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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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. Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
Receiving Jointer Upon delivery, open shipping containers and check that all parts are in good condition. Any damage should be reported to your distributor and shipping agent immediately. Before proceeding further, read your manual and familiarize yourself thoroughly with assembly, maintenance and safety procedures.
Installation Blade Guard & Removal Safety Switch WARNING: Use the jointer guard for all The jointer is equipped with a push-button switch operations. Do not connect the plug to power that will accept a safety padlock (not included). See Fig.10. To safeguard your machine from source unauthorized operation and accidental starting by 1.
outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Sketch D Grounding Instructions Fig. 1. The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Sketch D. WARNING: If the machine does not come Make sure the tool is connected to an outlet having the !...
Adjustments Warning: Always disconnect the machine from the power source before making any OUTFEED INFEED adjustments. TABLE (LEFT) TABLE Failure to heed this warning can lead to serious (RIGHT) personal injury. Note: Clockwise raises the table, counterclockwise lowers the table. To adjust outfeed table 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"...
Table Gibs and Leveling The table gibs on your machine are factory adjusted and may never require readjustment. Should any adjustment become necessary, do the following: 1. Lightly loosen the 2 wing screw (A), Fig. 7. By loosening 7 lock nuts (B) then tighten 7 Set screws (C) , should be loose enough to move the table.
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Fence Stop Adjustments Periodically check the 90° and 45° backward (135°) tilt accuracy of the fence with an angle measuring device, such as an adjustable square or machinist’s protractor. 90º Fence Adjustment Referring to Fig. 9: The 90º stop is controlled by the stop bolt (A) and the stop plate (B).
Cutterhead Removal Helical Cutterhead If removal of the cutterhead is necessary, do the following: Knife inserts are dangerously sharp. WARNING: Use extreme caution when inspecting, WARNING: Disconnect jointer from removing or replacing knife inserts. ! power source. The knife inserts on the Jointer are four-sided. 1.
Replacement Jointing Knives 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 . To joint the knives: WARNING: Disconnect machine from power source. Use approved eye !...
Replacement the Belts FIG. 18 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. Remove the pulley cover & cover on the rear stand , Fig 18.
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 The use of push blocks will help to insure as right hand against hands coming in contact with cutterhead starts feed 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.