Removing and Replacing Knives

Planer knives are dangerously sharp. Use extreme caution when inspecting, removing, sharpening, or replacing knives into the cutterhead. Failure to comply may cause serious injury.

3.To check and adjust the knives, use the provided knife gauge (Fig. 22) and check all three knives. Press the knife gauge against the cutterhead as shown in Figure 23.

Referring to Figure 21:

Knives (A) should just contact the bottom of the center protrusion (B) of the knife gauge

(F).

Important: Insure that the feet of the knife gauge sit flush against a clean surface of the cutterhead. Make sure that no dust, pitch, or lubrication buildup is present, which can cause errors in the knife blade settings.

4.If an adjustment to one or more of the knives is necessary, slightly loosen the knife gib (C) by turning the six gib screws (D) into the gib. Turn the screws just enough to relieve stress in the cutterhead without disturbing the setting of the knives. Do this for all three knives at the same time.

5.With the gauge (F) in place over a knife (A) continue to loosen the gib screws (D) until the springs (E) begin raising the knife.

When knife comes into contact with the center protrusion (B) of the gauge, adjust the jack screws higher or lower to touch the bottom of the knife, then snug up the gib by lightly backing out the six gib screws (D) against the slot.

Note: At this time, only tighten the knife in the slot just enough to hold knife in position.

Figure 21

6.If additional knives must be reset, repeat steps 4 and 5 for each knife.

7.After all three knives are set with screws just snug, back out and tighten the six gib screws (D, Fig. 21 & Fig. 23) of the first knife against the slot starting with the end screws, then the center screws, until the knife is securely held in the cutterhead. Tighten remaining two knives in the same manner.

Important: Double check all gib screws for tightness.

Figure 22

Figure 23

Planer knives are dangerously sharp. Use extreme caution when inspecting, removing, sharpening, or replacing knives into the cutterhead. Failure to comply may cause serious injury.

To remove a knife:

1.Disconnect machine from power source.

2.Remove four screws (A, Fig. 20) from the upper cover and three from the bottom of

JWP-16OS specifications

The Jet Tools JWP-16OS is a high-performance woodworking planer designed for both professionals and hobbyists seeking precision and efficiency in their projects. This machine is notable for its robust construction and advanced features that facilitate smooth and accurate planing of wood surfaces.

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