Carba-Tec CTJ-196, Instruction Manual

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SAFETY WARNING:
This list of do’s and do nots is not exhaustive and is not a substitute for common sense and best
practices.
Woodworking machines are potentially dangerous, it is impor tant to obser ve all safety instructions
while operating this machine.
• Always wear eye and ear protection.
• Always unplug the machine from the power source before making any adjustments.
• Always use a licensed electrician for any installation or electrical repair work.
• Do not wear loose clothing, jeweller y or other loose ornamentation.
• Long hair should be protected by netting or other means to prevent ingress into the machines
working par ts.
• Keep all safety guards in place and well maintained.
• Ensure all adjusting keys, spanners and tools are removed before machine is switched on.
• Keep children and unauthorised persons away from machine even when not in use.
• Do not use machine for any other purpose than that for which it was designed.
• Do not use excessive force, or exceed capacity of machine by attempting to take too large a cut.
• At no time should machine be unattended whilst in operation.
• When machining timber of any size, use push blocks to avoid placing hands too close to
turning cutterhead.
• Do not put hands inside machine whilst it is running.
• Wood dust is a health hazard, ensure correct dust extraction is fitted.
• Cutter blades should be kept sharp at all times. Blunt blades are a major cause of accidents
and machine failure. Damage to the machine caused by blunt blades is not covered by warranty.
• This machine should be used in an area with good lighting and ventilation.
• Keep the floor and adjacent areas around the machine dr y and clean.
• Do not lean or climb on the machine as it may tip.
• Always maintain a balanced stance when operating this machine.
• Do not operate this machine whilst on medication or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
SAFETY RULES FOR JOINTERS
1. Keep cutterhead blades sharp and clean of resin buildup.
2. Check that guard swings free of cutterhead and is always in place when jointer is in use.
3. Check infeed and outfeed table are locked in place before using machine.
4. Always use the fence when planing, do not attempt to freehand workpiece without suppor ting it against
the fence.
5. Use a push block to protect hands, especially when machining ver y thin boards where your hands are
close to the cutterhead.
6. If your material is wider than 35mm do not take a cut larger than 3mm.Maximum cut for wide material
should be 1.5.
7. Make sure jointer is turned off and unplugged before per forming any maintenance work, such as
blade changing.
UNPACKING
Your jointer comes in two packing car tons, the assembled jointer and fence components in one and the
assembled base in the other.The packing grease is easily removed with mineral turpentine.
The jointer stand contains the motor and switch already wired and mounted. Do not connect the motor to
power source until the jointer is completely assembled.
ASSEMBLING JOINTER TO STAND
1. Take off side panel by removing the three screws at the top of the panel and loosening the two screws at the base
of the panel, it should now just lift up and off.
2. Line up the 3 holes on top of the stand with the 3 threaded holes that are located on the bottom of the jointer,
using the 8mm allen key provided fix the 1" hex head screws and washers into place. Note the outfeed end
of the jointer should be facing the dust chute outlet on the base.