Powermatic PJ1696, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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Preventive Maintenance
Checklist for Model PJ1696 Jointer
Monthly:
[ ] Inspect entire machine for loose bolts, nuts, screws. Tighten and replace as necessary.
[ ] Clean table and cutterhead area, removing sawdust and chips with a soft bristle brush. Remove gum and
pitch with oven cleaner.
[ ] Lubricate adjusting screws beneath infeed and outfeed tables with a good grade non-hardening grease.
[ ] Clean table surface. If rusted, use paste mixture of household ammonia, a good commercial detergent
and 000 steel wool. Wash table down with hot, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. Coat surface with
talcum powder, rubbing briskly into surface with a clean blackboard eraser.
[ ] Check belt condition. Replace as needed. Dress with parafin. Check belt tension.
[ ] Check motor for loose wiring and sawdust congestion, pulleys tight and in line.
[ ] Check bearings. Replace any bad or suspect bearings immediately.
[ ] Check fence accuracy.
[ ] Check and re-set fence stops at 45 and 90 degree positions.
[ ] Check electrical controls function. Clean dust from internal parts of magnetic control boxes.