Powermatic PJ1696 operating instructions Preventive Maintenance

Models: PJ1696

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Preventive Maintenance

Checklist for Model PJ1696 Jointer

Monthly:

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Inspect entire machine for loose bolts, nuts, screws. Tighten and replace as necessary.

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Clean table and cutterhead area, removing sawdust and chips with a soft bristle brush.

 

 

Remove gum and pitch with oven cleaner.

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Lubricate adjusting screws beneath infeed and outfeed tables with a good grade non-

 

 

hardening grease.

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Clean table surface. If rusted, use paste mixture of household ammonia, a good

 

 

commercial detergent and 000 steel wool. Wash table down with hot, soapy water, rinse

 

 

and dry thoroughly. Apply a light coat of paste wax, or another commercially available

 

 

protectant to the table surface.

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Check belt condition. Replace as needed. Dress with paraffin. Check belt tension.

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Check motor for loose wiring and sawdust congestion, pulleys tight and in line.

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Check bearings. Replace any bad or suspect bearings immediately.

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Check fence accuracy.

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Check and re-set fence stops at 45 and 90 degree positions.

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Check electrical controls function. Clean dust from internal parts of magnetic control

 

 

boxes.

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Powermatic PJ1696 operating instructions Preventive Maintenance