Setting the Outfeed Table to the Cutterhead Knives
Caution: During this procedure, remove power to the machine. Cutterhead Blades are
very sharp. Use caution.
1.
Number the blades (1, 2, and 3) with a
magic marker.
2.
Rotate the Cutterhead by turning the Pulley
(2A) until blade number 1 is at the 12
o'clock position. This is the highest point a
blade will reach in the cutting arc.
3.
Loosen the table Lock .Screws (35) and
turn the Handwheel (38) to raise (or lower)
the table to the exact height of blade 1 .
Turn counterclockwise to raise, clockwise
to lower.
4.
Check height by placing a straight. edge on the Outfeed Table (47), extending
over
blade 1. T he height should be the same.
5.
When the Outfeed Table and blade 1 are the same height, tighten the Table Lock
Screws (35).
Do not change this setting for the Outfeed Table again. T his will only change if the
blades are replaced. Bring the straight edge toward the left side of the Jointer and
confirm
that blade
1
is at the same height at the left side as it is at the right side.
6.
If blade 1 is higher or lower at the left of the table, than at the right, slightly loosen the
four screws under the blade by turning clockwise as viewed from the lnfeed Table.
To lower the blade, carefully push down on the blade with a block of wood. To raise the
blade, carefully lift each end of the blade. Blades are set at the proper height when
the top of the tops of the blades are 1 /16 inch above the Cutterhead.
If the Outfeed table is set too high, a curved finish on the stock will result. If set too
low, gouging may result at the end of the cut.
Operation
WARNING: Avoid serious injuries. Before operating the Jointer, be sure to read and
understand all Safety Precautions and Warnings listed on pages 2 through 5.
During operation:
•
Always
keep
guards
in place and in adjustment during cutting.
• Always keep hands away from the Cutterhead!
• Never pass hands directly over the Cutterhead!
•
Always
use
properly
designed push sticks and paddles.
• Never joint any material shorter than 8 inches to avoid kickback.
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