Warranty and Service Powermatic warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday. Warranty Period The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official Powermatic branded website.
Warning Read the manual. Read, understand, and follow the safety instructions found in this manual. Know the limitations and hazards in using the model PJ1696 Jointer. Decals are placed on each machine as reminders of good safety practice. Installation. If mounting machine to the floor, use high quality anchor bolts through the mounting holes on the base.
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Do not equip or use this jointer with a motor larger than 7-1/2 Horsepower at 5,200 R.P.M. Use of a larger horsepower motor or higher cutterhead speed voids the warranty and Powermatic holds itself harmless for any injury which may result.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual: This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or possible machine damage. This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly even death. - - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - - Safety Label Familiarize yourself with the location and content of this decal on your machine. ...
Introduction This manual is provided by Powermatic Inc. covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Powermatic Model PJ1696 Jointer. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual.
Receiving the Jointer Carefully unpack the jointer and all loose items from the wood crate and inspect for damage. Any damage should be reported to your distributor and shipping agent immediately. Before proceeding further, read your manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with proper...
Figure 7 Figure 9 Dust Hood Electrical Connection Mount the dust hood (C, Figure 8), to the left side of the jointer using the seven 1/4-20 x 1/2 screws (D, Figure 8) provided on the machine. Before Electrical connections must mounting the dust hood, make sure the hole in the be made by a qualified electrician.
17mm/19mm wrench Replacing Knife Inserts Drive Belt The cutterhead on the PJ1696 is a solid steel helical insert design with 56 two-sided standard Remove the three crown nuts and washers (A, knives, and two rabbet knives on the outboard end Figure 10) on the belt cover with a 17mm wrench, of the cutterhead.
Turn the cutterhead until one row of knives is at its highest point. Lower the outfeed table until the straight edge contacts a knife. Rock the cutterhead slightly to make sure the apex of the knife is contacting the straight edge. Lock the outfeed table at that setting.
Operating Instruction NOTE: If you are inexperienced at jointing, use scrap pieces of lumber to check settings and get the feel of operations before attempting regular work. Always use guard and keep hands away from cutterhead. Make sure all knives or knife inserts are secured in the cutterhead.
See Figure 22. NOTE: It is easier and safer to Always use a hold down or take a series of shallow cuts. push block when surfacing short stock or stock less than 3 inches thick. Jointing Warped Surfaces If the wood to be jointed is dished or warped, take light cuts until the surface is flat.
The cutterhead runs in two single-row sealed and IMPORTANT: If the bearings (G, Figure 27) need shielded ball bearings, which are pre-lubricated for replacement, Powermatic strongly recommends life - no maintenance is necessary. this be done by qualified service personnel. The...
To re-install the cutterhead, reverse the above An advantage of the helical style cutterhead is that procedure. NOTE: Before reinstalling, make if knife inserts develop nicks, these inserts can be sure the machine's curved seats of the base individually flipped or replaced without the need to casting are free of dirt, dust or grease, to help disturb the other inserts.
Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1- 800-274-6848, Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.powermatic.com). Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.
2 ....PJ1696-602A .... Outfeed Table ....................1 3 ....TS-1505061 ....Socket Head Cap Screw ......... M10 x 40 ....... 4 4 ....PJ1696-603 ....Table Lifting Support Base ................1 5 ....PJ1696-604 ....Table Raising Link Bar .................. 2 6 ....
Preventive Maintenance Checklist for Model PJ1696 Jointer Monthly: Inspect entire machine for loose bolts, nuts, screws. Tighten and replace as necessary. Clean table and cutterhead area, removing sawdust and chips with a soft bristle brush. Remove gum and pitch with oven cleaner.
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