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Maintenance & Safety


Little maintenance is required for the planer. Here a few pointers about keeping the machine in good shape and safety reminders.


A Rikon helical planer on top of a workbench.


To help feeding, apply a coat of paste wax to the bed and tables periodically (Photo 7). If the cutters become dull or damaged, rotate or replace them as necessary.


The bed of a Rikon helical planer is being wiped with a white cloth.


As a reminder, always wear hearing protection when operating the planer. Also support long lumber with infeed and outfeed roller stands, and lastly unplug the machine before performing any maintenance tasks or changing cutters.

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