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Table of Contents

Warranty and Service ..............................................................................................................................2

Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................................3

Warning...................................................................................................................................................5

Introduction..............................................................................................................................................7

Description ..............................................................................................................................................7

Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................7

Unpacking ...............................................................................................................................................8

Contents of the Shipping Container ......................................................................................................8

Installation and Assembly ........................................................................................................................9

Installing Switch Arm ..........................................................................................................................10

Installing Cutterhead Guard................................................................................................................10

Dust Collection...................................................................................................................................11

Grounding Instructions...........................................................................................................................11

Extension cords..................................................................................................................................12

230 Volt, Single Phase Operation.......................................................................................................12

Three Phase Operation ......................................................................................................................12

Adjustments...........................................................................................................................................13

Drive Belt Tension..............................................................................................................................13

Drive Belt Replacement......................................................................................................................14

Fence Movement ...............................................................................................................................14

Fence Stops.......................................................................................................................................15

Fence Removal ..................................................................................................................................16

Locking Handles.................................................................................................................................16

Table and Knife Adjustments..............................................................................................................16

Setting Tables Parallel........................................................................................................................17

Setting Knives at Correct Height and Parallel To Outfeed Table..........................................................18

Outfeed Table Stop Screws ................................................................................................................22

Setting Infeed Table (Depth of Cut) ....................................................................................................22

Infeed Table Depth Stop.....................................................................................................................22

Infeed Table Stop Screws...................................................................................................................23

Replacing Knives in the Cutterhead....................................................................................................23

Eliminating “Play” in Tables ................................................................................................................24

Operating Controls.................................................................................................................................24

Operation...............................................................................................................................................24

Hand Placement.................................................................................................................................25

Surfacing............................................................................................................................................25

Edge Jointing .....................................................................................................................................25

Rabbeting ..........................................................................................................................................26

Jointing Short or Thin Work ................................................................................................................26

Jointing Warped Surfaces...................................................................................................................26

Beveling .............................................................................................................................................26

Direction of Grain ...............................................................................................................................27

Skewing (Shear Cutting).....................................................................................................................27

Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................28

Sharpening Knives .............................................................................................................................28

Cutterhead Repairs ............................................................................................................................29

Optional Accessories .............................................................................................................................32

Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................................32

Parts List: Cutterhead Assembly.........................................................................................................33

Parts List: Fence Assembly ................................................................................................................34

Fence Assembly.................................................................................................................................35

Parts List: Outfeed Table and Base Assembly ....................................................................................36

Outfeed Table and Base Assembly.....................................................................................................37

Parts List: Infeed Table Assembly.......................................................................................................38

Infeed Table Assembly .......................................................................................................................40

Parts List: Stand Assembly.................................................................................................................41

Stand Assembly .................................................................................................................................43

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Page 1: ...uctions and Parts Manual 8 inch Parallelogram Jointer Model PJ 882 WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60123 Part No M 1610079 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision A 1 05 www wmhtoolgroup com Copyright WMH Tool Group ...

Page 2: ...s outside our facilities or to a lack of maintenance WMH TOOL GROUP LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE BEGINNING FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU ...

Page 3: ...Parallel To Outfeed Table 18 Outfeed Table Stop Screws 22 Setting Infeed Table Depth of Cut 22 Infeed Table Depth Stop 22 Infeed Table Stop Screws 23 Replacing Knives in the Cutterhead 23 Eliminating Play in Tables 24 Operating Controls 24 Operation 24 Hand Placement 25 Surfacing 25 Edge Jointing 25 Rabbeting 26 Jointing Short or Thin Work 26 Jointing Warped Surfaces 26 Beveling 26 Direction of Gr...

Page 4: ...4 Electrical Connections 1 Phase 230 Volt 44 Electrical Connections 3 Phase 230 Volt 45 Electrical Connections 3 Phase 460 Volt 46 ...

Page 5: ... 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 OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply 12 Make certain the machine is properl...

Page 6: ...ting the machine 30 When working a piece of wood on the jointer follow the 3 inch rule The hands must never be closer than 3 inches to the cutterhead at any time 31 Always use a hold down or push block when surfacing stock 32 Do not joint material shorter than 8 narrower than 3 4 or less than 1 4 thick 33 Do not make cuts deeper than 3 4 when rabbeting On other cuts such as edging surfacing etc de...

Page 7: ... has a tilting capacity of 45 degrees forward and backward with positive stops Specifications 1 Phase Model 3 Phase Model Model Number PJ 882 PJ 882 Stock Number 1610079 1610080 Maximum Cutting Width in 8 8 Maximum Cutting Depth in 1 2 1 2 Rabbeting Capacity in 1 2 1 2 Cutterhead Speed RPM 7 000 7 000 Motor TEFC 2HP 1Ph 230V TEFC 3HP 3Ph 230 460V prewired 230V Starter magnetic magnetic Number of K...

Page 8: ... sure all parts are intact Missing parts if any should be reported to your distributor Read the instruction manual thoroughly for assembly maintenance and safety instructions Contents of the Shipping Container 1 Jointer 1 Cutterhead guard 2 Push blocks 1 Combination wrench 8 10 mm 2 Hex wrenches 3mm and 5 mm 1 Aluminum knife gauge 1 Owner s Manual 1 Warranty Card Read and understand the entire con...

Page 9: ...Using a forklift or hoist lift the machine off the pallet and into its desired location When the straps are removed push the lifting rods back in 4 The Jointer should be located in a dry area on a sturdy floor and with sufficient lighting and ventilation Leave plenty of space around the machine for operations and routine maintenance work 5 If desired the Jointer can be further stabilized by securi...

Page 10: ...tensioned when installing the cutterhead guard on the machine To install the cutterhead guard 1 Insert a small hex wrench or similar object into the pin on the guard tension mechanism Figure 4 2 Twist the hex wrench and pin clockwise as shown in Figure 5 and hold them there 3 Lower the shaft of the guard into the hole on the jointer s rabbeting ledge See Figure 6 The guard should be lowered into t...

Page 11: ...eter dust port on the jointer Figure 7 and secure it with a hose clamp or duct tape NOTE Dryer vent hose is not acceptable for this purpose Grounding Instructions Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes This machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible fatal injury This machine must be grounded In the e...

Page 12: ...onnect is available for the operator The Jointer must comply with all local and national codes after being wired If the Jointer is to be hard wired make sure the fuses have been removed or the breakers have been tripped in the circuit to which the Jointer will be connected Place a warning placard on the fuse holder or circuit breaker to prevent it being turned on while the machine is being wired T...

Page 13: ...on page 24 for further information on the control switch 2 The cutterhead should rotate clockwise as viewed from the front of the machine If the cutterhead rotation is incorrect press the stop button Figure 10 and disconnect machine from power 3 Switch any two of the three wires at R S T 4 Reconnect machine to power source Adjustments Drive Belt Tension To check or adjust the drive belt tension 1 ...

Page 14: ... these angles as well as a positive stop at 90 degrees To slide fence forward or backward 1 Loosen locking handle A Figure 14 2 Push the entire fence assembly to the desired position and tighten locking handle A Figure 14 A plastic buffer piece is mounted to the front of the fence to prevent scratching the table when the fence is moved NOTE If the lock handle A Figure 14 is in an inconvenient posi...

Page 15: ...ith an angle measuring device such as an adjustable square or machinist s protractor If adjustments are necessary proceed as follows Setting the 90 Stop 1 The 90 stop is controlled by the screw F Figure 16 and the stop block E Figure 16 2 Loosen the locking handle B Figure 16 and loosen the hex nut on the screw F Figure 16 3 Set your angle measuring device to 90 degrees and place it on the table a...

Page 16: ...lies flush against the angle measuring device 6 Re tighten the hex nut on the screw G Figure 18 and tighten locking handle B Figure 18 Fence Removal To remove the fence assembly from the machine remove the two hex nuts and one flat washer that secure it to the slide bracket see Figure 15 Lift the fence straight up and off the Jointer When re installing the fence assembly make sure the cutout in th...

Page 17: ...feed table will be identical 1 Disconnect jointer from power source 2 Remove the cutterhead guard by loosening the locking handle see Figure 6 and lifting the guard shaft out of the hole 3 Slide the fence assembly back as far as it will go or remove it from the machine entirely 4 Loosen the locking handle on the outfeed table see A Figure 23 Use the lifting handle B Figure 23 to raise the outfeed ...

Page 18: ...with a 1 1 4 wrench This adjustment is sensitive and should be made in small increments NOTE The rotation is different for left and right hex nuts the right hex nut being turned in Figure 22 will be turned clockwise to raise that area of the table or counterclockwise to lower that area of the table The left hex nut shown in Figure 22 would be rotated in the opposite manner 14 Use the straight edge...

Page 19: ...t point Do not grab the cutterhead itself to rotate it 4 Lower the outfeed table until the straight edge contacts the knife as shown in Figure 24 Using the drive belt rock the cutterhead slightly to make sure the apex of the knife is contacting the straight edge 5 Lock the outfeed table at that setting by tightening the locking handle A Figure 23 The importance of the knives being level with the o...

Page 20: ...ing down on the adjustment arm B Figure 28 7 An aluminum knife setting gauge shown in Figure 29 is provided with the jointer If you require very fine tolerances when setting the knives a knife setting gauge with a dial readout can be purchased see Optional Accessories on page 32 The provided aluminum gauge should however be accurate enough for most woodworking needs 8 Place the provided knife sett...

Page 21: ... cutterhead Do not fully tighten 16 Check the height of the knife again by using the gauge at front and back of the outfeed table Make further adjustments to the jack screw s as needed 17 Repeat this process for each of the other two knives in turn Do not fully tighten gib screws only tighten them enough to keep the knife in position 18 For best results knives should be set at approximately 015 ab...

Page 22: ...he screw C Figure 33 limits the rise of the outfeed table If adjustment is needed loosen the hex nut D Figure 33 and turn the screw C Figure 33 as needed with a 9mm hex wrench When satisfied re tighten the hex nut D Figure 33 Setting Infeed Table Depth of Cut 1 Loosen locking handle A Figure 34 2 Move table adjustment arm B Figure 34 to raise or lower infeed table to the desired depth of cut which...

Page 23: ... in Figure 36 IMPORTANT To position the knives for rabbet cuts take a shop scale with 1 32 graduations and place it against the end of the cutterhead Slide the knife out until it is at the 1 32 mark on the scale that is the knife will now be 1 32 beyond the edge of the cutterhead The gib should remain in normal position even with the edge of the cutterhead See Figure 37 This adjustment will ensure...

Page 24: ...e with the lifting handle loosen the two set screws on the outfeed table as just described Operating Controls Press the start switch shown in Figure 39 to begin rotation of the cutterhead The stop button is a mushroom style button which is convenient for emergency shut downs After being pushed the stop button remains engaged To re start the Jointer twist the stop button clockwise until it pops bac...

Page 25: ...transferred to the outfeed side and presses down on this part of the workpiece at the same time maintaining flat contact with the fence The right hand presses the workpiece forward and before the right hand reaches the cutterhead it should be moved to the work on the outfeed table Never pass hands directly over the cutterhead Surfacing Always use a hold down or push block when surfacing stock Join...

Page 26: ... power It is easier and safer to take a series of shallow cuts Lower the infeed table 1 32 at a time and make successive cuts until the desired depth of rabbet has been obtained See Figure 42 Jointing Short or Thin Work When jointing short or thin work pieces use a push block to eliminate all danger to the hands Two push blocks are shipped with your jointer You can also make your own easily from s...

Page 27: ...the defacing or marring of this type wood it is necessary to skew the material being worked so that it crosses the knives at an angle The fence will allow for this type of cut 1 Release the fence locking handle A Figure 46 and remove the two hex nuts and washer B Figure 46 holding the fence to the slide bracket Remove the fence assembly 2 Remove the key C Figure 46 from the fence support If necess...

Page 28: ...eduction in the life of the knives Use oven cleaner or gum and pitch remover to wipe this off the knives Use caution when working around knives The bearings in the cutterhead are sealed for life and do not require lubrication The fence assembly should slide easily over the slide bracket Keep the slide bracket shown in Figure 48 lubricated with a good quality multi purpose grease Do not get grease ...

Page 29: ...oosening and removing the two hex cap screws and washers which secure it to the infeed table 7 Loosen the two bolts that secure the cutterhead to the base these are accessed through the gap below the jointer base See Figures 49 and 50 Place a wrench on each of the bolt heads and turn each bolt until the cutterhead is loosened 8 Lift cutterhead straight up from base 9 Remove pulley and both bearing...

Page 30: ... Dull knives inserts Sharpen or replace knives inserts Feeding workpiece too fast Use slower rate of feed Cutting too deeply Make shallower cuts Chip out Knots imperfections in wood Inspect wood closely for imperfections use different stock if necessary Wood has high moisture content Allow wood to dry or use different stock Fuzzy grain Dull knives Sharpen or replace knives inserts Cutterhead slows...

Page 31: ... amp setting on motor starter Building circuit breaker trips or fuse blows Verify that jointer is on a circuit of correct size If circuit size is correct there is probably a loose electrical lead Check amp setting on motor starter Switch or motor failure how to distinguish If you have access to a voltmeter you can separate a starter failure from a motor failure by first verifying incoming voltage ...

Page 32: ...ions 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 Optional Accessories 6296046 Knives set of 3 2230035 Knife Setting Gauge 6285917 Push Block Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages To order parts or reach our service department call 1 800 274 6848 between 7 30 a m and 6 00...

Page 33: ...8 Key 5x5x25 1 4 BB 6204VV Ball Bearing 6204 2NSE 2 5 PJ882 405 Bearing Housing 2 6 TS 0267021 Socket Set Screw 1 4 20x1 4 2 7 PJ882 407 Pulley 1 8 PJ882 408 Bolt 2 9 TS 0720091 Lock Washer 3 8 2 10 6296154 Square Head Screw 15 11 PJ882 411 Cutterhead 1 12 6296054 Spring 6 13 TS 1513021 Socket Flat Head Screw M5x0 8Px12 6 14 PJ882 414 Direction Label 1 15 PJ882 415 Knife Gauge 1 ...

Page 34: ...20 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 Flat Head Screw 1 4 20x1 2 2 33 6296070 ...

Page 35: ...35 Fence Assembly ...

Page 36: ... 4 22 PJ882 222 Plastic Washer 3 8 4 23 PJ882 223 Plug 4 24 PJ882 224 Socket Head Cap Screw 1 2 12x3 1 25 PJ882 118 Hex Nut 1 2 12 1 26 TS 0271101 Socket Set Screw 3 8 16x1 1 4 2 27 PJ882 227 Copper Bushing 3 28 PJ882 228 Adjustment Nut 4 29 PJ882 229 Shaft 2 30 PJ882 230 E Ring ETW 12 2 31 TS 0208031 Socket Head Cap Screw 5 16 18x5 8 1 32 TS 0680031 Flat Washer 5 16 1 33 PJ882 233 Hub 1 34 PJ882 ...

Page 37: ...37 Outfeed Table and Base Assembly ...

Page 38: ...d Cap Screw 1 2 12x3 1 25 PJ882 118 Hex Nut 1 2 12 1 26 TS 0271101 Socket Set Screw 3 8 16x1 1 4 2 27 PJ882 227 Copper Bushing 3 28 PJ882 228 Adjustment Nut 4 29 PJ882 229 Shaft 2 30 PJ882 230 E Ring ETW 12 2 31 TS 0208031 Socket Head Cap Screw 5 16 18x5 8 1 32 TS 0680031 Flat Washer 5 16 1 33 PJ882 333 Spring Pin 4x25 1 34 PJ882 234 Locking Handle 1 35 TS 0270031 Socket Set Screw 5 16 18x3 8 2 36...

Page 39: ...39 Index No Part No Description Size Qty 56 PJ882 246 Key 5x5x20 2 57 TS 0209031 Socket Head Cap Screw 3 8 16x3 4 2 58 TS 0050031 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20x3 4 2 59 PJ882 248 Table Raising Link 1 ...

Page 40: ...40 Infeed Table Assembly ...

Page 41: ...Pan Head Screw 1 4 20x1 2 4 17 TS 0680021 Flat Washer 1 4 4 18 60B 425 Dust Chute 1 19 3312341 Powermatic Logo 1 20 6296150 Warning Label 1 21 PJ882 521 Stand 1 22 PJ882 522 Bushing 2 23 TS 2276081 Socket Set Screw M6x1 0Px8 2 24 PJ882 524 Motor Cord 1Ph 1 PJ882 524A Motor Cord 3Ph 1 25 PJ882 525 Switch Cord 1 26 PJ882 526 Magnetic Switch 1Ph 1 PJ882 526CS Contactors Switch not shown 1 PJ882 526OR...

Page 42: ...n Size Qty 40 TS 081B022 Pan Head Screw 8 32x3 8 4 41 PJ882 541 Start Switch 1 42 PJ882 542 Stop Switch 1 43 PJ882 543 Electric Label 1Ph 1 PJ882 543A Electric Label 3Ph 1 45 60B 447 Strain Relief 1Ph 1 60B 447A Strain Relief 3Ph 1 ...

Page 43: ...43 Stand Assembly ...

Page 44: ...44 Electrical Connections 1 Phase 230 Volt ...

Page 45: ...45 Electrical Connections 3 Phase 230 Volt ...

Page 46: ...46 Electrical Connections 3 Phase 460 Volt ...

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Page 48: ...48 WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60123 Phone 800 274 6848 www wmhtoolgroup com ...

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