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Step 4)

If the knife is not aligned at one or both sides, loosen Bolts (60) which hold the Knife Lock Bar

 

(61). Use a knife setting gauge (not included) to make sure that the knife at each end of the

 

cutter is the same height. Repeat for the next two (2) knives as is fitting. If the knives are set

 

to low, this will result in a curve in your wood. If the knives are too high, it may result in a

 

gouged cut in your work piece.

Adjusting Table Gibs

“Gibs” are adjusted at the factory and should not need adjusting. Adjustments should be made by a qualified service technician. If adjustment is required, please follow the steps laid out below after unplugging the electrical connection.

Step 1)

Loosen all the gib adjusting screws, making sure that the Table Lock Screw (#45) is loose.

Step 2)

Retighten the gib screws beginning with the lowest first and moving to the top gib. Push up

 

gently on the outside edge of the Table being adjusted.

Warning:

Do not leave the screws too loose. It should take some effort to move the Table up or down.

Removing or Replacing Knives

Make certain that the Jointer is UNPLUGGED and OFF. Adjustments should be made my a qualified service technician. Be extremely careful when handling the knives! Make certain that the Bars are free of dirt and debris.

Step 1)

Move the Fence (#11) to the rear of the Jointer and remove the Cutterhead Guard.

Step 2)

With a wrench, loosen the four (4) Screws (#12) in each knife slot. Remove each Knife (#62)

 

and the Knife Lock Bars (#61).

Step 3)

Replace the Knives (#62) in the groove so that the rear edge of the bevel is 1/16” from the

 

surface of the Cutterhead.

Step 4)

Slide the Lock Bar (#61) into place. Tighten down the Screws (#12) in each slot.

Warning!

Knife edges are very sharp. Be very careful when moving knives. Refer to Operator Safety

 

Instructions at the beginning of this manual.

Step 5)

The surface of the Cutterhead and the blade must be parallel, as well as the blade to the Bar.

 

All three should be parallel to each other.

Step 6)

Correct adjustment will ensure that the cutting edge of the knife extends out at

 

.060" from the cutterhead diameter.

Step 7)

Carefully turn the cutterhead, until its round side is showing on top. Place a .060" feeler

 

gauge on the cutterhead. With a straight edge on the rear table adjust the height of the rear

 

table to .060".

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Contents 31849 Model Serial No Purchase Date OperatorWork Area Before OperatingAssembly Grounding/Voltage WarningStand #31849 Jib Bolt Hex Screw #24 Washer Nut Handle Pole Socket #31849 Jib Settings and AdjustmentsPlate OperationMost Common Operations Grain DirectionREV 02/05 Black From Cord Black From Motor After Operation-Maintenance Parts List Stand Assembly UnpackingParts List Jointer Assembly REV 10/02Stand Assembly Diagram Jointer Assembly Diagram See Parts List on #31849 Wiring Diagram

31849 specifications

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