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Brought To You By Augusta Flint RABBeTING JOINTeR 8” - WITH STAND Model 32966 ASSeMBly AND OpeRATION INSTRucTIONS Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. ® 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com...
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the pres- ence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 2...
Switch and disconnect the power cord before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 3...
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Never leave the Rabbeting Jointer unattended when it is running. Turn off the tool before leaving the work area. Always feed the workpiece against the rotation of the knives (16). for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 4...
Do not alter or adjust any part of the Rabbeting Jointer that is assembled by the manufacturer. Always perform scheduled maintenance completely. for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 5...
Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low fIGuRe A for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 6...
If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate am- peres and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size. (See figure B.) (115 Volt) fIGuRe B for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 7...
Rear Side Plate (34A) with the two holes located at each end of the two Reinforcing Plates (3A) and with the two holes located at each end of the two Side Angle Plates (24A). (See Assy. Diagram.) for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 8...
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Connect the bottom of the Upright Plate (4A) to the Crossbeam Plate (17A) using two Screws (16A), two Washers (18A), and two Nuts (19A). (See Assy. Diagram.) upRIGHT plATe (4A) ScReW (5A) WASHeR (7A) MOTOR (33A) lOck WASHeR (30A) NuT (6A) fIGuRe D for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 9...
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Place the V-Belt (12) on the Motor’s (33A) V-Belt Pulley (32A). Then slide the Motor upward and pull the V-Belt (12) up and over the Cutter Head’s (8) Pulley (11). (See Assy. Diagram.) for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 10...
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Front Table (2) and Rear Table (3) into grooves between the feNce BODy (4) fIGuRe e fRONT TABle (2) ReAR TABle (3) ADJuSTING WHeel (63) ADJuSTING WHeel (63) DepTH ScAle (7) pOWeR SWITcH (14A) for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 11...
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If the spring tension is too much, or not enough, remove the Cutter Head Guard (42) and adjust the spring tension accordingly by rotating the Spring Knob (29). (See figure f and Assy. Diagram.) cuTTeR HeAD GuARD SpRING kNOB (29) fIGuRe f for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 12...
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Rear Table (3). (See figure G and Assy. Diagram.) ScRAp WOOD (“kNIfe SeTTING BAR”) fIGuRe G kNIfe (16) ReAR TABle (3) cuTTeR HeAD ASSy. (8) for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 13...
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Fence is 90 degrees to the Front Table (2) and Rear Table (3). If an adjustment is necessary: Loosen the Screw (48). feNce SeGMeNT (39) feNce BODy (4) ScReW (48) TIlT ANGle ScAle (41) MAcHINe ScReW (50) HANDle (72) fIGuRe H for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 14...
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After the cut is underway, the new surface of the workpiece rests firmly on the Rear Table (3). The right hand pushes the workpiece forward, but before the left hand for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 15...
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The ridge left by the Cutter Head Assembly (8) when starting the taper may be removed by taking a very light cut according to the regular method for jointing, with the Front Table (2) raised to its usual position. for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 16...
Cuts not smooth. Feeding too fast. Slow feed speed. Working against the grain. Work with grain whenever possible. Cutting too deep on one pass. Take several passes on very deep cuts. for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 17...
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Brought To You By Augusta Flint ASSeMBly DIAGRAM - RABBeTING JOINTeR for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 19...
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Left Tapping Fender Gear Washer (#5) Lock Washer (#8) Nut (M5) Plastic Clip Power Switch V-Belt Pulley Front Side Plate Motor Screw (M8X12) Rear Side Plate Crossbeam Plate Screw (M5X12) Washer (#8) for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 20...
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Brought To You By Augusta Flint ASSeMBly DIAGRAM - STAND & MOTOR 5A, 6A, 9A, 30A 9A, 10A 11A, 12A, for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 21...
BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 32966 Page 22...