Adjusting Cutterhead |
| Setting Outfeed |
Guard Tension |
| Table Height |
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The cutterhead guard is a critical safety feature of this jointer. You MUST install and verify its operation before using the jointer! Failure to properly install this guard will greatly increase the risk of serious personal injury.
To adjust the cutterhead guard tension:
1.DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.Loosen the lock knob shown in Figure 22 that secures the cutterhead guard shaft.
Cutterhead Guard |
Lock Knob |
Cutterhead |
Guard Shaft |
Figure 22. Installing the cutterhead guard.
3.Install the guard shaft into the mounting hole, then tighten the lock knob.
4.Lock the fence out of the way toward the back, then test the return tension of the guard by swinging it counterclockwise and releas- ing it.
—If the guard does not return swiftly toward the fence, loosen the lock knob, lift the guard so the shaft clears the hole, rotate the guard clockwise, then re-install it and lock it in place.
5.Re-test and, if necessary, repeat Step 4 until the guard has the correct tension.
Extreme Series Jointer (Mfg. Since 9/11)
The outfeed table height MUST be even with the knives/cutters when they are at top-dead-center (TDC) to ensure safe operation and good results.
If the outfeed table is set too low, the workpiece will have increased snipe. If the outfeed table is set too high, the workpiece will hit the edge of the outfeed table and increase the risk of kickback.
To set the outfeed table height:
1.DISCONNECT JOINTER FROM POWER!
2.Models G9860 & G9860ZX: Remove the cutterhead guard, fence assembly, and rear motor access cover to access the cutterhead pulley.
Models G9953, G9953ZX, & G9953ZXF:
Remove the cutterhead guard and fence assembly, then open the rear cutterhead cover to access the cutterhead pulley.
Cutterhead knives and inserts are extremely sharp and can quickly slice your hands or fin- gers. ALWAYS wear heavy leather gloves when han- dling these cutters to avoid personal injury.