Adjusting Table Gibs; Fence Tilt (Bevel Stop) Alignment - RIDGID JP0600 Owner's Manual

Adjusting Table Gibs

"Gibs" are provided to take up all play between the mat-
ing dovetail ways of the base and infeed and outfeed
tables of your jointer. Proper gib adjustment is necessary
for the correct functioning of the jointer. The gibs on your
machine were adjusted at the factory and should require
no further adjustment. However, to adjust the gibs pro-
ceed as follows:
1. Loosen each of the lock nuts. Make sure the table
locks are also loose.
2. Finger tighten each set screw in turn, until the screw
"bottoms out". Do not overtighten the screws.
3. Recheck table play. If table is still loose, repeat step 2.
If table is snug, tighten the set screw lock nuts without
allowing set screws to turn.
4. Check that the table raises and lowers freely with the
elevation handwheel. If there is too much resistance,
loosen the set screws and repeat adjustment.

Fence Tilt (Bevel Stop) Alignment

This tool provides fence bevel stops at 90° (fence 90°
from bed) and 45°. These stops are set at the factory, but
may have fallen out of alignment while in transit. To check
for squareness, place an accurate square on outfeed
table and check fence while locked at 90° position. To
ensure accuracy and repeatability of the stops, the
bottom of the outfeed side of the fence should rest
firmly against the outfeed table and against the head
of the two stop screws. Make sure that the infeed table
does not interfere with the accuracy of measurement.
The infeed table should be lowered to a depth of at least
1/16". Using the stops, check the fence for accuracy. If
the fence is not square to the outfeed table, at 90° or 45°
perform the following procedure:
NOTE: 90° and 45° stops are adjusted in the same man-
ner. If either fence bevel stop is not square to outfeed
table:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci-
dental start, made sure switch is "OFF" and plug is
not connected to power source outlet.
1. Loosen fence tilt knob.
2. Loosen stop screw jam nuts
3. Move stop screws away from the fence.
4. Using a square as shown, square the fence to the out-
feed table and lock the tilt knob.
5. Turn the stop screws so they touch the fence. Tighten
the jam nuts.
6. Loosen the tilt knob.
7. Move the fence to any angle and then return it to the
index. Check for accuracy with square.
8. Readjust the 90° and 45° stops if necessary until the
stop maintains an accurate and repeatable fence set-
ting.
Lock Nuts
Table Locks
45° Stop
Screw
90° Stop
Screw
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