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8. Rotate the cutterhead to the first knife you started 

with. Slightly tighten all the gib bolts, starting at 

the ends and working your way to the middle by 

alternating left and right. Repeat this step on the rest 

of the knives.

9. Final tighten each gib bolt.

10. Adjust the outfeed table to match the new knife 

heights.

Calibrating Depth Scale

The depth scale on the infeed table can be calibrated 

or “zeroed” if it is not correct.

To calibrate the depth scale

1. Set the outfeed table height as described in the 

Setting Outfeed Table Height su-section.

2. Place a straightedge across the infeed and outfeed 

tables.

3. Adjust the infeed table until it is level with the 

outfeed table.

Setting Fence Stops

The fence stops are adjustable nuts and bolts that 

simplify the task of adjusting the fence to 45° inward, 

90°, and 45° outward (135°).

To set the 45° inward fence stop:

1. Using a 45° square, adjust the fence to the 45° 

inward position:

2. Loosen the jam nut shown:

Infeed table adjusted even with outfeed 

table and knife at TDC.

Adjusting fence 45° inward.

45° inward fence stop jam nut

Depth-of-cut pointer adjusted to “0” 

position.

Straightedge

Outfeed

Infeed

4. Using a screwdriver, adjust the scale pointer exactly 

to “0”.

3. Adjust the 45° inward fence stop nut until it makes 

contact with the back of the fence bracket.

4. Retighten the jam nut loosened in Step 2 and 

rechech.

To set the 90° fence stop:

1. Flip the 90° swing stop the position shown next:

Fence Stop Nut

Jam Nut

Summary of Contents for DE.1200/3

Page 1: ...1 DE 1200 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Wood Jointer Attention Read this manual before using your machine...

Page 2: ...parts USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your wood jointer will draw undersi...

Page 3: ...ndition that may affect its operation Any part that is damaged should be repaired or replaced immediately Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn on or off Never leave a running tool unattende...

Page 4: ...chemicals WARNING Some dust created by the act of sanding cutting grinding drilling and other construction related activities contains chemicals that can cause cancer birth defects or other reproduct...

Page 5: ...g from the top sight down the V Belts and pulleys and check to see that the pulleys are parallel and aligned with each other If the pulleys are aligned tighten the motor mounts loosened in Step 1 and...

Page 6: ...ers to secure the fence assembly to the fence carriage assembly 3 Thread the fence tilting handles into the fence To install the cutterhead guard 1 Wind the torsion spring knob back counterclockwise a...

Page 7: ...t with the hardware removed in Step 1 Setting Outfeed Table Height The outfeed table must be level with the knives when they are at top dead center This adjustment has been made at the factory but sho...

Page 8: ...fer to any specific instructions given in this section Daily Vacuum all dust on and around the machine Wipe down tables and all other unpainted cast iron with a metal protectant Monthly Check V Belt t...

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Page 11: ...e jack screws remove the springs from the cutterhead if you decide to use the springs you can just thread the jack screws completely into the cutterhead so they will not get lost Replace the gib and k...

Page 12: ...nfeed table until it is level with the outfeed table Setting Fence Stops The fence stops are adjustable nuts and bolts that simplify the task of adjusting the fence to 45 inward 90 and 45 outward 135...

Page 13: ...fence stop bolt until it makes contact with the back of the fence 5 Retighten the jam nut loosened in Step 3 and recheck Adjusting Gibs The function of the table gibs is to eliminate excessive play i...

Page 14: ...use of the equipment 9 The warranty does not cover problems caused by mistreatment carelessness misuse or inappropriate use of the functions designed for this equipment in this manual as well as poorl...

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