Fence Adjustments
The Fence (part #11) is assembled to the front of the Infeed Table (#33). The Fence can be moved across the
Table and can be tilted 45 degrees right or left by using the Handle Pole (#29).
Step 1)
To move the Fence (#11) across the Table, turn the Handle Pole (#29) to loosen. Slide the
Socket (#30) over the Nut (#26). Use the Socket (#30) to loosen the Nut (#26). Slide the
Table to its desired position. Tighten the Socket (#30) in place and tighten back down the
Handle.
Step 2)
To tilt the Fence (#11), loosen the Handle Pole (#29). Slide the Socket (#30) over the
Cap (#31). Loosen the Cap and tilt the Fence to the desired position. Tighten the Cap (#31)
into place and tighten back down the Handle Pole (#29)-see Figure 6.
Most Common Operations
Jointing cuts or edges as well as Planing are the two most common operations which can be done with your
Jointer. For Jointing, set the fence square with the table. Hold the best face of your work piece firmly against
the fence throughout the feed.
Note:
Do not perform jointing on material shorter than 10 “, narrower than 3/4”, or thinner than 1/2".
Planing is similar to jointing except that the workpiece is placed differently. The flat surface of the piece is
placed on the infeed table with the narrow edge of the piece against the fence. Move the piece from the infeed
table, acr0oss the cutterhead to the outfeed table. Always use the push blocks when planing. Never pass your
hands directly over the cutterhead.
Grain Direction
Feeding with the grain is feeding so that the knives travel in the same direction as the slant of the
grain. Please see Figure below.
Grain patterns often have a “V” shape. The point of the “V” should point away from the cutter head while
feeding.
Grain direction can also be determined by running your fingertips over the stock. The stock will be smoother
when your fingertips are moving with the grain.
Occasionally the grain direction reverses in the same piece of wood. For best planing results, it would be better
to cut the board in half so that each section can be planed with the grain.
Knife and Outfeed Table
The knives must be perfectly level with the outfeed table. Make certain that the Jointer is OFF and
that it is UNPLUGGED before making any adjustments.
Step 1)
Loosen the Lock Lever and lower the infeed table by pushing the Handle down.
Step 2)
Remove the Cutterhead Guard.
Step 3)
Place a steel straight edge on the outfeed table so that it also covers the cutterhead.
Carefully turn the cutterhead so that the knives are barely touching the straight edge.
Figure 8 - Grain Direction
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