This heavy - duty floor planer is a top - notch choice for woodworkers, offering outstanding performance and great value. It comes packed with standard features that outshine other machines in its class. The mighty 5HP motor and 20 - inch planing capacity can handle the toughest jobs with ease. The 5 - inch dust port connects smoothly to any dust collector, keeping your workspace clean. The cutterhead has four high - speed steel knives and spins at 5,000 RPM, making 20,000 cuts per minute for a precise finish. Anti - kickback fingers and a pressure bar near the cutterhead ensure an excellent result. With a solid cast - iron base, table, and head, it's built for production. The 2 - speed oil - bath gearbox transfers full power to the feed rollers and allows quick speed changes at 24 and 31 FPM. You can even change it to 4 - speed with the included gear for lower speeds of 16 and 20 FPM. Corrugated infeed and fine - groove outfeed rollers ensure a smooth feed. The precision - ground and polished cast - iron table rides on four steel columns, providing ample support for large workpieces. Heavy cast - iron extension wings guarantee a flat and smooth cut. Key features include a cast - iron head, a large 55 - 1/2 x 20 - inch working area with a cast - iron table and extensions, a chip breaker and pressure bar to reduce snipe, a chrome - plated ergonomic handwheel for easy adjustments, a cutterhead with 4 high - speed steel straight knives for a clean cut, full cast - iron head assembly support for feed rollers and cutterhead, a fully enclosed base cabinet with integrated casters for mobility, and serrated steel infeed and smooth steel outfeed rollers for 1/8 - inch maximum depth of cut and hassle - free operation.
Using this planer is straightforward. First, make sure it's properly connected to a 230V power source and that the circuit can handle the 40 - amp load. Adjust the feed rate according to your task, either 24 or 31 FPM, or use the included gear to switch to lower speeds of 16 and 20 FPM. Place your workpiece on the table, making sure it's supported well by the table and the extension wings. Use the chrome - plated handwheel to make any necessary adjustments. As you start planing, keep an eye on the anti - kickback fingers and pressure bar to ensure a safe and smooth operation. For dust collection, connect the 5 - inch dust port to a dust collector with at least 900 CFM. When it comes to maintenance, regularly clean the cutterhead and the rollers. Check the oil level in the gearbox and change the oil as recommended. If you notice any unusual noises or vibrations, stop using the planer immediately and check for any loose parts. Always follow the safety instructions provided, especially since this product has a Prop 65 warning about cancer and reproductive harm.
