ADJUSTMENTS
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Figure 30.
Fence stops and fence-tilt lock handle.
Figure 31.
Squaring fence with a try square.
Figure 32.
This is the fence in the 45˚ R position.
Fence Stops
Stop bolts on the back of the fence (shown in
Figure 30
) allow you to quickly and accurately
move the fence to 90˚, 45˚ R (to the right) and
45˚ L (to the left). The position of these stops
must be checked and possibly adjusted before
they are used for the first time.
The fence stops are simple hex bolts (a nut for
45˚ L) that thread in or out to match the depth
required. Each fence stop has a jam nut to lock
the stops in place for repeatable accuracy.
To check/adjust the fence stops:
1.
Unplug the jointer!
2.
90˚ Stop
— Loosen the fence-tilt lock han-
dle. Move the fence into an upright position
so the 90˚ stop is resting against the metal
tab. Place a try square on the table and
against the fence as shown in
Figure 31
. If
the square does not line up with the table
and fence evenly, adjust the 90˚ stop bolt
until it does. Tighten the jam nut down to
prevent it from moving and retighten the
fence-tilt lock handle.
3.
45˚ R Stop
— Make sure the fence-tilt lock
handle is loose, then slide the 90˚ stop tab
out of the way and tilt the fence back into
position shown in
Figure 32
. The fence
should rest on the stop. Check the angle
with a 45˚ angle gauge to verify for accura-
cy. Adjust the stop if needed and tighten
the jam nut. Retighten the fence-tilt lock
handle before operation.
4.
45˚ L Stop
— Loosen the fence-tilt lock han-
dle. Move the fence 45˚ to the left so it tilts
toward the table and stops on the 45˚L stop
nut. Adjust the stop nut if necessary and
tighten the jam nut (the second nut behind
the first) to the stop nut to keep it from
moving. Retighten the fence-tilt lock handle
before operation.
Always double check the stop bolt position
after tightening the jam nuts!
45˚L
Fence-Tilt
Lock Handle
45˚R
90˚
