====
Don't adjust any of these settings. This is for reference for the shop stewards only.
Don't adjust any of these settings. This is for reference for the shop stewards only.


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! Adjustment !! Stock Setting !! Prev Setting !! New Setting
! Adjustment !! Stock Setting !! Prev Setting !! New Setting

Revision as of 15:54, 22 May 2026

Powermatic 15" Planer

Typical Workflow

  1. Check for full chip/dust bin in both the collection vacume and drawer. Remove chips if not empty.
  2. TBA
  3. Finish by cleaning up chip / dust bin after at least 5 min of settling time. The dust is very light and stays in the air.


Troubleshooting

Always SAFETY LOCKOUT the device before any troubleshooting. This means, physically disconnecting the power from the unit, unplug and do not allow anyone near the outlet.

Feed is inconsistent

The feed rollers may be gunked up with sap which causes the rollers slip. Use a wirebrush on the feed rollers with a squirt of isopropanol or tool cleaner spray.

Feed rate and cut depth per pass may be too fast or deep.

Adjustment Log

21 MAY 2026

KJ Lubed the roller travelers

Clearances Table

Don't adjust any of these settings. This is for reference for the shop stewards only.

Clearances
Adjustment Stock Setting Prev Setting New Setting
Intake Feed Roller Spring None unknown tba
Output Feed Roller Spring None unknown tba
Intake Roller Height .020" Unknown Unknown
Output Roller Height .020" Unknown Unknown