Maintenance; Timing Belt Replacement; Cutter Guard Return Spring - Sears 149.23632 Owner's Manual

For beveling and chamfering operations, follow the same
procedure as for jointing and planing described on pages 10 and
11. Before performing these operations make sure the surface of
the work piece that contacts the fence is flat and smooth. Main-
tain firm control of the work piece at all times holding it firmly
against fence surface and table surfaces.
Use hold down/push blocks for wood under 3 in. wide. Position
them so you have control of the work piece at all times and so
they do not contact the guard or the cuiter head.
USING A WET--DRY VAC
Your Jointer-Planer has a rear chip exhaust which fits all
Craftsman Wet-Dry Vacs with a 2-1/2 inch hose. A 2-1/2 in. to
1-1/4 in. hose adapter is supplied with the machine for 1-1/4 in.
hose connections. Attaching a Craftsman Wet-Dry Vac will keep
your work area cleaner. Craftsman Wet-Dry Vacs are available at
Sears Catalog and Retail Stores.
,_WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE CHIP DEFLECTOR EVEN
IF VACUUM HOSE REMAINS PERMANENTLY ATTACH-
ED TO MACHINE. NEVER LEAVE HOSE ON MACHINE
DURING OPERATION IF A VAC IS NOT USED DURING OPERA-
TION OR THE HOSE AND MACHINE WILL CLOG WITH CHIPS.
CHIP EXHAUST-
VACUUM PORT
MAINTENANCE
TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Unplug your Jointer-Planer and put switch in OFF position.
,_ DANGER: FAILURE TO UNPLUG YOUR JOtNTER--
PLANER COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL STARTING
CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY.
2. Remove access cover plate by loosening two pan head screws
under the machine and one located under the cutter guard,
being careful not to damage or disconnect the switch wiring.
DO NOT remove cutter guard or guard spring from access
cover.
3. Remove old timing belt by turning belt and maintaining out-
ward pressure.
4. Replace with new timing belt by turning belt and maintaining
inward pressure. NOTE: Make sure full width of belt is on
both pulleys.
REMOVE _'_
CUTTER GUARD RETURN SPRING
,_DO NOT LUBRICATE THE PIVOT POINT OF THE CUTTER
'GUARD.
Oil and lubricating products may contain chemicals that can
damage and/or destroy the cutter guard or other plastic parts.
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,_ CAUTION: IF THE CUTTER GUARD FAILS TO OPERATE
PROPERLY (SEE "CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS"
SECTION), THE CUTTER GUARD RETURN SPRING WILL
NEED REPLACING. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SEARS STORE
OR SERVICE CENTER FOR REPLACEMENT SPRING AND IN-
STRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE JOINTER--PLANER.