Powermatic 60HH User's Manual
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1. ee 1 25 E 1 Nylon 1 2 12 2 eee T 1 Douce oe eae e Qo due 1 ae ERA A 1 SALON e E 1 Fence Bracket p o PEE Hb Re t Eb PER 1 WORM ie etin veste 1 Retaining RING 28 1 Hex Cap 1 4 20 3 4 1 RACK rien ie eibi ie bb e rer be dr bewegt 1 Locking Handle Ei e e ER 1 LOCKING Lik PE i E 1 Hex NUL ere be 1 47 20 3 1 4 20 1 2 Safety Plate obs etae bb eeu pn e 1 Phillips Flat Head Machine Screw 1 4 20 1 2 2 Pins es an te eene 5mmx50mm 1 Socket Head Cap 10 24 1 2 5 Ried dtl le dull dled 1 Links 1 Gone Point SGrew ce a dete 4 I dr UM 38 TG 4 LOCK Washer 1 45 ces 2 Pro otd ere e eee eee 2 1 2 20 2 le dt eee 1 ec mI 1 WS CU nU EL ui 68 505 58552212 88 58552. Electrical leads are attached incorrectly Double check to confirm all electrical connections are correct Refer to appropriate wiring diagrams posted on the machine and at the back of this manual to make any needed corrections 28 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Machine will not start restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blows fuses Loose electrical connections Inspect all motor leads for tightness Look for any signs of electrical arcing which would indicate loose connections or circuit overload On off switch failure If the on off switch is suspect you have two options Have a qualified electrician test the Switch for function or purchase a new on off switch and establish if that was the problem on changeout 29 Troubleshooting Operating Problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Finished stock is concave on back end Knife is higher than outfeed table Raise outfeed table until it aligns with tip of knife See pages 18 19 Finished stock is concave on front end Outfeed table is higher than knife Lower outfeed table until it aligns with tip of knife See pages 18 19 Stock has slight bevel after edge jointing Fence not perpendicular to table Square up fence with table Chip out Cutting against the grain Cut with the grain whenever possible Dull knives knife inserts Sharpen or re
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4. a level floor If desired the stand can be secured to the floor using two anchor bolts not provided through the holes inside the bottom of the stand If using an optional mobile base be sure to lock the wheels before assembling operating or adjusting the jointer AWARNING The jointer is very heavy Exercise proper caution when lifting it 2 Use a hoist or forklift with straps to lift the jointer onto the stand The front of the jointer should face the same direction as curved front of the stand 3 Shift the jointer atop the stand until the 3 hole pattern aligns in jointer base and stand 4 Secure jointer base to stand with three 3 8 16 x 2 3 8 carriage bolts AA six 3 8 flat washers BB three 3 8 lock washers CC and three 3 8 hex nuts DD Note On the left hand hole it may be easier to insert the carriage bolt from beneath as shown Only finger tighten bolts until all three are properly inserted then fully tighten the hex nuts with a 14mm wrench and a 17mm wrench on the heads of the screws Cutterhead Guard Place the post of the cutterhead guard J Figure 6 into the hole on the rabbeting ledge as shown Always use caution when working near the cutterhead knives Rotate the locking handle until it tightens into the groove on the cutterhead guard post Locking handle Figure 6 The guard is spring tensioned When mounted it must have enough tension to comp
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6. SO 73 8 1 2 Infeed table length in Solara PE NOU ee 35 1 4 Outfeed table length 35 1 2 Fence size LxH in es 38 4 34 38 x 4 3 4 Fence 0601 oi eee e tees AS ANG QO 2 ee 45 and 90 Fence positive stops 45 forward 90 45 backward 45 forward 90 45 backward Dust port diameter REM NE 4 Sound rating 20 dB 2 ccc 92 Height floor to outfeed table D c AAA Ad IIIS 32 Footprint of cabinet LxW in 24 X qd RR s 24 x 17 Overall size IS KL MS 73 x 25 x 46 Overall height of jointer without stand in 1971 2 it DO Oa 13 12 Weights Jointer Net Shipping Ibs 295 363 ninhbebhbbb bibite 297 366 Stand 5 165 114 119 Stand 3PH 165 118 123 boe 118 123 The above specifications were current at the time this manual was published but because of our policy of continuous improvement WMH Tool Group Inc reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior
7. THE GOLD STANDARD POWERMATIC WMH Tool Group Inc 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60124 Phone 800 274 6848 www powermatic com www wmhtoolgroup com
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9. 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Give your work undivided attention Looking around carrying on a conversation and horse play are careless acts that can result in serious injury Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the cutterhead or other moving parts Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed rate Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed The right tool will do the job better and more safely Use recommended accessories improper accessories may be hazardous Maintain tools with care Keep knives and knife inserts sharp and clean for the best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area before starting the machine Turn off the machine and disconnect from power before cleaning Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris do not use your hands Do not stand on the machine Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over Never leave the machine running unattended Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop When working a piece of wood on the jointer follow the 3 inch radius rule The hands must never be closer than 3 inches to the cutterhead Always use a hold down or push block when surfacin
10. or as the trailing end of the board passes over the cutterhead Adjust the infeed table for depth of cut Cuts of approximately 1 16 at are recommended as this allows better control over the material being surfaced More passes can then be made to reach the desired depth 1 4 HARDBOARO 1 8 to 1 4 THICK Ww SOFT RUBBER KEEP SURFACE CLEAN AND FREE OF GRIT WOOD DOOR HANDLE OR SHAPE FROM 1 1 4 STOCK 22 Figure 31 User made pushblocks Cutterhead 4 5 Figure 32 Outfeed Table Cutterhead S CORRECT Figure 33 IMPORTANT When stock is longer than twice the length of the infeed and outfeed tables an assistant or support table must be used to support the stock AWARNING Always use a hold down or push block when surfacing short stock or stock less than 3 inches thick Jointing Warped Surfaces If the wood to be jointed 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 simply spring back and remain curved after the cut is completed Edge Jointing This is the most common operation for the jointer Set guide fence square with the table Depth of cut should be the minimum required to obtain a straight edge Do not make cuts deeper than 1 8 in a single pass Hold the best face of the piece firmly against the
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13. Rotate nicked inserts See page 16 30 Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages To order parts or reach our service department call 1 800 274 6848 Monday through Friday see our website for business hours www powermatic com Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately Parts List Base Assembly 60C and 60HH Index No Part No Description Size Qty 6296000 NN 1 TS 0267044 SOL SCIGW i iter ter 150 150 8 irs iat bat bal et 1 4 20x3 8 6 6296001 Gul hot 1 6296002 1 Din 6296003 5x5x12mm 1 Orion 6296004 Gad SCrew E A E nn lot toh Rll 52 201 20448 1 6296005 hotshot hotshot hotshot hotshot th c AT 02101 1 15 0720091 Lock Washer tan tet totals 5319 1 1 801 154 8 168614208 2016 2
14. against the fence Tilt the fence to desired angle using the handwheel and tighten locking handle C to secure the setting To tilt the fence back 1 Loosen locking handle C Figure 27 2 Flip the stop block D out of the way 3 Tilt the fence to desired angle using the handwheel and tighten locking handle B to secure the setting Outfeed a ES Infeed Table Table Cutterhead 1 OUTFEED TABLE Figure 27 ACAUTION When the tilted operation is finished and the fence is returned to 90 degrees don t forget to flip the stop block back to its original position 19 Fence Stops See Figure 29 Periodically check the 90 degree and 45 degree tit accuracy of the fence with an angle measuring device such as an adjustable square machinist s protractor If adjustments are necessary proceed as follows 90 degree stop 1 The 90 degree stop is controlled by the screw E Figure 29 Loosen the locking handle C and the hex nut on the screw F Set a square on the table and against the fence and rotate the handwheel G to move the fence flush against the square Rotate the screw E until it contacts the stop block D Tighten the hex nut F and the locking handle C 45 degree forward stop 1 5 The 45 degree forward stop is controlled by a screw H Figure 29 that is located at the bottom end of the link bar Loosen the locking
15. e TRE re a nn 26 Table Removalc cesset noie 27 Troubleshooting Mechanical and Electrical Problems 28 Troubleshooting Operating Problems 30 Replacement ANS aac 31 Parts List Base Assembly 60C and 6 nnne nennen nnns 31 Base Assembly 60C and 6 ie 33 Parts List Fence Assembly 60C and 6 34 Fence Assembly 60C and 60HH 35 Parts List Straight Cutterhead Assembly 60C only 36 Parts List Helical Cutterhead Assembly 60HH only 37 Parts List Stand Assembly 60C and 6 38 Electrical Connections Single Phase 230 Volt 40 Electrical Connections Phase 230 8 41 Electrical Connections Phase 460 Volt 8 2 42 Warnings 10 11 Make certain the machine is properly grounded 13 17 18 19 20 Read and understand the entire owner s manual before attempting assembly or operation Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed This jointer is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a jointer do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained Do n
16. fence throughout the feed See Figure 35 When edging stock wider than 3 inches lap the fingers over the top of the wood extending them back over the fence so that the fence casting will act as a stop for the hands in the event of a kickback Beveling Never make cuts deeper than 1 16 inch when beveling Make certain material being beveled is over 12 inches long more than 1 4 thick and 1 wide ACAUTION Although the fence may be tilted in or out for a bevel cut It is recommended for safety reasons that the fence be tilted in toward the operator making a cradled cut Set fence to desired angle For stock wider than 3 hold with the fingers close together near the top of the stock lapping over the board and extending over the fence When beveling material less than 3 wide use beveled push blocks Figure 34 Figure 35 23 Skewing Shear Cutting When edging or facing burl or birds eye maple it is not unusual to deface or mar the surface being finished This is caused by the cutterhead knives occasionally cutting against the grain In order to prevent the defacing or marring of this type wood it is necessary to skew or angle finish the material being worked Refer to Figure 36 1 Release the fence locking handle A Figure 36 and remove the hex nut and washer B holding the fence to the fence support Remove the fence assembly 2 Remove the key C and the 1 4 20 x 1 4 Socke
17. handle C and the hex nut on the screw H Set a 45 degree measuring device on the table and against the fence and tilt the fence until it is flush against the device and therefore at a 45 degree angle Rotate the screw H until it contacts the casting below it Tighten hex nut H and locking handle C 45 degree back stop 1 Flip the stop block D Figure 29 out of the way The 45 degree back stop is controlled by the screw Loosen the locking handle C and the hex nut on the screw K Use an angle measuring device set at 45 degrees beyond the right angle a total of 135 degrees and place it on the table and against the fence Tilt the fence until it is flush with the protractor Rotate the screw J to the proper height Tighten hex nut K and locking handle C Figure 29 20 Operating Controls Start Stop Power Indicator Light The start switch has a power indicator lamp which is on whenever there is power connected to the Jointer not just when the Jointer is running Do not assume that no light means there is no power to the machine If the bulb is bad there will be no indication Always check before use AWARNING Do not rely that no light means no power to the machine Always check for power first Failure to comply may cause serious injury Refer to Figure 30 Start Press the green start switch When power is connected to the machine the green l
18. it is flush with the peak of the cutterhead arc using a straight edge across table and cutterhead The scale should read zero depth If it does not re adjust the pointer above the scale Infeed Table Travel Limiter The infeed table travel limiter shown in Figure 22 located on the back of the table sets the upper and lower range for the infeed table height adjustment This has been set at the factory and should not require any adjustments Setting Outfeed Table For accurate work in most jointing operations the outfeed table must be exactly level with the knives at their highest point of revolution 1 Raise the outfeed table to its highest point and place a straight edge across it 2 Rotate the cutterhead using the belt or pulley until one knife is at its highest point 3 Loosen the locking handle on the outfeed table and rotate the handwheel to lower the outfeed table until the straight edge contacts a knife Rock the cutterhead slightly to make sure the apex of the knife is contacting the straight edge Lock the outfeed table at that setting Infeed Table Travel Limiter Outfeed Table wtterhead 5 a Infeed Table Outfeed Table TABLE TOO LOW Figure 24 18 After the outfeed table has been set at the correct height it should not be changed except for special operations or after replacing knives Examples of incorrect settings I
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20. pulley groove 5 Let the motor slide back down and push down on it until the is properly tensioned NOTE There should be only moderate deflection usually about 72 in the belt midway between the pulleys when using light finger pressure Figure 8 6 Tighten the four hex nuts on the motor mount screws Figure 7 7 Motor mount 7 5 5 Figure 7 Moderate deflection Figure 8 10 Installing Belt Guard and Door Refer to Figure 9 Mount the belt guard over the shaft as shown and install the knob to secure it in place Set the lip of the door over the bottom edge of the stand opening Rotate the door knob to hold the door to the stand NOTE When the jointer is being operated the two M6 pan head screws KK and M6 flat washers LL should be installed to fully secure the door At this moment however leave these screws off until the switch has been installed Installing Switch Arm Refer to Figure 10 1 Align the holes of the switch arm with the holes on the jointer stand while slipping the electrical cord down through the larger hole in the stand 2 Secure the switch arm with four 5 16 18 x 3 4 socket head cap screws EE four 5 16 lock washers GG and four 5 16 flat washers FF using a 6mm hex wrench 3 Open the stand door and join the connectors of the switch cord and motor cord as shown in the detail in Figure 10 Installing Dust Chute Refer to Figure 1
21. 1 It is strongly recommended that a dust collection System not provided be connected to the jointer It will help keep your shop clean and reduce the risk of health problems due to wood dust The dust collector should have sufficient capacity for this size jointer Visit our website at www powermatic com to see a range of available dust collection units Place the dust chute over the opening in the jointer stand and secure with four 1 4 20 x 1 2 pan head screws HH and four 1 4 flat washers JJ Connect a suitable dust collection hose to the dust chute on the jointer and secure it with a hose clamp NOTE Dryer vent hose is not acceptable for this purpose Figure 9 Figure 11 hose and clamp not provided 11 Installing Handwheel Refer to Figure 12 Install the handwheel onto the and tighten the set screw with hex wrench Knife Gauge Assembly model 60C only Refer to Figure 13 The knife gauge assembly consists of a bar two end pieces and two e clips Slide the end pieces onto the ends of the bar as shown and use a pliers to push the e clips into the grooves on the bar Storing the Push Blocks The two provided push blocks have a magnetic base you can attach them to the jointer stand or any metallic surface to keep them within easy reach Electrical Connections AWARNING Electrical connections must be made by qualifie
22. 1 Caution Label Setting Knives 1 Caution Label Hands Clear 1 Label Lock Unlock 1 Scale Labels RR RR GR RR RR RN RI sn sites ne 1 Spring Pipe e PER pes Ax25mm 1 34 Fence Assembly 60 and 60HH 35 Parts List Straight Cutterhead Assembly 60C only Index No Part No Description Size Qty 60B 300 Cutterhead Assembly Index 1 thru 5 and 10 thru 13 1 lime 6296046 ne 3 6296153 2411 3616 I 3 Susie 6296048 KO RE anita SER CERE 5x5x25mm 1 6296049 Ball B arn Eee 6203 2NSE 2 Dioses 6296050 Bearing HOUSING 2 5 0267021 Set SCIOW a oct Ro 1 4 20 1 4 2 6296051 Pullgy genes ttt ce terete te 20410 RR 1 6285853 2 assit 5 0720091 L OCK WASNE mtt ttt tt ttt ts S B 2 AO 6296154 Square v
23. 3 d O O OF B 3 4 5 6 GROUND BLACK WHITE GREEN N3349 3LIHM T g E gt gt ue 82 Rs Lo lus 2 28 82 40 Electrical Connections 3 Phase 230 Volt MOTI3A 3LIHM gay i d d SMIAL IE 9 9 6 rm N3349 3sn4 38 0 TOTI 86 6 4 ALIEN 5 j Cd NS 4 VE sr ES 5 Xov18 TAN ed CAL L 1 015 _ 1 T l S fa Lou
24. J882 101 TS 0267021 5 0207031 882 104 PJ882 105 PJ882 106 88 600122 PJ882 108 TS 0810012 TS 0680011 PJ882 120 PJ882 121 PJ882 122 PJ882 123 PJ882 124 TS 0050031 PJ882 126 PJ882 127 PJ882 128 TS 0561011 5 0050051 PJ882 131 TS 081F03 6296070 5 0206021 882 143 PJ882 144 Description Size Qty Fence Assembly Index 1 thru 49 Hand Weel e 1 Socket Set 2 1 1 4 20 1 4 3 Socket Head 1 4 20 5 8 4 Beating EC 1 C Ring a sait REPRE E STWe12 iine 2 WV Mat 22 22 25 12801260 sim nt co bct 1 Bearilig em PENES 600122 2 AR ME AAE 3x20mm 1 Round Head Slotted Machine 10 24 1 4 2 Flat Washer eue me nes UN GP EM EE 2 CX TEE PD MEE 1 KNOD 5 A E E E 1 HG HUNG Shatt ec echo enn PY 1 Handle Stud eee de eee cede eee cD deve dedu 1 Socket Head Cap 1 4 20 1 2 1 IEEE 1 Flat Washers
25. This Manual is Bookmarked POWERMATIC Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 8 inch Jointer Models 60C and 60HH WMH TOOL GROUP Inc 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60124 Part No M 1610084 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision 10 08 www powermatic com Copyright 2008 WMH Tool Group Inc Warranty and Service WMH Tool Group Inc warrants every product it sells If one of our tools needs service or repair one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service In most cases any of these WMH Tool Group Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair assist you in obtaining parts or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your POWERMATICS tools For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1 800 274 6848 MORE INFORMATION WMH Tool Group is consistently adding new products to the line For complete up to date product information check with your local WMH Tool Group distributor or visit powermatic com WARRANTY POWERMATIC products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product Industrial Products Non Industrial Products Horizontal Panel Saws Belt Sanders Tablesaws Disc Sanders Cut Off Saws Shapers Vertical Panel Saws Edge Sanders Rip Saws Power Feeders Bandsaws Drum Sanders Bandsaws Mortisers Jointers Shapers y E E R Jointers Dovetailers Y E A R Planers Drill Press s Planers Planer Molder Mortisers WARRANTY Osc
26. certain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source A machine under repair should be RED TAGGED to show that it should not be used until maintenance is complete Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine is in use If removed for maintenance purposes use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately after maintenance is complete Check damaged parts Before further use of the machine a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non glare overhead lighting Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material oil and grease Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area Keep children away Make your workshop child proof with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys 4 Warnings 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
27. d electrician compliance with all relevant codes This machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible fatal injury The Jointer is equipped with either a single phase 230 volt motor or a three phase 230 460 volt motor The single phase unit is factory wired for 230 volts You may either install a UL CSA listed plug suitable for 230 volt operation or hard wire the jointer directly to a service panel It is recommended that the single phase jointer be connected to a dedicated minimum 20 amp circuit with a 20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse Local codes take precedence over recommendations The three phase motor is pre wired for 230 volt It may be re connected for 460 volts by changing the connections as illustrated in the diagram in the starter box see Converting from 230 Volt to 460 Volt You may either install a UL CSA listed plug suitable for the specific voltage or hard wire the jointer directly to a service panel It is recommended that the three phase jointer when operated at 230 volts be connected to a dedicated minimum 20 amp circuit with a 20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse When operated at 460 volts connect the jointer to a dedicated minimum 15 amp circuit with a 15 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse Local codes take precedence over recommendations Setscrew d Figure 12 groove 27 Knife gauge for straight cutterh
28. e 36 Rabbeting AWARNING rabbet cut requires removal of the cutter guard Use extreme caution and keep hands clear of cutterhead Always replace guard immediately after rabbeting operation is completed Refer to Figure 37 A rabbet is a groove cut along the edge of a board Never rabbet a piece of wood less than 12 long Use push blocks to rabbet cut whenever possible 1 Disconnect machine from power source 2 Setfence for the desired width of the rabbet 3 Check the width of the rabbet by measuring the distance from the end of a knife in the cutterhead to the fence See figure 17 to Set knives for rabbeting 4 Lower infeed table 1 32 at a time and make successive cuts until the desired depth of rabbet has been obtained NOTE It is easier and safer to take a series of shallow cuts When rabbeting long pieces follow the same procedure as for surfacing long pieces refer to previous Surfacing section Maintenance AWARNING Disconnect machine from power source before doing any maintenance The table and fence surfaces must be kept clean and free of rust for best results Some users prefer a light coat of paste wax Another option is talcum powder applied with a blackboard eraser rubbed in vigorously once a week which will fill casting pores and form a moisture barrier Products in aerosol form are also available in major hardware stores and supply catalogs Whatever method is chosen the coating sh
29. e cause of overloading trips which are not electrical in nature is too deep of a cut The solution is to take a lighter cut If too deep a cut is not the problem then check the amp setting on the overload relay Match the full load amps on the motor as noted on the motor plate If amp setting is correct then there is probably a loose electrical lead Building circuit breaker trips or fuse blows Verify that jointer is on a circuit of correct size If circuit size is correct there is probably a loose electrical lead Also check amp setting on motor starter Switch or motor failure how to distinguish Examine motor starter for burned or failed components If damage is found replace starter If no visible damage found have starter tested If you have access to a voltmeter you can separate a starter failure from a motor failure by first verifying incoming voltage at 220 20 and second checking the voltage between starter and motor at 220 20 If incoming voltage is incorrect you have a power supply problem If voltage between starter and motor is incorrect you have a starter problem If voltage between starter and motor is correct you have a motor problem Motor overheated Clean motor of dust or debris to allow proper air circulation Allow motor to cool down before restarting Motor failure If electric motor is suspect have it tested by qualified service personnel Repair or replace as needed
30. ead 12 Figure 13 model 60C only If the jointer is to be hard wired to panel make sure a disconnect is available for the operator During hard wiring of the machine make sure the fuses have been removed or the breakers have been tripped in the circuit to which the jointer will be connected Place a warning placard on the fuse holder or circuit breaker to prevent it being turned on while the machine is being wired Grounding Instructions This machine must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately IMPORTANT Make sure the electrical characteristics listed on the motor nameplate match those of the power source and make sure the circuit on which the jointer will be used is properly fused and that the w
31. enches 12 14 8 10mm K Hex Allen Wrenches 3mm 6mm L Screwdriver M Hardware Bag containing Carriage Bolts 3 8 16 x 2 3 8 Flat Washers 3 8 BB Lock Washers 3 8 CC Hex Nuts 3 8 DD Socket Head Screws 5 16 18 3 4 EE Flat Washers 5 16 Lock Washers 5 16 GG Pan Head Screws 1 4 20 x 1 2 Flat Washers 1 4 JJ Pan Head Screws M6 x 12 KK Flat Washers M6 LL NN Oo 1 Owner s Manual not shown 1 Warranty Card not shown Included with straight cutterhead models 60C only 1 Knife Setting Gauge Assembly N Included with helical cutterhead models 60HH only see Figure 5 2 Star Point Screwdrivers O 5 Knife Inserts P 10 Knife Insert Screws R AO SSI JJ Assembly Exposed metal surfaces such as the table and fence have been given a protective coating at the factory This coating should be removed with a soft cloth and solvent such as mineral spirits once the machine has been assembled Do not use an abrasive pad as it may scratch the exposed surfaces NOTE any procedure described herein needs further clarification consult the assembly drawings at the back of this manual Tools required for assembly 3mm and 6mm hex Allen wrenches 17mm 14mm two 12mm open end wrenches screwdriver Assembling Jointer to Stand Refer to Figure 6 1 Locate the stand
32. f the outfeed table is too high the finished surface of the workpiece will be tapered Figure 23 If the outfeed table is too low the work will be gouged at the end of the cut Figure 24 As a final check of the outfeed table adjustment run a piece of wood slowly over the knives for 6 to 8 inches it should rest firmly on both tables Figure 25 with no open space under the finished cut Spring Cutting Refer to Figure 26 To spring cut the outfeed table is lowered below the level of the cutterhead as shown in Figure 26 Loosen both gib screws A on the outfeed table Amount of end drop is controlled with the table lock screw B Tighten handle to reduce amount of drop A 1 32 drop usually creates the ideal concave for spring joints After completing a spring cut return the outfeed table in line with the cutterhead knives Fence Movement Refer to Figure 27 To slide the fence forward or backward on the table loosen lock handle A slide the fence to desired position and tighten lock handle A to secure fence Lift up on fence when tilting or sliding to prevent scratching the table NOTE The lock handle A Figure 27 may be adjusted to a more convenient position by loosening the hex nut below the casting B Figure 28 turning the handle to the proper position and retightening the hex nut To tilt the fence forward 1 Loosen locking handle C Figure 27 2 Place an angle measuring device on the table and
33. fittings and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever 2 Table of Contents eer IIo 2 x 3 iu Elo c EE 4 erro 6 SPCCHICAUONS 2 ot 6 Features and Terminology 60C and 60HH 7 UNPACKING ark oi 8 Assembly re IU en eat Ee ee 9 Assembling Jointer to 9 saan noD TORO ees 9 TaN LES ER 10 Installing Dive Bell 225 4 banana cana 10 Installing Belt Guard and Door sise 11 Installing te nate er eee eee ee ee 11 Installing Dust Chute eee eset sae 11 Installing Fence Flandwheel o eee e e e e e ER RR e RR Ree ues 12 Knife Gauge Assembly model 60C only sis 12 Storing the Rush Blocks eterne bete Db 12 Electrical Gonnections 2 co o oou NUN DN 12 Extensiom oldsz ccce cos Dee QUE n eM ION UE 14 sluts cet 14 Installing and Adjusting K
34. g stock less than 12 inches long or 3 inches wide or 3 inches thick Do not perform jointing operations on material shorter than 8 inches in length narrower than 3 4 inches or less than 1 4 inch thick Do not make cuts deeper than 1 8 inch to avoid overloading the machine and to minimize chance of kickback Never apply pressure to stock directly over the cutterhead This may result in the stock tipping into the cutterhead along with the operator s fingers Position hands away from extreme ends of stock and push through with a smooth even motion Never back workpiece toward the infeed table Pull out and the danger of kicked back stock can occur when the workpiece has knots holes or foreign materials such as nails It can also occur when the stock is fed against the grain The grain should run in the same direction you are cutting Before attempting to joint or plane each workpiece must be carefully examined for stock condition and grain orientation NOTE At certain times it may be necessary to plane against the grain when working with a swirl grain wood or burl With this type of work the operator must use a lesser depth of cut and a slow rate of feed Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual ACAUTION This means that if precautions are not heeded it may result in minor injury and or possible machine damage AWARNING This means that if precautions are not heeded it may result in serious or pos
35. ight is always on regardless of whether the Jointer is running or not Stop Press the red switch to stop Reset In the event that the Jointer stops without pressing the stop button as the result of a tripped fuse or circuit breaker etc Press red button to reset main switch Press the green button to restart the machine Safety Key The start stop switch on the Jointer comes equipped with a magnetic safety key When in place on the switch as shown in Figure 30 the magnetic safety key trips a relay which will allow the machine to start and stop when the respective switches are pressed Being magnetic the lock can be removed to make the machine inoperable and can be hidden for safe storage by attaching it to another magnetic surface When using the Jointer place the key on the switch cover lining up the arrow on the key with the REMOVE arrow on the cover Then rotate the key so that the arrow lines up with the LOCK arrow on the cover This will prevent the safety key from coming loose from vibration when the machine is in use 21 Safety Key Remove Lock START SWITCH and Power Indicator Light STOP RESET Figure 30 Basic Jointer Operation NOTE If you are inexperienced at jointing use scrap pieces of lumber to check settings and get the feel of operations before attempting regular Work This section briefly discusses general rules as well as some of the basic cuts using a jointer such as s
36. illating Edge Sanders WARRANTY Dust Collection Dovetailers Warranty reverts to 1 Year if above products are used for commercial industrial or educational purposes WHAT IS COVERED This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below Cutting tools abrasives and other consumables are excluded from warranty coverage WHO IS COVERED This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE The general POWERMATIC warranty lasts for the time period specified in the product literature of each product WHAT IS NOT COVERED The Five Year Warranty does not cover products used for commercial industrial or educational purposes Products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial industrial or education purposes revert to a One Year Warranty This warranty does not cover defects due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents normal wear and tear improper repair or alterations or lack of maintenance HOW TO GET SERVICE The product or part must be returned for examination postage prepaid to a location designated by us For the name of the location nearest you please call 1 800 274 6848 You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection discloses a defect we will repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price at our option We
37. ire size is correct Converting from 230 Volt to 460 Volt Three Phase Only Refer to Figure 14 Consult the wiring diagram inside the starter box cover A similar diagram is also included at the back of this manual The Jointer must comply with all local and national codes after being wired 1 Remove the starter box cover and adjust the dial on the overload relay as close as possible to the amperage of the motor at 460V as listed on the jointer s motor plate 2 Move the fuse from the 230V slot to the 460V slot 3 Re connect the incoming leads to the motor in accordance with 460 volt operation as shown in the wiring diagram 4 f using a plug install a proper UL CSA listed plug suitable for 460 volt operation 13 Figure 14 230V to 460V conversion Three Phase Test On the three phase unit after wiring has been completed you should check that the incoming leads have been connected properly 1 Connect machine to power source and press the start button Make sure cutterhead is clear of all obstructions See page 21 for more detailed instructions on the switch 2 The cutterhead should rotate clockwise as viewed from the front of the machine If the cutterhead rotation is incorrect press the stop button and disconnect machine from power 3 Switch any two of the three leads to the motor then re connect to power Extension Cords Make sure your extension cord is in good condition Alway
38. itch 2 ees 1 S WIICH iare A E Nea 1 Overload Rela Y Pene pene 1 Magnetic Switch 9PLEL Coi RS 1 GContaclors gs s WWW vv di vdd 1 Overload Relay o o E b ERR 1 TWANSHONMN CEREREM 1 te 1 ler oboe eb bees MOXI siens 5 o e vet M 6 Machine stc AV V EE M5X50 2 Switch Plate vivus 1 Star Washer usc vv VE vds 5 2 Socket Head 5 16 18 3 4 4 eee exte dou 4 Flat Washer ee ee is M E E 4 Powermatic 1 Warning Label ss cio coded dede de ed te cete ccm 1 60 439 60C 439A 608 448 5 1533042 2700 440 2700 441 Strain Relief ettet 3 Strain Relief ttis 3 Strain 1 Strain
39. knives See Setting Outfeed Table on pages 18 19 Replacing and Rotating Knife Inserts Helical Cutterhead Only AWARNING Knife inserts are extremely sharp use caution when working with or around them Disconnect power The knife inserts on the model PJ 882HH are four sided When dull simply remove each insert rotate it 90 for a fresh edge and re install it Two star point screwdrivers are provided Insert one screwdriver into a screw to hold the cutterhead stationary while using the other to loosen and remove a knife insert screw See Figure 19 It is advisable to rotate all inserts at the same time to maintain consistent cutting However if one or more knife inserts develops a nick rotate only those inserts that are affected Each knife insert has an etched reference mark so that you can keep track of rotations IMPORTANT When removing rotating inserts clean saw dust from the screw the insert and the cutterhead platform Dust accumulation between these elements can prevent the insert from seating properly and may affect the quality of the cut Before installing each screw lightly coat the screw threads with machine oil and wipe off any excess Securely tighten each screw which holds the knife inserts before operating the planer AWARNING Make sure all knife insert screws are tightened securely Loose inserts may be propelled at high speed from a rotating cutterhead causing injury Make s
40. l not line up Remove gib screws A Figure 20 and table locking handle B and remove gib Check gib to see that set screws do not go all the way through the gib or dimple the opposite side If either of these conditions exist replace with a new gib Also check to be sure the ways are clean and free of pitch and sawdust Lubricate gib and way with a good grade of non hardening grease Re install the gib making certain that the punch mark lines up with the locking screw holes Re install gib screws Repeat steps 3 through 6 above Figure 20 17 Adjusting Depth of Cut Refer to Figure 21 Depth of cut is determined by the height of the infeed table relative to the cutterhead Setting the infeed table is achieved with both a rapid adjust and a fine adjust Rapid Adjust 1 Loosen the lock screw A and the locking handle 2 Raise or lower the height adjustment handle C until the scale D reads just under the correct depth of cut Fine Adjust 3 Rotate the locking handle B until it is snug then fine tune the adjustment by rotating the height adjustment handle C until the scale reads exact Clockwise raises the table counter clockwise lowers the table A full rotation of the fine adjustment handle equals 1 16 travel of the infeed table 4 When set re tighten lock screw A Periodically check the accuracy of the depth of cut scale D Figure 21 by raising the infeed table until
41. letely cover the cutterhead and press firmly against the fence Test the tension by swinging the guard away from the fence and then releasing it The guard should snap back to the fence NOTE The guard must operate freely and must not drag on the rabbeting ledge or infeed table If dragging occurs check that the locking handle Figure 6 is tight If guard still drags the guard assembly may need adjustment or replacement Removing Guard Some adjustment procedures and rabbeting operations will require removal of the guard Loosen handle on rabbet ledge and vertically lift guard out of the hole Aligning Pulleys Check that the motor pulley and cutterhead pulley are aligned this will keep the belt vertical and help prevent excess wear on it adjustment is necessary loosen the set screws in the motor pulley using a hex wrench and slide the pulley as needed until alignment is achieved Re tighten set screws Installing Drive Belt Refer to Figure 7 1 Remove the belt guard shown in Figure 9 2 Place one end of the belt through the opening in the stand and into the groove of the cutterhead pulley 3 Reach through the dust chute opening in the side of the stand with a 12mm wrench and keep the motor mount screw heads stationary while loosening the hex nuts with a second 12mm wrench from inside the stand Figure 7 4 Lift up on the motor to provide slack and place the lower end of the drive belt into the motor
42. lled on the jointer the tables must be leveled in relationship to it See the appropriate sections in this manual You may wish to keep an extra cutterhead on hand to maintain shop productivity Table Removal Should the table s ever need to be removed such as for gib maintenance or replacement proceed as follows 1 Disconnect jointer from power source 2 Remove fence assembly except for the support casting Remove cutter guard Lower infeed and outfeed tables and remove cutterhead 5 Loosen the gib set screws and table lock Screws ACAUTION After screws loosened table could suddenly slide down 6 Remove infeed or outfeed table by sliding upward 27 Troubleshooting Mechanical and Electrical Problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Machine will not start restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blows fuses No incoming power Verify unit is connected to power on button is pushed in completely and stop button is disengaged Overload automatic reset has not reset When jointer overloads on the circuit breaker built into the motor starter it takes time for the machine to cool down before restart Allow unit to adequately cool before attempting restart If problem persists check amp setting on the motor starter inside the electrical enclosure it should match the amps on the motor as indicated on the motor plate Jointer frequently trips On
43. nives Straight Cutterhead only 14 Replacing and Rotating Knife Inserts Helical Cutterhead Only 16 fe t eae A eA 17 Adjusting Depth of Cut casi aie ei eel oe a le eat 18 Inf edsTable Travel raaa aa re araa r aara POCO REPRE HERR 18 Setting Outleed SA et letter EAE E ne ne SAA ed 18 Spring Cutting 19 Fence Movement esse bee ene d 19 FENCE uv vd inv dn 20 Operating et tree ei i tede 21 Basic Jointer ERR I IG IR EE TES 22 JOINING Short or Thin Work EEG bp Ee ree iie 22 Direction Of Grain 22 Hand RA RARA AARAA ANANA ARAARA 22 S rfacing epe ibm le 22 Jointirig Warped S rfaces e Feb e ite 23 Le 23 81 11 11 10 dee t tt tcd d d Ne 23 Skewing Shear Cutting zres Dee eee e ese e oe eu oe eue e e 24 24 RAD DOUG E 25 de 25 Sharpening Knives model 60C only nennen nnne nennen nenne nnn nnns 26 Cutterhead Maintenance oe eene ee eet ene ve rte eet rte et ea ie ENa un an
44. notice without incurring obligations Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting set up or operation Failure to comply may cause serious injury Features and Terminology 60C and 60HH Jointers Magnetic Switch Non mar Insert Cutterhead Guard i Table Fence Outfeed e gt Infeed Fine Adjust Handle Lock Knob Depth Scale Gib Adjust Screw Gib Locking Screw Dust Chute Fence Tilting Handwheel Locking Tilt Lock Handle Infeed Table Belt Guard Travel Limiter Motor Access Magnetic Base Door Push Blocks Power Cord Figure 1 Unpacking Open shipping cartons and check for shipping damage Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent Do not discard any shipping material until the Jointer is assembled and running properly Compare the contents of your cartons with the following parts list to make sure all parts are intact Missing parts if any should be reported to your distributor Read the instruction manual thoroughly for assembly maintenance and safety instructions Contents of the Shipping Container The following are included with both straight and helical cutterhead models see Figures 2 3 4 Jointer Assembly A Stand Assembly B Switch Arm C Dust Chute D Drive Push Blocks Handwheel H Cutterhead Guard J Open End Wr
45. ot use this jointer for other than its intended use If used for other purposes WMH Tool Group Inc disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result from that use Always wear approved safety glasses face shields while using this jointer Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses they are not safety glasses Before operating this jointer remove tie rings watches and other jewelry and roll sleeves up past the elbows Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair Non slip footwear or anti skid floor strips are recommended Do not wear gloves Wear ear protectors plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e Lead from lead based paint e Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products e Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk of exposure varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication Make
46. ould protect the metal and provide a smooth surface without staining the wood The fence assembly should slide easily over the fence support Keep the fence support greased The bearings in the cutterhead are sealed and do not require lubrication Gum and pitch which collect on the knives cause excessive friction as the work continues resulting in overheating of the knives less efficient cutting and consequent reduction in the life of the knives Use an oven cleaner or gum and pitch remover to wipe such residue off the knives 25 Sharpening Knives model 60C only Knives should be kept sharp This will contribute to better stock finish longer machine life and safer operation A jointer knife hone provides a simple way to sharpen straight knives Hones are available from many woodworking supply stores Carefully read any instructions that accompany the hone AWARNING Use caution and proceed slowly when sharpening knives Disconnect jointer from power source and wear approved eye protection When finished sharpening knives they should be re set level to the outfeed table See the Installing and Adjusting Knives section in this manual Knives can usually be whetted several times in the cutterhead before having to be removed and re ground TIP If the jointer is used frequently keeping a spare set of knives on hand is recommended Extra knives stock no 6296046 set of 3 may be obtained from you
47. place knives Rotate knife inserts Feeding workpiece too fast Use slower rate of feed Cutting too deeply Make shallower cuts Knots imperfections in wood Inspect wood closely for imperfections use different stock if necessary Fuzzy rough or torn grain Wood has high moisture content Allow wood to dry or use different stock Dull knives knife inserts Sharpen or replace knives Rotate knife inserts Knives are cutting against grain Cut with the grain Board thickness does not match depth of cut scale Depth of cut scale is incorrect Loosen screw and adjust scale accordingly Cutterhead slows while operating Feeding too quickly or applying too much pressure to workpiece Feed more slowly or apply less pressure to workpiece Excessive depth of cut Reduce depth of cut Dull knives knife inserts Sharpen or replace knives Rotate knife inserts Chatter marks on workpiece Knives incorrectly set on straight cutterhead Set knives properly using provided knife setting gauge Check that knife slots are clean and free of dust or debris Feeding workpiece too fast Feed workpiece slowly and consistently Uneven knife marks on workpiece Knives are nicked or out of alignment Straight cutterhead Replace nicked knives align knives properly using knife setting gauge See pages 14 16 Helical cutterhead
48. r Powermatic distributor or by calling WMH Tool Group at 1 800 274 6848 Cutterhead Maintenance The entire cutterhead assembly may be removed for bearing replacement or other maintenance procedures 1 Disconnect jointer from power source 2 Remove fence assembly from jointer see Figure 36 and accompanying instructions 3 Loosen motor mounting and push up on motor to create slack in belt see page 10 Remove drive belt from cutterhead pulley Lower both infeed and outfeed tables Loosen the two socket head cap screws on the fence support and pivot the fence support out of the way see Figure 38 7 Remove rabbeting ledge by loosening the two hex cap screws and washers A Figure 39 8 Loosen the two bolts B Figure 39 that secure the cutterhead to the bed these are accessed from the underside of the bearing blocks ACAUTION Either remove the knives or knife inserts from the cutterhead or wrap cloths around it to prevent injury 26 Figure 39 9 Lift cutterhead straight up from base 10 Remove pulley and both bearing housings IMPORTANT The bearings are press fitted if they need replacement this should be done by qualified service personnel only To re install cutterhead reverse the above procedure Before re installing make sure the machine s curved seats of the base casting are free of dirt dust or grease to help ensure a tight fit NOTE Whenever the cutterhead is re insta
49. ront Table ccc innards 1 42 6296038 anak 1 43 6296039 Phillips Pan Head 5 16 18x1 2 1 44 TS 0680044 Elat Washers ou dou SL i eh 1 5 4 otre 60B 245 Rabbeting Eedge 1 46 TS 0680044 Fiat VV eSNG Tees 3 7 5 0060051 Hex EE GB 16X 1 Foe 23 2 48 6296044 PODO 22 52 22 0 1 60 2278 2552 int Socket Head Flat Washer vinee Socket Head Cap Flat Washer Key c cct tte LOO LUN heh ie 1 PP SLOP ANGI Ss Cutterhead Guard Assembly Index 72 thru 77 Warning nent Gutterhead Guar Di 32 9 5mmx273mm 4x14mnm Base Assembly 60C and 60HH 33 Parts List Fence Assembly 60 and 60HH Index No Part No PJ882 FA P
50. s use a cord that is heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw the cord rating must be suitable for the amperage listed on the machine s motor plate An undersize cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Use the chart in Figure 15 as a general guide in choosing the correct size cord If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord Adjustments AWARNING Disconnect machine from power source before making adjustments Tools required for adjustments 8mm amp 12mm wrenches 4mm hex wrench machinist s protractor or adjustable square steel straight edge Installing and Adjusting Knives Straight Cutterhead only Refer to Figure 16 ACAUTION Use care when working with or around sharp knives Make sure power to the machine has been disconnected When installing new knives remove only one knife at a time Clean the knife slot and install the new knife Adjust and snug new knife in cutterhead before proceeding to next knife Recommended Gauges AWG of Extension Cords MELLON 25 50 75 100 150 200 555519 pepwepw ze wem ses based on limiting the line voltage drop to 5V at 150 of the rated amperes NR Not Recommended Figure 15 14 Disconnec
51. sibly even fatal injury Introduction This manual is provided by WMH Tool Group Inc covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Powermatic Model 60C or 60HH Jointer This manual contains instructions on installation safety precautions general operating procedures maintenance instructions and parts breakdown This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual If there are any questions or comments please contact either your local supplier or WMH Tool Group WMH Tool Group can also be reached at our web site www wmhtoolgroup com Specifications Model i inonetenbenitibbe nds 60HH Stock Numbers 2HP 1PE 2304 conto eee to vs 1610084 1610086 3HP 230 460 prewired 230 16 10095 5 ate ees 1610087 Maximum depth of i ee 1 2 Maximum rabbeting cut in 12 1 2 Cutterhead style straight with 3 knives helical w 54 four sided inserts Knife size 8x 11 16 x 1 8 0 59 x 0 59 x 0 10 Cutterhead speed RPM LOVE 7000 Knife CUTS MINUTE AR dot tee eee tee deed 2 1 000 mr not applicable Table size ExHE in c eee ees PACD Rend
52. t head cap screw D from the fence support The socket head screw keeps the non mar insert from hitting the key 3 Position the fence assembly at the desired angle across the cutterhead 4 Secure the fence to the support with the hex nut and washer B then tighten the fence locking handle A When resuming work with normal stock always re install the key and the socket head cap screw Taper Cuts A useful jointer operation is cutting an edge to a taper The 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 forward as in ordinary jointing The effect is to plane 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 regular method for jointing with the infeed table raised to its usual position Practice is required in taper operations and the beginner is advised to make trial cuts on waste material Taper cuts over part of the length and a number of other special operations can easily be done as the operator gains experience 24 Figur
53. t machine from power source 2 Remove the belt guard so that you can rotate the cutterhead by turning the motor pulley or by moving the drive belt Do not grab the cutterhead itself to rotate it 3 Remove the old knives by loosening gib screws with 8mm wrench and allowing the springs to push the knife upward Remove knife and gib 4 Clean the gib and the knife slot Sandwich new knife and gib together and drop into slot Make sure the knife is oriented properly as shown in Figure 16 IMPORTANT To position the knives for rabbet cuts take a shop scale with 1 32 graduations and place it against the end of the cutterhead See Figure 17 Slide the knife out until it is at the 1 32 mark on the scale that is the knife will now be 1 32 beyond the edge of the cutterhead The gib should remain in normal position even with the edge of the cutterhead This adjustment will ensure that the knife clears the end of the gib and cutterhead and has good contact with the workpiece See under Basic Jointer Operation for further information on rabbeting procedures 5 The height of the knife in the slot both for rabbeting and normal jointer work must now be set properly to ensure correct operation as well as minimize the hazard of kickback Proceed as follows 6 Rotate the cutterhead using the belt or pulley until the tip of the knife is at the top of the cutterhead arc Place the knife setting gauge Figure 18 over the cut
54. terhead so the tip of the knife contacts the center of the gauge and all four feet of the gauge rest firmly upon the cutterhead as the knife is pushed down into its slot The gauge will position the knives at approximately 015 above the cutterhead Knife height should not vary more than 002 003 across the length of the cutterhead 7 Tightening the gib screws should be done in increments to prevent any distortion to the cutterhead or buckling of knives While holding the gauge down on one knife snug down the five gib screws beginning with the center screw and working your way to the ends Do not fully tighten yet 8 Rotate the cutterhead to the next slot and repeat steps 6 and 7 only making the knives snug 9 Repeat for the third knife Gib Gib Screw Figure 16 straight cutterhead only Scale ims 00 Knife protrudes Figure 17 straight cutterhead only Figure 18 straight cutterhead only 15 10 The tightening process should continue at least two more times each time tightening the screws more on all three knives On the third time they should all be firmly tightened AWARNING Before starting the jointer make sure screws firmly tightened A loose knife thrown from the cutterhead can cause severe or fatal injury 11 After replacing knives the outfeed table must be checked and adjusted so that it is level with the high point of the
55. ure the outfeed table is set level with the knife inserts See Setting Outfeed Table on page 18 19 16 Figure 1 helical cutterhead only Leveling Tables Refer to Figure 20 The tables have been leveled with each other from the factory but this should be confirmed by the user and checked periodically by placing a steel straight edge across both tables If tables are not level this may be the result of loose gibs Correct as follows 1 Loosen hex nuts on the gib screws A with a 12mm wrench then loosen the gib screws with a 4mm hex wrench Loosen the table lock handle B 2 Remove the lower hex nut and gib screw A and check screw hole to make sure that punch mark in the gib is aligned with the screw hole If punch mark is not visible or it does not line up with screw hole use a screwdriver to lightly tap the gib back into alignment 3 Re install the lower gib screw A but do not tighten 4 Carefully tighten the table lock screw B The table will begin to move toward the straight edge 5 When aligned re set the gib screws A until tight If table does not align with straight edge use the adjusting arm C for the infeed table or handwheel D for the outfeed table until the table is flush with the straight edge 6 Tighten the gib screws A then back them off approximately 1 4 turn or until the table moves freely and re set the lock nuts on the gib screws If table will stil
56. urfacing edging beveling skewing rabbeting and taper cuts AWARNING Always use cutterhead guard except during rabbeting and keep hands away from cutterhead Jointing Short or Thin Work When jointing short or thin pieces use a push pad or push block to eliminate all danger to the hands Two push blocks are included with your jointer Many users make their own push blocks from scrap material to suit the particular job at hand Three examples are shown in Figure 31 Direction of Grain Avoid feeding work into the jointer against the grain This will result in chipped and splintered edges Figure 32 Feed with the grain to obtain a smooth surface Figure 33 Hand Placement 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 under way the new surface rests firmly on the outfeed table The left hand should press down on this part at the same time maintaining flat contact with the fence The right hand presses the work forward and before the right hand reaches the cutterhead it is moved to the work on the outfeed table Follow the 3 inch rule Never pass hands directly over the cutterhead Surfacing Jointing the face of stock or surfacing is shown in Figure 34 The use of push blocks or pads will help ensure against the operator s hands coming into contact with the cutterhead in the event of a kickback
57. uv UN QN gage 15 AS 62960 G tterhiead 2 cr mtt ttt ttt te te pa Ee tate tee ete ete 1 6296054 6 13 tine 6296055 Flat Head M5 0 8Px12 6 60B 301 Knife Gauge Assembly Index 14 15 16 1 ls 6296155 mu mans 2 19 aus 6290156 2 2 2 2 20 4 1 6296157 ee TANG 2 Parts List Helical Cutterhead Assembly 60HH only Index No Part No Description Size Qty Cutterhead Assembly Index 1 thru 8 1 laisse TS 0267021 Socket Set 1 4 20x1 4 2 2 anse 6296051 iA pe 1 6296050 Bearing RN the 2 6296049 Ball Bearing iiime aee 6203 2NSE 2 a AE JWP208HH 111 Knife Insert Screw 10 32 1 2 54 1791212 ins KnifeInsert Set of 10
58. will return the repaired product or replacement at our expense unless it is determined by us that there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty in which case we will at your direction dispose of or return the product In the event you choose to have the product returned you will be responsible for the handling and shipping costs of the return HOW STATE LAW APPLIES This warranty gives you specific legal rights you may also have other rights which vary from state to state LIMITATIONS ON THIS WARRANTY WMH TOOL GROUP LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU WMH TOOL GROUP SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY OR FOR INCIDENTAL CONTINGENT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU WMH Tool Group sells through distributors only The specifications in WMH catalogs are given as general information and are not binding Members of WMH Tool Group reserve the right to effect at any time without prior notice those alterations to parts
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