TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Instructions ..................3 General Safety Rules ....................4 Motor Specifications & Electrical Requirements ............5 Power Supply ......................6 Plug and Grounding Requirements ................7 Unpacking ......................... 8 Assembly ........................9 Cutter Head Guard ....................11 Switch Assembly and Fence Adjustments ..............
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Extreme caution should be used when operating all power tools. Know your power tool, be familiar with its operation, read through the owner’s manual and practice safe usage procedures at all times. ALWAYS read and understand the ...
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JOINTER SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ALWAYS make sure the machine is ALWAYS inspect your stock for level before operating. knots or imbedded debris before feeding over the cutter head. IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR with NEVER back your work-piece into the operations of a jointer, you should obtain the advice and/or the spinning cutter head.
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SPECIFICATIONS Cutterhead speed RPM:…………………………………………………………………………………………………12,000 Motor RPM:…………………………………………………………………………………………19000+/‐10% (No Load) Cutterhead diameter:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2” Max width of cut:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8" Max depth of cut:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1/8" Cutter inserts qty:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………16 Motor power input:……………………………………………………………..120 V, 60 Hz, AC Only, 10 Amp Fence Size Overall:……………………………………………………………………………………………..4‐3/8” x 19‐5/8” Tables (Overall measurements):…………………………………………………………………………………..8” x 33.5” Tables (Overall measurements incl. extension support):……………………………………………….8” x 51” Shipping Weight:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………59lbs Net Weight:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………49lbs Shipping Dimensions:………………………………………………………………………...37” L x 16” W x 12” H Machine Length:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………51” Machine Depth:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8” Machine Height:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….13 ¼” ...
POWER SUPPLY AVAILABILITY OF POWER WARNING!!! Before Installation of this machine you will Do not connect machine to power need to consider the proximity of your before setup been fully power supply circuit. If available circuits do completed to avoid risk of personal not meet the requirements for this machine injury or property damage.
replacement of the power cord is necessary PLUG AND GROUNDING in the future please consult a licensed REQUIREMENTS electrician. This machine must be grounded so that in the event of certain malfunctions it will NOTE: reduce the chances of electrical shock by If ever you notice damage or ware to either providing a path of lesser resistance for the the cord or plug disconnect it immediately...
UNPACKING Always inspect and check the shipping NOTE carton and machine for damage before you Some parts may have been already installed begin the unpacking process. Carefully on your machine while it was at the factory. remove all of the packing materials, parts, Go through the manual thoroughly before and machine from it’s shipping carton. calling customer service. Check for any packing materials around ...
A. Jointer 2. Take the Square nut (C) and place in to B. Sliding Fence Bracket the groove of the fence. Now assemble C. Fence Bracket the sliding fence bracket (A). See Figure D. 2.5mm Hex Wrench B. E. 4mm Hex Wrench F. Torx Wrench G. Fence H. Safety Switch Insert I. Push Blocks J. Soc Button Head Screw K. Flat Washer L. Special Nut M. Tilt lock lever Assembly N. Dust Collection Adapter Figure B ASSEMBLY 3. Adjust the sliding fence bracket (A) so WARNING!!! ...
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4. Position the sliding bracket and fence 6. Use an angle gauge (A) to measure the 90° & 135° between the Fence and assembly on to the mounting bracket on Jointer Table Top. Adjusting can be done the body of the jointer. Now insert the by loosening or tightening the Nylok Hex fence tilt lock lever assembly (A) with Soc Head Screw (B). SEE FIG. F and G ...
CUTTER HEAD GUARD 1. The guard covering the cutterhead is Dust Port/Dust Port Adaptor equipped with an automatic spring return. The tension on this spring is set The dust port (A) is attached to the at the factory. If the cutterhead guard is jointer to help connect it to a standard installed correctly the guard should 4” dust collection hose as well as a 2 ½” ...
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open end wrench and (C). See Figure J and K. Figure L FENCE ADJUSTMENTS Figure J WARNING!!! Make sure that machine has been removed for its power source before making any of these adjustments. Failure to do so could result in property damage or even serious personal injury. 1. In order to move the fence across the ...
5. Tighten the set screw (D) with the NOTE: supplied hex wrench until it contacts Lock levers (A) and (B) can be repositioned the stop (E). See Figure O. by pulling up on the lever and rotating the lever then placing it back down on the nut located underneath the lever. 2.
7. Reposition the straight edge across 2. Put a straight edge on the outfeed the outfeed table, cutterhead, and table across the cutter head and extending over the infeed table. check for parallelism. 8. Lift the infeed table to contact the 3. The straight edge should be flat on straight edge. ...
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NOTE: The red depth of cut indicator should not be used for adjusting the tables for parallelism and coplanar. The cut depth indicator can be readjusted to zero after all adjustments are made. Simply just loosen the screw and reset the indicator. WARNING! Make sure to always use protection guards, push blocks, and by all means keep hands away from cutterhead. Figure 1 1. Now locate the 2 screws holding the cutterhead guard bracket and loosen ...
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Figure 3 3. Take a the metal ruler (atleast 24” in lentght) and place it on the outfeed table across the cutterhead close to the fence to check for parellilism. Take the supplied 4mm hex head Figure 4 wrench and place it in to the end of the cutterhead and rotate the cutterhead counter‐clockwise with the hex wrench until the tip closest to ...
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have to loosen and/or remove the table highest point. Repeat this process screws and washers to access the leveling moving the straight edge towards adjusters. See Figure 6 below. the fence. If the infeed table is not parallel to the cutterhead or coplanar to the outfeed table you will need to perform the table leveling instructions in the previous step. ...
INFEED/OUTFEED EXTENSION SUPPORT ADJUSTMENTS The infeed and outfeed extension supports are modifiable for coplanar or parallelism if needed. These are positioned at the Figure 9 factory. If after planning or edge joining a work piece and modification is needed, use these instructions. 1. At the left side of the jointer, place a straight edge on the outfeed table across the outfeed extension support and ensure it is parallel. ...
2. To turn OFF jointer, always move OPERATIONS switch downwards before removing key. See Figure Q. NOTE: This operations portion was made to give instructions on the important operations of this jointer. Though, it is in no way recommended for every jointer operation. It is advised that you read books, trade magazines, ...
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and splintered edges. Feed the grain to attain a smooth surface. See Figure R. INFEED EXTENSION SUPPORT/OUTFEED EXTENSION SUPPORT Figure R For longer workpieces extend the infeed The jointer can accommodates cuts up to extension support and outfeed extension 1/8” in depth. The hand on the scale is to support ...
Figure V SURFACE PLANING Surfacing is like the edge jointing operation but for the position of the work piece. For surfacing, the most important flat surface of the work piece is put on the infeed table of Figure U the jointer with the thin edge of the work piece next to the fence. The work piece is moved from the infeed table, across the WARNING! ...
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To prevent and avoid severe personal injury NEVER SPIN THE CUTTERHEAD BY HAND. CAUTION! Cutter insert are extremely sharp! Heavy With the machine removed from the power leather gloves are recommended when source, use low pressure air to blow of working with the cutterhead. Do not touch motor to remove any kind of remains or the cutter insert without gloves pileups. Air pressure over 50P.S.I. as the ...
Figure X obvious marks on your work piece when next the machine is being used. To turn or change a cutter REPLACING THE BELT inserts: 1. Use 4MM Allen Key to release the REMOVE THE JOINTER FROM THE screw of belt guard. See Figure 1 POWER OUTLET! Get rid of any sawdust from the head of the Torx screw. Clean all dust and dirt off the cutter ...
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4. Push the belt on the cutterhead pulley. See Figure 4. Then turn cutterhead pulley clockwise and to help seat the belt properly on the pulleys. See Figure 5. Figure 4 Figure 6 Figure 5 Figure 7 5. Put the belt guard back into place. ...
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Motor and Machine Operation PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION Motor wouldn’t turn on Isn’t plugged in to the out let Check the outlet source. . source. Have the fuse replaced, reset breaker Blown fuse. or call an electrician. Lockout key detached. Replace lockout key. Improper Voltage Fuses or circuit breaker Short circuit in cord or plug. Call an electrician to fix or replace cord gets burnt. or plug for shorted wires. Overloaded unit. Lower the load. Use circuit different from other household appliances or use a circuit that has high amp rating. Motor fails to increase An overload of circuit with Decrease the load on the circuit. full power lights, motors and appliances. Get a loner wire or decrease length of Short wires or circuits too long the circuit. Motor overheats Overloading of motor during Take lighter cuts, and decrease the usage. load of the motor. No air flow through the motor Wipe out motor to provide normal air ...
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Motor goes off or slows Overloading of motor during Take lighter cuts, and decrease the down during a cut. usage. load of the motor. Short circuit in motor or no Call electrician to fix or replace connection. connections on motor for faulty terminals or damaged insulation. Circuit breaker moved. Set up correct circuit breaker; decrease the amount of machines used on that circuit. Blades lingers when V‐belt damaged. Get a new V‐belt. cutting or makes a Blunt cutter tips. Get new cutter tips or turn them. squealing sound when starting the machine The jointer vibrates Loose or broken cutter insert. Get new cutter inserts or tighten when being used. them. Broken belt. Get new cutterhead bearing. Blunt cutterhead bearing. Infeed table difficult to Table lock is busy or partly busy Release the table lock fully. modify Work piece stops Outfeed table is higher than Line up outfeed table with cutterhead ...
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Chipped or ripped out Knot or incompatible grain Check work piece for knots and grain; direction in wood. clean stock should be used. Nicked or broken cutter inserts. Turn or replace cutter insert. Feeding the work piece very Reduce the feed rate. fast. Take a small depth in cut( make sure Taking a deep cut. to reduce the depth of cutting when using hard wood) Fuzzy grain Blunt knives. If moisture is too high let wood dry before usage Wood contains high moisture Get new knives. Lines or ridges that run Nicked, blunt, or chipped cutter Turn or get new cutter insert. along the length of the insert. board. Rough cutter marks, Fast in feeding the work piece. Reduce the feed rate wavy surface, or chatter Cutter inserts not on the same Wipe clean and fix the cutter inserts so marks across the face of heights in the cutterhead. they are set on the same level as the the board. cutterhead. Board edge is curved in Board not put together with Hold board with same pressure as it or curved after jointing ...
CX08BTHC PARTS LIST Diagram Description Part No. TABLE PCX08BTHC001 RIGHT COVER PCX08BTHC002 OUTFEED SUPPORT PCX08BTHC003 SET SCREW PCX08BTHC004 LEFT COVER PCX08BTHC005 BUTTON HD SCREW PCX08BTHC006 SELF TAP SCREW PCX08BTHC007 DUST CHUTE PCX08BTHC008 FOAM SEAL PCX08BTHC009 ...
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BELT PCX08BTHC040 BELT GUARD PCX08BTHC041 POINTER SHAFT PCX08BTHC042 ADJUST SCREW PCX08BTHC043 VACUUM ADAPTOR PCX08BTHC044 FOAM SEAL PCX08BTHC045 SCREW WITH WASHER PCX08BTHC046 BUTTON HD SCREW PCX08BTHC047 FLANGE NUT PCX08BTHC048 THE ROD PCX08BTHC049 ...
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HEX NUT PCX08BTHC064 SCREW PCX08BTHC065 FLAT WASHER PCX08BTHC066 EXTENSION SUPPORT PCX08BTHC067 EXTENSION SUPPORT PCX08BTHC068 LEVELING STUD EXTENSION SUPPORT PCX08BTHC069 SLIDING POST PUSH BLOCK PCX08BTHC070 HEX WRENCH PCX08BTHC071 HEX WRENCH PCX08BTHC072 HOLE PLUG PCX08BTHC100 ...
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BEVEL BRACKET PCX08BTHC128 SQUARE NUT PCX08BTHC129 SPECIAL NUT PCX08BTHC130 NYLOK SOC HD PCX08BTHC131 SCREW INTERMEDIATE PCX08BTHC132 BRACKET 133S TILT LOCK LEVER PCX08BTHC133S ASSY 135S TILT LOCK LEVER PCX08BTHC135S ASSY FENCE SLIDE PCX08BTHC136 BRACKET FENCE BRACKET PCX08BTHC137 ...
RETURNS, REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS To return, repair, or replace a Craftex product, you must visit the appropriate Busy Bee Tools showroom or call 1-800-461-BUSY. Craftex is a brand of equipment that is exclusive to Busy Bee Tools. For replacement parts directly from Busy Bee Tools, for this machine, please call 1-800-461-BUSY (2879), and have your credit card and part number handy.