8” GRANITE JOINTER
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1. Straight Cutterhead 15000 Fence Size Overall 5 1 2 x 48 Maximum Depth of cut 1 2 Maximum Depth of rabbet 1 2 Product Specifications Footprint 24 x 22 Length 75 1 2 Width 23 1 2 Height 41 Total Net Weight 460 lbs Shipping Dimensions JOINTER Carton Type Wooden Crate Length 79 Weight 25 1 2 Height 15 Gross Weight 414 Ibs STAND Carton Type Cardboard Box Length 28 Width 23 1 2 Height 17 1 2 Gross Weight 134 Ibs ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 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 OF TERMS 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 sticky sap based residue that comes from wood products 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 Snipe Gouging or depression of the board at the Ends Snipe can occur either 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 FENCE2. Uneven feed rate Depth of cut too deep Knives not adjusted evenly with each other in the cutterhead Nicked or chipped knives 31 Align outfeed table with cutterhead knife at top dead center Reduce eliminate downward pressure on that end of workpiece Align outfeed table with cutterhead knife at top dead center Inspect workpiece for knots and grain only use clean stock Adjust one of the nicked knives sideways 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 t
3. User Manual Read and understand this manual before using machine 8 GRANITE JOINTER Model Number 40660 amp 40655 STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS VER 02 09 Manual Part No OR74493 THANK YOU 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 18 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 OUT customer For comments about your jointer or Steel City Tool Works please visit our web site at www steelcitytoolworks com TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 VA AVA ANU APA a ic ih ER ee 4 SECTION 2 Produet Speeifieations a 7 SECTION 3 Accessories and Attachments 7 SECTION 4 Rate Ee Te 5525 TIT TIT m 8 SECTION 5 Feature Identification RN 9 6 General TEE reelle 10 SECTION 7 ae EEN 12 SECTION 8 El cirical RequremenlS uy 13 SECTION 9 UrbacRInGg le En tee 15
4. free hand operations Use the fence to position and guide the workpiece ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AWARNING The switch provided with your jointer is designed for 230 volt single phase usage only The switch has a plug that is designed to plug into a 230 volt outlet There are many different configurations for 230 volt To reduce the risk of electric shock follow all electri outlets so it is conceivable that the configuration of the cal and safety codes including the National Electric plug may not match the configuration of your existing Code NEC and the Occupational Safety and Health outlet If this is the case you will have to replace the Regulations OSHA All electrical connections and plug with a UL CSA approved plug that matches the wiring should be made by qualified personnel only configuration of your 230V outlet 13 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING 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 that 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 connection
5. Alternate sides as you loosen the remaining screws along the length of the gib 3 Remove the black knife gib The knife below can now be lifted off of the 2 locating pins 4 Flip the knife over if necessary to expose new edge And mount the knife back on the 2 locating pins 23 5 Place the black knife gib over the knife with the angled side up and the angle in the same direction as the knife edge 6 Line the outside edges of the knife up with each Other 7 Replace the 5 4 MM Allen head screws and tighten from the center out alternating sides as you go MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE ALLEN HEAD SCREWS ARE TIGHTENED ALL THE WAY INTO THE CUTTERHEAD 8 Repeat this procedure for all three knives HELICAL CUTTERHEAD ROTATING CHANGING CARBIDE CUTTERS The 8 cutterhead is equipped with 16 indexable carbide cutters Each cutter can be rotated to reveal any one of its four cutting edges Therefore if one cutting edge becomes dull or damaged simply rotate it 90 to reveal a fresh cutting edge Figure 22 In addition each cutter has a reference dot on one corner As the cutter is rotated the reference dot location can be used as an indicator of which edges are used and which are new When the reference dot revolves back around to its starting position the cutter should be replaced Fig 22 Reference Dot 2 TO OR CHANGE A CARBIDE CUTTER 1 DISCONNECT THE
6. SECTION 10 Assemb Va 18 SECTION 14 NR 23 SECTION 12 5 S mE 26 3 29 SECTION 8 eegene ee een lili rates 30 SECTION 15 Parts LS i E 33 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 SCTW 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 Granite components are warranted for 10 years Please inform SCTW within 30 days for any damages or defects on the Granite components found upon receipt of the products to gualify for the 10 year limited warranty See the Granite warranty statement supplied with those products SCTW will repair or replace at its expense and at its option any SCI W machine machine part or machine accessory which in normal
7. 2 X M6X10 Pan Head Flange Screw 4 Y Key 5X5X22 2 L ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING MOBILE BASE WHEELS 1 Turn the Base A upside down and mount the 2 non swiveling wheels B to the base using one M8 x 50mm Hex head screw and one M8 flat washer for each wheel SEE FIG 1 Fig 1 2 Attach the leveling feet C to the base by screwing the threaded portion of the foot into the threaded holes in the base 3 Attach the swiveling foot pedal D to the base using two M8 x 20mm Carriage bolts and two M8 hex nuts SEE FIG 2 Fig 2 4 Turn the base back over so that the wheels are on the ground and adjust the leveling feet until the unit Does not rock or wobble 18 MOUNTING JOINTER TO BASE The Machine is heavy two people are reguired to unpack and lift 1 Be sure the pulley on the motor is in line with the cutout A in the top of the stand so the drive belt can pass through SEE FIG 3 Fig 3 2 Using a helper lift the jointer onto the stand SEE FIG 5 Fig 5 3 Align the 3 bolt holes located in the base of the jointer with the 3 holes in the stand 4 Use the special mounting studs and M10 lock washers 2 of which are shown in FIG 6 to secure the jointer to the stand Tighten securely SEE FIG 6 NOTE The third mounting stud is accessible by reach ing up through the hole in the top of the dust chute 4 Using a straight edge check that both pulleys are ASS
8. CUTTERHEAD GUARD POWER SWITCH INFEED TABLE INFEED TABLE RAISE LOWER HANDWHEEL DEPTH SCALE INFEED TABLE LOCK HANDLE OUTFEED TABLE LOCK HANDLE DUST PORT INFEED TABLE RAISE LOWER HANDWHEEL MOBILE BASE FOOT PEDAL K Zomm Do wv gt 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 reguirements 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 gt 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 A DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in death or serious injury A WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided COULD result in death or seri
9. INFEED TABLE BRACKET OUTER FEED TABEL BRACKET M10x30mm SOC HEX HD SCR M10 LOCK WASHER M10 FLAT WASHER P 0 0 O A N f R A A A A K A a N N A N N N N KN N N N N O 6 a 36 KEY NO 206 206a 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 251 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 OR74614 OR72970 OR91784 OR74615 OR74616 OR90059 OR74617 OR74618 OR74619 OR74620 OR92974 OR74621 OR74640 Or74622 OR74623 OR74624 OR74625 OR91758 OR74626 OR74627 OR74641 OR74628 OR74642 OR74629 OR74630 OR74631 OR74632 OR74633 OR74634 OR74643 OR74644 OR74645 OR74635 DESCRIPTION LOCK BOLT FENCE KNOB M14 FLAT WASHER FENCE BRACKET FENCE GUARD M6 FLAT WASHER 1 4 20x3 8 PAN HEAD SCR 4x12mm SPRING PIN TILT STOP STOP SCREW LOCK NUT 5 16 18x1 1 4 HEX HD SCR 5 16 18 HEX NUT BOLT GRANITE FENCE 5 16 18x1 3 4 SOC HEX CAP SCREW PROTECTION M6x15mm SOC HEX CAP SCR KNOB SHAFT KNOB 1 2 20 HEX NUT BOLT 3 8 16 HEX NUT BOLT FENCE TILT PLATE HANDLE NUT LINK PLATE CONNECTOR BLOCK SCREW 7 16 20 HEX NUT 5 16 18 HEX NUT 5 16 18x1 3 4 HEX HD SCR SHAFT P A A A D Bb RDR ND 2A ND Aa ND N Aa NR 37 KEY NO 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 254 265 266 267 26
10. LOSS OF PROFITS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THIS WARRANTY THE BREACH OF ANY AGREEMENT 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 provisions 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 Tech Service 1 877 724 8665 STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS Please have your Model No and Serial No available A WARRANTY CARD Name 8 Street Apt City State Zip Phone Number _ 9 E Mail 10 Product Description Model
11. 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 21 NEVER remove any chips without turning off the before using If the machine wobbles or is unstable machine and disconnecting the power correct the problem by using shims or blocks prior to operation 22 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 23 ALWAYS feed against the rotation of the cutter head Never apply feed pressure with your hands 17 USE push blocks on any materials less than 3 in directly over the cutterhead Always lift your hands height or thickness one at a time over the cutterhead as you pass the work along the jointer bed Always support the 18 DO NOT use the jointer on pieces less than 10 in workpiece and maintain control throughout the length operation 19 NEVER use the jointer with the depth of cut at more 24 KEEP cutterhead knives sharp and free of all rust than 1 8 and pitch 20 MAINTAIN the proper relationship between the 25 ALWAYS disconnect the machine from the power infeed and outfeed tables and the cutterhead source before making any adjustments Knives 26 NEVER perform
12. of the fence assembly SEE FIG 10 Fig 10 4 Place the guard above the table positioned over the cutterhead with curved edge against fence and drop the shaft in the hole The pin C should be below the surface of the infeed table and pressed up against the side of the jointer SEE FIG 12 20 2 A standard dust collection hose can now be attached to this port NOTE DO NOT ATTACH THE DUST PORT IF YOU DO NOT PLAN TO CONNECT THE JOINTER TO ADUST COLLECTION SYSTEM ATTACHING SWITCH 1 Locate the 2 threaded holes on the back side of the infeed table 2 Line up the two holes on the switch bracket A with the two threaded holes in the jointer SEE FIG 14 Fig 14 5 Tighten the set screw using the handle D 6 Check guard clearance to be sure it is not dragging over table surface or cutterhead If the guard is too low loosen the set screw and raise the guard slightly Test the guard and be sure it springs back to the fence when pulled out Test with the fence in its furthest position from the guard Make it a habit to check this important safety feature every time before Using the jointer ASSEMBLING DUST PORT 1 The jointer stand has a built in dust chute If this machine is to be hooked up to a dust collection sys tem the supplied dust port can be fastened to the jointer stand using four M6x8mm pan head screws and four flat washers SEE FIG 13 4 Insert the power prong B of switch power cord into T
13. shoes Keep floor clear of debris grease and wax MAINTAIN all machines with care ALWAYS KEEP machine clean and in good working order KEEP all blades and tool bits sharp NEVER leave a machine running unattended Turn the power switch to the OFF position DO NOT leave the machine until it has come to a complete stop REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS from the immediate area prior to turning the machine ON 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 STAY ALERT watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating any machine DO 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 25 26 21 28 29 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 THE USE of extension cords is not recommended for 230V eguipment It is better to arrange the placement of your eguipment 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 cord The extension cord must also contain a ground wire and p
14. 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 Date code which can be found on the original carton and machine body must be provided to SCTW at the time of any warranty reguest made This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence accidents or lack of maintenance or to unauthorized 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 guality and durability standards We reserve the right to change specifications at any time due to our commitment to continuous improvement of the guality of our products EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE SCTW MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ITS MACHINERY OR ITS CONDITION MERCHANT ABILITY 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
15. 0 CUTTER HEAD GUARD SHAFT 1 126 OR74571 5x28mm SPRING PIN 1 130 OR94779 M5x15mm HEX HD SCREW 2 131 OR74572 KEY 1 133 OR74573 SLIDE FENCE 1 137 OR74574 M10x35mm HEX HEAD SOC SCREW 2 138 OR74575 M10 FLAT WASHER 2 143 OR74576 BASE 1 144 OR74577 INFEED TABLE 1 35 KEY NO 145 147 148 149 151 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 169 170 171 174 175 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186a 186b 186c 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 PART NO OR74578 OR74579 OR74580 OR74581 OR74582 OR74583 OR90227 OR74584 OR74585 OR74557 OR74586 OR74587 OR74588 OR74589 OR94524 OR74590 OR72950 OR74591 OR74592 OR74593 OR74594 OR74595 OR74596 OR74597 OR74598 OR74599 OR74600 OR74601 OR74602 OR74603 OR74604 OR93381 OR90248 OR90311 OR72316 OR93823 OR74605 OR74606 OR74607 OR74591 OR90227 OR90230 DESCRIPTION OUTER FEED TABLE LOCK KNOB 5 16 18 HEX NUT SET SCREW GIB PLATE BRACKET M10 LOCK WASHER 3 8 16x1 1 4 SOC HEX HD SCR WORM SHAFT 5x5x22mm KEY BRACKET 1 4 20x3 8 SOC HEX HD SET SCR BUSHING HAND WHEEL ASSY Ms BIG FLAT WASHER 5 16 18x1 2 PAN HD SCR BASE NAME PLATE M10x30mm SOC HEX HD SET SCR M10 FLAT WASHER RABBET LEDGE 6 32x1 4 PAN HD SCR POINTER 1 2 12x1 3 4 SOC HEX HD SCR M14 LOCK WASHER BLOCK 5 16 18x3 4 SOC HEX CAP SCR SHAFT SPRING SPRING SHAFT KNOB BRACKET M8x20mm SOC HEX HD SCR M8 LOCK WASHER M8 FLAT WASHER ADJUST BUSH 2x8mm RIVET DEPTH GAUGE LABEL
16. 8 269 275 276 277 278 279A 279B 279C 279E 279F 279G 279H 279J 279K 279L 279M 280 281 282 PART NO OR74636 OR91767 OR74637 OR72971 OR93823 OR72966 OR72979 OR72991 OR90290 OR90291 OR91728 OR72992 OR93975 OR91828 OR74638 OR70142 OR70141 OR70143 OR91040 OR74639 OR90343 OR91063 OR90507 OR90362 OR90381 OR90507 OR72989 OR72987 OR70140 OR72988 OR94793 OR91758 DESCRIPTION BRACKET 5 8 18 HEX JAM NUT SPACER CUTTER HEAD ROTATION LABEL 2x8mm RIVET ROTATION LABEL INFEED LABEL PUSH BLOCK 3mm HEX WRENCH 4mm HEX WRENCH 5mm HEX WRENCH 8x10mm OPEN END WRENCH 12x14mm OPEN END WRENCH M4x16mm ROUND HD TAP SCR SWITCH CORD POWER CORD STRAIN RELIEF 7P 2 SWITCH ASS Y SWITCH PADDLE M4x20mm ROUND HD TAP SCR SWITCH SWITCH BOX M5x8mm PAN HD SCR M5 EXT TOOTH WASHER M5 HEX NUT M5x10mm PAN HD SCR CABLE CALMP RESET SWITCH JUMPER WIRE BLACK SWITCH FIXING M6 EXT TOOTH WASHER M6x15mm SOC HEX HD SCR P N N lt NR A N NR R R iaiia BN N NOTES 38 STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS www steelcitytoolworks com 1 877 3C4 TOOL 1 877 724 8665 5 Year Warranty
17. ANTY STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS EXCLUSIVE SUPPLIER OF WOODWORKING MACHINERY WITH GRANITE WORK SURFACE COMPONENTS 10 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON GRANITE COMPONENTS Steel City Tool Works takes great pride in the innovative development of solid GRANITE work surface components for woodworking machinery Its consistent flatness stability and ease of care compared to other more common work surfaces are major advantages to woodworkers GRANITE is a natural resource quarried and processed for use in our machines Because of its natural state you will find some inconsistencies in the appearance of the material This is com mon and should be expected It makes each machine we produce unigue Because it is the most consistent throughout the slab we use only the black variety of GRANITE Our goal is to provide you with the strongest most stable work surface available GRANITE is also easy to maintain with an annual application of a granite sealer available in many specialty home improvement or retail outlets To support our belief that you will find Steel City s GRANITE as strong stable and reliable as we have we offer the following 10 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY on all GRANITE components This warranty is offered in conjunction with our standard 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY on all other machine components and parts STEEL CITY 10 YEAR WARRANTY ON GRANITE COMPONENTS Steel City Tool Works LLC SCTW warrants all granite components of your Steel City Tool W
18. EMBLING BELT AND aligned in the same plane If the pulleys are not ALIGNING PULLEYS inline reposition the motor until the pulleys are aligned 1 Remove the cutterhead pulley guard A by loosening the screw SEE FIG 7 5 Tighten the motor mounting bolts Check the align ment of the pulleys once more to assure nothing Fig 7 has moved NOTICE If alignment cannot be met by moving the motor in or out loosen the motor pulley set screws and move pulley in or out on the shaft until proper alignment Is achieved WARNING The outside edge of the pulley must never be extended past the end of the motor shaft in any circumstance ADJUSTING BELT TENSION 1 Correct belt tension is obtained when there is approximately 1 deflection at the center span of the belt using light finger pressure 2 If an adjustment is required the motor can be raised or lowered to obtain the correct belt tension 2 Place the V belts onto the cutterhead pulley C SEE FIG 8 3 Tighten motor mounting hardware after tension is applied making sure alignment of the pulleys is not 3 Loosen the motor mounting bolts and raise the motor disturbed up until the belt fits around the motor pulley D 4 Replace the cutterhead pulley guard 19 ASSEMBLING FENCE ASSEMBLING CUTTERHEAD GUARD CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCON The fence carriage assembly is already installed on the jointer at the fa
19. GE NUT M8x16mm CARRIAGE BOLT QTY N N A a N N 4 N N NPN N N N N 3 100a otraight Cutterhead 103 159 182 187 180 3 184 P4 22 1860 4 186b 4 186c 4 N NS by D 1529 S CN N CN N o o 130 2 145 34 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION OTY 100 OR74552 CUTTER HEAD ASSY REF NO 106 107 107a 100ax 1104 1114 112 1 101 OR74553 CUTTER HEAD PULLEY 1 102 OH74554 5 16 18X3 8 SOC HEAD SCREW 2 103 OR74555 BEARING BRACKET 1 104 OR74556 BALL BEARING 6204 2Z 2 105 OR74557 5X5X22MM KEY 1 106 OR74558 CUTTER NUT 2 107 OR74559H CUTTER HEAD 1 107a OR74560 5X5X198MM KEY 2 108 OR74561 1 4 20X1 1 2 SOC HEAD CAP SCREW 2 108A OR90502 M6 LOCK WASHER 2 108B OR72319 SPECIAL FLAT WASHER 2 109 OR74562 BEARING BRACKET 1 100a SC10259 TORX WRENCH 1 110 5 10240 KINFE 16 111 SC10242 BLADE LOCK 16 112 SC80702 M5x8mm FLAT HD SCR 16 2 OR74608 STRAIGHT CUTTER HEAD ASS Y REF NO 106 1074 110 1114 112 1 106 OR74609 CUTTER HEAD PIN 6 107 OH74610 CUTTER HEAD 1 110 OH74611 KNIFE 3 111 OR74612 KNIFE LOCKING BAR 3 112 OR74613 M6x16mm SOC HEX HEAD CAP SCR 15 113 OR74565 3 8 24 HEX NUT 1 114 OR90230 M10 FLAT WASHER 1 115 OR74566 SHAFT 1 120 OR74567 WARNING LABEL 1 121 OR74568 CUTTER HEAD GUARD 1 121a OR72306 GUARD WASHER 3 122 OR74563 11 RETAINING RING 1 123 OR74564 6x35mm SPRING PIN 1 124 OR74569 SPRING 1 125 OR7457
20. KS WHEN PERFORMING SURFACING OPERATIONS AND NEVER PASS YOUR HANDS DIRECTLY OVER THE CUTTERHEAD MAXIMUM DEPTH OF CUT SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN 1 8 IN ONE PASS BEVELING To cut a bevel lock the fence at the reguired 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 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 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 forwar
21. M POWER SOURCE and tighten infeed table lock handle SEE FIG 19 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 outfeed table lock handle C and turn the table raising and lowering hand wheel D until the table is level with the knives When the outfeed table is exactly level with the knives at their highest point of revolution tighten outfeed table lock handle SEE FIG 19 Fig 19 STRAIGHT KNIFE ADJUSTMENTS A CAUTION Care must be taken when handling the knives as the cutting edges are very sharp The quick change knives on your jointer are double sided and are mounted on INFEED POSITIVE STOP special pins These pins automatically set the knife at its proper height eliminating the need for a knife gauge There is a safety feature that will not allow the infeed While the knives on your jointer come preinstalled at the table to drop below a 1 8 in depth of cut This stop A is factory the following pro cedures detail how to remove located on the rear of the jointer Once the jointer hits a and install a set of knives depth of 1 8 the spring loaded knob snaps into a hole in the infeed table To make the infeed table go lower 1 Start in the center of the knife gib and remove the than this you will have to pull out on the knob as you M6x16 mm allen head screw A SEE FIG 21 lower the table SEE FIG 19 Fig 21 2
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23. PLANER FROM THE POWER SOURCE 2 Remove any sawdust from the head of the carbide cutter Torx screw 3 Remove the Torx screw and carbide cutter 4 Clean all dust and dirt off the cutter and the cutterhead pocket from which the cutter was removed and replace the cutter so a fresh sharp edge is facing outward Note Proper cleaning is critical to achieving a smooth finish Dirt or dust trapped between the cutter and cutterhead will slightly raise the cutter and make a noticeable marks on your work pieces the next time you plane 5 Lubricate the Torx screw threads with a light machine oil wipe the excess oil off the threads and torque the Torx screw to 48 50 inch pounds 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 AWARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCON NECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 Position the fence at 90 degrees to the table by loosening the bevel lock handle A and moving the fence until 90 degree stop screw B hits the stop C SEE FIG 23 Fig 23 2 Using a square check to see if the fence is at 90 degrees to the table If the fence is not at 90 degrees loosen nut D and adjust the stop screw B until the fence is at90 degrees to the table Retighten nut D Fig 24 4 Tilt the fence inwa
24. ctory You only need to take a few steps for the fence to be fully operational A WARNING A CAUTION NECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCON The cutterhead guard has a tension return spring The NECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE tension on this spring is set at the factory When the guard is installed properly it should return to the fence 1 Insert the fence knob A through the hole only automatically after the workpiece has passed over the this time make sure that the handle shaft goes cutterhead Be sure the guard is functioning properly Through the top of the fence assembly SEE FIG 9 before using the jointer Fig 9 1 Move the fence all the way to the rear of the table exposing the cutterhead 2 Rotate the cutterhead by hand using the belt until there are no blades exposed If this is not possible place a thin piece of cardboard over the cutterhead This is done to avoid exposure of hand to sharp Blade A CAUTION Care must be taken when your hands are near the knives as the cutting edges are very sharp 3 Locate the mounting hole A on the right hand side of the rabbetting ledge Check to make sure that the locking set screw B is not protruding into the 2 Fasten the special nut to the bottom of the fence mounting hole at this time SEE FIG 11 locking handle shaft Make certain that the two prongs on the special nut face upwards and fit into Fig 11 the groove C on the bottom
25. d 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 reguired 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 28 SURFACING WARPED PIECES If the wood to be surfaced is dished or warped take light cuts until the surface 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 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 guite deep it may be necessary to cut it in two or more passes In that event the table is lowered an amount egual to about half the depth of the rabbet for the first pass then lowered again to proper depth to c
26. damage to the machine read the entire User Manual before assembly and operation of this machine 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 A WARNING ALWAYS wear hearing protection Plain cotton is not an acceptable protective device Hearing eguipment should comply with ANSI S3 19 Standards A WARNING 4 ALWAYS wear a NIOSH OSHA approved dust mask to prevent inhaling dangerous dust or air borne particles 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 parts or performing any maintenance 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 A WARNING 8 AVOID a dangerous working environment DO NOT use electrical tools in a damp environment or expose them to rain or moisture A WARNING 9 CHILDPROOF THE WORKSHOP AREA by removing switch keys unplugging tools from the electrical receptacles and using padlocks 10 DO NOT use electrical tools in the presence of flammable ligui
27. ds or gasses 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 DO NOT 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 DO NOT stand on a machine Serious injury could result if it tips over or you accidentally contact any moving part DO NOT store anything above or near the machine DO NOT operate any machine or tool if under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication 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 moving parts Any guard or other part that is dam aged should be immediately repaired or replaced Ground all machines If any 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 Keep visitors and children away from any machine DO NOT permit people to be in the immediate work area especially when the machine is operating KEEP protective guards in place and in working order MAINTAIN your balance DO NOT extend yourself over the tool Wear oil resistant rubber soled
28. e AWARNING 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 The fence can be moved across the table by loosening the fence knob A and push or pull the fence SEE FIG 28 Fig 28 JOINTING AN EDGE This is the most common operation for the jointer These cuts are made to sguare an edge of a work piece Set the guide fence sguare with the table Depth of cut should be the minimum reguired to obtain a straight edge Hold the best face of the piece firmly against the fence throughout the feed as shown in Fig 29 SEE FIG 29 Fig 29 A CAUTIO MAXIMUM DEPTH OF CUT SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN 1 8 IN ONE PASS A 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 2 SURFACING Surfacing is similar to the edge 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 workpiece against the fence as shown in Fig 30 The workpiece is moved from the infeed table across the cutterhead to the outfeed table establishing a flat sur face on the workpiece SEE FIG 30 Fig 30 AWARNING ALWAYS USE PUSH BLOC
29. e from shipping carton 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 If any parts are missing do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn ON 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 A Rear Panel B Cutterhead Guard C V belts 2 D Power Switch E Dust Port F Table Adjusting Handwheels 2 H Handles 2 I Jointer Base 16 J T25 Star wrench K 3mm Allen Wrench L 4mm Allen Wrench M 5mm Allen Wrench N 8mm Allen Wrench O 12x14mm Open End Wrench P 13mm Open End Wrench O M8 Flat Washer 2 R 5 16 Pan Head Screw 2 S M6X8 Pan Head Screw 4 T M10 Lock Washer 3 U 3 8 16 Stud 3 V M6X15 Soc Cap Screw 2 W M6 Ex toothed Washer
30. he nicked knives sideways replace knives NOTES 32 KEY PART NO NO 1 OR74543 1A OR74544 2 OR74545 3 OR90219 4 OR74546 5 OR94775 6 OR90311 Y OR90248 8 OR90307 10 OR74547 11 OR72918 12 OR94772 13 OR72911 14 OR94769 15 OR72912 16 OR74548 17 OR74551 18 OR93823 19 OR70484 20 OR74549 21 OR90227 22 OR91128 DESCRIPTION MOTOR 2HP 120V 240V 1HP MOTOR SPEC LABEL MOTOR PULLEY 5x5x30mm KEY 3 8 16x1 4 SOC HEAD SCREW M8x20mm CARRIAGE BOLT M8 FLAT WASHER M8 LOCK WASHER M8 HEX NUT V BELT Z 990 JOINT PLATE M6x20mm PAN HD SCR PULLEY GUARD M6x10mm PAN HD SCR INSULATOR FRAME SPEC LABEL 2x8 RIVET NAME PLATE MOUNTING STUD M10 LOCK WASHER DUST CHUT OTY O a K a a K o A N A EE K K KR c 33 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 PART NO OR94777 OR72998 OR72924 OR90311 OR91497 OR91132 OR94771 OR91507 OR91503 OR91056 OR94775 OR91502 OR91508 OR91504 OR91469 OR72922 OR74550 OR93380 OR91737 OR90761 OR94771 OR94776 DESCRIPTION M6x8 PAN HD SCR PASTER CASTER WHEEL M8 FLAT WASHER M8x50mm HEX HD BOLT LEVER SCR M8 HEX FLANGE NUT EXT RET RING 1 2 5 16 18 LOCK NUT CASTER ASS Y M8x20mm CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18x4 HEX HD SCR PIN 1 2 FLAT WASHER FOOT PEDAL REAR WHEEL BRACKET MOTOR BRACKET M8x15mm SCR WIRE CODE M5x10mm PAN HD SCR M8 HEX FLAN
31. he prong C of motor power cord SEE FIG 15 Fig 15 3 Fasten using two M6x15mm hex soc head cap screws and two lock washers Tighten securely Fig 13 21 HANDWHEEL ASSEMBLY REAR ACCESS PANEL The purpose of the handwheels is to raise and lower the The access panel needs to be installed on the rear of outfeed and infeed tables The procedure for instal lation the jointer base To install Is the same for both the infeed and outfeed sides of the jointer To install 1 1 The key A pan head screw and flat washer C should already be attached to the shaft SEE FIG 16 Fig 16 2 Remove the pan head screw and flat washer Remove the tape from the key 3 Insert the handwheel onto the shaft making sure that the notch in the handwheel lines up with the key on the shaft 4 Fasten the handwheel to the shaft using pan head screw and flat washer removed in step 2 5 Thread the handle D into the threaded hole E in the handwheel SEE FIG 17 Fig 17 22 Place the bottom edge of the access panel A on the lower edge of the jointer base SEE FIG 18 Lift up the access panel and fasten shut using six M6X12mm pan head screws B ADJUSTMENTS INFEED TABLE ADJUSTMENTS OUTFEED TABLE ADJUSTMENTS To raise or lower the infeed table loosen infeed table AW ARNING lock handle B and turn the table raising and lowering handwheel A until the table is at the desired position DISCONNECT MACHINE FRO
32. hine 12 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 gualified personnel only A WARNING 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 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 USE accessories only recommended by Steel City 12 DO NOT unplug the jointer by pulling on the power cord ALWAYS grasp the plug not the cord 13 REPLACE a damaged
33. lacement knives are available through your Steel City distributor The follow ing procedure details how to either flip over an existing set of knives or how to install a new set of knives Fig 33 1 Startin the center of the knife gib and remove the 4 mm allen head screw A SEE FIG 33 2 Alternate sides as you loosen the remaining screws along the length of the gib 3 Remove the black knife gib The knife below can now be lifted off of the 2 locating pins 4 Flip the knife over if necessary to expose new edge and mount the knife back on the 2 locating pins 5 Place the black knife gib over the knife with the angled side up and the angle in the same direction as the knife edge 6 Line the outside edges of the knife up with each other 7 Replace the 5 4 MM Allen head screws and tighten from the center out alternating sides as you go MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE ALLEN HEAD SCREWS ARE TIGHTENED ALL THE WAY INTO THE CUTTERHEAD 8 Repeat this procedure for all three knives TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Motor and Machine Operation PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE S 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 Blade slows when cutting or makes a sguealing noise especially on start up Loud repetitious noise coming from machi
34. lug 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 long to prevent it from contacting any moving parts SAVE these instructions and refer to them freguent ly and use them to instruct other users 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 Safety Council 1121 Spring Lake Drive Itasca IL 60143 3201 American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street 4th floor New York NY 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 normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored Accidents are freguently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention Obtain advice from supervisor instructor or another gualified individual who is familiar with this machine and its operations Every work area is different Always consider safe ty first as it applies to your work area Use this machine with respect and caution Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury and damage to the mac
35. ne Vibration when running or cutting Table PROBLEM Tables are hard to adjust 1 Low voltage 2 Open circuit in motor or loose connections Short circuit in line cord or plug Power supply circuit overloaded with lights appliances and other motors Undersized wires or circuits 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 1 Table lock is engaged or partially engaged SOLUTION Check power line for proper voltage Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or open connections Refer to Fig 16 page 22 for proper connection procedure 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 runni
36. ng 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 lock Cutting PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE S SOLUTION Excessive snipe 1 Outfeed table is set too low 2 Operator pushing down on end of workpiece gouge in the end of 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
37. om plete the cut MAINTENANCE e DO NOT begin cleaning up until you have read and understand all of the clean up instructions e DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS 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 P S I 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 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 reguire any additional lubrication from the operator A WARNING 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 29 SHARPENING KNIVES The knives on your jointer are a special guick set type and can not be sharpened The knives however are double sided so when one edge of the knives goes dull you can simply flip the blade around and use the other edge of the knife Once both sides have been used the knives MUST be replaced Rep
38. orks machine to be free from defects of workmanship and materials for a full ten 10 years from the date of the original retail purchase by the original owner SCTW will repair or replace at its option and expense any Steel City granite component which in normal use has proven to be defective provided that the customer returns the component shipping prepaid to an author ized service facility with proof of purchase and provides SCTW with a reasonable opportunity to inspect and verify the alleged defect This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indi rectly to misuse abuse negligence accidents or to repairs or alterations made or specifically authorized by any party other than SCTW Granite components which are cracked broken or chipped significantly enough to interfere with the operation of the machine or the processing of material are covered by this limited warranty See the SCTW 5 Year Limited Warranty that provides the other terms and conditions of this 10 year granite warranty PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor Specifications Type TEFC Induction Ball Bearing Continuous Duty Horsepower 2 HP Amps 75 Voltage 230 Phase Single Hertz 60 RPM 3450 no load Product Dimensions Table 8 x 75 1 2 Number of Knives Helical Cutterhead 16 Number of Knives Straight Cutterhead 3 Cutterhead Diameter 3 1 4 Cutterhead Speed 5 000 RPM Cuts per Minute Helical Cutterhead 80000 Cuts per Minute
39. ous injury A 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 10 A WARNING 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 e Lead from lead based paints e Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products e 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 respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure and wash exposed areas with soap and water To avoid serious injury and
40. rd until it hits the 45 degree in stop nut E SEE FIG 24 5 Using a combination square check to see if the fence is indeed tilted in at 45 degrees SEE FIG 25 Fig 25 25 If adjustment is necessary tighten or loosen the stop nut E until the fence is at 45 degrees Tilt the fence outward to 45 degrees To do this you will have to flip the 90 degree stop C out of the way so that it faces towards the infeed table SEE FIG 23 Using a combination sguare check to see if the fence is tilted at 45 degrees SEE FIG 26 Fig 26 If an adjustment is necessary loosen or tighten stop screw F until the fence is at 45 degrees SEE FIG 23 OPERATIONS According to many OSHA ANSI STATE and LOCAL CODES it is the Employers Responsibility to e PERMIT ONLY trained and authorized employees to operate eguipment e INSPECT AND MAINTAIN guards safety devices and start stop controls e INSTRUCT TRAIN and SUPERVISE the safe method of work AWARNING 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 work area Use any machine with respect and caution Failure to do so could re
41. s 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 e 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 e 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 14 The motor supplied with your machine is a 230 volt 60 hertz single phase motor Never connect the green or ground wire to a live terminal A machine with a 230 volt plug should only 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 s
42. sult 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 STOPSWITCH The START STOPswitch assembly is located above the infeed table To turn the jointer ON push the green start button A To turn the jointer OFF push the red stop paddle B SEE FIG 27 Fig 27 26 A WARNING CHILDPROOF THE WORKSHOP AREA by removing switch keys unplugging tools from the electrical receptacles and using padlocks MOTOR OVERLOAD PROTECTION Your Jointer is supplied with an automatic thermal over load on the motor 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 The motor can then be turned on again in the usual manner PLACEMENT OF 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 cutis 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 tabl
43. ter Saw _ _ 50 000 to 59 999 15 ___ 50 to 59 years 17 How would you rank your woodworking skills Simple _ Intermediate _ Advance _ Master Craftsman How many Steel City machines do you own What stationary woodworking tools do you own Check all that apply Air Compressor __ Band Saw _ Drill Press Drum Sander Dust Collection ___ Horizontal Boring Machine _ Jointer gt Lathe ___ Mortiser ___ Panel Saw ____ Planer ___ Power Feeder ___ Radial Arm Saw __ Shaper _ _ Spindle Sander _ Table Saw ____ Vacuum Veneer Press Wide Belt Sander Other Which benchtop tools do you own Check all that apply _ Belt Sander _ Belt Disc Sander Drill Press _ Band Saw _ Grinder Mini Jointer ___ Mini Lathe Scroll Saw _ Spindle Belt Sander Other Which portable hand held power tools do you own Check all that apply Belt Sander Biscuit Jointer Dust Collector _ Circular Saw _ Detail Sander __ Drill Driver Orbital Sander _ Portable Thickness Planer ___ Reciprocating Saw Other Palm Sander _ Saber Saw _ Router What machines accessories would you like to see added to the STEEL CITY line Do you think your purchase represents good value Yes No Would you recommend STEEL CITY products to a friend Yes No Comments FOLD ON DOTTED LINE Steel City Tool Works 3656 Enterprise Avenue Hayward CA 94545 PLACE STAMP HERE FOLD ON DOTTED LINE WARR
44. ure 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 A 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 25 LONG 100 LONG Oto 6Amps 6to 8Amps 8 to 12 Amps 12 to 15 Amps 15 to 20 Amps 14 AWG 12 AWG 10 AWG 10 AWG Not recommended UNPACKING amp INVENTORY A WARNING The machine is heavy two people are required to unpack and lift Use a safety strap to avoid tip over when lifting machine Check shipping carton and machine for damage before unpackaging Carefully remove packaging materials parts and machin
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