40610 - 12" Industrial Jointer - Steel City Tool Works
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1.2. Read and understand this manual before using machine 12 INDUSTRIAL JOINTER Model Number 40610 US STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS Manual Part No OR71980 THANK Y OU for purchasing your new Steel City Jointer This jointer has been designed tested and inspected with you the customer in mind When properly used and maintained your jointer will provide you with years of trouble free service which is why it 1s backed by one of the longest machinery warranties in the business This jointer is just one of many products in the Steel City s family of woodworking machinery and is proof of our commitment to total customer satisfaction At Steel City we continue to strive for excellence each and every day and value the opinion of you customer For comments about NOUT jointer or Steel City Tool Works please visit our web site at www steelcitytoolworks com 5 INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 Warranty uisi Saut t eege ele ed Eege 4 SECTION 2 Product SPecificatiODS ei to cds tar ted eiie d bert a 7 SECTION 3 Accessories and Attachments A 7 SECTION 4 Definition Of Terme CE 8 5 Feature Identifi atiot kisi seine p re edet ee e ee but eerte p dtd qe hon 9 SECTION 6 General Safety rd ee ele e n eu the neun Td ae 10 SECTION 7 Product Satetji isa ie urat a a 12 SECTIO
3. 133 134 135 136 137 138 NO OR71911 OR71912 OR71913 OR94316 OR94317 OR90306 OR71914 OR94318 OR71915 OR90306 OR71916 OR94319 OR90227 OR94320 OR94320 OR71917 OR94322 OR93374 OR71918 OR71919 OR71920 OR92720 OR71921 OR71922 OR71923 OR71924 OR71925 OR94323 OR90311 OR94324 OR90228 OR71926 OR93374 OR94325 OR94326 OR71927 OR90306 OR94327 DESCRIPTION Cutterhead Guard Warning Label Warning Label 8 x 16mm Flat Head Special Flat Washer M6 x 12mm Hex Soc Set Scr Adapter Spring Shaft Collar M6 x 12mm Hex Soc Set Scr Shaft Cutterhead Scr M10 Lock Washer Washer 8mm x 8mm x 60mm Key Cutterhead Pulley V belt M6 x 20mm Hex Soc Cap Scr Bearing Cover Bearing Bearing Support M5 x 12mm Flat Head Scr Cutterhead Knife Knife Bar Knife Lock Scr Bearing Support Bearing 8 Flat Washer Cutterhead Scr M10 Hex Nut Bearing Cover M6 x 20mm Soc Head Cap Scr M10 x 150mm Hex Head Scr M10 x 60mm Hex Soc Set Scr Base M6 x 12mm Hex Soc Set Scr Flat Washer QTY 31 KEY NO 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 165 170 171 172 178 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 PART NO OR71928 OR71929 OR94328 OR94329 OR90227 OR94330 OR71929 OR71930 OR71931 OR90462 OR90867 OR94331 OR71932 OR90227 OR90230 OR71933 OR71934 OR71935 OR71936 OR90304 OR93912 OR902
4. Any guard or other part that is dam mask to prevent inhaling dangerous dust or air aged should be immediately repaired or replaced rticles 16 Ground all machines If machine is supplied with a 3 prong plug it must be plugged into a 3 contact electrical receptacle The third prong is used to ground the tool and provide protection against accidental electric shock DO NOT remove the third prong 5 ALWAYS keep the work area clean well lit and organized DO NOT work in an area that has slip pery floor surfaces from debris grease and wax 6 ALWAYS unplug the machine from the electrical receptacle when making adjustments changing 17 Keep visitors and children away from any machine parts or performing any maintenance DO NOT permit people to be in the immediate work area especially when the machine is operating 7 AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Make sure that the power switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the power cord to the electrical receptacle 19 MAINTAIN your balance DO NOT extend yourself over the tool Wear oil resistant rubber soled shoes A WARNING Keep floor clear of debris grease and wax 18 KEEP protective guards in place and in working order 20 MAINTAIN all machines with care ALWAYS KEEP machine clean and in good working order KEEP all blades and tool bits sharp 8 AVOID a dangerous working environment DO 21 NEVER leave a machine running unattended Tu
5. D to adjust the motor plate up or down until there is about 1 2 deflection at the midpoint of the belts SEE FIG 17 Fig 17 ADJUSTING CUTTERHEAD GUARD SPRING TENSION The cutterhead guard covers the entire cutterhead When the jointer is operated the material being jointed and or planed pushes the guard out of the way Once the workpiece is through the cutterhead the spring ten sion on the cutterhead guard returns the guard to its original position If it becomes necessary to adjust the spring tension of the guard 1 Loosen the two set screws A SEE FIG 18 2 Turn screw B counterclockwise to decrease tension and clockwise to increase tension 3 Once the tension is set retighten the two set screws Fig 18 OPERATIONS According to many OSHA ANSI STATE and LOCAL CODES it is the Employers Responsibility to PERMIT ONLY trained and authorized employees to operate equipment INSPECT AND MAINTAIN guards safety devices and start stop controls INSTRUCT TRAIN and SUPERVISE the safe method of work A WARNING Serious personal injury may occur if normal safety pre cautions are overlooked or ignored Accidents are fre quently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention Obtain advice from supervisor instructor or another qualified individual who is familiar with the machine and its operations Every work area is different Always consider safety first as it applies to your wo
6. Orbital Sander Woodsmith Woodwork ____ Palm Sander Portable Thickness Planer ___ Woodworker ___ Woodworker s Journal Saber Saw Reciprocating Saw Workbench Other Router Other 4 Which of the following woodworking remodeling shows do 18 What machines accessories would you like to see added to the you watch STEEL CITY line ___ Backyard America The American Woodworker Home Time The New Yankee Workshop This Old House Woodwright s Shop Other 14 What new accessories would you like to see added 5 Whatis your annual household income 20 000 to 29 999 30 000 to 39 999 40 000 to 49 999 50 000 to 59 999 15 Do you think your purchase represents good value 60 000 to 69 999 70 000 to 79 999 Yes No 80 000 to 89 999 90 000 16 Would you recommend STEEL products to a friend 6 Whatis your age group Yes 20 to 29 years 30 to 39 years 40 to 49 years ___ 50 to 59 years 17 Comments 60 to 69 years ___70 years 7 How long have you been a woodworker Oto2 years 2 to 8 years ___ 8 to 20 years over 20 years FOLD ON DOTTED LINE PLACE STAMP HERE Steel City Tool Works P O Box 10529 Murfreesboro TN 37129 FOLD ON DOTTED LINE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor Specifications Type TEFC Induction Ball Bearing Continuous Duty Horsepower 3 HP Amps 15
7. Voltage 230V Phase Single Hertz 60 RPM 3450 no load Product Specifications Noise Level Decibel 85dB Table 12 83 1 2 Knives High Speed Steel 3Q 12 1 8 x 1 1 8 x 1 8 Knife Adjustment Jackscrews Maximum Speed of Cutterhead 5000 RPM Knife Cuts Per Minute 15 000 CPM Maximum Depth of Cut 3 4 Maximum Rabbeting Cut 3 4 Fence Size Overall 5 3 8 x 47 ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS Product Dimensions Length Width Height Total Net Weight Shipping Dimensions Carton Tvpe Length Width Height Gross Weight 83 1 2 39 43 750 16 Wooden Crate 88 29 1 2 40 1 2 890 Ibs There are a variety of accessories available for your Steel City Product For more information on any accessories associated with this and other machines please contact your nearest Steel City distributor or visit our website at www steelcitytoolworks com DEFINITION TERMS Rabbet A rectangular cut or groove along or near the edge of a piece of wood that allows another piece to fit into it to form a joint Edge Jointing The process of making the edge of a piece of stock straight and square Face Jointing Similar to edge jointing except rather then the edge it is the face of the board that is being machined flat and square Gum Pitch or Resin A stickv sap based residue that comes from wood products Snipe Gouging or depression of the board at the ends Snipe can occur eith
8. OR WARRANTY OR THE OPERATION OR USE OF ITS MACHINERY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES ARISING FROM DAMAGE TO FIXTURES TOOLS EQUIPMENT PARTS OR MATERIALS DIRECT OR INDIRECT LOSS CAUSED BY ANY OTHER PARTY LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS FINANCING OR INTEREST CHARGES AND CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PERSON WHETHER OR NOT NOTICE OF SUCH POSSIBLE DAMAGES HAS BEEN GIVEN TO SCTW B DAMAGES OF ANY KIND FOR ANY DELAY BY OR FAILURE OF SCTW TO PERFORM ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR C CLAIMS MADE A SUBJECT OF A LEGAL PROCEEDING AGAINST SCTW MORE THAN ONE 1 YEAR AFTER SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION FIRST AROSE The validity construction and performance of this Warranty and any sale of machinery by SCTW shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to conflicts of laws pro visions of any jurisdiction Any action related in any way to any alleged or actual offer acceptance or sale by SCTW or any claim related to the performance of any agreement including without limitation this Warranty shall take place in the federal or state courts in Allegheny County Pennsylvania STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS WARRANTY CARD SE Name 8 How would you rank your woodworking skills Street Simple Intermediate Apt No Advance Master Craftsman Citv State Zip Phone Number 9 How many Steel City machines do you own E Mail 10 What stationary woodworking tools do
9. SCTW machine machine part or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective provided that the customer returns the product shipping prepaid to an authorized service center with proof of purchase and provides SCTW with a reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence accidents or lack of maintenance or to repairs or alterations made or specifically authorized by anyone other than SCTW Normal wear components are also excluded under this coverage Every effort has been made to ensure that all SCTW machinery meets the highest quality and durability standards We reserve the right to change specifications at any time due to our commitment to continuous improvement of the quality of our products EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE SCTW MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTA TIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ITS MACHINERY OR ITS CONDITION MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE SCTW FURNISHES THE ABOVE WARRANTIES IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH ARE HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED SCTW SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY A SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THIS WARRANTY THE BREACH OF ANY AGREEMENT
10. are set too high the work will be gouged curved or bowed at the end of the cut 9 Asa final check run a piece of work slowly over the knives for 6 to 8 inches The wood should rest firmly on both tables with no open spaces under the finished cut ADJUSTING FENCE POSITIVE STOPS The fence on your jointer is equipped with positive stops at the most used fence positions of 90 degrees and 45 degrees in and out To check and adjust the positive stops proceed as follows A WARNING DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE 1 Setthe fence at 90 degrees to the table making certain that the end of the stop screw A is against the stop B SEE FIG 13 Fig 13 2 Tighten bevel lock handle C 3 Use a square to determine if the fence is 90 degrees to the table If the fence is square to the table skip ahead to step 6 If the fence is not square to the table proceed to step 4 4 Loosen lock handle and lock nut D 5 Adjust the stop screw until the end of the screw contacts the stop when the fence is 90 degrees to the table and the lock handle is tightened 6 Once the 90 degree positive stop is set loosen the lock handle and tilt the fence as far inward as possible 7 Using a combination square check to see if the fence is tilted inward 45 degrees SEE FIG 14 20 14 Fig 8 If an adjustment is necessary turn adjusting screw E in or out until the fence is 45 degrees to the table when the lock handle
11. cause a tripping hazard Be sure to observe all electrical codes if installing new circuits and or outlets ASSEMBLING RACK AND ASSEMBLY TO JOINTER 1 Remove the two screws A from the jointer SEE FIG 2 Fig 2 2 Attach the rack and pinion assembly B with the two screws that you removed in Step 1 SEE FIG 3 Fig 3 ASSEMBLING FENCE TO RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY 1 Remove two 1 1 8 long screws A and flat washers B from the fence assembly SEE FIG 4 Fig 4 2 Attach fence assembly to rack and pinion assembly using the bolts and washers removed in Step 1 SEE FIG 5 Fig 5 ADJUSTMENTS INFEED TABLE ADJUSTMENTS To raise or lower the infeed table loosen infeed table lock handle B and move the table raising and lowering hand lever A up or down until the table is at the desired position and tighten infeed table lock handle NOTE The table lock handle can be repositioned by pulling out the handle and repositioning it on the serrated nut located underneath the handle SEE FIG 6 Fig 6 The depth of cut of the infeed table position of table in relationship with the cutting circle can be read with the pointer and scale C INFEED TABLE POSITIVE STOPS A WARNING DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE Positive stops are provided to limit the height of the infeed table The positive stops can be set by loosening lock nuts C and D and turning the two adjusting
12. follows A WARNING DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE 1 Loosen infeed table lock lever and lower infeed table as described under section INFEED TABLE ADJUSTMENTS 2 Remove cutterhead guard by loosening the two set screws A SEE FIG 10 Fig 10 3 Place a steel straight edge on the outfeed table extending over the cutterhead as shown SEE FIG 11 Fig 11 4 Carefully rotate the cutterhead by hand The knives should just touch the straight edge 5 Ifthe knife is too high or too low at either end turn the six screws B in the knife locking bar clockwise to loosen using an open end wrench Then using a hex wrench adjust the height of the knife by turning the knife raising screws C counterclock wise to lower and clockwise to raise the knife SEE FIG 12 Fig 12 A WARNING CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING THE KNIVES AS THE CUTTING EDGES ARE VERY SHARP WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING THE KNIVES If the knife is to be lowered it will be necessary to care fully push down on the knife with a scrap piece of wood after screws have been turned counterclockwise to achieve desired depth Tighten six screws B by turn ing them counterclockwise after adjustment is made 6 Repeat these procedures for adjusting the remain ing two knives if necessary and replace cutterhead guard removed in STEP 2 7 fthe knives are set too low the finished surface will be curved 8 Ifthe knives
13. get the feel of the operations before attempting regular work CAUTION THE KNIVES ON THE JOINTER WILL NOT WEAR EVENLY BY FEEDING THE WOOD THROUGH THE SAME SPOT ON THE TABLE EVERY TIME FEED THE WOOD THROUGH THE JOINTER AT DIFFER ENT SPOTS ON THE TABLE BY REPOSITIONING THE FENCE WHEN POSSIBLE TO HELP ELIMINATE UNEVEN WEAR OF THE KNIVES A WARNING ALWAYS USE CUTTERHEAD GUARD AND KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTERHEAD ALWAYS USE PUSH BLOCKS WHENEVER POSSIBLE NEVER MAKE JOINTING AND PLANING CUTS DEEPER THAN 1 8 IN ONE PASS PLACEMENT HANDS DURING FEEDING At the start of the cut the left hand holds the work firmly against the infeed table and fence while the right hand pushes the work toward the knives After the cut is underway the new surface rests firmly on the outfeed table The left hand should then be moved to the work on the outfeed table at the same time maintaining flat contact with the fence The right hand presses the work forward and before the right hand reaches the cutter head it should be moved to the work on the outfeed table A WARNING NEVER PASS HANDS DIRECTLY OVER THE CUTTERHEAD DIRECTION OF GRAIN Avoid feeding work into the jointer against the grain The result will be chipped and splintered edges Feed with the grain to obtain a smooth surface FENCE OPERATION 1 The fence can be moved across the table by loosening the fence lock lever A and rotating the handwheel B This handwheel e
14. is tightened SEE FIG 15 Fig 15 9 Loosen lock handle and tilt fence outward as far as possible NOTE In order to tilt the fence outward the stop must be rotated to an upright position To rotate the stop loosen screw H and rotate stop upwards 10 Using a combination square check to see if the fence is tilted outward 45 degrees SEE FIG 16 11 If an adjustment is necessary loosen locknut G and turn adjusting screw F until the fence is 45 degrees to the table when the lock handle is tight ened SEE FIG 15 12 Retighten locknut G Fig 16 CUTTERHEAD ROTATION A WARNING The rotation of the cutterhead must be in a clockwise direction when viewed from the left side of the machine that is the knives must be rotating toward the infeed table from the top If the cutterhead rotation is incorrect disconnect the machine from the power source and interchange leads T5 and T8 in the motor junction box ADJUSTING BELT TENSION The belt tension is set at the factory and should not need adjustment however if it becomes necessary to adjust the belt tension follow the steps listed below A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCON NECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 Unscrew the latch knob A and open motor access door B SEE FIG 16A Fig 16A 2 Using light finger pressure squeeze the belt at it s midpoint It should deflect about 1 2 3 To adjust the belt tension turn nuts C and
15. screws B and E We recommend that the height of the infeed table be adjusted so that the table at its highest point will be 1 2mm 020 below the highest point of the knives This is an important feature of your jointer which enables you to rapidly position the infeed table for a finish or final cut SEE FIG 7 Fig 7 OUTFEED TABLE ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE The outfeed table must be exactly level with the knives when the knives are at their highest point of revolution To move the outfeed table loosen table lock handle F and move the table raising and lowering hand lever A up or down until the table is level with the knives It may be necessary to loosen the two locknuts B and D and the two adjusting screws C and E when moving the table up or down When the outfeed table is exactly level with the knives at their highest point of revolution tighten table lock handle and turn adjusting screw E until it bottoms Then tighten lock nut D Screw C is also a positive stop for the lower limit of the outfeed table We suggest that this stop also be tightened with locknut B when the outfeed table is set level with the knives This will prevent the outfeed table from acci dentally being lowered SEE FIGS 8 AND 9 Fig 8 Fig 9 KNIFE ADJUSTMENTS In order to do accurate work the knives must be exactly level with the outfeed table To check and adjust proceed as
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17. 80 OR71937 OR71938 OR71939 OR90362 OR93814 OR94332 OR94333 OR94334 OR90059 OR90235 OR91806 OR90248 90311 OR71940 OR71941 OR71942 DESCRIPTION Lock Handle Eccentric Bushing Left Spring Right Spring M10 Lock Washer M10 x 25mm Hex Head Scr Eccentric Bushing Shaft Pointer 5 Flat Washer M5 x 10mm Pan Hd Scr M10 x 50mm Hex Head Scr Clamp Plate M10 Lock Washer M10 Flat Washer Clamping Block Knob Lever Rod Adjusting Block M12 Flat Washer M12 Lock Washer M12 Hex Nut Warning Label Switch Assy Switch Box Plate 5 Ext Tooth Washer M5 x 20mmPan Head Scr Flat Head Scr Strain Relief Hex Head Flange Scr M6 Flat Washer M6 Hex Nut M8 x 25mm Soc Head Cap Scr 8 Lock Washer 8 Flat Washer Switch Support Motor Cord Power Cord QTY N N N N N N N N m m o N m N m N N N N NO 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 235 236 pu s 237 250 2 a S 238 247 2 a PAN d 3 241 202 203 4 2044 206 2084 20544 209 4 016552 21505 e19ce 220 N 2182 217 PART KEY PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY NO NO DESCRIPTION OR71943 Outfeed Table 1 217 OR71950 Dust Deflector OR71944 Table Lip 1 218 OR90847 M5 x 25mm Soc Head Cap Scr OR90227 M10 Lock Washer 4 219 OR71951 Stop Block OR94335 M10 x 35mm Soc Head Cap Scr 4 220 OR71952 Bar OR71945 Shaft 4 235 OR94338 10MM Alle
18. Inspect workpiece for knots and grain only use clean stock Adjust one of the nicked knives sideways or replace knives Slow down the feed rate Take a smaller depth of cut Always reduce cutting depth when surface planing or working with hard woods Check moisture content and allow to dry if moisture is too high Replace knives Adjust one of the nicked knives sideways replace knives Slow down the feed rate Adjust the knives so they are set up evenly in the cutterhead Hold board with even pressure as it moves over the cutterhead Take partial cuts to remove the extreme high spots before doing a full pass Surface plane one face so there is a good surface to position against the fence It may take 3 to 5 passes to achieve a perfect edge depending on the starting condition of the board and the depth of cut Feed the board evenly and smoothly during the cut Raise the infeed table to take a smaller depth of cut Never exceed 1 16 per pass when rabbeting Adjust the knives so they are set up evenly in the cutterhead Adjust one of the nicked knives sideways or replace knives NO PART NO OR70424 OR70371 OR94309 OR94349 OR71897 OR94310 OR71898 OR93917 OR94311 OR90230 OR71899 OR90280 OR90228 OR71901 OR90280 OR90304 OR71902 OR71903 DESCRIPTION Motor Motor Spec Plate Capacitor 5mm x 5mm x 45mm key Motor Pulley M10 x 16mm Hex Soc Hd Set Sc
19. N 8 Electrical 424244 4 ntn nerit nennen nennen nnne 13 SECTION 9 Unpacking S MNEMO E 15 SECTION 10 ASSOIMDIY i i ii ia ta m he t Era esti i tee uen hae aan 16 SECTION 11 Adj stments einer EE EE sedes Da n bc er Ttt itee 18 SECTION 12 Operations Sm 22 SECTION 13 Maintenance eei dt eu imet d ete tede es 25 SECTION 14 Troubleshooting iio eee mutt n eia ete t E qui cte Rte atu ean 27 SECTION 15 eere EE a 29 INTRODUCTION This user manual is intended for use by anyone working with this machine It should be kept available for immediate reference so that all operations can be performed with maximum efficiency and safety Do not attempt to perform maintenance or operate this machine until you have read and understand the information contained in this manual The drawings illustrations photographs and specifications in this user manual represent your machine at time of print However changes may be made to your machine or this manual at any time with no obligation to Steel City Tool Works WARRANTY STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Steel City Tool Works LLC XSCTW warrants all STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS machinery to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 5 years from the date of the original retail purchase by the original owner SCTW will repair or replace at its expense and at its option any
20. an open end wrench slightly loosen the six locking screws B in each knife slot by turning the screws clockwise Loosen the screws further and remove the knife and knife locking bar SEE FIG 22 Fig 22 4 Using an allen wrench lower the two knife adjust ment blocks to the bottom of the cutterhead by turn ing screws C counterclockwise in all three slots of the cutterhead 5 Before assembling knives make certain the knives and locking bars are thoroughly clean and free of gum and pitch 6 Place the knife locking bars and knives into each slot in the cutterhead A WARNING CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN INSERTING THE KNIVES AS THE CUTTING EDGES ARE VERY SHARP WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING THE KNIVES 7 Push the knife down as far as possible and turn each screw B counterclockwise just enough to hold the knife in position Replace the remaining two knives in the same manner 8 The knives are adjusted correctly when the cutting edge of the knife extends out 015 from the cutter head diameter 9 Carefully rotate the cutterhead until the round portion of the cutterhead is on top 26 10 11 12 Place a 015 feeler gage on the cutterhead and using a straight edge on the rear table adjust the height of the rear table until it is 015 above the cuttinghead diameter Lock the rear table in position and remove the feeler gage Lower the infeed table and place a straight edge E on the ou
21. cuits too long Motor overloaded during operation Air circulation through the motor restricted Motor overloaded during operation Short circuit in motor or loose connections Circuit breaker tripped V belt loose V belt worn out Pulley setscrews or keys are missing or loose Motor fan is hitting the cover V belts are damaged Loose or damaged knife Damaged V belt Worn cutterhead bearings LIKELY CAUSE S Table lock is engaged or partially engaged 27 SOLUTION Check power line for proper voltage Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or open connections Repair or replace cord or plug for damaged insulation and shorted wires Reduce load on circuit Increase wire sizes or reduce length of the circuit Reduce load on motor take lighter cuts Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation Reduce load on motor take lighter cuts Repair or replace connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals or worn insulation Install correct circuit breaker reduce number of machines running on that circuit circuit overload Tighten V belt Replace V belt Inspect keys and setscrews Replace or tighten if necessary Adjust fan cover mounting position tighten fan or shim fan cover Replace V belts Tighten or replace knife Replace Check replace cutterhead bearings SOLUTION Completely loosen the table l
22. eavy piece of machinery and should only be moved by a forklift or over head lift Check shipping crate and machine for damage before unpackaging Carefully remove packaging materials parts and machine from shipping crate Always check for and remove protective shipping materials around motors and moving parts Lay out all parts on a clean work surface Remove any protective materials and coatings from all of the parts and the jointer The protective coatings can be removed by spraying WD 40 on them and wiping it off with a soft cloth This may need to be redone several times before all of the protective coatings are removed completely After cleaning apply a good quality paste wax to any unpainted surfaces Make sure to buff out the wax before assembly Compare the items to inventory figures verify that all items are accounted for before discarding the shipping box A WARNING If any parts are missing do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the machine The machine should only be turned ON after all the parts have been obtained and installed correctly For missing parts contact Steel City at 1 877 SC4 TOOL Fence A B C D E F Push Paddles Rack and Pinion Assembly T Handle Hex Wrench L Handle Hex Wrench Open End Wrenches ASSEMBLY REMOVING MACHINE MOVING START STOP SWITCH FROM SHIPPING CRATE TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION 1 Open door on the backside of the unit and remove F
23. er at the beginning of the board going into the jointer or at the end of the board as it comes out of the jointer FEATURE IDENTIFICATION Dust Port Outfeed Table Adjustment Handle Outfeed Table Fence Fence Adjusting Knob Power Switch Infeed Table Infeed Table Adjustment Handle Infeed Table Lock Handle Cutterhead Guard Outfeed Table Lock Handle TEMMPEo po gt c GENERAL SAFETY A WARNING TO AVOID serious injury and damage to the machine read and follow all Safety and Operating Instructions before assembling and operating this machine This manual is not totally comprehensive It does not and can not convey every possible safety and opera tional problem which may arise while using this machine The manual will cover many of the basic and specific safety procedures needed in an industrial envi ronment All federal and state laws and any regulations having jurisdiction covering the safety requirements for use of this machine take precedence over the statements in this manual Users of this machine must adhere to all such regulations Below is a list of symbols that are used to attract your attention to possible dangerous conditions This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety mes sages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER Indicates imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL res
24. n Wrench OR71946 Infeed Table 1 236 OR90807 8MM Allen Wrench OR71947 Table Lip 1 237 OR90290 3MM Allen Wrench OR94335 M10 x 35mm Soc Head Cap Scr 4 238 OR94339 17 19 Open End Wrench OR90227 M10 Lock Washer 4 239 OR93975 12 14 Open End Wrench OR71948 Rabbet Ledge 1 240 OR90050 10 12 Open End Wrench OR93908 M10 x 30 Soc Head Cap Scr 2 241 OR94340 4MM Handle Wrench OR90227 M10 Lock Washer 2 245 OR71953 Knife Setting Guage Assy Const Of 0871949 Depth Label 1 246 248 OR94336 Rivet 2X4MM 4 246 OR93976 8MM EXT RET RING OR90059 6 Flat Washer 5 247 OR71954 Knife Gauge Block 0894337 M6 x 10mm Button Head Scr 5 000085 Knife Gauge Rod 250 OR71956 Push Block 32 QTY pp a m N N N NO 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 PART NO OR71957 OR94341 OR94342 OR90230 OR90228 OR71958 OR94343 OR71959 OR90306 OR71960 OR71961 OR71962 OR71963 OR93908 OR90227 OR90230 OR71964 OR90230 OR94344 OR90227 OR94345 OR93912 OR90304 OR71965 OR91755 OR94346 OR90307 OR71966 OR71967 33866 DESCRIPTION Lock Handle Flat Washer M10 x 60mm Hex Head Scr M10 Flat Washer M10 Hex Nut Guide Block M4 x 15mm Soc Head Cap Scr Hand Wheel M6 x 12mm Hex Soc Set Scr Adapter Bracket Gear Shaft Gear Column M10 x 30mm Hex Soc Hd Scr M10 Lock Washer M10 Flat Washer Fence Suppor
25. ngages the rack and pinion mechanism of the fence assembly and moves the fence in or out across the table SEE FIG 19 Fig 19 2 Once the fence is in its desired location retighten the fence lock lever 3 Totilt the fence inward or outward loosen bevel lock handle C and move the fence to its desired angle 4 Once the fence is positioned where you want it retighten the bevel lock handle NOTE In order to tilt the fence outward the stop D must be rotated to an upright position To rotate the stop loosen screw E and rotate stop upwards JOINTING AN EDGE This is the most common operation for the jointer These cuts are made to square an edge of a work piece Set the guide fence square with the table Depth of cut should be the minimum required to obtain a straight edge Hold the best face of the piece firmly against the fence throughout the feed as shown in Fig 20 SEE FIG 20 Fig 20 CAUTION MAXIMUM DEPTH OF CUT SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN 1 8 IN ONE PASS CAUTION DO NOT PERFORM JOINTING OPERATIONS ON MATERIAL SHORTER THAN 10 INCHES NARROW ER THAN 3 4 INCH OR LESS THAN 1 2 INCH THICK SURFACING Surfacing is identical to the jointing operation except for the position of the workpiece For surfacing the major flat surface of the workpiece is placed on the infeed table of the jointer with the narrow edge of the work piece against the fence as shown in Fig 21 The work piece is moved fr
26. ock Cutting PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE S SOLUTION Align outfeed table with cutterhead knife at top dead center downward pressure on that end of workpiece Excessive snipe 1 Outfeed table is set too low gouge in the end of 2 Operator pushing down on end of workpiece the board that is uneven with the rest of the cut Workpiece stops at the beginning of the cut Chipping Fuzzy grain Long lines or ridges that run along the length of the board Uneven cutter marks wavy surface or chatter marks across the face of the board Board edge is concave or convex after jointing Uneven cut or breakout when rabbeting Outfeed table is set too high Knots or conflicting grain direction in wood Nicked or chipped blades Feeding workpiece too fast Taking too deep of a cut Wood may have high moisture content Dull knives Nicked or chipped knives Feeding workpiece too fast Knives not adjusted at even heights in the cutterhead Board not held with even pressure on infeed and outfeed table during cut Board started too uneven Board has excessive bow or twist along its length Insufficient number of passes Uneven feed rate Depth of cut too deep Knives not adjusted evenly with each other in the cutterhead Nicked or chipped knives 28 Align outfeed table with cutterhead knife at top dead center
27. om the infeed table across the cutter head to the outfeed table establishing a flat surface on the workpiece SEE FIG 21 Fig 21 A WARNING ALWAYS USE PUSH BLOCKS WHEN PERFORMING SURFACING OPERATIONS AND NEVER PASS YOUR HANDS DIRECTLY OVER THE CUTTERHEAD CAUTION MAXIMUM DEPTH OF CUT SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN 1 8 IN ONE PASS BEVELING To cut a bevel lock the fence at the required angle and run the work across the knives while keeping the work firmly against the fence and tables Several passes may be necessary to arrive at the desired result When the angle is small there is little difference whether the fence is tilted in or out However at greater angles ap proaching 45 degrees it is increasingly difficult to hold the work properly when the fence is tilted out The advantage of the double tilting fence is appreciated under such conditions When tilted in the fence forms a V shape with the tables and the work is easily pressed into the pocket while passing it across the knives If the bevel is laid out on the piece in such direction that this involves cutting against the grain it will be better to tilt the fence out 24 TAPER CUTS One of the most useful jointer operations is cutting an edge to a taper This method can be used on a wide variety of work Tapered legs of furniture are a common example Instead of laying the piece on the infeed table lower the forward end of the work onto the outfeed table Do
28. on Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury and damage to the machine 3 Prevent electrical shock Follow all electrical and safety codes including the National Electrical Code NEC and the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations OSHA All electrical connections and wiring should be made by qualified personnel only AWARNING TO REDUCE the risk of electrical shock DO NOT use this machine outdoors DO NOT expose to rain or moisture Store indoors in a dry area 5 STOP using this machine if at any time you ex perience difficulties in performing any operation Contact your supervisor instructor or machine service center immediately 6 Safety decals are on this machine to warn and direct you to how to protect yourself or visitors from personal injury These decals MUST be maintained so that they are legible REPLACE decals that are not legible 7 DO NOT leave the unit plugged into the electrical outlet Unplug the unit from the outlet when not in use and before servicing performing maintenance tasks or cleaning 8 ALWAYS turn the power switch OFF before unplugging the jointer AWARNING 9 DO NOT handle the plug or jointer with wet hands 10 USE accessories only recommended by Steel City 11 DO NOT pull the jointer by the power cord NEVER allow the power cord to come in contact with sharp edges hot surfaces oil or grease 12 DO NOT unplug the jointer by pulling on the p
29. or shipping purposes the start stop switch and switch the mounting hardware that fastens the machine to arm is shipped in the down position To install the wooden skid 3 1 Remove the two screws that fasten the switch arm 2 All remaining hardware to be removed is accessible A to the jointer SEE FIG 1 from the front of the jointer Fig 1 3 Remove machine from the shipping skid MACHINE PLACEMENT Take into consideration the following factors when determining a final location for the jointer FLOOR It is very important that the jointer be set on a solid and level surface capable of supporting the weight of the jointer and the operator If the jointer rocks use metal shims at the corners of the machine between the base and the floor to eliminate the rocking The jointer may also be bolted to the floor with bolts or lag screws if desired using the same holes that fastened the jointer to the wooden shipping skid WORKING CLEARANCES Make an allowance for the size of the material to be processed Make sure that you have adequate clear ance on both the infeed and outfeed sides of the jointer Make sure that the operator has enough room to operate freely 2 Rotate the switch arm 180 degrees and replace the OUTLET LOCATION two screws with the switch in the upright position Tighten securely Electrical outlets should be located close enough to the machine so that the power cord is not in an area where it would
30. ord The extension cord must also contain a ground wire and plug pin Wear proper clothing DO NOT wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry These items can get caught in the machine during operations and pull the operator into the moving parts Users must wear a protective cover on their hair if the hair is 27 long to prevent it from contacting any moving parts 28 SAVE these instructions and refer to them frequent ly and use them to instruct other users 29 Information regarding the safe and proper operation of this tool is also available from the following Sources Power Tool Institute 1300 Summer Avenue Cleveland OH 44115 2851 www powertoolinstitute org National Safetv Council 1121 Spring Lake Drive ltasca IL 60143 3201 American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street 4th floor New York 10036 www ansi org ANSI 01 1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines and the U S Department of Labor regulations www osha gov PRODUCT SAFETY 1 Serious personal injury may occur if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention Obtain advice from supervisor instructor or another qualified individual who is familiar with this machine and its operations 2 Every work area is different Always consider safe ty first as it applies to your work area Use this machine with respect and cauti
31. ower cord ALWAYS grasp the plug not the cord 13 REPLACE a damaged cord immediately DO NOT use a damaged cord or plug If the jointer is not operating properly or has been damaged left out doors or has been in contact with water 14 DO NOT use the jointer as a toy DO NOT use near or around children 15 ENSURE that the machine sits firmly on the floor before using If the machine wobbles or is unstable 22 NEVER remove any chips without turning off the machine and disconnecting the power correct the problem by using shims or blocks prior to operation 23 NEVER turn on the machine if the workpiece is in contact with the cutterhead 16 ALWAYS keep hands and fingers away from the blades when operating 24 ALWAYS feed against the rotation of the cutter head Never apply feed pressure with your hands directly over the cutterhead Always lift your hands one at a time over the cutterhead as you pass the work along the jointer bed Always support the workpiece and maintain control throughout the operation 17 USE push blocks on any materials less than 3 in height or thickness 18 DO NOT use the jointer on pieces less than 10 in length 19 NEVER use the jointer with the depth of cut at more 25 KEEP cutterhead knives sharp and free of all rust than 1 8 and pitch 20 ALWAYS keep the cutterhead guard in place during 26 any edge jointing or surfacing operation Check it periodically to in
32. r Collar M8 x 20mm Hex Hd Scr M10 x 45mm Hex Soc Hd Scr M10 Flat Washer Motor Bracket M12 Hex Nut M10 Hex Nut Motor Mtg Plate M12 Hex Nut M12 Flat Washer Rod Rear Door QTY N A gt 29 NO 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 NO OR71904 OR71905 OR90227 OR90777 OR71906 OR71907 OR90059 OR94312 OR71908 OR94313 OR70484 OR93823 OR71909 OR94314 OR71910 OR94315 OR93380 OR70319 DESCRIPTION Knob Cable Guard M10 Lock Washer M10 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Scr Latch Bushing M6 Flat Washer M6 Special Hex Nut Right Access Panel M6 x 25mm Hex Soc Button Hd Scr Name Plate Rivet Dust Chute M6 x 10mm Hex Soc Pan Hd Scr Cabinet Rubber Washer M8 x 16mm Hex Soc Hd Set Scr Spec Plate 176 2 gt 1752 1744 171 173 2 gt 113 112 N gt i ila 17244 52 177 2 gt 12266 i Du 124035 s Ko i 1782 125035 12618 1792 182 EN E 180 2 gt J a isis a 1812 1538 1602 uS 158 2 gt 150 8 183 i i 1562 159 2 157 4 ES 15502 137460 14162 13802 1392 gt W 1422 165 145 4 143 2 1442 146 4 30 NO 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 118 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132
33. rk area Use any machine with respect and caution Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury and damage to the machine STOP using the machine if at any time you experience difficulties in performing any operation Contact your supervisor instructor or machine service center immedi ately START STOP SWITCH The START STOP switch assembly is located above the infeed table To turn the jointer ON push the green start button A To turn the jointer DFF push the red stop paddle B SEE FIG 32A Fig 32A 22 A WARNING CHILDPROOF THE WORKSHOP AREA by removing switch keys unplugging tools from the electrical receptacles and using padlocks LOCKING SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION When the jointer is not in use the start button can be locked so that it cannot be started using a padlock not included through the holes in the side of the start button CIRCUIT BREAKER Your jointer is supplied with a resettable circuit breaker C It is located on the side of the start stop switch box If the motor shuts off or fails to start due to an overload condition turn the jointer OFF let the motor cool for three to five minutes and push the reset button on the circuit breaker to reset the breaker The motor can then be turned on again in the usual manner SEE FIG 32A The following directions will give the beginner a start on jointer operations Use scrap pieces of lumber to check settings and to
34. rn NOT use electrical tools in a damp environment the power switch to the OFF position DO NOT or expose them to rain or moisture leave the machine until it has come to a complete stop A WARNING 22 REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS from the immediate area prior to turning the machine ON 23 SECURE all work When it is possible use clamps or jigs to secure the workpiece This is safer than attempting to hold the workpiece with your hands 9 CHILDPROOF THE WORKSHOP AREA by 24 STAY ALERT watch what you are doing and use removing switch keys unplugging tools from the common sense when operating any machine DO electrical receptacles and using padlocks NOT operate any machine tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 10 DO NOT use electrical tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gasses 25 USE ONLY recommended accessories Use of incorrect or improper accessories could cause seri ous injury to the operator and cause damage to the machine If in doubt DO NOT use it 26 THE USE of extension cords is not recommended for 230V equipment It is better to arrange the placement of your equipment and the installed wiring to eliminate the need for an extension cord If an extension cord is necessary refer to the chart in the Grounding Instructions section to determine the minimum gauge for the extension c
35. sure that it is operating smoothly ALWAYS disconnect the machine from the power source before making any adjustments 27 NEVER perform free hand operations Use the 21 MAINTAIN the proper relationship between the fence to position and guide the workpiece infeed and outfeed tables and the cutterhead knives ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A WARNING The switch provided with vour jointer is designed for 230 volt single phase The switch has a plug that is designed to plug into a 230 volt outlet There are many different configurations for 230 volt outlets so it is conceivable that the configuration of the plug may not match the configuration of your existing outlet If this is the case you will have to replace the plug with a UL CSA approved plug that matches the configuration of your 230V outlet To reduce the risk of electric shock follow all electri cal and safety codes including the National Electric Code NEC and the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations OSHA All electrical connections and wiring should be made by qualified personnel only GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING This machine MUST BE GROUNDED while in use to protect the operator from electric shock In the event of a malfunction or breakdown GROUND ING provides the path of least resistance for electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock The plug MUST be plugged into a matching electrical receptacle tha
36. t M10 Flat Washer M10 x 25mm Hex Hd Scr M10 Lock Washer M12 x 15mm Hex Soc Hd Scr M12 Lock Washer M12 Flat Washer Guard M6 x 12mm Hex Soc Button Head Scr M8 x 55mmHex Hd Scr M8 Hex Nut Fence Bracket Block 351 Pu QTY lt lt DN lt DN N N NNN A N N N BA 4 4 4 4 4 4 A lt i 313 33 KEY NO 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 355 400 401 402 PART NO OR90311 OR91752 OR71968 OR71969 OR92721 OR90280 OR93917 OR90307 OR71970 OR71971 OR71972 OR71973 OR90280 OR71974 OR71975 OR71976 OR94347 OR71977 OR90777 OR71978 OR90307 OR94348 OR90306 OR71979 OR90502 OR71980 OR71981 OR71982 Ce 5 324 E 3212 3222 350 3232 3192 3484 346 J W DESCRIPTION 8 Flat Washer M8 x 25mm Hex Hd Scr Sleeve Left Bracket 5mm x 20mm Spring Pin M12 Hex Nut M8 x 20mm Hex Hd Scr M8 Hex Nut Pin Support Knob Handle Rod M12 Hex Nut Fence Rear Clamp Handle Flat Washer Shaft M10 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Scr Right Bracket M8 Hex Nut M8 x 35mm Hex Hd Scr M6 x 12mm Hex Soc Set Scr Column Cover M6 Lock Washer Manual Manual French Not Shown Manual Spanish Not Shown QTY A DN 4 N 4 4 4 NK N 4 DN 4 4 4 anon O N N aa a 1 1 A NOTES STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS 1 877 SC4 TOOL 1 877 724 8665 vn 5 Year Warranty
37. t is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances If a plug is provided with your machine DO NOT modify the plug If it will not fit your electrical receptacle have a qualified electrician install the proper connections to meet all electrical codes local and state All connections must also adhere to all of OSHA mandates IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION of the equip ment grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock The conductor with the green insulation with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding con ductor DO NOT connect the equipment grounding con ductor to a live terminal if repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded PLUGS RECEPTACLES A WARNING Electrocution or fire could result if this machine is not grounded properly or if the electrical configura tion does not comply with local and state electrical codes MAKE CERTAIN the machine is disconnected from power source before starting any electrical work e MAKE SURE the circuit breaker does not exceed the rating of the plug and receptacle The motor supplied with vour machine is a 230 volt 60 hertz single phase motor Never connect the green or ground wire to a live terminal A machine with 230
38. tfeed table extending over the cutter head D as shown SEE FIG 23 Fig 23 13 14 15 Rotate the cutterhead by hand until the knife is at its highest point at each end of the cutterhead To raise the knife use an allen wrench and turn raising screw clockwise until the knife just touches the straight edge on each end and center of the cutter head when the knife is at its highest point When you are certain the knife is adjusted properly tighten the six locking screws by turning them counterclockwise Adjust the remaining two knives in the same manner MAKE CERTAIN THAT ALL KNIVES ARE SECURELY FASTENED IN CUTTERHEAD BEFORE TURNING ON POWER Replace cutterhead guard TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Motor and Machine Operation PROBLEM Motor will not start Fuses or circuit breakers blow Motor fails to develop full power output of motor decreases rapidly with decrease in voltage at motor terminals Motor overheats Motor stalls or shuts off during a cut Knife slows when cutting or makes a squealing noise especially on start up Loud repetitious noise coming from machine Vibration when running or cutting Table PROBLEM Tables are hard to adjust 1 2 Open circuit in motor or loose connections 1 LIKELY CAUSE S Low voltage Short circuit in line cord or plug Power supply circuit overloaded with lights appliances and other motors Undersized wires or cir
39. the power cord from its power source prior to any maintenance LUBRICATION The jointer has sealed lubricated bearings in the motor housing that do not require any additional lubrication from the operator Repairs to the jointer should be performed by trained personnel only Contact your nearest Steel City Dealer for authorized service Unauthorized repairs or replace ment with non factory parts could cause serious injury to the operator and damage to the jointer 25 WHETTING KNIVES A WARNING DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE Use a fine carborundum stone cover it partly with paper to avoid marking the table Lay the stone on the infeed table lower the table and turn the cutterhead forward until the stone lies flat on the bevel of the knife Hold the cutterhead from turning and whet the beveled edge of the knife stroking lengthwise by sliding the stone back and forth across the table Do the same amount of whetting on each of the three knives REMOVING REPLACING AND RESETTING KNIVES If the knives are removed from the cutterhead for replacement or sharpening care must be used in removing replacing and resetting them A WARNING DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE 1 Move the fence to the rear and remove the cutter head guard A WARNING BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL THAT YOUR HANDS DO NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE KNIVES THE KNIVES ARE VERY SHARP WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING THE KNIVES 2 Using
40. this very carefully as the piece will span the knives and they will take a bite from the work with a tendency to kick back unless the piece is firmly held Now push the work forward as in ordinary jointing The effect is to surface off all the stock in front of the knives to increasing depth leaving a tapered surface The ridge left by the knives when starting the taper may be removed by taking a very light cut according to the reg ular method for jointing with the infeed table raised to its usual position Practice is required in this operation and the beginner is advised to make trial cuts on waste material Taper cuts over part of the length and a num ber of other special operations can easily be done by the experienced craftsman CUTTING A RABBET When making a rabbet cut the cutterhead guard must be removed CAUTION AFTER THE RABBET CUT IS COMPLETED BE CERTAIN GUARD IS REPLACED 1 Adjust the fence so that the distance between the end of the knives and the fence is equal to the width of the rabbet 2 Lower the infeed table an amount equal to the depth of the rabbet If the rabbet is quite deep it may be necessary to cut it in two or more passes In that event the table is lowered an amount equal to about half the depth of the rabbet for the first pass then lowered again to proper depth to com plete the cut SURFACING WARPED PIECES If the wood to be surfaced is dished or warped take light cuts until the s
41. ult in death or serious injury A WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided COULD result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation if not avoid ed MAY result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indi cates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTICE This symbol is used to alert the user to useful informa tion about proper operation of the machine A WARNING Exposure to the dust created by power sanding saw ing grinding drilling and other construction activities may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury including silicosis a serious lung dis ease cancer and death Avoid breathing the dust and avoid prolonged contact with dust The dust may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Always operate tool in well ventilated area and pro vide for proper dust removal Use a dust collection system along with an air filtration system whenever possible Always use properly fitting NIOSH OSHA approved respirator
42. urface is flat Avoid forcing such material down against the table excessive pressure will spring it while passing the knives and it will spring back and remain curved after the cut is completed SURFACING SHORT OR THIN WORK CAUTION WHEN SURFACING SHORT OR THIN PIECES ALWAYS USE PUSH BLOCKS TO MINIMIZE ALL DANGER TO THE HANDS CAUTION DO NOT PERFORM SURFACING OPERATIONS ON MATERIAL SHORTER THAN 10 INCHES NARROW ER THAN 3 4 INCH WIDER THAN 8 INCHES OR LESS THAN 1 2 INCH THICK After considerable use the knives will become dull and it will not be possible to do accurate work Unless badly damaged by running into metal or other hard material the knives may be sharpened as follows DO NOT begin cleaning up until you have read and understand all of the clean up instructions Disconnect the machine from the power source prior to cleaning this machine or any part of this machine DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS TO CLEAN JOINTER CLEANING A WARNING With the machine unplugged blow off motor with low pressure air to remove dust or dirt Air pressure above 50 1 should not be used as high pres sured air may damage insulation The operator should always wear a respirator and eye protection when using compressed air Do not allow chips and dust to accumulate under jointer Keep area clean and in safe order A WARNING Turn the power switch OFF and unplug
43. volt plug should be connect ed to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug EXTENSION CORDS A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock use the proper gauge of extension cord When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your machine will draw The smaller the gauge number the larger the diameter of the extension cord is If in doubt of the proper size of an extension cord use a shorter and thicker cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result ing in a loss of power and overheating CAUTION USE ONLY a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 prong grounding plug and a 3 pole receptacle that accepts the machine s plug If you are using an extension cord outdoors be sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indi cate that it is acceptable for outdoor use Make certain the extension cord is properly sized and in good electrical condition Always replace a worn or damaged extension cord immediately or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it Protect your extension cords from sharp objects exces sive heat and damp or wet areas MINIMUM RECOMMENDED GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS AWG 230 VOLT OPERATION ONLY 14 ANG 12 ANG 10 AWG 10 AWG Not recommended Oto 6 Amps 8 Amps 8 to 12 Amps 12 to 15 Amps 15 to 20 Amps UNPACKING amp INVENTORV A WARNING The jointer is a very h
44. y protection appropriate for the dust exposure and wash exposed areas with soap and water 1 To avoid serious injury and damage to the machine read the entire User Manual before assembly and operation of this machine A WARNING ALWAYS wear eye protection Any machine can throw debris into the eyes during operations which could cause severe and permanent eye damage Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles that comply with ANSI standard Z87 1 when operat ing power tools 11 DO FORCE the machine to perform an opera tion for which it was not designed It will do a safer and higher quality job by only performing operations for which the machine was intended A WARNING 12 DO NOT stand on a machine Serious injury could ALWAYS wear hearing protection Plain cotton is result if it tips over or you accidentally contact any not an acceptable protective device Hearing moving part equipment should comply with ANSI S3 19 13 Standards A WARNING DO NOT store anything above or near the machine 14 DO NOT operate any machine or tool if under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication 15 EACH AND EVERY time check for damaged parts prior to using any machine Carefully check all guards to see that they operate properly are not damaged and perform their intended functions Check for alignment binding or breakage of all 4 ALWAYS wear a NIOSH OSHA approved dust moving parts
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