Receiving the Jointer
Carefully unpack the jointer and all loose items from the wood crate and inspect for damage. Any damage should be reported to your distributor and shipping agent immediately. Before proceeding further, read your manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with proper assembly,
Exposed metal parts such as the table and fence have been given a protective coating at the factory. This should be removed with a soft cloth moistened with a solvent (such as kerosene). Do not use acetone, gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose. Do not use an abrasive pad. After cleaning, it is recommended that you cover all unpainted surfaces with a good quality paste wax.
Crate contents:
1 jointer
1 dust chute
1 fence assembly
4 hex wrenches (3, 5, 8 and 10mm)
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2push pads
1helical cutter head tool package: 2 rabbet knives
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7 gibs
7 gib nuts
7 gib screws
1 hex wrench 5mm (L type)
3 hex wrenches 5mm (T type)
1manual
1warranty card
Installation and Assembly
Tools required
10mm hex wrench (provided) Phillips screwdriver
The supplied tools are shipped inside the bottom of the stand, and can be removed through the dust outlet (A, Figure 5) on the left side of the machine.
Remove the bolts holding the jointer to the skid, and lift the machine from the skid using a hoist. The strap should be suitable to lift 1320 pounds of weight, and should be placed under the base casting as shown in Figure 6. DO NOT place strap under the tables.
Figure 5
Figure 6
The jointer should be mounted to a solid, level foundation, preferably a concrete floor. The machine area should be clean, dry, well ventilated and well lighted, with sufficient space around the machine for operation and maintenance work.
This machine is equipped with
Fence Installation
Mount the fence (A, Figure 7) to the holes on the jointer table with the two socket head cap screws (B, Figure 7), using a 10mm hex wrench. Tighten the screws (B, Figure 7) securely.
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