Delta JT360 Instruction Manual page 19

ADJUSTING TABLE GIBS
"Gibs" are provided to take up all play between the mating
dovetail ways of the base and the infeed and outfeed
tables. The "gib" for the infeed table is shown at (A) Fig. 46,
and the "gib" for the outfeed table is shown at (B) Fig. 47.
Proper "gib" adjustment is necessary for the correct func-
tioning of the jointer. The "gibs" were adjusted at the
factory and should require no further adjustment. If it
becomes necessary to adjust the "gibs", proceed as
follows:
1. To adjust the infeed or outfeed table "gibs," loosen three
locknuts (F) Fig. 46, for the infeed table or two
locknuts (G) Fig. 47, for the outfeed table. For the infeed
table, make sure the table locking lever is loose. For the
outfeed table, make sure the table locking screw (E)
Fig. 47, is loose.
2. Tighten or loosen three gib adjustment screws (C)
Fig. 46, as necessary for the infeed table or two gib
adjustment screws (D) Fig. 47, as necessary for the outfeed
table; starting with the lower screw first and as you
proceed to the top screw, gently raise the outboard edge
of the table that is being adjusted. This will offset any ten-
dency for the table casting to "droop or sag" and permit
the gib to be adjusted to a secure fit. After the gibs have
been adjusted, tighten locknuts (F) Fig. 46, (G) Fig. 47, table
locking screw (E) Fig. 47, and infeed table locking lever.
IMPORTANT: Do not leave the adjusting screws too loose.
It should take a little bit of effort to move the tables up or
down. Jointers are finishing machines and you can't expect
proper accuracy or finish if the tables are not set properly.
FENCE OPERATION
The fence can be moved across the table and can tilt 45
degrees right or left at any position on the table as
follows:
1. To move the fence across the table, loosen lock
handle (A) Fig. 48, slide fence to the desired position on
the table and tighten lockhandle (A). As the fence is
moved across the table, the rear cutterhead guard (B)
covers and guards the cutterhead in back of the fence.
NOTE: Lock handle (A) is spring-loaded and can be
repositioned by pulling up on the handle and
repositioning it on the serrated nut located underneath
the hub of the handle.
2. To tilt the fence to the right or left loosen lock handle (C)
Fig. 49, and pull out and turn plunger (D) to release the
positive stop. A tilting lever (E) is provided on the back of
the fence to assist in tilting the fence. NOTE: Lock handle
(C) is spring-loaded and can be repositioned by pulling out
the handle and repositioning it on the serrated nut located
underneath the hub of the handle.
3. Tilt the fence to the desired angle, in or out, and
tighten lock handle (C) Fig. 49. IMPORTANT: When
cutting bevels and the angle is small there is little
difference whether the fence is tilted in or out; however,
at angles approaching 45 degrees it may become
difficult to hold the work securely against the fence when
the fence is tilted out. In these cases we suggest that the
fence be tilted toward the table, as shown in Fig. 49. The
fence will form a V-shape with the tables and the work is
easily pressed into the pocket while passing across the
knives.
F
A
D
B
A
E
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F
C
C
Fig. 46
G
E
G
D
B
Fig. 47
Fig. 48
C
D
Fig. 49