Sears 149.23632 owner manual Maintenance, Using a WET--DRY VAC, Timing Belt Replacement

For beveling and chamfering operations, follow the same procedure as for jointing and planing described on pages 10 and

11.Before performing these operations make sure the surface of the work piece that contacts the fence is flat and smooth. Main-

tain firm control of the work piece at all times holding it firmly against fence surface and table surfaces.

Use hold down/push blocks for wood under 3 in. wide. Position

them so you have control of the work piece at all times and so they do not contact the guard or the cuiter head.

USING A WET--DRY VAC

Your Jointer-Planer has a rear chip exhaust which fits all Craftsman Wet-Dry Vacs with a 2-1/2 inch hose. A 2-1/2 in. to 1-1/4 in. hose adapter is supplied with the machine for 1-1/4 in. hose connections. Attaching a Craftsman Wet-Dry Vac will keep your work area cleaner. Craftsman Wet-Dry Vacs are available at Sears Catalog and Retail Stores.

,_WARNING:DO NOT REMOVE CHIP DEFLECTOR EVEN IF VACUUM HOSE REMAINS PERMANENTLY ATTACH- ED TO MACHINE. NEVER LEAVE HOSE ON MACHINE

DURING OPERATION IF A VAC IS NOT USED DURING OPERA- TION OR THE HOSE AND MACHINE WILL CLOG WITH CHIPS.

CHIP EXHAUST-

VACUUM PORT

MAINTENANCE

TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT

1. Unplug your Jointer-Planer and put switch in OFF position.

PLANER COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL STARTING

,_ DANGER: FAILURE TO UNPLUG YOUR JOtNTER--

CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY.

2.Remove access cover plate by loosening two pan head screws under the machine and one located under the cutter guard, being careful not to damage or disconnect the switch wiring. DO NOT remove cutter guard or guard spring from access cover.

3.Remove old timing belt by turning belt and maintaining out- ward pressure.

4.Replace with new timing belt by turning belt and maintaining inward pressure. NOTE: Make sure full width of belt is on both pulleys.

CUTTER GUARD RETURN SPRING

,_DO NOT LUBRICATE THE PIVOT POINT OF THE CUTTER 'GUARD.

Oil and lubricating products may contain chemicals that can damage and/or destroy the cutter guard or other plastic parts.

REMOVE _'_

,_ CAUTION: IF THE CUTTER GUARD FAILS TO OPERATE

PROPERLY (SEE "CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS" SECTION), THE CUTTER GUARD RETURN SPRING WILL

NEED REPLACING. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER FOR REPLACEMENT SPRING AND IN- STRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE JOINTER--PLANER.

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