SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For Your Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Jointer 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.
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Disconnect tools before servicing; when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like. Reduce the risk of unintentional starting. Make sure switch is in off position before plugging in. Use recommended accessories. Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
Unpacking and cleaning To ensure maximum performance from your 8" jointer, clean it properly; and install it accurately before use. As soon as you receive the jointer, we recommend you follow these procedures: 1. Finish removing the contents of the shipping carton and compare with the contents list.
Installation Blade Guard & Removal Switch The jointer is equipped with a push-button WARNING: The Jointer knives are extremely switch, Fig. 1 that will accept a safety padlock sharp. Use caution when working with or around (not included). the cutterhead. Use the jointer guard for all operations.
Extension Cords Grounding Instructions Use proper extension cord. Make sure your WARNING: If the machine does not come ! extension cord is in good condition. When using wired to run, the electricals and motor an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy wiring must be done by a qualified enough to carry the current your product will electrician.
Adjustments Warning: Always disconnect the machine from OUTFEED INFEED the power source before making any TABLE (LEFT) TABLE (RIGHT) adjustments. Failure to heed this warning can lead to serious personal injury. To adjust outfeed table The outfeed table should be set level with the Fig.
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Depth of Cut Depth of cut is determined by the height of the infeed table relative to the high point of the knives on the cutterhead. When facing the width of a board (as opposed to the edge of a board), NEVER attempt to take off more than 1/64"...
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5. Loosen the Hex. Nut (N) under the fence Table Leveling bracket (O), remove the fence assembly (P), The table level on your machine is factory FigFig. 16 adjusted and may never require readjustment. Should any adjustment become necessary, do the following: 1.
Fence Adjustments: Tilt Fence Stop Adjustments Periodically check the 90° and 45° backward (135°) tilt accuracy of the fence with an angle Warning: Do not connect the plug to power measuring device, such as an adjustable source square or machinist’s protractor. Fence adjustments are made with the lock 0º...
45º & 135 º Fence Backward Stop Helical Cutterhead Adjustment Knife inserts are dangerously sharp. Use Referring to Fig. 22: extreme caution when inspecting, removing, or Note: The 45º fence backward stop is replacing knife inserts. controlled by the stop bolt (H) and 135 º fence backward stop is controlled by the stop bolt (I).
Step 5. Remove the V-belt (J) from cutterhead Cutterhead Removal pulley and motor pulley. If removal of the cutterhead is necessary, do the following: WARNING: Disconnect jointer from ! power source. Step1. Loosen 8 screws (B) on the rear cover by 4mm Hex.
Step 9. Lower both of Infeed Table & Outfeed Replacement Table on the Lowest position (1/2”) Jointing Knives Infeed Table Outfeed Table After extended use it will be necessary to sharpen the knives on the cutterhead assembly so that all knives protrude exactly the same height above the cutterhead .
Replacement the Belts After extended use it will be necessary to adjustment or change the belts on the jointer, do the following: WARNING: Disconnect machine from power source. Use approved eye ! protection whenever sharpening blades. 1. Loosen screws (A) & (B) then remove the pulley cover (C) &...
two handed push Basic Operations block Before making any cuts on the stock, make a few practice cuts by raising the infeed table to “ 0" and with the power disconnected. In this manner you will acquaint yourself with the feel of jointer operations.
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Surfacing: Long Boards left hand pushes down toward fence as right hand The use of push blocks will help to insure starts feed against hands coming in contact with cutterhead in the event of a kickback and as trailing end of board passes over cutterhead.
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Jointing (or Edging) Never edge a board that is less than 3 inches move fence forward wide, less than 1/4 inch thick, or 12 inches to expose only amount of cutterhead required long, without using a push block. CAUTION: When workpiece is twice the è...
Skewing (Shear Cutting) When edging or facing burl or birds-eye maple, it is not unusual to deface or mar the surface being finished. This is caused by the cutterhead blades at times cutting against the grain. In order to prevent the defacing or marring of this type wood, it is necessary to skew, or angle finish, the material being worked.