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WMH Tool Group Powermatic PJ1696T Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
16-inch Jointer
Model PJ1696
WMH TOOL GROUP
2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60124
Part No. M-0460269
Ph.: 800-274-6848
Revision B1 6/06
www.wmhtoolgroup.com
Copyright © WMH Tool Group

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  • Page 1 This Manual is Bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16-inch Jointer Model PJ1696 WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60124 Part No. M-0460269 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision B1 6/06 www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group...
  • Page 2 WARRANTY AND SERVICE WMH Tool Group, Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Center located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these WMH Tool Group Authorized...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    WMH Tool Group sells through distributors only. The specifications in WMH catalogs are given as general information and are not binding. Members of WMH Tool Group reserve the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.

  • Page 4: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES As with all machines, there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the use of this jointer. Use the machine with the respect and caution demanded where safety precautions are concerned. When normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator can result. Read the manual.
  • Page 5 Always use a hold-down or push block when surfacing stock less than 12" inches long, or 3 inches wide, or 3 inches thick. Do not perform jointing operations on material shorter than 8", narrower than 3/4" or less than 1/4" thick. Depth of cut.
  • Page 6 Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual: CAUTION: (This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor or moderate injury, and/or possible machine damage) WARNING: (This means that if precautions are not heeded, it could result in serious injury or possibly even death).

  • Page 7: Features

    FEATURES: PJ1696 Jointer FIGURE 4 Outfeed table 14. Guard Bracket Block Fence 15. Pushbutton Switch Fence Handle 16. Cabinet Lock Lever 17. Table Lock Cast Housing 18. Door Latch Control Handle - Forward/Backward 19. Cabinet Door Rack Column 20. Table Raising/Lowering Handle Cutterhead Guard Plate 21.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS: PJ1696 Jointer Stock No............................... 1791283 Motor ........................7-1/2HP, 3Ph, 230/460V, 60Hz Maximum width cutting capacity.....................16" (406 mm) Maximum depth cutting capacity ....................3/4" (19 mm) Cuts per minute............................20,800 Table size ....................16" W x 96" L (406mm x 2438 mm) Table height from floor ......................37-1/2"...

  • Page 9: Receiving The Jointer

    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 assembly, set-up, maintenance, safety and operating procedures.

  • Page 10: Fence Installation

    Remove the bolts holding the jointer to the skid, and lift the machine from the skid using a hoist. The strap should be suitable to lift 1320 pounds of weight, and should be placed under the base casting as shown in Figure 6. DO NOT place strap under the tables.

  • Page 11: Start/Stop Switch

    START / STOP SWITCH The arm (E-Fig. 9) on which the pushbutton switch is located is shipped in the down position. The screws (F-Fig. 9) should be loosened with a 10mm hex wrench and the arm pivoted to upright position. Re-tighten screws.

  • Page 12: Replacing Knife Inserts

    Raise or lower motor support to obtain proper tension, then re-tighten nuts. NOTE: Proper tension will be achieved when there is a small amount of deflection in the belt when using moderate finger pressure. See Figure 12. REPLACING KNIFE INSERTS The cutterhead on the PJ1696 is a solid steel helical insert design with 56 two-sided standard knives, and two rabbet knives on the...
  • Page 13 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. After the outfeed table has been set at the correct height, it should not be changed except for special operations or after replacing knives.

  • Page 14: Infeed Table Adjustment

    TABLE RAISING LIMIT BLOCKS A limit block, shown in Figure 17, is mounted to the rear of each table. It sets the maximum height the tables can be raised, and is pre-set at the factory. If adjustment is ever needed, loosen the hex nut (E-Fig. 17) and turn the screw (F-Fig.

  • Page 15: Hand Placement

    HAND PLACEMENT At the start of the cut, the left hand holds the work firmly against the infeed table and fence while the right hand pushes the work toward the knives. After the cut is under way, the new surface rests firmly on the outfeed table. The left hand should press down on this part, at the same time maintaining flat contact with the fence.

  • Page 16: Jointing Warped Surfaces

    Use push blocks to rabbet cut whenever possible. The rabbeting capacity is 3/4”. 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Set fence for desired width of rabbet. 3. Check width of the rabbet by measuring the distance from end of knife in the cutterhead to the fence.

  • Page 17: Taper Cuts

    TAPER CUTS One of the most useful jointer operations is cutting an edge to a taper. The method can be used on a wide variety of work. Tapered legs of furniture are a common example. Instead of laying the piece on the infeed table, lower the forward end of the work onto the outfeed table.

  • Page 18: Cutterhead Repairs

    The cutterhead runs in two single-row sealed and shielded ball bearings, which are pre- lubricated for life - no maintenance is necessary. CUTTERHEAD REPAIRS The entire cutterhead assembly may be removed for bearing replacement or other cutterhead maintenance procedures. To remove the cutterhead: Disconnect machine from power source.

  • Page 19: Blade Inserts

    BLADE INSERTS If the jointer is used often, keeping a spare set of When blade inserts become dull enough so that it blade inserts on hand is recommended. is noticeable when cutting, they should be turned over or replaced entirely. A sharp blade works Gum and Pitch which collect on the inserts cause easier and results in longer blade life.
  • Page 20 PARTS LIST: Cutterhead Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer) Index Part Description Size Qty.... PJ1696-001 ....Cutterhead Assembly (Items 2 thru 12 & 17 thru 21) ......1 1 ..PJ1696-014 ....Cutterhead................... 1 2 ..PJ1696-002 ....Left Bearing Housing ................1 3 ..

  • Page 21: Cutterhead Assembly

    Cutterhead Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer)
  • Page 22 PARTS LIST: Fence Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer) Index Part Description Size Qty.... PJ1696-100 ....Fence Assembly (Items 19 thru 41) 1 ..PJ1696-101 ....Fence Support ..................1 2 ..PJ1696-102 ....Bracket ....................1 3 ..PJ1696-103 ....Gear Column ..................1 4 ..

  • Page 23: Fence Assembly

    Fence Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer)
  • Page 24 PARTS LIST: Stand Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer) Index Part Description Size Qty. 1 ..PJ1696-201 ....Stand....................1 2 ..TS-0680042....Flat Washer..........3/8........10 3 ..TS-0060031....Hex Cap Screw.......... 3/8-16 x 3/4 ....... 4 4 ..TS-0720091....Lock Washer ..........3/8........4 5 ..

  • Page 25: Stand Assembly

    Stand Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer)
  • Page 26 PARTS LIST: Bed Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer) Index Part Description Size Qty. 1 ..PJ1696-301 ....Table Base ..................1 2 ..TS-0090061....Hex Cap Screw.......... 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 ....6 3 ..PJ1696-302 ....Pointer....................1 4 ..TS-2361061....Lock Washer ..........M6........2 5 ..

  • Page 27: Bed Assembly

    Bed Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer)
  • Page 28 PARTS LIST: Cutterhead Guard Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer) Index Part Description Size Qty. 1 ..PJ1696-402 ....Cutter Guard..................1 2 ..PJ1696-407 ....Collar....................1 3 ..PJ1696-403 ....Guard Post ..................1 4 ..PJ1696-404 ....Spring....................1 5 ..

  • Page 29: Cutterhead Guard Assembly

    Cutterhead Guard Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer)
  • Page 30 PARTS LIST: Infeed Table Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer) Index Part Description Size Qty. 1 ..PJ1696-501 ....Infeed Table Lip................... 1 2 ..PJ1696-502 ....Infeed Table ..................1 3 ..TS-1505061....Socket Head Cap Screw ......M10 x 40 ......4 4 ..

  • Page 31: Infeed Table Assembly

    Infeed Table Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer)
  • Page 32 PARTS LIST: Outfeed Table Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer) Index Part Description Size Qty. 1 ..PJ1696-601 ....Outfeed Table Lip ................1 2 ..PJ1696-602 ....Outfeed Table..................1 3 ..TS-1505061....Socket Head Cap Screw ......M10 x 40 ......4 4 ..

  • Page 33: Outfeed Table Assembly

    Outfeed Table Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer)
  • Page 34 PARTS LIST: Motor Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer) Index Part Description Size Qty. 1 ..PJ1696-701 ....Motor........7-1/2HP, 3Ph 230/460V, 60Hz ....1 2 ..PJ1696-702 ....Motor Sheave ..................1 3 ..TS-1525011....Socket Set Screw ........M10 x 10 ......2 4 ..

  • Page 35: Motor Assembly

    Motor Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer)

  • Page 36: Electrical Schematic

    ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (PJ1696 Jointer)

  • Page 37: Preventive Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 38 Replacement Parts To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-800-274-6848 between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (CST), Monday through Friday. Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.
  • Page 40 WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60124 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.com...

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