Adjusting Table

Parallelism

The tables of your jointer MUST be parallel with the cutterhead and each other (see Figure 68) to ensure good cutting results and to reduce the risk of workpiece kickback.

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Figure 68. Illustration of table parallelism

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Adjusting table parallelism is a task of precision, time, and patience. Fortunately, this is considered a permanent adjustment that should not need to be repeated for the life of the machine.

Due to the complex nature of this task, we recom- mend that you carefully double-check the current table parallelism to be sure that adjustments need to be made.

Note: Typically, a tolerance of  0.005" or less in parallelism between the tables is considered acceptable.

When adjusting table parallelism, you must do the following: 1) Properly adjust the outfeed table height and parallelism in relation to the cutterhead, and 2) adjust the infeed table parallel to the outfeed table.

Note: If your jointer uses a knife-style cutterhead, you will also have to adjust the knives as the last procedure to bring the outfeed table surface and cutting edges of the knives to the same height.

Tools Needed

Qty

Precision Straightedge 6'L

1

Feeler Gauge 3⁄64" (1.3mm)

1

Phillips Screwdriver

1

Hex Wrench 4mm

1

Hex Wrench 13mm

1

Wrench or Socket 13mm

1

Wrench or Socket 32mm

1

Adjusting Outfeed Table Parallelism

1.DISCONNECT JOINTER FROM POWER!

Cutterhead knives and inserts are extremely sharp and can quickly slice your hands or fin- gers. ALWAYS wear heavy leather gloves when han- dling these cutters to avoid personal injury.

2.Models G9860 & G9860ZX: Remove the cutterhead guard, fence assembly, and rear motor access cover to access the cutterhead pulley.

Models G9953, G9953ZX, & G9953ZXF:

Remove the cutterhead guard and fence assembly, then open the rear cutterhead cover to access the cutterhead pulley.

Note: The cutterhead pulley is used in the following steps to rotate the cutterhead.

3.Lower the outfeed table stop bolt and loosen the table lock so that they do not interfere with adjustments.

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Extreme Series Jointer (Mfg. Since 9/11)

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G9860 specifications

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