Operating Controls
1.Outfeed Table Height Adjust Hand Wheel
2.Outfeed Table
3.Cutter Guard
4.Fence Adjustment Handle
5.Fence
6.Infeed Table
7.Infeed Table Lock Knob
8.Infeed Table Height Fine/Coarse Adjustment
9.On/Off Switch
10.Infeed Table Lock
11. | Fence Travel Lock Handle | Controls - Front View |
12. | Fence Tilt Lock Handle | Figure 32 |
13.Outfeed Table Lock
14.Infeed Table Travel Limiter
Operation
IMPORTANT: Make sure all knives or knife inserts are tight before operating machine. On the helical head model, verify tightness of each insert
If you are inexperienced at jointing, use scrap pieces of lumber to check settings and get the feel of operations before attempting regular work.
Stabilize long workpieces by using an assistant, or roller stands set level with the outfeed or infeed table surface.
The fence should be adjusted to create minimum exposure to the cutterhead during the jointing operation.
Check the following before operating the jointer:
Outfeed table must be set level with the high point of the knives. This is a
Fence adjusted for minimum exposure of cutterhead, and locked at desired angle.
The cutterhead guard must be in place and operating properly (except when rabbeting).
Infeed table set for desired depth of cut. Refer to Infeed Table Height Adjustment on page 15.
Controls – Rear View
Figure 33
Stand away from the cutterhead and turn the machine on for a few moments. Listen for any odd noises, rubbings, vibrations, etc. Correct such problems before attempting operations on the jointer.
Carefully check your workpiece for knots, holes, staples or any foreign material that might damage knives or pose a risk of kickback. Also check the workpiece for grain orientation.
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