OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Basic Controls
The basic controls of the jointer are
shown in the figure below. Use this figure
and read t
he text to know what the basic
controls of your machine are.
B
C
D
Figure 12: Basic Controls
A
. On/Off button: Starts and stops the
jointer.
B
. Fence Lock: Locks the fence so that
it does not move forward or backward
during any operation.
C
. Fence Tilt Lock: Locks the fence in
your desired angle so that it does not
move during the operation.
D. Table Adjustment Levers: Move the
table forward and backward.
E. Table Lock: Locks the table to the
position you
want.
A
E
TEST RUN
Once you have assembled your machine
completely, then it is time for a test run to
make sure that the machine works
properly and is ready for operation.
During the test run if there is an unusual
noise c
oming from the machine or the
ma
chine vibrates, there problem might
be because of the following:
1- Belts slapping cove
2- V-belts worn or loose
3- Pulley loose
4- Motor mounts loose or broken
After you investigate and if you find that
the problem with your machine is one of
the above,
1- Replace or realign the belts with a
matched set
2- Replace the belts with a
matched set
3- Realign or replace shaft, pulley,
setscrew and key
4- Tighten or replace the motor
mount
WARNING
Before starting the jointer please
make sure that you have read and
understood the manual and you are
familiar w
ith the functions and safety
features on this machine. Failu
do this may cause serious personal
injury
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