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20-800H

www.rikontools.com

20-800HM1

8

”

 Benchtop Jointer

with Helical-Style Cutterhead

Operator’s Manual

Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference.

Serial Number: _________________________     Date of purchase: _________________________

For technical support, email [email protected]  -   For parts questions, email [email protected]

The serial number can be found on the specification label on the rear of your machine.

Summary of Contents for 20-800H

Page 1: ...r and date of purchase in your manual for future reference Serial Number _________________________ Date of purchase _________________________ For technical support email techsupport rikontools com For parts questions email parts rikontools com The serial number can be found on the specification label on the rear of your machine ...

Page 2: ...Warranty 22 Troubleshooting 23 Motor 120V 60Hz 10A PH1 AC Motor Speed no load 20 000 RPM Cutterhead Diameter 2 50 80mm Cutterhead Speed 12 000 RPM Number of Carbide Knife Inserts 2 sided 16 Knife Insert Size LxWxT 0 56 x 0 56 x 0 077 14 2 x 14 2 x 2mm Number of Cutterhead Insert Rows 6 Maximum Depth of Cut 1 8 3mm Maximum Cutting Width 8 203 20mm Minimum Length of Stock 10 254mm Minimum Width of S...

Page 3: ...ctrical receptacle The 3rd prong is used to ground the tool and provide protection against accidental electric shock DO NOT remove the 3rd prong See Grounding Instructions on the following pages 4 AVOID A DANGEROUS WORKING ENVIRONMENT DO NOT use electrical tools in a damp environment or expose them to rain 5 DO NOT use electrical tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases 6 ALWAYS keep th...

Page 4: ...ker cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and overheating USE ONLY A 3 WIRE EXTENSION CORD THAT HAS A 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG AND A 3 POLE RECEPTACLE THAT ACCEPTS THE TOOL S PLUG 27 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this product is available from Power Tool Institute 1300 Summer Avenue Cleveland OH 44115 2851 www power...

Page 5: ...stand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded when installing or replacing a plug USE ONLY A 3 WIRE EXTENSION CORD THAT HAS THE PROPER TYPE OF A 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG THAT MATCHES THE MACHINE S 3 PRONG PLUG AND ALSO THE 3 POLE RECEPTACLE THAT ACCEPTS THE TOOL S PLUG REPLACE A DAMAGED OR WORN CORD IMMEDIATELY This tool is intended for use on a circuit that h...

Page 6: ...ed and outfeed table surfaces 22 Surface wood in the same direction of the grain not across the grain Never plane end cuts or end grain 23 Joint only one work piece at a time Vary the feeding of the work pieces along the cutterhead center left right so that all of the knives get used and thus remain sharp longer 24 Never back the workpiece towards the in feed table 25 Never reach inside of a runni...

Page 7: ...ed surfaces with ordinary house hold type grease or spot remover Do not use gasoline paint thinner mineral spirits etc These may damage painted surfaces 4 Apply a coat of paste wax to the tables to prevent rust Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth Be careful when working as the jointer insert knives are sharp and may cause injury if touched 5 Set packing material and shipping carton as...

Page 8: ...er stored for future use 3 Position the machine on a solid level bench that is located in an area that ample space in front and in back of the jointer for the moving of lumber to be milled Align the machine so that during use any kickback will not face aisles doorways or other work areas that bystanders may be in Do not locate or use the machine in damp or wet conditions THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PL...

Page 9: ...liding Bracket E to the Fence F The Square Nut G should fit in the groove of the fence FIG 2 3 Adjust the fence sliding bracket E to the middle of the fence at the center of the fence cut out H Use two M6x16mm socket button head screws I to lock the sliding bracket in position FIG 3 FIG 4 4 Locate the Sliding Bracket Fence Assembly onto the mounting bracket on the body of the jointer Insert the ti...

Page 10: ...ex Socket Head Screws B FIG 6 7 FIG 6 CUTTERHEAD GUARD ASSEMBLY NOTE Pending factory settings the cutterhead guard may already be pre installed on the jointer If so dis regard this step If the guard is not installed follow the installation step below 1 Attach the Cutterhead Guard to the jointer with the two Button Head Screws A FIG 8 The cutterhead guard has a tension return spring The tension on ...

Page 11: ...tely to keep the area clean and to avoid accidents TABLE ADJUSTMENT KNOB ASSEMBLY Attach the infeed table s Adjustment Knob A to the jointer by tightening the hex nut B with a 10 mm and 13mm open end wrenches FIG 10 SWITCH The jointer is turned on by flipping the switch into the up position and it is turned off by flipping the switch in the down position This jointer is also equipped with a specia...

Page 12: ...ning on the machine review the safety precautions listed on pages 3 to 6 Make sure that you fully understand the features adjustments and capabilities of the machine that are outlined throughout this manual JOINTER OPERATION The function of the jointer is to surface plane flat one side or edge of a board workpiece To use the jointer 1 Connect your Dust Collector Hose to the Dust Port It is extreme...

Page 13: ... is set at true 90 or any other angle required see pages 10 14 and the workpiece is kept flush against the fence For planing the face of a board or workpiece follow the same procedure as above 6 Turn the machine on and place the workpiece on the infeed table Feed the workpiece toward the cutterhead FIG 16 exerting downward pressure until the workpiece clears the cutterhead on the outfeed table sid...

Page 14: ... FIG 21 FIG 18 THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE SETTING THE FENCE TO 90 and 135 To check and adjust the positive stops to the 90 and 135 degree settings 4 Put a square on the table with one end against the fence and adjust the fence until it is exactly 90 degrees to the table FIG 19 5 Tighten the set screw C with...

Page 15: ...3 4 While the insert is removed clean any resin build up or trapped dust from the surfaces of the cutterhead with a suitable solvent A tooth brush works well for safe cleaning around the sharp inserts Any accumu lated dust can affect the seating of the insert in Wear gloves when changing knife inserts to avoid the risk of personal injury by cuts that may result from touching the sharp edges THE MA...

Page 16: ...edge place it length wise along the outfeed table so that it extends onto the insert cutter at its highest rotation point Check the measurement on the insert cutter to the far right and then far left on the cutterhead FIG 24 4 If the straight edge does not touch the insert cutter s the outfeed table will need to be adjusted A Use a hex wrench to loosen and remove the hex bolt on that is countersun...

Page 17: ...ent is needed loosen the extension table lock knobs A Fig 28 4 Loosen the locking set screw on the bottom side of the extension support Figure 30 5 Do the same measurement with the straight edge from the infeed table to the same insert cutters that were used to measure the outfeed table 6 Once the infeed and outfeed tables are aligned with the cutterhead cutters the tables need to be checked to co...

Page 18: ...33 A and push the lower motor pulley B upward Remove the old belt and install the new belt onto the two pulleys Press down on the lower motor pulley to put tension back onto the belt and tighten the 3 screws NOTE Check the tension with thumb pressure The drive belt should not give more than 1 4 in the center FIG 34 3 Replace the blade guard over the drive belt and secure it in place with the screw...

Page 19: ...et prior to adjusting or maintaining the machine DO NOT attempt to repair or maintain the electrical components of the motor Contact a qualified service technician for this type of maintenance 4 Lubricate all bearing points regularly with a few drops of light motor oil Cutterhead ball bearings are lifetime lubricated sealed and do not need any fur ther care Keep the drive belt free of oil and grea...

Page 20: ...PARTS DIAGRAM 20 20 800H 8 JOINTER NOTE Please reference the Manufacturer s Part Number when calling for Replacement Parts For Parts under Warranty the Serial Number of your machine is required ...

Page 21: ...1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 2 2 2 10 4 4 1 1 16 16 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 1 1 8 32 16 PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY NO QTY 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 100 102 103 104 105 106 110 111 112 115 116 117 125 128 129 130 131 132 133S 135S 136 137 138 139 TIE ROD CORD CLAMP INFEED SUPPORT LOCK KNOB FLAT WASHER M6 2x161x2T SET SCREW M6x10 BRACKET SET SCREW M6x16 HEX NUT M6xP1 ...

Page 22: ...20 323 323a 324 325 325a 325b SWITCH BOX BRUSH ON OFF SWITCH SWITCH COVER SWITCH KEY POWER CORD GROMMET SLEEVE 12x22Lx0 8T P20 600H 29 P20 600H 320 P20 600H 323 P20 600H 323 1 P20 600H 324 P20 600H 325 P20 600H 325 1 P20 600H 325 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 WARRANTY ...

Page 23: ...ghtened before starting the machine Chatter marks on lumber Cutterhead slows down when jointing 1 Feed rate is too fast 1 Feed rate is too fast 2 Downward pressure on the cutter head knives is too great 1 Slow the feed rate down 1 Slow down feeding the wood over the cutter head 2 Apply less downward pressure Small raised lines are run ning along the surface 1 Knives are nicked or broken 1 Rotate i...

Page 24: ...www rikontools com 20 800HM1 20 800H For more information 16 Progress Road Billerica MA 01821 877 884 5167 978 528 5380 techsupport rikontools com Link to RIKON website ...

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