Setting Tables Coplanar
For optimum performance of the jointer, the infeed and outfeed tables must be coplanar; that is, parallel
The tables have been properly aligned at the factory. However, they should be double- checked by the operator in case any misalignment may have occurred during shipping. Also, as the machine receives use, this coplanarity should be checked occasionally and adjusted if necessary.
The following procedure uses a steel straight edge to set the tables, which should be accurate enough for most purposes.
This procedure demonstrates how to set the parallelism of the outfeed table; the procedure for the infeed table will be identical.
1.Disconnect jointer from power source.
2.Remove the cutterhead guard by loosening the set screw (see Figure 6) and lifting the guard shaft out of the hole.
3.Slide the fence assembly back as far as it will go, or remove it from the machine entirely (see page 28 for instructions on removing the fence).
4.Loosen the locking handle on the outfeed table (see A, Figure 23). Use the lifting handle (B, Figure 23) to raise the outfeed table higher than the cutterhead.
5.Place a straight edge across the front of the outfeed table and extending over the infeed table. See Figure 19.
6.Raise the infeed table until it contacts the straight edge. To raise the infeed table, loosen the locking handle (see A, Figure 28) and lift the adjustment arm (B, Figure 28). When it contacts the straight edge, tighten the locking handle (A, Figure 28).
7.The straight edge should lie evenly across both tables without gaps between straight edge and table. Move the straight edge to the back of the outfeed table, and perform the same test. See Figure 20.
8.If the straight edge does not lie evenly, the front or back of the table must be adjusted to make the tables coplanar. Proceed as follows.
9.Each table has four cam adjustment devices; two in front and two in back. (C, Figure 22 shows one of these).
Figure 19
Figure 20
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