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- Page 1 User Manual Read this manual before using machine to avoid serious injury and damage 40160H-CT 6” SPIRAL CUTTERHEAD JOINTER support@cutechtools.us For technical support, email or call at 858-886-7333 VER. 17.03.20...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The drawings, illustrations, photographs, and specifications in this user manual represent your machine at time of print. However, changes may be made to your machine or this manual at any time with no obligation to CUTECH. -
Page 3: Warranty
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY CUTECH warrants its machinery to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two (2) years from the date of the original purchase by the original owner. This warranty applies to products sold in the United States only. -
Page 4: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Cutterhead speed RPM 11,000 Motor RPM 19000+/-10% (No Load) Cutterhead diameter 2” Max capacity 6" x 1/8" Cutter inserts qty Motor power input 120 V, 60 Hz, AC Only, 10 Amp 4-3/8” x 19-5/8” Fence Size Overall 6-1/4” x 30” Tables (Overall measurements) Shipping Weight 40lbs... -
Page 5: General Safety
GENERAL SAFETY NOTE: The WARNING! and CAUTION! symbols indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury. READ THIS MANUAL completely before assembling and operating this machine. WARNING! TO AVOID serious injury, death, or damage to the machine, please read, understand, and follow, all Safety and Operating Instructions before assembling and operating this machine. - Page 6 GENERAL SAFETY (cont.) ALWAYS keep the work area clean, well lit, and organized. DO NOT work in an area that has slippery floor surfaces from debris, grease, and wax. CAUTION! ALWAYS unplug the machine from the electrical receptacle when making adjustments, changing parts or performing any maintenance.
- Page 7 GENERAL SAFETY (cont.) KEEP protective guards in place and in working order. CAUTION! MAINTAIN your balance. DO NOT extend yourself over the tool. Wear oil resistant rubber soled shoes. Keep floor clear of debris, grease, and wax. MAINTAIN all machines with care. ALWAYS KEEP machine clean and in good working order. KEEP all blades and tool bits sharp.
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Page 8: Product Safety
WARNING! DO NOT handle the plug or jointer with wet hands USE only accessories as described in this manual and recommended by CUTECH. 10. DO NOT pull the jointer by the power cord. NEVER allow the power cord to come in contact with sharp edges, hot surfaces, oil or grease. - Page 9 15. This machine is designed to process wood ONLY. WARNING! NEVER position fingers or thumbs near the cutterhead. 17. Long pieces of stock should ALWAYS be supported with some type of fixture. 18. DO NOT operate jointer with dull or damaged blades. 19.
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Page 10: Grounding Instructions
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! This machine MUST BE GROUNDED while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, GROUNDING provides the path of least resistance for electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching electrical receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances. - Page 11 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Make certain the extension cord is properly sized, and in good electrical condition. Always replace a worn or damaged extension cord immediately or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas. MINIMUM RECOMMENDED GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG) 115 VOLT OPERATION ONLY 25’...
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Page 12: Unpacking & Inventory
If any parts are missing, do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn “ON” the machine. The machine should only be turned “ON” after all the parts have been obtained and installed correctly. For missing parts, contact CUTECH at 858-886-7333. A. Jointer H. -
Page 13: Assembly
ASSEMBLY WARNING! MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. FENCE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. Assemble the fence bracket (A) to the jointer base (B). Remove the four Soc Button Head Screws (C) on the rear frame to lock the bracket in place. SEE FIG. 1 2. - Page 14 ASSEMBLY (cont.) 3. Adjust the fence sliding bracket (A) to the middle of the fence (B), referring to the center of fence cut-out (C) use two M6x16mm soc button head screws (D) to lock the sliding bracket in position. SEE FIG. 3 4.
- Page 15 5. With the tilt lock lever assembly in between the mounting and sliding bracket, put on special nut (A), and turn the lever to lock both brackets into position. SEE FIG. 5 6. Use an angle gauge (A) to measure the 90° & 135° between the Fence and Jointer Table Top. Adjusting can be done by loosening or tightening the Hylock Hex Soc Head Screw (B).
- Page 16 ASSEMBLY (cont.) CUTTERHEAD GUARD ASSEMBLY Attach cutterhead guard to the jointer by tightening the screw (A) SEE FIG. 8 The cutterhead guard has a tension return spring. The tension on this spring is set at the factory. When the guard is installed properly it should return to the fence automatically after the work piece has passed over the cutterhead.
- Page 17 ASSEMBLY (cont.) LOCK KNOB ASSEMBLY Attach knob (A) to the jointer by tightening the hex nut (B) by 10 mm, 13mm open end wrench (C). SEE FIG. 10 & 11 SWITCH ASSEMBLY The jointer is turned on by flipping the switch into the up position and it is turned off by flipping the switch in the down position.
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Page 18: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS WARNING! MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE ANY ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE. FENCE ADJUSTMENTS 1. To move the fence across the table by loosening lock lever (A), slide the fence to the desired position on the table and tighten lock lever (A). SEE FIG 16. NOTE: Lock lever (A) and (B) can be repositioned by pulling up the lever and repositioning it on the nut located underneath the lever. - Page 19 ADJUSTMENTS (cont.) 5. Tighten set screw (D) by hex wrench until it contacts stop (E) SEE FIG 19. . Put a square (C) on the table with one end against the fence to adjust the fence until it is exactly 135 degrees to the table. SEE FIG 18 on the previous page. 7.
- Page 20 ADJUSTMENTS (cont.) WARNING! MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE ANY ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE. INFEED / OUTFEED TABLE ADJUSTMENT The infeed and outfeed tables are adjustable for coplanar or parallelism if ever necessary. These are set at the factory. If after planing or edge joining a work piece and adjustment is necessary, follow these instructions.
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Page 21: Operations
OPERATIONS NOTE: 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 22 OPERATIONS (cont.) DIRECTION OF GRAIN Avoid feeding work into the jointer against the grain. The result will be chipped and splintered edges. Feed with the grain to obtain a smooth surface. SEE FIG 14. The jointer can be set to cut any depth from a very thin shaving to 1/8” deep. The pointer on the scale is to indicate the depth of cut.
- Page 23 OPERATIONS (cont.) PUSH BLOCKS CAUTION! A set of push blocks (A) should be used whenever possible to minimize all danger to your hands. SEE FIG 21 WARNING! ALWAYS USE PUSH BLOCKS WHEN PERFORMING SURFACING OPERATIONS AND NEVER PASS YOUR HANDS DIRECTLY OVER THE CUTTERHEAD. JOINTING AN EDGE This is the most common operation for the jointer.
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Page 24: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE WARNING! MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your jointer should provide you with a long time of service provided you take the time to perform the following maintenance operations. CLEANING Sawdust buildup and other debris can cause the tool to joint and plane incorrectly. - Page 25 MAINTENANCE (cont.) WARNING! MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES BLADE (CUTTER INSERT) REPLACEMENT WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury NEVER rotate the cutterhead by hand. Cutter insert are razor sharp! Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling the cuttherhead.
- Page 26 Note: Proper cleaning is critical to achieving a smooth finish. Dirt or dust trapped between the cutter insert and cutterhead will slightly raise the cutter insert and make noticeable marks on your work piece the next time you use the machine. REPLACING THE BELT Use 4MM Allen Key to loosen the screw of belt guard.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
Press the belt on the cutterhead pulley. SEE FIG 26. Then rotate cutterhead pulley on clockwise and assemble the belt. SEE FIG 27. Fig 26 & 27 Replace the belt guard. SEE FIG 28 and 29. Fig 28 & 29 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Motor and Machine Operation... - Page 28 PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION Not plugged in. Check the power source. Motor will not start. Blown circuit. Replace fuse, reset breaker, or call Lockout key removed. electrician. Improper Voltage. Replace lockout key. Fuses or circuit Short circuit in line cord or plug. Call electrician to repair or replace breaker blows.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (cont.) PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION Vibration when Loose or damaged cutter tip. Tighten or replace knife. operating jointer Damaged belt. Replace belt Worn cutterhead bearing. Check/replace cutterhead bearing. Infeed table hard to Table lock is engaged or Completely loosen the table lock. adjust partially engaged.
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Page 30: Parts List
PARTS... - Page 32 NO. DESCRIPTION Size NO. DESCRIPTION Size OUTFEED SUPPORT HOLE PLUG SET SCREW M6X8L BEARING RETAINER 小 V END COVER DRIVE PULLEY 大 V BUTTON HD SCREW M6X12L CUTTERHEAD PULLEY 1/4”X5/8” SELF TAP SCREW BELT 125J5 WARNING LABEL BELT GUARD FOAM SEAL TABLE DUST CHUTE 43A Adjust screw...
- Page 33 DESCRIPTION Size NO. DESCRIPTION Size 103 BUMPER SHOE 166 TORX WRENCH 104 SPRING 300S MOTOR 120V 105 BRACKET 300 HOUSING 106 EXT RETAINING RING ETW8 SOCKET SET SCREWS M5XP0.8x8L SCR HEX SOC CAP WITH 125 FENCE WASHER M5*20L*P0.8 Φ29.4*Φ22.9*0.3t 126 CAUTION LABEL 303 WAVY WASHER 128 BEVEL BRACKET 304 BALL BEARING...
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