Alignments; Cutter Knife Alignment/Adjustments - RIDGID JP0600 Owner's Manual

Alignments

Cutter Knife Alignment/Adjustments

WARNING: The cutter knives are extremely sharp.
Do not let your hand or fingers touch the cutter
knives.
Tools Needed
8mm open end wrench (Supplied).
• Unplug jointer/planer.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci-
dental start, made sure switch is "OFF" and plug is
not connected to power source outlet.
Checking Alignment
Note: The blades are adjusted at the factory, and should
not require adjustment.
1. Assemble knife setting gauge.
a. From the loose parts find the following:
1 Shaft Knife Adjustment
2 Gauge
4 Retaining Ring
b. Assemble the two inside retaining rings to the shaft.
Slide one of the gauges on the shaft, and assemble
the outside retaining ring. Repeat for the other side
of gauge.
2. Lower infeed table by turning the depth of cut hand-
wheel clockwise.
3. Position the fence to the rear of the jointer, approxi-
mately 1/4" beyond the cutter knives. Lock the fence in
this position.
4. Remove cutter head guard.
5. Place the gage on the cutter head as shown. The pad
of the gauge should be flush with the blade. If not,
adjust the blade as follows:
Blade Adjustment
1. Loosen lock screws. The spring under blade will usu-
ally force the blade up. Because of rust or resin
buildup, the blade may stick. If this happens use a flat
blade screwdriver to pry under blade to remove blade.
Remove all parts and clean thoroughly with a gum and
pitch remover. Reinstall parts as shown, making sure
the blade extends 1/16" past the cutter head as shown.
2. Slip gauge assembly into place.
3. Place pads of gauge over blade. Push down on gauge
and blade until gauge rests firmly on cutter head.
4. Tighten lock screws.
5. Repeat procedure for other two knives.
Important: Turn the cutter head two full revolutions to
make sure the cutter head turns freely and the blades
clear the jointer bed.
6. Readjust/reposition outfeed table.
Pad of
Gauge
Outfeed
Table
Blade
Spring
Lock Screws
1/16
22
Gauge
Infeed
Table
Lock Screw
Wedge
Wedge
Blade
Spring
Cutter
Head
Blade
Cutter Head