#31849

Step 9)	Attach the Tapping Plate (#25A) with Right and Left
	Tapping Fenders (#23A & #27A) to the Left Protecting
	Plate (#26A). Insert the Screws (#17A) with head on the
	outside of the Plate. On the inside, slide on Washer
	(#7A) and Nut (#6A)-see Figure 2.
Step 10)	Attach the Reinforcing Plate (#3A) to the Roof ( #1A)
	on the same side as the Left Protecting Plate
	using Screws (#17A), Washers (#7A) and Nuts (#6A).
Step 11)	Attach the Upper Link Plate (#2A) to the Roof (#1A)
	with Screw (#17A) inserted downward. Slide on
	Washer (#7A) and tighten on Nut (#6A)-see Figure 1.
Step 12)	Slide the Left Protecting Plate (#26A) on and tighten it
	into place with six (6) Screws (#17A). Fasten on
	the inside with Washers (#7A) and Nuts (#6A).
	Make certain that the lips at the top of the
	Tapping Plate (#25A) are positioned under the
	Upper Link Plate (#2A) as in Figure 1.

Left Tapping Fender (#27)

Tapping Plate (#25A)

Lock Plate (#24A)

Left Protecting Plate (#26A)

Figure 2

Step 13)	Attach the Motor (#29A) to the Upright Plate (#4A) making certain that the Screws
	(#17A) are placed at least half way up the Plate (#4) on the side opposite the lips. You will
	have to move the Motor (#29A) later when tensioning the Belt. Secure in position with
	Washer (#7A) and Nut (#6A)-see Figure 1.
Step 14)	Mount the Upright Plate (#4A) so that it is attached at the top to the Upper Link Plate (#2A)
	and at the bottom to the Side Link Plate (#19A). Attach to the Upper Link Plate making sure
	that the lips of the Tapping Plate (#25A) are sandwiched between the Upper Link Plate (#2A)
	and the Upright Plate (#4A).
Step 15)	Attach three (3) Lock Plates (#24A) to the Right Protecting Plate (#8A). Slide the Plate
	onto the Frame and twist the Lock Plates so that the Right Protecting Plate is securely in
	position.

Jointer Assembly

Each of the following part numbers, unless otherwise specified, are from the Jointer Parts List on page 14 and the Jointer Assembly Diagram on page16.

Step 1)	Attach the Belt Cover (#64) to the Stand (#69). Make certain that the Belt (#10) is
	in place on the Center Head Pulley (#9). Insert Recessed Screw (#63) through
	each foot of the Belt Cover (#64). From underneath, attach Lock Washer (#65) and tighten
	into place with Nut (#66).

Adjusting Belt Tension

Correct tension is indicated when there is approximately 1" deflection in the Belt (#10) with slight finger pressure.

Step 1)	Loosen the Nuts and Bolts on the Upright Plate (#4A-Stand Assembly). Move the Motor up or
	down along the Upright Plate until the correct tension is achieved. Tighten Nuts and Bolts
	into place-see Figure 3.

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31849 specifications

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