Jet 708457DXJ, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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10.7 Beveling
To cut a bevel, lock the fence at the required
angle and run the work piece across the knives
while keeping it firmly against the fence and
tables. Several passes may be necessary to
achieve the desired result.
Although the fence may be
tilted in or out for a bevel cut, it is
recommended for safety reasons that the
fence be tilted in toward the operator,
making a cradled cut.
10.8 Direction of grain
Avoid feeding work into the jointer against the
grain. This may result in chipped and splintered
edges. See Figure 10-6. Feed
with the grain to
obtain a smooth surface, as shown in Figure 10-
7.
Figure 10-6
Figure 10-7
11.0 Maintenance
11.1 Blade care
Blades are extremely sharp.
Use caution when cleaning
or changing. Failure to comply may cause
serious injury.
When gum and pitch collect on the blades,
carefully remove with a strong solvent. Failure to
remove gum and pitch build-up may result in
excessive friction, blade wear and overheating.
When blades become dull, replace them.
11.2 Cutterhead removal
The entire cutterhead assembly may be
removed for cleaning or for bearing and blade
replacement. Some woodworkers keep a spare
cutterhead with replacement blades should the
original cutterhead have to be repaired.
Blades in the cutterhead are
sharp. Use extreme caution
when handling the removal of the cutterhead.
Failure to comply may cause serious injury.
To remove the cutterhead (including bearings,
studs, and housing) from the base casting:
Refer to Figure 10-8:
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source.
2. Remove the front blade guard (A) and
screw (H).
3. Remove the lock handle (B), washer (C) and
lock nut (D) securing the fence assembly (E)
to the table (F).
4. Lift the fence assembly (E) from the table.
5. From the left side of the stand, remove the
dust chute (G). From the back of the
machine remove the cabinet access cover
(not shown).