21.The tightening process should continue at least two more times, each time tightening the gib screws further on all three knives in turn. On the third time, the gib screws should all be firmly tightened.
Before operating the jointer, make sure all gib screws are firmly tightened. A loose knife thrown from the cutterhead can cause severe or fatal injury.
22.After all knife adjustments are completed, the guards and fence assembly should be placed back on the machine before operating.
Outfeed Table Stop Screws
The stop screw (B, Figure 33) limits the amount of fall of the outfeed table. The stop screw has been
The screw (C, Figure 33) limits the rise of the outfeed table. If adjustment is needed, loosen the hex nut (D, Figure 33) and turn the screw (C, Figure 33) as needed with a 9mm hex wrench. When satisfied,
Setting Infeed Table (Depth of Cut)
1.Loosen locking handle (A, Figure 34).
2.Move table adjustment arm (B, Figure 34) to raise or lower infeed table to the desired depth of cut, which is shown on the gauge via the pointer (C, Figure 34).
NOTE: Do not exceed 1/8” maximum depth of cut. For deeper cuts, make several passes.
3.
Infeed Table Depth Stop
The knob (Figure 35) controls a depth stop. When the infeed table is lowered, it will stop at the 1/8” depth mark.
To further lower the infeed table, such as for rabbeting operations, disengage the depth stop by pulling out on the knob, rotating the knob 90° and then releasing it. The infeed table can then be lowered all the way.
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