How rough is the cedar?

First thing to check is if the machine is in the correct drive mode. On the left side of the front of the machine is a lever that selects the cut, Finishing to the left and Dimensioning to the right. Dimensioning is the rough cuts and finishing is the last tiny amount cut.

On my PC planer, changing speeds is done with the planer running, moving the lever with the machine off results in the improper operation of the machine, so read the owners manual on how to correctly change speeds.

Also, did the machine come with folding infeed/outfeed (stainless steel plates) tables? Those have to be leveled with the bed(bottom surface of the machine.

And third, make sure the infeed/outfeed supports are at the correct height in relation to the bed( infeed/outfeed tables)

Take the plastic wrap off the table yet? Wax all of the table with carnuba furniture wax (no silicone spray or you will have problems finishing the wood.)
Casey

Thank for the help, I think we figured it out.
Wood is damp. It's rough cut but dry rough cut working fine.

Wood acts like suction cups in the feed. Now in a room with heater trying to dry it!

Planing wet wood is one of three ways to ruin your HSS blades.
Casey