DeWalt 37-380 instruction manual Operating Controls and Adjustments, Starting and Stopping Jointer

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OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS

STARTING AND STOPPING JOINTER

1.The on/off switch is located underneath the switch shield (B) Fig. 31. To start the jointer, move switch (A) up to the “ON” position.

2.To turn the jointer “OFF”, push down on switch shield (B) Fig. 32, as shown.

B

A

Fig. 31

B

Fig. 32

LOCKING SWITCH

IN THE “OFF” POSITION

IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use. Insert the shank of padlock (C) Fig. 33, through the holes in the switch plate to lock the on/off switch trigger (A).

C

A

Fig. 33

INFEED TABLE

ADJUSTMENTS

1.To raise or lower the infeed table, loosen table locking handle (A) Fig. 34, which is located at the rear of the infeed table and loosen locking handle (B) Fig. 35, which is located at the front of the infeed table.

A

Fig. 34

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Contents Professional Jointer Safety Guidelines Definitions Important Safety InstructionsStay ALERT, Watch What YOU are Doing Additional Safety Rules For Jointers Failure to Follow These Rules MAY Result in Serious InjuryPower Connections Unpacking and Cleaning Extension CordsJointer Parts Assembly Jointer to StandAssembling Infeed Table Adjustment Handle Assembling Belt and Aligning Pulleys Adjusting Belt TensionAssembling Motor Pulley Assembling Cutterhead Pulley GUARD/ Carriage Bracket Assembling Fence Carriage Assembly Assembling FenceAssembling Cutterhead Guard Assembling Switch and Mounting Bracket Assembling Dust ChuteInfeed Table Adjustments Operating Controls and AdjustmentsLocking Switch OFF Position Starting and Stopping JointerInfeed Table Positive Stops Outfeed Table AdjustmentsS C O N N E C T M a C H I N E F R O M Power Source Knife Adjustments Adjusting Table Gibs Adjusting Fence Positive Stops Fence OperationREMOVING, REPLACING, and Resetting Knives Rotate screw R until you are certain the fenceReplace cutterhead guard Jointing AN Edge Placement of Hands During FeedingOperation Never Pass Hands Directly Over the CutterheadTaper Cuts SurfacingBeveling Cutting a RabbetSurfacing Short Or Thin Work Maintenance and RepairsSurfacing Warped Pieces Direction of GrainPushstick Constructing a Push StickPage Page Accessories PARTS, Service or Warranty AssistanceCanadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers