Fence Locks And Stops; Fence Tilt Scale - Craftsman 113.20680 Owner's Manual

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FENCE LOCKS AND STOPS. The fence can be
moved across the Jointer to take full advantage of the
"sharpness" of the blades.
The fence should be positioned to the extreme right
(toward pultey) but not beyond the end of the blades.
Most of the cutting (usually jointing) will be done with
the fence in this position, As the blades become dull,
the fence can be moved toward the left where the
blades are sharper.
To move the fence, loosen the Fence Lock Knob and
the Sliding Guard Knob and slide to desired position.
Make sure SLIDE BRACKET is even with surface of
OUTFEED TABLE. If it is above or below the surface,
loosen screws and adjust it.
a. Always tighten fence lock knob first to align fence,
then tighten sliding guard knob.
b. Before tightening fence lock knob, hold fence
down on outfeed table so it does not rock.
C,
90 ° Fence Stop positions fence square to tables.
To tilt fence, loosen the two knobs and pull the
stop out. Tilt to desired angle and tighten both
knobs.
d,
e,
To set fence at 90 ° to tables, loosen the two
knobs, tilt fence so the stop springs back into
place, Tilt fence back so the stop rests on the
table and tighten both knobs.
45 ° Fence Stop positions the fence at 45 ° to the
tables.
f. To tilt fence to 45 ° loosen the two knobs, pull
90 ° stop out, tilt fence so the 45 ° stop rests on the
table
g. Hold fence down on outfeed table and tighten the
two knobs.
PUSH DOWN
WHEN LOCKING
FENCE LOCK KNOB
FENCE
45 ° FENCE
STOP
90 ° FENCE
STOP
FENCE LOCK
KNOB
SLIDING GUARD KNOB
SLIDE BRACKET
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FENCE TILT SCALE, Indicates the angle of the
fence to the tables. When the 90 ° fence stop is cor-
rectly adjusted, the fence will be 90 ° to the table and
the scale wilt read 90 °.
To check for squareness, place an accurate square on
infeed tabte and check fence while locked at 90 °
position. MAKE SURE 90 ° STOP IS AGAINST
SLIDE BRACKET.
If fence is not square to table;
a. Slightly loosen fence lock knob and guard lock
knob.
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FENCE
90 ° FENCE'
STOP
TI LT SCALE
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FENCE /
CUTTER
GUARD
SQUARE INFEED
TABLE