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Model G0855/G0856 (Mfd. Since 02/19)
Figure 23. Knife-setting jig assembly
(G0855 only).
Assemble the knife-setting jig (see
Figure 23)
using the knife-setting jig rod, feet, and external
retaining rings.
Knife-Setting Jig
(G0855)
22. Insert cutterhead guard shaft into mount-
ing hole on table, then tighten set screw to
secure (see
Figure 22).
23. Verify proper operation of cutterhead guard
by moving fence to rear of table, then pull-
ing cutterhead guard back and letting it go. It
should spring back over cutterhead and con-
tact fence without dragging across outfeed
table.
— If cutterhead guard does not spring back
over cutterhead and contact fence, or if it
drags across outfeed table, then it must
be adjusted (refer to
Checking/Adjusting
Cutterhead Guard on Page 54 for
instructions).
Figure 22. Cutterhead guard installed.
The cutterhead guard is a critical safety
feature of this jointer. You MUST verify its
operation before using the jointer! Failure
to properly install this guard will greatly
increase risk of serious personal injury.