Central Machinery 32966 Parts list manual

RABBETING JOINTER
8” - WITH STAND
Model 32966
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical
Requirements
115 VAC / 60 Hz / 2 HP, 3450 RPM Motor
4600 RPM Cutter Head Speed
Start-Up Amps = 16.0 / No Load Amps = 7.0
Power Cord Type: 16 Gauge / 62” Long
Power Plug Type: 3-Prong / Grounded
Features Overload Protection & Lock-On Switch
Infeed Table 23-1/4” L x 9-3/8” W @ end, 9-1/4” W @ blade end
Outfeed Table 27-1/4” L x 8-3/4” W
Rabbeting Ledge 9-3/4” L x 3” W
Machine Size 66” x 25-1/2” x 37-1/4”
Depth of Cut 1/2” Maximum (In 1/64” Increments)
Fence Size 34-1/2” L x 3-3/4” H
Table Tilt Capacity 45 Degrees Left/Right / Positive Stops at 45 & 90 Degrees
Gross Weight 360 Pounds
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, oper-
ating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram.
Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front
cover. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly dia-
gram, or write month and year of purchase if product has no number. Keep this manual
and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite acci-
dents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the pres-
ence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
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Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from
debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed. Children
should never be allowed in the work area.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operat-
ing a power tool. Do not use a power 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.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A
wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI-approved safety impact
goggles when using this product. Dust mask or respirator,
nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for
appropriate conditions. Always wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
a dust mask/respirator when using or performing maintenance on this tool.
TOOL USE AND CARE
Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. Do not force
the tool and do not use the tool for a purpose for which it is not intended.
Do not use the Rabbeting Jointer if its Power Switch does not turn it on or
off. Any equipment that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous
and must be replaced.
Turn off the Power Switch and disconnect the Power Cord before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the Rabbeting Jointer. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Always
turn off the Power Switch and disconnect the Power Cord before performing
any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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Maintain tools with care. Keep the Rabbeting Jointer clean. Properly main-
tained tools are less likely to malfunction and are easier to control. Do not use a
damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until repaired.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your
model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
SERVICE
Prior to performing service, maintenance, or cleaning procedures, always
make sure the Rabbeting Jointer’s Power Switch is in its “OFF” position and
the Power Cord is disconnected from its electrical outlet.
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instruc-
tions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create
a risk of injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Maintain labels and nameplates on the Rabbeting Jointer. These carry im-
portant information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
Maintain a safe working environment. Make sure there is adequate surrounding
workspace.
Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before
turning on the Rabbeting Jointer.
Always check all four Knife Set Screws (17) on each of the three Knives (16)
for tightness prior to each use of the Rabbeting Jointer.
People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Elec-
tromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker
interference or pacemaker failure.
Never leave the Rabbeting Jointer unattended when it is running. Turn off the
tool before leaving the work area.
Always feed the workpiece against the rotation of the Knives (16).
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Make sure to keep hands and fingers away from the Knives (16). Whenever
possible, use “pushsticks” and “pushblocks” (neither included) to feed the workpiece
into the Knives.
Keep all safety guards of the Rabbeting Jointer in place and in proper work-
ing order.
Never stand on the Rabbeting Jointer. Serious injury could occur if the unit is
tipped or the Cutter is accidentally touched.
Make sure the workpiece is free from nails and any other foreign object which
could break or otherwise damage the Knives (16).
Never start the Rabbeting Jointer under a load. Allow the tool to reach full speed
before feeding a workpiece into the Knives (16).
Maintain control of the workpiece at all times. Never allow a workpiece to rest
on the moving Knives (16) without holding on to it.
WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities, contains chemicals known [to the State of Califor-
nia] to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
Lead from lead-based paints
Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products
Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures 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 those dust masks that are spe-
cially designed to filter out microscopic particles. (California Health & Safety Code
§ 25249.5, et seq.)
MECHANICAL PRECAUTIONS
Prior to performing service, maintenance, or cleaning procedures, always
make sure the Rabbeting Jointer’s Power Switch is in its “OFF” position and
the Power Cord is disconnected from its electrical outlet.
Do not alter or adjust any part of the Rabbeting Jointer that is assembled by
the manufacturer.
Always perform scheduled maintenance completely.
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NOISE PRECAUTION
Prolonged exposure to high noise levels is hazardous to hearing. Always wear
ANSI-approved hearing protection when operating or working around the Rabbeting
Jointer when it is running.
MISCELLANEOUS PRECAUTION
WARNING! The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood
by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built
into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
GROUNDING
WARNING!
Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool.
Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the power
cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before
use. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
GROUNDED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS
Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong
grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If
the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low
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FIGURE A
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resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of electric
shock. (See Figure A.)
The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the
cord to the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the
only wire connected to the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached to
an electrically “live” terminal. (See Figure A.)
Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like
those in the previous illustration. (See Figure A.)
EXTENSION CORDS
Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double Insulated tools can use
either a two or three wire extension cord.
As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge
extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a seri-
ous drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage.
(See Figure B, next page.)
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord. For
example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord.
(See Figure B.)
When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, make sure
each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required. (See Figure B.)
If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate am-
peres and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size.
(See Figure B.)
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FIGURE B
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SYMBOLOGY
FIGURE C
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure all of the parts shown on the Parts List
in this manual are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor
Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover (and at the bottom of each page)
of this manual as soon as possible.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TO ASSEMBLE THE STAND
NOTE: During the following Steps, loosely finger tighten all fasteners until as-
sembly is complete.
Locate the Front Side Plate (15A) and Rear Side Plate (34A). Also, locate the two
Side Angle Plates (24A) and two Reinforce Plates (3A). (See Assy. Diagram.)
Align the eight lower holes in the Front Side Plate (15A) and the eight lower holes
in the Rear Side Plate (34A) with the two holes located at each end of the two
Reinforcing Plates (3A) and with the two holes located at each end of the two Side
Angle Plates (24A). (See Assy. Diagram.)
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Use the Screws (16A), Washers (18A), and Nuts (19A) to secure the Front Side Plate
(15A) and Rear Side Plate (34A) to the Side Angle Plates (24A) and Reinforcing
Plates (3A). (See Assy. Diagram.)
Locate the Crossbeam Plate (17A). Connect the Crossbeam Plate to the underside
of the two Side Link Plates (24A) by inserting four Screws (16A) from the top two
holes of each Side Angle Plate downward through the two holes at each end of the
Crossbeam Plate. Then secure the Crossbeam Plate to the two Side Link Plates,
using four Washers (18A) and four Nuts (19A). (See Assy. Diagram.)
Locate the Tapping Plate (26A), Left Tapping Fender (29A), Right Tapping Fender
(25A), Left Protect Plate (28A), and Right Protect Plate (8A).
(See Assy. Diagram.)
Attach the Right Tapping Fender (25A), with its wide end at the top, to the right side
of the Tapping Plate (26A) using two Screws (16A), two Washers (18A), and two
Nuts (19A). NOTE: The flanges on the Tapping Plate should be facing outward as
shown in the Asembly Diagram. (See Assy. Diagram.)
Attach the Left Tapping Fender (29A), with its wide end at the top, to the left side of
the Tapping Plate (26A) using two Screws (16A), two Washers (18A), and two Nuts
(19A). (See Assy. Diagram.)
Attach the Right Protect Plate (8A) to the Right Tapping Fender (25A) and Left Tap-
ping Fender (29A) using the Screws (16A), Washers (18A), and Nuts (19A).
(See Assy. Diagam.)
Connect the bottom of the Upright Plate (4A) to the Crossbeam Plate (17A) using two
Screws (16A), two Washers (18A), and two Nuts (19A). (See Assy. Diagram.)
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FIGURE D
MOTOR (33A)
UPRIGHT PLATE (4A)
SCREW (5A)
WASHER (7A)
LOCK WASHER (30A)
NUT (6A)
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Locate the Top Plate (1A). Attach the Top Plate to the two Reinforce Plates (3A) at
the top of the Stand. To do so, insert four Screws (16A) through the holes in the Top
Plate and through the holes located at each end of the Reinforce Plates. Secure the
Top Plate to the Reinforce Plates using eight Screws (16A), eight Washers (18A),
and eight Nuts (19A). (See Assy. Diagram.)
Turn the Stand upside down, and attach the Rubber Feet (22A) assemblies to each
of the four corners of the Stand. (See Assy. Diagram.)
Turn the Stand right side up. Check to make sure the Stand is setting square on the
floor. Then wrench tighten all Screws and Nuts securely throughout the Stand.
Attach the Left Protect Plate (28A) to the left side of the body of the Stand, using
the Stop Blocks (27A) and Screws (35A). (See Assy. Diagram.)
TO ATTACH THE JOINTER TO THE STAND
Open the panel on the Left Protect Plate (28A), and temporarily set it aside.
(See Assy. Diagram.)
Locate the Front Table (2) and Rear Table (3) assembly. (See Assy. Diagram.)
With assistance, place the Front and Rear Table (2, 3) assembly on the Top Plate
(1A). (See Assy. Diagram.)
On the underside of the Front Table (2) are two threaded mounting holes. Position
the Front Table so that its two threaded holes align with the holes located on the
Top Plate (1A) at its edge. (See Assy. Diagram.)
Secure the Front Table (2) to the Top Plate (1A) by inserting upward two Machine
Screws (69), with two Lock Washers (70), into the two threaded mounting holes
in the Front Table. NOTE: Make sure to securely wrench tighten the Machine
Screws. (See Assy. Diagram.)
On the underside of the Rear Table (3) is one threaded mounting hole. Position
the Rear Table so that the threaded mounting hole aligns with the hole located in
the Top Plate (1A) at its edge. Secure the Rear Table to the Top Plate by inserting
upward one Machine Screw (69), with one Lock Washer (70), into the threaded
mounting hole in the Rear Table. NOTE: Make sure to securely wrench tighten
the Machine Screw. (See Assy. Diagram.)
TO INSTALL THE V-BELT
Place the V-Belt (12) on the Motor’s (33A) V-Belt Pulley (32A). Then slide the Motor
upward and pull the V-Belt (12) up and over the Cutter Head’s (8) Pulley (11).
(See Assy. Diagram.)
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