Checking/Adjusting
Table Parallelism
If the tables are not parallel with the cutterhead or each other, then poor cutting results and kickback can occur.
Tools Needed | Qty |
Straightedge | 1 |
Wrench 17mm | 1 |
Wrench 19mm | 1 |
Hex Wrench 5mm | 1 |
Hex Wrench 3mm | 1 |
Checking Outfeed Table |
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To check the outfeed table parallelism: |
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1.DISCONNECT JOINTER FROM POWER SOURCE!
2.Loosen the set screws shown in Figure 10, Page 17, remove the guard, and remove the fence.
3.Loosen the outfeed table lock located at the front of the machine, and loosen the jam nuts and positive stop bolts located at the back of the machine (see Figure 47).
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Jam Nut | ||
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Positive Stop Bolt
Figure 47. Table positive stop bolts.
G0609 12" Parallelogram Jointer
4.Place the straightedge on the outfeed table so it hangs over the cutterhead, and lower the outfeed table until the straightedge just touches the cutterhead body, as shown in Figure 48 (rotate the cutterhead if neces- sary).
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Figure 48. Adjusting outfeed table even with
cutterhead body.
5.Place the straightedge in the positions shown in Figure 49. In each position, the straight- edge should touch the cutterhead body and sit flat on the outfeed table.
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