Assembly (continued)
Install the Leveling Feet
1.Turn the base upside down.
2.From the hardware pack find the following:
4 Rubber Leveling Feet
8 Flat Washer 3/8
8 Hex Nut 3/8
3.Thread one 3/8 nut onto each of the leveling feet until the nut is 1/2" from the foot. Do this for all four feet.
4.Attach the leveling feet as shown. Place one 3/8 washer on the bottom side of the foot mount tab and one washer on top. Bolt the feet in place with the sec- ond 3/8 nut. Tighten the nuts down with a wrench.
NOTE: Once the jointer is in its permanent location the leveling feet may need to be adjusted.
| 3/8 Flat Washer |
Leveling Foot | Leveling Foot |
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Mounting the Motor
1.Turn the cabinet upside down and place a 4 x 4 block under the right side of the cabinet so the base is tilted as shown. This will elevate the motor mount so it is level with the floor making assembly easier.
2.From the hardware pack find the following:
4Carriage Head Bolts
4Serrated Flange Hex Nuts 5/16
2Machine Screws with Washer Head 3/16" From among the loose parts find the following:
1Motor and Switch Assembly
3.Place the motor on the motor mount as shown. Make sure the motor shaft faces the rear of the cabinet (away from the side with RIDGID label).
4.Bolt the motor to the motor mount using the four 5/16 car- riage head bolts and four 5/16 serrated flange nuts. The bolts should be placed through the motor mount into the motor bracket as shown. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
5.Using the two 3/16 screws, mount the switch into place as shown. Make sure the switch is right side up.
Carriage Head Bolt
Serrated Flange
Hex Nut 5/16
Machine Screw w/Washer Head
Motor Assembly with Switch
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