ADJUSTING TABLE GIBS
"Gibs" are provided to take up all play between the mating dovetail ways of the base and the infeed and outfeed tables. The "gib" for the infeed table is shown at (A) Fig. 46, and the "gib" for the outfeed table is shown at (B) Fig.
47.Proper "gib" adjustment is necessary for the correct functioning of the jointer. The "gibs" were adjusted at the factory and should require no further adjustment. If it becomes necessary to adjust the "gibs", proceed as follows:
1.To adjust the infeed or outfeed table "gibs," loosen three locknuts (F) Fig. 46, for the infeed table or two locknuts (G) Fig. 47, for the outfeed table. For the infeed table, make sure the table locking lever is loose . For the outfeed table, make sure the table locking screw (E) Fig. 47, is loose.
2.Tighten or loosen three gib adjustment screws (C) Fig. 46, as necessary for the infeed table or two gib adjustment screws (D) Fig. 47, as necessary for the outfeed table; starting with the lower screw first and as you proceed to the top screw, gently raise the outboard edge of the table that is being adjusted. This will offset any tendency for the table casting to "droop or sag" and permit the gib to be adjusted to a secure fit. After the gibs have been adjusted, tighten locknuts (F) Fig. 46, (G) Fig. 47, table locking screw
(E) Fig. 47, and infeed table locking lever.
IMPORTANT: Do not leave the adjusting screws too loose. It should take a little bit of effort to move the tables up or down. Jointers are finishing machines and you can’t expect proper accuracy or finish if the tables are not set properly.
FENCE OPERATION
The fence can be moved across the table and can tilt 45 degrees right or left at any position on the table as follows:
1.To move the fence across the table, loosen lock handle (A) Fig. 48, slide fence to the desired position on the table and tighten lockhandle (A). As the fence is moved across the table, the rear cutterhead guard
(B)covers and guards the cutterhead in back of the fence. NOTE: Lock handle (A) is
2.To tilt the fence to the right or left loosen lock handle (C) Fig. 49, and pull out and turn plunger
(D)to release the positive stop. A tilting lever (E) is provided on the back of the fence to assist in tilting the fence. NOTE: Lock handle (C) is
3.Tilt the fence to the desired angle, in or out, and tighten lock handle (C) Fig. 49. IMPORTANT: When cutting bevels and the angle is small there is little difference whether the fence is tilted in or out; however, at angles approaching 45 degrees it may become difficult to hold the work securely against the fence when the fence is tilted out. In these cases we suggest that the fence be tilted toward the table, as shown in Fig. 49. The fence will form a
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