Powermatic 201 22-inch Surface Planer: Difference between revisions
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==Use For== | ==Use For== | ||
Hardwood Boards | * Hardwood Boards | ||
Lengthwise grain | * Lengthwise grain | ||
Length > 10 inches | * Length > 10 inches | ||
Thickness > 3/8" | * Thickness > 3/8" | ||
==Do Not Use For== | ==Do Not Use For== | ||
Pine or Fir | * Pine or Fir or other pitchy wood | ||
* Construction or reclaimed lumber | |||
* Wood with knots, uneven or cross-grain | |||
* Boards without a flat surface on at least one side | |||
* Composites, Plastics, Metals | |||
==Safety Notes== | |||
* Wear safety goggles. '''Eyeglasses are NOT safety goggles.''' | |||
* '''This machine is LOUD.''' Wear hearing protection. | |||
* No loose clothing, neckties, rings, or other jewelry. Roll up sleeves. Wear shoes with good traction. Do not wear gloves. | |||
* Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine is in use. | |||
* If the machine is damaged, place a RED tag on it explaining the problem. Do not attempt to fix it yourself. | |||
* Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against moving parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation. | |||
* Do not feed stacked boards. They can kick back. | |||
* Do not plane a board with loose knots or with nails or any foreign material on its surface. Twisted, warped, or wind-in stock should first be jointed on one surface before attempting to plane a parallel surface on the planer. Serious stock flaws cannot be removed by use of a planer alone. | |||
* Keep hands outside of the machine. Never reach under the guards to try to clear stock that has stopped feeding. | |||
* When starting a cut, do not have any part of the hands under that part of the board that is over the table; the infeed roller will engage the board and force it down against the table causing a pinching action. | |||
* Never leave the machine running unattended. | |||
Revision as of 18:46, 17 February 2024
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| General Info | |
| Make | Powermatic |
| Model | 201 |
| Serial | Unknown |
| Specs | |
| Manual | Planer User Manual |
| Asylum Info | |
| Location | Wood Shop |
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| Training | |
| Testing | |
| Restrictions | red |
This is a RED tool. Training and tool-testing are required.
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Eye protection required! |
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Use For
- Hardwood Boards
- Lengthwise grain
- Length > 10 inches
- Thickness > 3/8"
Do Not Use For
- Pine or Fir or other pitchy wood
- Construction or reclaimed lumber
- Wood with knots, uneven or cross-grain
- Boards without a flat surface on at least one side
- Composites, Plastics, Metals
Safety Notes
- Wear safety goggles. Eyeglasses are NOT safety goggles.
- This machine is LOUD. Wear hearing protection.
- No loose clothing, neckties, rings, or other jewelry. Roll up sleeves. Wear shoes with good traction. Do not wear gloves.
- Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine is in use.
- If the machine is damaged, place a RED tag on it explaining the problem. Do not attempt to fix it yourself.
- Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against moving parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation.
- Do not feed stacked boards. They can kick back.
- Do not plane a board with loose knots or with nails or any foreign material on its surface. Twisted, warped, or wind-in stock should first be jointed on one surface before attempting to plane a parallel surface on the planer. Serious stock flaws cannot be removed by use of a planer alone.
- Keep hands outside of the machine. Never reach under the guards to try to clear stock that has stopped feeding.
- When starting a cut, do not have any part of the hands under that part of the board that is over the table; the infeed roller will engage the board and force it down against the table causing a pinching action.
- Never leave the machine running unattended.
