Craig D Peltier
04-14-2009, 4:15 PM
Hi , I own the PM 208 20" planer.
Today it started to have an issue. On the right side of planer for the first 5 inches when feeding. It will make a sound like the blades are going deeper every 5 inches or so, I assume thats the rate of the feed roller.Indeed when board comes out it has some deeper pockets every 5 inches for only 5 inch in width, say 1/16th.The blade spins far too fast for it to be the blade every 5 inches.
When it makes this noise at it feeds/cuts it also twitches the board about 1/4" every 5 inches or so.
I just took off the covers and greased everything an changed the gear oil.So I have a few other questions. On page 14 of book it shows where the drain plug is and thats good, it also shows where the fill is and it shows just behind the chain , its a allen key.I tried to fill that area but the hole is so small. So on the front of that case that holds the oil theres a plug there that looks just like the drain plug but much higher , this is where I decided to fill it. Anyone else fill theres before? Also book doesnt state how much. I drained 12 ounces, I put about 12 back.
Another question , on the top on eacd side , theres 4 large hex key bolts that when u unscrew them theres springs underside. On the top in between these bolts theres a sticker showing to lubricate these nuts that have a hole right through them into spring compartment. Any idea what these springs do? Is it for lowering the table?
Also is there fluid on the belt side as well to drain?
The book leaves alot to the imagination.
Today it started to have an issue. On the right side of planer for the first 5 inches when feeding. It will make a sound like the blades are going deeper every 5 inches or so, I assume thats the rate of the feed roller.Indeed when board comes out it has some deeper pockets every 5 inches for only 5 inch in width, say 1/16th.The blade spins far too fast for it to be the blade every 5 inches.
When it makes this noise at it feeds/cuts it also twitches the board about 1/4" every 5 inches or so.
I just took off the covers and greased everything an changed the gear oil.So I have a few other questions. On page 14 of book it shows where the drain plug is and thats good, it also shows where the fill is and it shows just behind the chain , its a allen key.I tried to fill that area but the hole is so small. So on the front of that case that holds the oil theres a plug there that looks just like the drain plug but much higher , this is where I decided to fill it. Anyone else fill theres before? Also book doesnt state how much. I drained 12 ounces, I put about 12 back.
Another question , on the top on eacd side , theres 4 large hex key bolts that when u unscrew them theres springs underside. On the top in between these bolts theres a sticker showing to lubricate these nuts that have a hole right through them into spring compartment. Any idea what these springs do? Is it for lowering the table?
Also is there fluid on the belt side as well to drain?
The book leaves alot to the imagination.