DeWalt 37-380 instruction manual Replace cutterhead guard

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K N I V E S M U S T B E I N S TA L L E D

CORRECTLY AS SHOWN IN FIG. 58.

8.The knives are adjusted correctly when the cutting edge of the knife extends out .060” from the cutterhead diameter.

9.Carefully rotate the cutterhead (G) Fig. 59, until the round portion of the cutterhead is on top as shown.

10.Place a .060” feeler gage (H) Fig. 59, on the cutterhead and using a straight edge (J) on the rear table adjust the height of the rear table until it is .060” above the cuttinghead diameter, as shown.

11.Lock the rear table in position and remove the feeler gage.

12.Lower the infeed table and place a straight edge (J) Fig. 60, on the outfeed table extending over the cutterhead as shown.

13.Rotate the cutterhead by hand until the knife is at its highest point at each end of the cutterhead. To raise the knife, use wrench (E) Fig. 60, and turn raising screw clockwise until the knife just touches the straight edge

(J) on each end and center of the cutterhead when the knife is at its highest point. When you are certain the knife is adjusted properly, tighten the four locking screws (B) by turning them counterclockwise.

14.Adjust the remaining two knives in the same manner.

MAKE CERTAIN THAT ALL KNIVES ARE SECURELY FASTENED IN CUTTERHEAD BEFORE TURNING ON POWER.

15.Replace cutterhead guard.

Fig. 58

J

H

G

Fig. 59

J

B

E

B

Fig. 60

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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 Adjusting Belt Tension Assembling Motor PulleyAssembling Belt and Aligning Pulleys Assembling Cutterhead Pulley GUARD/ Carriage BracketAssembling Fence Carriage Assembly Assembling FenceAssembling Cutterhead Guard Assembling Switch and Mounting Bracket Assembling Dust ChuteOperating Controls and Adjustments Locking Switch OFF PositionInfeed Table Adjustments 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 Placement of Hands During Feeding OperationJointing AN Edge Never Pass Hands Directly Over the CutterheadSurfacing BevelingTaper Cuts Cutting a RabbetMaintenance and Repairs Surfacing Warped PiecesSurfacing Short Or Thin Work Direction of GrainPushstick Constructing a Push StickPage Page Accessories PARTS, Service or Warranty AssistanceCanadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers