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OUTFEED TABLE ADJUSTMENTS 
 

In order to perform accurate jointing operations, the outfeed table must 
be exactly level with the knives at their highest point of revolution. This 
means that the knives must be parallel to the outfeed table and project 
equally from the cutterhead. To adjust the outfeed table: 
 
1. 

MAKE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM 

THE POWER SOURCE.

 

 
2. Loosen locking screw (A)

Fig. 22, and turn handwheel (B). When the 

outfeed table is exactly level with the cutterhead knives at their       
highest point of revolution, tighten screw (A). 

 

KNIFE ADJUSTMENTS 
 

In order to do accurate work, the knives must be level with the outfeed 
table. To check and adjust, if necessary, proceed as follows: 
 

1. 

MAKE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM 

THE POWER SOURCE. 
 

2. Remove set screw holding the cutterhead guard (A) Fig. 23, in      
position and remove cutterhead guard.  
 
3. Loosen table locking handles and lower infeed table as described in 
section 

“INFEED TABLE ADJUSTMENTS”. 

 

4. Place a steel straight edge on the outfeed table, extending over the 
cutterhead as shown in Fig. 24. 
 
5. Carefully rotate the cutterhead by hand. The knives should just 
touch the straight edge. 
 
6. If the knife is too high or too low at either end, slightly turn the five 
screws, four of which are shown at (D) Fig. 25, in the knife locking bar 
clockwise to loosen, using the wrench (E) supplied. Then adjust the 
height of the knife by turning the knife raising screws (F) Fig. 36,    
counterclockwise to lower and clockwise to raise the knife. NOTE: If 
the knife is to be lowered, it will be necessary to carefully push down 
on the knife after screws (F) have been turned. 

WARNING: BE 

EXTREMELY CAREFUL THAT YOUR HANDS DO NOT COME IN 
CONTACT WITH THE KNIVES AS THE CUTTING EDGES ARE 
VERY SHARP. IMPORTANT: 

Tighten knife locking screws (D) after 

adjustments have been made. 
 
7. Repeat these procedures for adjusting the two remaining knives if    
necessary. 

OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS 

8” JOINTER 

FIGURE 22

FIGURE 23

FIGURE 24

FIGURE 26

FIGURE 25

Outfeed table

Straight edge ruler

Infeed  
table

Cutter

Summary of Contents for 8" Jointer KC-203C

Page 1: ...8 JOINTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT 2002 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC MODEL KC 203C...

Page 2: ...gh quality and durability standards KING CANADA warrants to the original retail consumer a 2 year limited warranty as of the date the product was purchased at retail and that each product is free from...

Page 3: ...ry rings watch because they could get caught in moving parts Non slip footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair Roll up long sleeves above the elbows 12 ALWAYS WEAR SA...

Page 4: ...se only 6 MISSING OR MALFUNCTIONING PARTS If any part of the jointer is missing malfunctioning has been damaged or broken such as the motor switch or other operating control a safety device or the pow...

Page 5: ...up three holes F and L Fig 2 on top stand with three holes located at the bottom of the jointer base and fasten the jointer to the base with three 3 8 16 x 2 long hex head screws G Fig 3 six flat wash...

Page 6: ...be moved in or out on the motor shaft or the motor can be moved by loosening four mounting screws two of which are shown at E Fig 6 After adjustment is made tighten the four mounting screws or the se...

Page 7: ...socket head screws lock washers and flat washers F three of which are shown ASSEMBLING FENCE CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY 1 Fasten fence carriage assembly A Fig 9 to cutterhead pulley guard carriage mounting br...

Page 8: ...in fence carriage B and fasten fence to carriage assembly with two socket hex screws lock washers and flat washers D 2 Fig 12 illustrates the fence A properly mounted to carriage assembly B 3 Thread t...

Page 9: ...that it does not allow the cutterhead guard to spring back over the cutterhead adjust the spring tension as necessary by removing the guard and rotating knob D 3 Thread set screw E Fig 15 which was r...

Page 10: ...MAINTAIN PROPER GROUNDING OF YOUR JOINTER DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER CHANGING VOLTAGE The motor supplied with your King Canada 8 jointer is a dual voltage 110 220V single...

Page 11: ...feed table position of the infeed table in relation to the cutting circle is indicated on scale E Fig 20 NOTE Maximum depth of cut with this jointer is 1 2 which can be accomplished in cuts of 1 8 inc...

Page 12: ...cribed in section INFEED TABLE ADJUSTMENTS 4 Place a steel straight edge on the outfeed table extending over the cutterhead as shown in Fig 24 5 Carefully rotate the cutterhead by hand The knives shou...

Page 13: ...djusted at the factory and should not require any further adjustment However if it ever becomes necessary to adjust the gibs due to excessive wear proceed as follows 1 To adjust the infeed table gib l...

Page 14: ...esired position tighten locking handle A As the fence is moved across the table the rear cutterhead guard C Fig 34 extends over the knives in back of the fence for operator safety 2 To tilt the fence...

Page 15: ...ve stop is necessary loosen locking handle D Fig 38 and lock nut M Rotate adjustment screw N until you are certain the fence is 450 outward the table 7 Tilt the fence G Fig 39 inward as far as it will...

Page 16: ...g a straight edge J on the rear table adjust the height of the rear table until it is 0 060 above the cutting head diameter as shown 12 Lock the rear table in position and remove the feeler gage 13 Lo...

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