Powermatic 60B Receiving, Installation and Assembly, Crate #1 contents, Crate #2 contents

Receiving

Open both shipping crates and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Before operating your jointer, read this instruction manual thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and safety instructions.

Crate #1 contents

1jointer stand with motor

1door

1dust chute

Crate #2 contents

1table and fence assembly

1drive belt

1belt guard

1cutterhead guard

2push pads

1 hardware bag

1knife setting gauge

1manual

1warranty card

The contents of the hardware bag are shown in

Figure 4.

Figure 4

NOTE: Exposed metal surfaces such as the table and fence have been given a protective coating at the factory. This should be removed with a soft cloth and solvent (such as mineral spirits) once the machine has been assembled. Do not use an abrasive pad.

Installation and Assembly

NOTE: If any procedure described below needs further clarification, consult the assembly drawings at the back of this manual.

Tools required for assembly:

9/16" wrench 12mm wrench

screwdriver (phillips or flat head)

Locate the jointer on a level floor. If using a mobile base, be sure to lock the wheels before assembling, operating or adjusting the jointer.

1.With help from an assistant, lift the jointer base assembly onto the stand, matching the 3-hole pattern in the table base to that in the stand.

2.Secure jointer base to stand with three 3/8 x 2-3/8 bolts, six 3/8 flat washers, three 3/8

lock washers and three 3/8 hex nuts (Figure	Figure 5
5). Tighten with 9/16" wrench.
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