REMOVING, REPLACING AND RESETTING CUTTER INSERTS
A Torx bit is supplied with this jointer to remove or adjust the position of the
carbide cutter inserts secured in the spiral cutterhead. The spiral cutterhead is
equipped with 28 (KC-75FX) and 36 (KC-85FX) indexable carbide cutter inserts
(A) Fig.27 which can be rotated to reveal one of its four cutting edges. Once a
cutter insert becomes dull or damaged, simply rotate it 90º to reveal a fresh
cutting edge. In addition, each cutter insert has a reference mark on one corner.
This reference mark can be used as an indicator of which edges are used and
which are new. Once the reference mark revolves back around to its starting
position, the cutter insert should be replaced.
To rotate or change a cutter insert;
1.
DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
2. Be extremely careful that your hands do not come in contact with the cutterhead.
3. Move the fence to the rear, remove the cutterhead guard and lower the infeed
table to expose the spiral cutterhead. See Fig. 27.
4. Note the position of the reference mark on the cutter insert. Using the Torx bit,
remove the cutter insert by turning the torx head screw (B) Fig.27 counterclock-
wise. The cutter insert and the seat should be as clean as possible. This will
prevent breakage of inserts and ensure proper insert alignment.
5. If cutter insert is damaged, replace it a new one. If it is not damaged, rotate it
as shown in Fig.28. Using a torque wrench, tighten to approximately 45-55
in/lbs torque.
6. Reposition fence, cutterhead guard and infeed table position after adjustments
are made.
ADJUSTING, REPLACING
CUTTER INSERTS
FIGURE 27
FIGURE 28
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