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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

8-inch Jointer

Models 60C and 60HH

WMH TOOL GROUP, Inc.

2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60124

Part No. M-1610084

Ph.: 800-274-6848

Revision A

10/08

www.powermatic.com

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Page 1: ...ions and Parts Manual 8 inch Jointer Models 60C and 60HH WMH TOOL GROUP Inc 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60124 Part No M 1610084 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision A 10 08 www powermatic com Copyright 2008 WMH Tool Group Inc ...

Page 2: ...or examination postage prepaid to a location designated by us For the name of the location nearest you please call 1 800 274 6848 You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection discloses a defect we will repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price at our option We will return the repaired product o...

Page 3: ...ble 18 Spring Cutting 19 Fence Movement 19 Fence Stops 20 Operating Controls 21 Basic Jointer Operation 22 Jointing Short or Thin Work 22 Direction of Grain 22 Hand Placement 22 Surfacing 22 Jointing Warped Surfaces 23 Edge Jointing 23 Beveling 23 Skewing Shear Cutting 24 Taper Cuts 24 Rabbeting 25 Maintenance 25 Sharpening Knives model 60C only 26 Cutterhead Maintenance 26 Table Removal 27 Troubl...

Page 4: ...aries depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles 10 Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication 11 Make certain the switch is in the ...

Page 5: ... inches to the cutterhead 31 Always use a hold down or push block when surfacing stock less than 12 inches long or 3 inches wide or 3 inches thick 32 Do not perform jointing operations on material shorter than 8 inches in length narrower than 3 4 inches or less than 1 4 inch thick 33 Do not make cuts deeper than 1 8 inch to avoid overloading the machine and to minimize chance of kickback 34 Never ...

Page 6: ... 8 0 59 x 0 59 x 0 10 Cutterhead speed RPM 7000 7000 Knife cuts per minute 21 000 not applicable Table size LxH in 73 x 8 1 2 73 x 8 1 2 Infeed table length in 35 1 4 35 1 4 Outfeed table length in 35 1 2 35 1 2 Fence size LxH in 38 x 4 3 4 38 x 4 3 4 Fence tilt deg 45 and 90 45 and 90 Fence positive stops deg 45 forward 90 45 backward 45 forward 90 45 backward Dust port diameter in 4 4 Sound rati...

Page 7: ...7 Features and Terminology 60C and 60HH Jointers Figure 1 ...

Page 8: ...ly B 1 Switch Arm C 1 Dust Chute D 1 Drive Belt E 1 Door F 2 Push Blocks G 1 Handwheel H 1 Cutterhead Guard J 2 Open End Wrenches 12 14 8 10mm K 1 Hex Allen Wrenches 3mm 6mm L 1 Screwdriver M 1 Hardware Bag containing 3 Carriage Bolts 3 8 16 x 2 3 8 AA 6 Flat Washers 3 8 BB 3 Lock Washers 3 8 CC 3 Hex Nuts 3 8 DD 4 Socket Head Cap Screws 5 16 18x3 4 EE 4 Flat Washers 5 16 FF 4 Lock Washers 5 16 GG...

Page 9: ... operating or adjusting the jointer The jointer is very heavy Exercise proper caution when lifting it 2 Use a hoist or forklift with straps to lift the jointer onto the stand The front of the jointer should face the same direction as curved front of the stand 3 Shift the jointer atop the stand until the 3 hole pattern aligns in jointer base and stand 4 Secure jointer base to stand with three 3 8 1...

Page 10: ...s wear on it If adjustment is necessary loosen the set screws in the motor pulley using a hex wrench and slide the pulley as needed until alignment is achieved Re tighten set screws Installing Drive Belt Refer to Figure 7 1 Remove the belt guard shown in Figure 9 2 Place one end of the belt through the opening in the stand and into the groove of the cutterhead pulley 3 Reach through the dust chute...

Page 11: ...our 5 16 lock washers GG and four 5 16 flat washers FF using a 6mm hex wrench 3 Open the stand door and join the connectors of the switch cord and motor cord as shown in the detail in Figure 10 Installing Dust Chute Refer to Figure 11 It is strongly recommended that a dust collection system not provided be connected to the jointer It will help keep your shop clean and reduce the risk of health pro...

Page 12: ...hase unit is factory wired for 230 volts You may either install a UL CSA listed plug suitable for 230 volt operation or hard wire the jointer directly to a service panel It is recommended that the single phase jointer be connected to a dedicated minimum 20 amp circuit with a 20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse Local codes take precedence over recommendations The three phase motor is pre wire...

Page 13: ... a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately IMPORTANT Make sure the electrical characteristics listed on the motor nameplate match those of the power source and make sure the circuit on which the jointer will be used is proper...

Page 14: ...se the chart in Figure 15 as a general guide in choosing the correct size cord If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord Adjustments Disconnect machine from power source before making adjustments Tools required for adjustments 8mm 12mm wrenches 4mm hex wrench machinist s protractor or adjustable square steel straight edge Installing and Adjusting Kniv...

Page 15: ...mation on rabbeting procedures 5 The height of the knife in the slot both for rabbeting and normal jointer work must now be set properly to ensure correct operation as well as minimize the hazard of kickback Proceed as follows 6 Rotate the cutterhead using the belt or pulley until the tip of the knife is at the top of the cutterhead arc Place the knife setting gauge Figure 18 over the cutterhead s...

Page 16: ...the cutterhead stationary while using the other to loosen and remove a knife insert screw See Figure 19 It is advisable to rotate all inserts at the same time to maintain consistent cutting However if one or more knife inserts develops a nick rotate only those inserts that are affected Each knife insert has an etched reference mark so that you can keep track of rotations IMPORTANT When removing or...

Page 17: ...ock screw B The table will begin to move toward the straight edge 5 When aligned re set the gib screws A until tight If table does not align with straight edge use the adjusting arm C for the infeed table or handwheel D for the outfeed table until the table is flush with the straight edge 6 Tighten the gib screws A then back them off approximately 1 4 turn or until the table moves freely and re se...

Page 18: ...f the cutterhead arc using a straight edge across table and cutterhead The scale should read zero depth If it does not re adjust the pointer above the scale Infeed Table Travel Limiter The infeed table travel limiter shown in Figure 22 located on the back of the table sets the upper and lower range for the infeed table height adjustment This has been set at the factory and should not require any a...

Page 19: ...return the outfeed table in line with the cutterhead knives Fence Movement Refer to Figure 27 To slide the fence forward or backward on the table loosen lock handle A slide the fence to desired position and tighten lock handle A to secure fence Lift up on fence when tilting or sliding to prevent scratching the table NOTE The lock handle A Figure 27 may be adjusted to a more convenient position by ...

Page 20: ...ew H Figure 29 that is located at the bottom end of the link bar 2 Loosen the locking handle C and the hex nut on the screw H 3 Set a 45 degree measuring device on the table and against the fence and tilt the fence until it is flush against the device and therefore at a 45 degree angle 4 Rotate the screw H until it contacts the casting below it 5 Tighten hex nut H and locking handle C 45 degree ba...

Page 21: ...nter stops without pressing the stop button as the result of a tripped fuse or circuit breaker etc Press red button to reset main switch Press the green button to restart the machine Safety Key The start stop switch on the Jointer comes equipped with a magnetic safety key When in place on the switch as shown in Figure 30 the magnetic safety key trips a relay which will allow the machine to start a...

Page 22: ...urface Figure 33 Hand Placement At the start of the cut the left hand holds the work firmly against the infeed table and fence while the right hand pushes the work toward the knives After the cut is under way the new surface rests firmly on the outfeed table The left hand should press down on this part at the same time maintaining flat contact with the fence The right hand presses the work forward...

Page 23: ...ght edge Do not make cuts deeper than 1 8 in a single pass Hold the best face of the piece firmly against the fence throughout the feed See Figure 35 When edging stock wider than 3 inches lap the fingers over the top of the wood extending them back over the fence so that the fence casting will act as a stop for the hands in the event of a kickback Beveling Never make cuts deeper than 1 16 inch whe...

Page 24: ...always re install the key and the socket head cap screw Taper Cuts A useful jointer operation is cutting an edge to a taper The method can be used on a wide variety of work Tapered legs of furniture are a common example Instead of laying the piece on the infeed table lower the forward end of the work onto the outfeed table Do this very carefully as the piece will span the knives and they will take...

Page 25: ...er to previous Surfacing section Maintenance Disconnect machine from power source before doing any maintenance The table and fence surfaces must be kept clean and free of rust for best results Some users prefer a light coat of paste wax Another option is talcum powder applied with a blackboard eraser rubbed in vigorously once a week which will fill casting pores and form a moisture barrier Product...

Page 26: ...a knives stock no 6296046 set of 3 may be obtained from your Powermatic distributor or by calling WMH Tool Group at 1 800 274 6848 Cutterhead Maintenance The entire cutterhead assembly may be removed for bearing replacement or other maintenance procedures 1 Disconnect jointer from power source 2 Remove fence assembly from jointer see Figure 36 and accompanying instructions 3 Loosen motor mounting ...

Page 27: ...d on the jointer the tables must be leveled in relationship to it See the appropriate sections in this manual You may wish to keep an extra cutterhead on hand to maintain shop productivity Table Removal Should the table s ever need to be removed such as for gib maintenance or replacement proceed as follows 1 Disconnect jointer from power source 2 Remove fence assembly except for the support castin...

Page 28: ...size If circuit size is correct there is probably a loose electrical lead Also check amp setting on motor starter Switch or motor failure how to distinguish Examine motor starter for burned or failed components If damage is found replace starter If no visible damage found have starter tested If you have access to a voltmeter you can separate a starter failure from a motor failure by first verifyin...

Page 29: ...ould indicate loose connections or circuit overload Machine will not start restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blows fuses On off switch failure If the on off switch is suspect you have two options Have a qualified electrician test the switch for function or purchase a new on off switch and establish if that was the problem on changeout ...

Page 30: ...r use different stock Dull knives knife inserts Sharpen or replace knives Rotate knife inserts Fuzzy rough or torn grain Knives are cutting against grain Cut with the grain Board thickness does not match depth of cut scale Depth of cut scale is incorrect Loosen screw and adjust scale accordingly Feeding too quickly or applying too much pressure to workpiece Feed more slowly or apply less pressure ...

Page 31: ...18 9 14 TS 0267091 Set Screw 1 4 20x1 6 15 60B 215 Base 1 16 6296013 Gib 2 17 TS 0208041 Socket Head Cap Screw 5 16 18x3 4 3 18 6296015 Retaining Ring ETW 6 3 19 6296132 Bar 1 20 6296016 Bolt 1 21 6296017 Shaft 1 22 6296018 Lock Bracket 1 23 6296019 Bracket 1 24 6296020 Ball 2 25 6296021 Shaft 1 26 6296022 Retaining Ring ETW 12 2 27 6296023 Worm 1 28 6296024 Key 5x5x20 1 29 6296025 Adjusting Base ...

Page 32: ...5 16 18x1 2 1 65 6296166 Flat Washer 5 16 x3 4 D 2 66 TS 0209071 Socket Head Cap Screw 3 8 16x1 1 2 2 67 TS 1550071 Flat Washer 3 8 x3 4 D 1 68 6296089 Key 9 5mmx273mm 1 69 6296088 Spring Pin 4x14mm 1 70 60C 270 Base Slide 1 71 60B 271 Stop Handle 1 60B 270 Cutterhead Guard Assembly Index 72 thru 77 1 72 60B 272 Warning Label 1 73 60B 273 Cutterhead Guard 1 74 JSG96 223 Retaining Ring STW 11 1 75 ...

Page 33: ...33 Base Assembly 60C and 60HH ...

Page 34: ... PJ882 120 Bushing 1 21 PJ882 121 Stop Block 1 22 PJ882 122 Fence Bracket 1 23 PJ882 123 Worm 1 24 PJ882 124 Retaining Ring RTW 28 1 25 TS 0050031 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20x3 4 1 26 PJ882 126 Rack 1 27 PJ882 127 Locking Handle Nut 1 28 PJ882 128 Locking Link 1 29 TS 0561011 Hex Nut 1 4 20 3 30 TS 0050051 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20x1 2 31 PJ882 131 Safety Plate 1 32 TS 081F031 Phillips Flat Head Machine Screw...

Page 35: ...35 Fence Assembly 60C and 60HH ...

Page 36: ...mm 1 4 6296049 Ball Bearing 6203 2NSE 2 5 6296050 Bearing Housing 2 6 TS 0267021 Set Screw 1 4 20x1 4 2 7 6296051 Pulley 1 8 6285853 Bolt 2 9 TS 0720091 Lock Washer 3 8 2 10 6296154 Square Head Screw 15 11 6296053 Cutterhead 1 12 6296054 Spring 6 13 6296055 Flat Head Screw M5 0 8Px12 6 60B 301 Knife Gauge Assembly Index 14 15 16 1 14 6296155 Knife Gauge 2 15 6296156 Knife Gauge Bar 1 16 6296157 E ...

Page 37: ...cket Set Screw 1 4 20x1 4 2 2 6296051 Pulley 1 3 6296050 Bearing Housing 2 4 6296049 Ball Bearing 6203 2NSE 2 5 JWP208HH 111 Knife Insert Screw 10 32x1 2 54 6 1791212 Knife Insert set of 10 total 54 7 6296048 Key 5x5x25mm 1 8 60HH 308 Helical Cutterhead 1 9 TS 0720091 Lock Washer 3 8 2 10 6285853 Bolt 2 11 JJ6HH 113 Star Point Screwdriver not shown 2 ...

Page 38: ...tor not shown 400MFD 125VAC 1 60B 415RC Running Capacitor not shown 30uf 350VAC 1 60B 415A Motor 3HP 3Ph 230 460V 1 16 6285988 Lock Washer 5 16 4 17 6285966 Hex Nut 5 16 18 1 18 60B 418 Motor Cord 1Ph 1 60B 418A Motor Cord 3Ph 1 19 PJ882 546 Control Switch 1 20 PM2000 298 Safety Key For Switch 1 21 60B 421 Power Cord 1PH 1 60B 421A Power Cord 3PH 1 22 60C 422 Switch Arm 1 23 6285909 Flat Washer 1 ...

Page 39: ... 3Ph 1 42 TS 0720091 Lock Washer 3 8 3 43 TS 0570031 Hex Nut 3 8 16 3 45 TS 081C022 Phillps Pan Head Machine Screw 10 24x3 8 2 46 60C 446 Control Cord 1 47 60B 447 Strain Relief 1 60B 447A Strain Relief 1 48 60B 448 Switch Plate 1 49 TS 1533042 Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw M5x0 8x12 4 50 PM2700 440 Wide Stripe sold per ft 51 PM2700 441 Narrow Stripe sold per ft ...

Page 40: ...40 Electrical Connections Single Phase 230 Volt ...

Page 41: ...41 Electrical Connections 3 Phase 230 Volt ...

Page 42: ...42 Electrical Connections 3 Phase 460 Volt ...

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Page 44: ...44 WMH Tool Group Inc 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60124 Phone 800 274 6848 www powermatic com www wmhtoolgroup com ...

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