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20-800H
8" Benchtop Jointer
with Helical-Style Cutterhead
Operator's Manual
Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference.
The serial number can be found on the specification label on the rear of your machine.
Serial Number: _________________________
Date of purchase: _________________________
For technical support, email techsupport@rikontools.com - For parts questions, email parts@rikontools.com
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20-800HM1
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- Page 1 20-800H 8” Benchtop Jointer with Helical-Style Cutterhead Operator’s Manual Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference. The serial number can be found on the specification label on the rear of your machine. Serial Number: _________________________ Date of purchase: _________________________ For technical support, email techsupport@rikontools.com - For parts questions, email parts@rikontools.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Changes and improvements may be made at any time, with no obligation on the part of Rikon Power Tools, Inc. to modify previously delivered units. Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, to provide you with the guidelines for the proper safety,... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! Safety is the single most important consideration in the operation of this equipment. The following instructions must be followed at all times. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. - Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. KEEP PROTECTIVE GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN 25. ALWAYS WEAR A DUST MASK TO PREVENT WORKING ORDER. INHALING DANGEROUS DUST OR AIRBORNE PARTICLES, including wood dust, crystalline silica dust 13. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure that and asbestos dust. Direct particles away from face and the power switch is in the “OFF”...
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Page 5: Electricals & Wiring Diagram
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXTENSION CORDS ELECTRICAL SAFETY THE USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WITH THIS MACHINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED. For WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM best power and safety, plug the machine directly into a ELECTRIC SHOCK. -
Page 6: Knife Insert Size (Lxwxt)
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR JOINTERS This machine is intended for the surfacing of natural, solid woods. The permissible workpiece dimensions must be observed (see Technical Specification). Any other use not as specified, including modification of the machine or use of parts not tested and approved by the equipment manufacturer can cause unforeseen damage and invalidate the warranty. -
Page 7: Getting To Know Your Machine
PARTS DIAGRAMS AND PARTS LISTS CONTENTS OF PACKAGE Model 20-800H Jointer is shipped complete in one box. Unpacking and Clean-up 1. Carefully remove all contents from the shipping carton. Compare the contents with the list of contents to make sure that all of the items are accounted for, before discarding any packing material. -
Page 8: Installation
THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE 'OFF' POSITION UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE. NOTE: The 20-800H Jointer requires minimal TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY assembly, and therefore the machine can be mounted... -
Page 9: Assembly
ASSEMBLY THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE 'OFF' POSITION UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE. FENCE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. Assemble the Fence Bracket (A) to the jointer base (B). Use the four Socket Button Head Screws (C) to lock the bracket in place. - Page 10 ASSEMBLY THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE 'OFF' POSITION UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 5. With the tilt lock lever assembly in place on the UNDERSIDE positioned fence sliding bracket and fence bracket, put the special rectangular shaped Nut (A) onto the VIEW OF lever handle’s threaded shaft.
- Page 11 ASSEMBLY DUST PORT THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN A Dust Port is supplied with the jointer to help THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE connect it to a standard 4 inch or 2-1/2 inch vacuum COMPLETE.
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Page 12: Operation
OPERATION NOTICE: This operations section was designed to give instructions on the basic operations of this jointer. However, it is in no way comprehensive of every jointer operation. It is strongly recommended that you read books, trade magazines, or get formal training to maximize the potential of your jointer while minimizing the risks. - Page 13 OPERATION FEEDING THE WORKPIECE Place the workpiece on top of the right, infeed table. The workpiece will be cut on its underside by the rotating cutterhead knives. When jointing, the feeding direction of the workpiece is right-to-left over the cutterhead. FIG. 14. 1.
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Page 14: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE. FENCE ADJUSTMENTS 1. To move the fence across the table, loosen the lock lever (A), slide the fence to the desired position on the FIG. - Page 15 ADJUSTMENTS THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE ROTATING OR REPLACING KNIFE INSERTS PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN This machine has a helical-style cutterhead with six THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE rows of Carbide knife inserts. Each of the 16 inserts COMPLETE.
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Page 16: Number Of Carbide Knife Inserts, 2-Sided
ADJUSTMENTS TABLE ADJUSTMENTS THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN The infeed and outfeed tables are preset at the THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE factory to be aligned with the cutterhead. To ensure COMPLETE. - Page 17 ADJUSTMENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 5. Do the same measurement with the straight edge from the infeed table, to the same insert cutters that were used to measure the outfeed table. 6. Once the infeed and outfeed tables are aligned with the cutterhead cutters, the tables need to be checked to confirm that their surfaces are parallel with each other - ends not tilting or angling down or up from the...
- Page 18 ADJUSTMENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 5. Rotate extension leveling cam (A-Fig.31) by placing a Hex Key in the adjustment hole (B-Fig.31). 6. Once the desired height is achieved tighten the locking set screw (Fig.30 Page17). 7. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for leveling the infeed table extension support.
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Page 19: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Turn the power switch “OFF” and disconnect the plug from the outlet prior to adjusting or maintaining the machine. DO NOT attempt to repair or maintain the electrical components of the motor. Contact a qualified service technician for this type of maintenance. 1. -
Page 20: Parts Diagrams & Parts Lists
PARTS DIAGRAM... - Page 21 PARTS LIST PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. QTY. DESCRIPTION TABLE P20-800H-1 TIE ROD P20-800H-49 RIGHT COVER P20-800H-2 CORD CLAMP P20-600H-50 OUTFEED SUPPORT P20-800H-3 INFEED SUPPORT P20-800H-51 SET SCREW M6x8L P20-600H-4 LOCK KNOB P20-800H-52 END COVER P20-800H-5 FLAT WASHER M6.2x161x2T P20-800H-53 BUTTON HD SCREW M6x12L P20-600H-6 SET SCREW M6x10 P20-600H-54...
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Page 22: Warranty
PARTS CONTINUED PART DESCRIPTION QTY. SWITCH BOX P20-600H-29 BRUSH P20-600H-320 ON/OFF SWITCH P20-600H-323 323a SWITCH COVER P20-600H-323-1 SWITCH KEY P20-600H-324 POWER CORD P20-600H-325 325a GROMMET P20-600H-325-1 325b SLEEVE 12x22Lx0.8T P20-600H-325-2 WARRANTY... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY TROUBLESHOOTING. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Machine will not start. 1. No power 1. Check power source, plug and wiring. 2. Blown fuse 2. Check fuse, replace if it is blown. 3. - Page 24 20-800H For more information: 16 Progress Road Billerica, MA 01821 877-884-5167 / 978-528-5380 techsupport@rikontools.com Link to RIKON website www.rikontools.com 20-800HM1...