4255 12” Jointer
Owner’s Manual
Oliver Machinery
M-4255 10/2003
Seattle, WA
Copyright 2003
[email protected]
www.olivermachinery.net
Page 1: ...4255 12 Jointer Owner s Manual Oliver Machinery M 4255 10 2003 Seattle WA Copyright 2003 info olivermachinery net www olivermachinery net...
Page 2: ...se negligence accidents unauthorized repairs alterations lack of maintenance acts of nature or items that would normally be consumed or require replacement due to normal wear In no event shall Oliver...
Page 3: ...perating the machine remove tie rings watch and other jewelry and roll up sleeves above the elbows Remove all loose outer clothing and confine long hair Protective type footwear should be used Where t...
Page 4: ...e to cut any kind of metal or substance other then wood 19 Never start the jointer while a workpiece is in contact with the blade 20 Raise or lower the tables only when the machine has been turned off...
Page 5: ...Infeed Table Height 13 Maintenance 14 V Belts 14 Lubrication 14 Knives 14 Table Leveling 14 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications Model No 4255 Stock No 3HP 1PH 220 Volt 4255 001 Stock No 5HP 3PH 220 440...
Page 6: ...e off the skid first remove the lag bolts securing the machine to the skid See the picture below and use straps to lift the machine by the lifting poles indicated by A and B in the picture The jointer...
Page 7: ...1 or 3 Phase based on your order and is wired for 220 volt If on 3 phase you need to switch from 220V to 440V have a certified electrician make the changes Make sure the voltage of your power supply m...
Page 8: ...Figure 6 2 Loosen the angle lock handle B figure 5 3 Ensure the 90 degree flip stop C Figure 5 is in the 90 degree position 4 Loosen the jam nut on the 90 degree adjusting bolt A figure 5 and adjust t...
Page 9: ...It is not only important to set the height of the knife with respect to the cutterhead it is also important that the outside edge of the knives be aligned with the rabbeting ledge 6 With the knife in...
Page 10: ...ved or sniped work piece Operation Keep all guards in place Keep hands away from the cutterhead Always use push stick when possible Failure to comply may cause serious injury Hand Safety and Placement...
Page 11: ...3 Edging Figure 14 To give a good straight edge for gluing or joining set the fence square with the table Remove the least amount of material required to obtain a straight edge Hold the best face of t...
Page 12: ...ce between the edge of the knife and the fence is equal to the width of the desired rabbet Figure 17 2 Lower the infeed table to the depth of the rabbet required If the rabbet is quite deep it may be...
Page 13: ...laced or sharpened Check in your local yellow pages for a sharpening service It may be more cost effective to replace rather than sharpen Note Do not run the machine with dull knives Not only will the...
Page 14: ...ory finish 1 Dull Knives 2 Gum or pitch on knives 1 Sharpen or replace knives 2 Clean or replace knives Excessive vibration 1 Machine not level 2 Damaged knives 3 Bad V belts 4 Bent pulley 5 Improper...
