Adjusting Guard Spring; Attaching Pulley Guard; Installing Rear Cutter Head Guard; Adjusting The Leveling Feet - RIDGID JP0600 Owner's Manual

6-1/8" jointer/planer
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Adjusting Guard Spring

1. Remove the pan head screw from bottom of the guard post.
2. Remove tension on guard by turning tension knob
clockwise. Pull up on guard to remove.
3. Add tension to the cutter head guard in 1/2 turn incre-
ments by turning the tension knob and reinserting the
guard post.
4. Repeat Cutter Head Guard Functional check as previ-
ously described.
NOTE: Do not overtighten the spring. Overtightening
may cause premature spring or guard breakage. If the
guard or spring breaks or malfunctions, do not use the
tool. Replace the defective parts before the tool is put
back in service.
When the adjustment is complete, reinstall the pan head
screw in the bottom of the guard post.

Attaching Pulley Guard

1. From among the loose parts, find the following:
4
Machine Screw w/Washer Head 3/16-24 x 3/8
1
Pulley Guard
2. Attach the upper pulley guard to the stand with the 4
screws.

Installing Rear Cutter Head Guard

1. From among the loose parts, find the following:
1
Rear Guard
2
Screw Pan Head 1/4-20 x 1/2
2
Washer 1/4
2. Hold guard in place and fasten to jointer fence assem-
bly with the two screws and lockwashers as shown.

Adjusting the Leveling Feet

Move the jointer/planer to the location where it will reside
during use.
Level the cabinet, loosen the nut and turn leveling feet in
or out as needed. Adjust all four leveling feet if necessary
and then tighten the nut.
NOTE: These levelers are not intended for height adjust-
ment, only leveling adjustment.
Cabinet
˜
Leveling Foot
19
Pulley
Guard
3/8-16 Hex Nut

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