Craftsman Jointer: Blade Replacement and Adjustment Manual

BLADE REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: To rotate the cutterhead or to hold it steady, use a screwdriver in the slot in the cutter shaft through the small hole

the rear of the machine just above the vacuum port.

1.Unplug your Jointer-Ptaner and put switch in off position.

DANGER: Failure to unplug your Jointer-Planer could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.

2.Block the cutter guard open.

3.Using the 5132" hex key (Allen wrench), remove the three (3) blade lock screws securing blade and blade clamp,

4, Lift blade and blade clamp from cutter head.

5.Clean any sawdust from cutterhead and any parts you have removed,

6, Place blade clamp against the replacement blade and replace in cutterhead with the (3) blade lock screws. NOTE: Retighten blade lock screws so that the blade is held by friction but still allows for blade movement.

7.Place a straight edge across the out feed table and across the cutterhead opening,

8.Rotate the cutterhead until the blade contacts the straight

edge (rotate backwards to prevent damage to the cutting edge). A properly adjusted blade will lightly tick (touch) the

straight edge.

9.BLADE TOO HIGH: If the straight edge is lifted by the blade, it must be lowered. Tap the blade lightly with a scrap piece of wood to lower it.

10.BLADE TOO LOW: If the blade does not touch the straight edge, it should be raised. Pry the lower edge of the blade with a screwdriver against the edge of the outfeed table. Always protect the edge of the table with a scrap of wood or piece of cardboard.

11.Tighten blade lock screws,

12.Recheck blade adjustment, making sur_" blade is still level with outfeed table.

13.Recheck screws to be sure they are secure.

DANGER: FAILURE TO TIGHTEN BLADE LOCK SCREWS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

BLADE

WOOD

CUTTERBLOCK

HEAD

CLAMP

SCREW

CUTTER

RD

BLADE

CUTTER	HEAD	LADE CLAMP
, BLADE	......

LOCK SCREW_

NOTE: Check blade height at both ends of blade. After the first one is adjusted, repeat for second blade.

CHIP DI 8CHARGE./VACUUM

BACK BIDE OF

MACHINE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Keep your Jointer-Planer clean and adjusted properly for

maximum performance and longevity of the machine, Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the tables, fence, cutter guard, or

blades. Clean them frequently with Sears Gum and Pitch Remover stock n umber 49191.

,_WARNING:DO NOT AT ANY TIME LET BRAKE FLUIDS,

GASOLINE, PENETRATING OILS, ETC. COME IN CON- TACT WITH PLASTIC PARTS, THEY CONTAIN CHEM-

ICALS THAT CAN DAMAGE AND/OR DESTROY PLASTICS.

DO NOT allow anything to obstruct the chip discharge outlet or disturb the air flow produced by the cutter head.

If the chip discharge of your Jointer-Planer clogs with chips, turn the switch OFF and UNPLUG the unit to avoid accidental

starting. Dislodge the chips and debris with a pencil or small wood dowel. When resuming operation with the same work piece,

feed at a slower rate to avoid re-clogging, Use of a Wet-Dry Vac will virtually eliminate the chances of clogging.

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