Positioning Chip Deflector. Woodstock W1742W

W1742W, W1742SW, W1754W, W1754SW (Mfd. Since 05/16)

Positioning.Chip.Deflector

Chip Deflector Gap Setting .................................

1 ⁄

4

"

When properly distanced from the cutterhead, the chip deflector directs the chips into the dust hood, and keeps them from falling onto the outfeed roller and being pressed into the workpiece.

Tools.Needed.

Qty

Phillips Screwdriver #2 .........................................1

Fine Ruler or Calipers ..........................................1

To.adjust.chip.deflector.gap,.do.these.steps:

1.

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2.

Remove dust hood, top cover, and belt cover.

3.

Use cutterhead pulley to rotate cutterhead until a knife/insert reaches closest distance to chip deflector (see Figure.53

), then measure distance between knife/insert and chip deflector. The gap should be equal to 1 ⁄

4

".

—..

If distance measured in Step.3

is not equal to 1 ⁄

4

", then loosen flange screws that secure chip deflector and adjust gap to 1 ⁄

4

".

4.

Re-tighten flange screws, then replace belt cover, top cover, and dust hood.

Chip Deflector

Flange Screws

(1 of 3)

Figure.53.

Chip deflector and securing flange bolts.

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