11.0 amp / variabne speed / 2 peak hp fixed base router (41 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 351.217030
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Operator's Manual 8"JOINTER AND JOINTER STAND Model No. 351.21 7030 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before First Use of this Product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman 23056.00 Draft (01/21/05)
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PREPARE WORK AREA FOR JOB • Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas invite Warranty ........accidents. Safety Rules....... • Do not use power tools in dangerous environments. Unpacking ........• Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations. Do Assembly .........
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• Userecommended accessories ( refer to page19). Useofimproper accessories m aycauseriskof injuryto persons. • Handle workpiece correctly. Protect h ands frompos- sibleinjury. • Turnmachine off if itjams.Blade jamswhenit digs toodeeply intoworkpiece. (Motor forcekeeps it stuckinthe work.) CAUTION:Thinksafety! S afety is a combination o f operator c ommon senseandalertness atalltimes whentoolis beingused.
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MOUNT JOINTER MOUNT BLADE GUARD Refer to Figure 2, page 3. Refer to Figures 2 and 3, pages 3 and 4. • Place jointer on stand and attach it. • The blade guard assembly employs a spring loaded return located between the blade guard and guard NOTE: At least two people are required to lift the 300 shaft.
• Secure set screws by tightening hex nuts. burnout. Heavy loads require that voltage at motor terminals be no less than the voltage specified on • Remove hex head packing bolt from top of fence nameplate. bracket assembly and discard. Insert fence angle lock handle and thread into nut.
• Use only 3-wire extension cords having 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which accept the tool plug. • If the extension cord is worn, cut, or damaged in any way, replace it immediately. EXTENSION CORD LENGTH Wire Size A.W.G.
Refer to Figures 7-14, pages 8-10 and 19. Blade size (3) ...... 81/4 x 15/1_ x 1/8" Craftsman 8" Jointer is used to surface the faces and edges of boards, produce a flat surface on warped Maximum cut ......1/8" Deep...
• Maintain theproper relationships ofinfeed andout- feedtablesurfaces andcutterheadbladepath. • Donotbacktheworktoward theinfeed table. • Support t heworkpiece a dequately a tall timesduring operation; maintain control o ftheworkpiece. • Usehold-down/push blocks forjointingmaterial narrower than3". • Donotattempt t o perform anabnormal or littleused operation w ithout s tudyandtheuseofadequate hold-down/push blocks, j igs,fixtures, stops,andthe like.
• Lower the infeed table as far as it will go. 90° Limit Plate in 90° Limit Bolt 135° Limit Down Position and Nut Bolt and Nut • Place the blade gauge so that it rests on the cutter head and straddles the blade. •...
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CHECKING BLADE HEIGHT AVOID DAMAGE TO BLADES Refer to Figure 9. Jointer is a precision woodworking machine and should only be used on quality lumber. Jointing bad lumber Once outfeed table is set, a straightedge can be used could result in a poor quality cut on subsequent pieces. to check blade height.
• Support work on both infeed and outfeed tables. • Blades can be kept sharp by whetting them with a Over half the board must rest on tables before and fine sharpening stone. after cut to keep wood from tilting off table. Use roller - Partially cover the stone with paper to protect the extension or stand when long boards are jointed table top.
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SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 1. Dull Blades Snipe gouging at ends of 1. Replace or sharpen blades; board) See "Blade Care", page 11 2. inadequate support of long boards 2. Support long boards 3. Uneven feed 3. See "Feeding Work", page 10 4.