Craftex CT201 User manual

CT200 & CT201
6” & 8” JOINTERS
With SPIRAL CUTTER-HEADS

INDEX
General Safety Instructions...............................................................3
Specific Safety Instructions...............................................................4
CT200-6" Jointer Features................................................................5
CT201-8" Jointer Features................................................................6
Physical Features..............................................................................7
Proper Grounding..............................................................................8
Setup................................................................................................9
Un-packing........................................................................................9
Assembly.......................................................................................10
Mobile Base ....................................................................................10
Installing Jointer to the Stand..........................................................10
Extension Table ..............................................................................11
Fence..............................................................................................11
Tilt Knob and Fence Lock Handle...................................................12
Cutter-Head Guard..........................................................................12
Dust-Hood.......................................................................................13
Pedestal Switch...............................................................................13
V-Belt..............................................................................................13
Operations & Adjustments...........................................................14
Basic Controls.................................................................................14
Test Run .........................................................................................14
Surface Planing...............................................................................15
Edge Jointing ..................................................................................15
Bevel Cutting...................................................................................16
Inspecting the Cutter-Head.............................................................17
Adjusting / Replacing Carbide Inserts.............................................17
Table Parallelism.............................................................................18
Setting Out-Feed Table Height .......................................................19
Setting In-Feed Table Height ..........................................................19
Parts Breakdown & Lists..............................................................20
CT200 Parts Breakdown............................................................20-21
CT201 Parts Breakdown............................................................22-23
CT200-6" Parts List...............................................................24-25-26
CT201-8" Parts List..........................................................27-28-29-30
Warranty ........................................................................................31
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Extreme caution should be used when operating all power tools. Know your
power tool, be familiar with its operation, read through the owner’s manual and
practice safe usage procedure at all times.
¾CONNECT your machine ONLY to
the matched and specific power
source.
¾ALWAYS wear safety glasses
respirators, hearing protection
and safety shoes, when operating
your machine.
¾DO NOT wear loose clothing or
jewelry when operating your
machine.
¾A safe environment is important.
Keep the area free of dust, dirt
and other debris in the immediate
vicinity of your machine.
¾DISCONNECT the power source
when changing drill bits, hollow
chisels, router bits, shaper heads,
blades, knives or making other
adjustments or repairs.
¾ALWAYS keep all safety guards in
place and ensure their proper
function.
¾NEVER reach over the table when
the tool is in operation.
¾ALWAYS keep blades, knives and
bits sharpened and properly
aligned.
¾NEVER leave a tool unattended
while it is in operation.
¾BE ALERT! DO NOT use
prescription or other drugs that
may affect your ability or
judgment to safely use your
machine.
¾ALWAYS use push sticks and
feather boards to safely feed your
work through the machine.
¾ALWAYS make sure that any tools
used for adjustments are removed
before operating the machine.
¾Always keep the bystanders
safely away while the machine is
in operation.
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CT200-6” & CT201-8” Jointers
Specific Safety Instructions
¾Always lock the mobile base
before operating the machine.
¾IF you are not familiar with the
operations of a jointer, you should
obtain the advice and/or
instructions from a qualified
professional.
¾Always use push blocks when
jointing stock that does not
provide a reasonable distance of
safety for your hands.
¾Never make cuts deeper than 1/8” in
a single pass to prevent
overloading the machine and to
prevent dangerous kickback.
¾Always make adjustments with
the power OFF.
¾Maintain the proper relationship of
in-feed and out-feed table surfaces
and the cutter head knife path.
¾All operations must be performed
with the guards in place to ensure
safety.
¾Never back your workpiece into the
spinning cutterhead..
¾Never allow your hands to pass
directly over the cutter head.
¾Always make sure that the
exposed cutter head behind the
fence is guarded particularly when
jointing near the leading edge
such as in rabbetting.
¾Always inspect your stock before
feeding it over the cutterhead.
IMPORTANT: The safety instructions given above can not be complete because the
environment in every shop is different. Always consider safety first as it applies to
your individual working conditions.
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JOINTER
FEATURES
MODEL CT200-6” JOINTER WITH SPIRAL CUTTERHEAD
As part of the growing line of Craftex woodworking equipment, we are proud to offer the CT200-
6” Jointer with Spiral Cutter-Head. The Craftex name guarantees Craft Excellence. By following
the instructions and procedures laid out in this owner’s manual, you will receive years of
excellent service and satisfaction. The CT200 is a professional tool and like all power tools,
proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to.
Motor: 1 1/2 HP, 110/220 Volts, Single Phase, 15/7.5 Amps
3 ‘V’ Belts Drive.
Max. Depth of Cut – 1/8”
Max. Width of Cut – 6”
Cutter-Head Type: Spiral Cutter-Head with German Made Carbide Inserts
Cutter Head Speed: 4,850 RPM
Number of Carbide Inserts: 32
Cuts per Minute – 19,400
Table Size: 6” Width, 55 1/2 Length and Height (from floor) 32 1/2"
Die Cast Metal Cutter-Head Guard
All Ball Bearing and Cast-Iron Construction
Shielded and Lubricated Ball Bearings
Parallelogram Table Adjustment
Precision Ground Cast Iron In-feed and Out-feed
Powder Coated Body
Fence Stops: 45°,90°, 135°
Mobile Base with Locking Foot Pedal
Includes: Push Blocks and Knife Setting Jig
4” Dust Hood is included
Noise Level: Approx. 82dB
First Carton Size: 29” L x 18” W x 28” H
Second Carton Size: 62” L x 21” W x 14” H
Net Weight: 325 lbs
Warranty – 2 YEARS
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JOINTER
FEATURES
MODEL CT201-8” JOINTER WITH SPIRAL CUTTERHEAD
As part of the growing line of Craftex woodworking equipment, we are proud to offer the CT201-
8” Jointer with Spiral Cutterhead. The Craftex name guarantees Craft Excellence. By following
the instructions and procedures laid out in this owner’s manual, you will receive years of
excellent service and satisfaction. The CT201 is a professional tool and like all power tools,
proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to.
Motor: 1-1/2 HP, 220 Volts, Single Phase, 15 Amps
3 ‘V’ Belts Drive.
Max. Depth of Cut – 1/8”
Max. Width of Cut – 8”
Cutter-Head Type: Spiral Cutter-Head with German Made Carbide Inserts
Cutter Head Speed: 5,350 RPM
Number of Carbide Inserts: 40
Cuts per Minute – 21,400
Table Size: 8” Width, 76-3/8” Length and Height (from floor) 32-5/8”
Fence Size: 1 1/4” Width, 36” Length, 5” Height, 45°, 90° and 135° Stops
Die Cast Metal Cutter-Head Guard
All Ball Bearing and Cast-Iron Construction
Shielded and Lubricated Ball Bearings
Precision Ground Cast Iron In-feed and Out-feed
Parallelogram Beds
Powder Coated Body
Mobile Base with Locking Foot Pedal
4” Dust Hood is included
First Carton Size: 81 1/2” L x 25 1/2” W x 12 1/2” H
Second Carton Size: 38” L x 18” W x 27 1/2” H
Net Weight: 510 lbs
Warranty – 2 YEARS
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PHYSICAL FEATURES
Mobile
Base
Out-feed
Table
Lock
Out-Feed
Table
Adjustment
Lever
4” Dust Hood
ON/OFF Switch
Fence Tilt Knob
Fence Tilt Lock
Out-Feed
Table
Fence
Fence
Lock
Cutter-Head
Guard
Depth
Scale
Out-Feed
Table
Adjustment
Lever
In-Feed
Table
Lock
In-Feed
Table
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Proper Grounding
e machine is pre-wired to be used with a
0-volt (CT200) or 240-volts (CT201)
wer supply. Ensure the cord is plugged
to a grounded power outlet.
To prevent possible electrical hazards, have
a qualified electrician ensure that the line is
properly wired.
120-Volts Power Outlet for CT200
240-Power Outlet for CT201
Th
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po
in
IMPORTANT
Do not connect the machine to the
p
ower source before the setup process.
If you fail to do so, serious personal
injury may occur.
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SETUP
ssi tion
of your eyes both of you need to have
safety glasses. The unpainted surfaces
of the jointer are coated with rust
prevention waxy oil and you will want to
remove this before you begin assembly.
Use a solvent cleaner that will not
damage painted surfaces.
cutter-head, in-feed and out-feed tables,
and the fence before assembly and
operation.
Unpacking
The CT200 is properly packaged in 2
boxes and CT201 is in a wooden crate
for safe transportation. When unpacking,
carefully inspect the crate and ensure
that nothing has been damaged during
transit. Open the crate/boxes and check
that the machine is in a good condition.
The machine is heavy and you should
use a fork truck or get assistance to
move the machine for safe moving
method. You should also clean the
To setup the machine you need an
a stant to help you. For the protec
T200/CT201 is a heavy mCachine. Do
ot over-exert yourself. For safe movingn
method get the help of assistant.
When setting up your machine, you will
want to find an ideal spot where your
jointer will most likely be positioned most
of the time. Consider your complete work
environment as well as working
comfortable with the jointer before
placing your machine in the ideal spot.
CT200 CT201
Minimum work space for the jointer
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Installing the Mobile Base
base of your jointer
ou need to lay the stand on its side so
that you can have access to the
nderneath of the stand. Now take the
k the mobile
ase in the place by lifting the foot pedal
p. When you are ready to move your
achine again, it is recommended that
ou use the in-feed table as leverage
hen operating the foot pedal so that you
o not hurt your back (the machine is
heavy, so a strong rigid mobile base has
To install the mobile
y
u
wheel and install the wheel to the stand
with the help of washers and bolts
provided. (See Figure 1)
Figure 1: Installing Mobile Base
The mobile base of your machine should
now be installed and ready to use. You
can now turn the stand back on the
ground. Once the stand is sitting back on
solid ground, you can loc
b
u
m
y
w
d
been provided).
Installing the Jointer bed to the
Stand
Once the stand assembly of your jointer
is on the ground, now it is time to install
he jointer bt ed to the stand. Take the
inter bed out of the packaging and get
e help of assistance to lift it onto the
align the mounting holes on the jointer to
the stand and take the washer
screws to secure the jo
(See Figure 2)
Fig d
ASSEMBLY
jo
th
stand. Once the jointer is on the stand,
s and cap
inter to the stand.
IMPORTANT for later on.....
Always keep the mobile base of your
machine locked while doing anyf
cutting operation.
ure 2: Installing the jointer to the stan
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Installing the Extension Table
stalling the Fence
ake the extension table and locate theT
holes for the cap screws on the in-feed
table. Attach the extension table to the
in-feed table finger tightening the cap
screws. (See Figure 3)
Figure 3: Finger tighten the cap screws
Now, you need a straight edge to adjust
the extension table surface to the in-feed
table. Place the straight edge on the
table and adjust the level of the table.
Once the table is completely leveled,
tighten all the cap screws. (See Figure 4)
Figure 4: Using straight edge leveling the
table
In
o install the fence first you have to
shers and cap screws
inger tighten). See Figure 5
igure 6: Attaching fence to the carriage
T
install the fence carriage to the table
stand using wa
(f
Figure 5: Installing the fence carriage
Now, take the fence out of the packaging
and attach to the carriage. Use the two
washers and cap screws provided, and
tighten the fence to the carriage. (See
Figure 6)
ASSEMBLY
F
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ASSEMBLY
Installing Tilt Knob and Fence
Lock Handle
llows you to lock
stalling the Cutter-Head Guard
The tilt lever is used to tilt the fence up
and down to your desired angle.
The fence lock handle a
the fence in that angle so that the fence
does not move while cutting operation.
Once you have installed the fence to the
carriage, take the fence lock handle and
install it to the fence carriage and attach
the tilt lever to the threaded hole on the
fence. (See figure 7)
Figure 7: Installing fence lock handle and
tilt knob
In
ve enough
pace. Now insert the cutter-head guard
haft and use the set screws to tight it.
Figure 8: Installing cutter-head guard
rd over the cutter-head.
To install the cutter-head guard move the
fence backward so that you ha
s
s
(See Figure 8)
The guard is provided with spring so that
when it gets pulled backward, it spring
back forwa
After you are done installing the guard,
test the guard by pulling it backward. If
the guard does not spring back over the
cutter-head, it means that the guard is
not installed properly. Re-install it
following the directions above.
The cutter-head guard is a very
important safety feature of this
machine and must be installed properly
to avoid possible injuries.
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ASSEMBLY
Installing the Dust Hood
x bolts,
at washers and hex nuts provided. (See
stalling the Pedestal Switch
Attach the dust hood to the side on the
stand assembly by using the he
fl
Figure 9)
Figure 9: Installing dust hood
In
T
s
s
cap screws. There is a wire that comes
from the motor to the switch. You can
ass the excess motor wire to the stand
rough the hole located in the stand.
ee figure 10)
o install the pedestal switch, take the
witch and attach it to the stand using the
crew lock washers, flat washers and
p
th
(S
Figure 10: Installing pedestal switch
Installing the V-Belt
Your machine is provided with a V-belt
that goes around the motor pulley and
the cutterhead pulley.
o install the V-belt loosen the motor
r a
t d
e motor pulley taking it around the
Figure 11: Installing V-belt
Make sure that both the pulleys are
aligned and the V-belt goes straight up
and down.
T
b acket fasteners and slide the motor
tle upward. Now, put the V-belt arounli
th
cutterhead pulley. Then slide back the
motor downward and tighten the motor
bracket fasteners. (See Figure 11)
This machine produces large amount
of dust. To avoid respiratory illness do
not run it without the dust collection
system
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Basic Controls
he text to know what the basic
A
. Fence Lock: Locks the fence so that
it does not move forward or backward
during any operation.
. Fence Tilt Lock: Locks the fence in
want.
TEST RUN
Once you have assembled your machine
completely, then it is time for a test run to
make sure that the machine works
properly and is ready for operation.
During the test run if there is an unusual
The basic controls of the jointer are
shown in the figure below. Use this figure
and read t
controls of your machine are.
Figure 12: Basic Controls
. On/Off button: Starts and stops the
jointer.
B
Cyour desired angle so that it does not
move during the operation.
D. Table Adjustment Levers: Move the
table forward and backward.
E. Table Lock: Locks the table to the
position you
oming from the machine or the
chine vibrates, there problem might
r
2- V-belts worn or loose
new
matched set
OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
noise c
ma
be because of the following:
1- Belts slapping cove
3- Pulley loose
4- Motor mounts loose or broken
After you investigate and if you find that
the problem with your machine is one of
the above,
1- Replace or realign the belts with a
matched set
2- Replace the belts with a
3- Realign or replace shaft, pulley,
setscrew and key
4- Tighten or replace the motor
mount
WARNING
Before starting the jointer please
make sure that you have read and
understood the manual and you are
ith the functions and safety
re to
do this may cause serious personal
A
C
B
D
E
familiar w
features on this machine. Failu
injury
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Surface Planing
When surface planing on a jointer, make
ure the stock is free of nails, staples or
le and run
the jointer. Push the stock over the cutter
dge Jointing
s
any other object. Set the cutting depth to
1/32” and make sure the fence is set to
90 degrees. Place the concave face of
the stock flat on the in-feed tab
head with the help of push blocks. See
Figure 13
Figure 13: Surface planing
E
Edge jointing is to make the edge of the
tock flat a
the same
f the stock is
14: Edge Jointing
s nd suitable for joinery or
finishing. To edge joint on the jointer
make sure the stock is clean of nails,
staples or any other object. Set the
cutting depth to 1/16” & 1/8” and make
sure the fence is set to 90 degrees.
Place the concave face of the stock flat
on the in-feed table and run the jointer.
Use push blocks to push the stock over
cutter head. Repeatthe
procedure until the edge o
flat.
Figure
di
kick back or there is a possibility of
B
su an and
work piece or injury to the operator.
OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
IMPORTANT
Never plane stock against the grain
rection of the wood. It can cause a
tear-out on the wood.
efore planing stock always make
re that the stock is dry & cle
does not have nails, staples or any
other object on it.
Do not joint stock having loose knots.
It can cause a serious damage to the
IMPORTANT
To save your hands, always use
p
ush blocks when surface planing on
the jointer. If you fail to use push
blocks, the cutter-head touch your
hand and can cause a serious injury
to your hand.
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Bevel Cutting
Bevel cutting is the cutting operation to
cut a desired angle on the edge of the
work piece.
To perform bevel cutting operation on a
jointer, first of all make sure that the
work-piece is dry, clean and free of nails
or any kind of metal that can damage the
OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
It is recommended to set the cutting
depth between 1/16” and 1/8” when
doing bevel cutting.
Now, set the fence to your desired angle
and start the jointer. Use push blocks to
push the stock over the cutter-head. If
the stock is cupped, make sure to put the
concave face of the stock flat on the in-
feed table. See figure 15
cutter-head.
Figure 15: Bevel Cutting
The fence of the jointer can be set to
different angles and it has a stop that
can hold the fence in that position so
that it doest not move while
operation.
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Inspecting the Cutter-Heads
er than the others, you will
tter-head guard so that you
an have access to the cutter-head.
N
th r
the cutter-head. Rotate the cutter head
body and check the height of each
carbide insert with the out-feed table.
The inserts t touch the bottom
of the straight edge. If the inserts are set
too high or too low then they should be
adjusted.
Adjusting /Replacing the Carbide
The cutter-heads are supposed to be at
the same height with each other and with
the out-feed table. If one of the carbide
inserts is high
get a poor result while doing any cutting
operation.
To inspect the cutter-heads disconnect
the jointer from the power source and
remove the cu
c
ow, take a straight edge and put it on
e out-feed table so that it hangs ove
should jus
Inserts
The carbide inserts get dull after
sometimes and need to be adjusted or
replaced occasionally.
To adjust or replace the carbide inserts,
disconnect the machine from the power
source and remove the cutter head guard
to expose the cutter head with the
carbide inserts.
ow, take a hex key and loosen the
crews on the carbide inserts that hold
ach carbide insert to the cutter head
ody. See figure 16
nd thus it has four cutting edges s dull,
imply rotate it 90 degrees and you will
et a new and fresh cutting edge. When
ll four edges of the carbide insert are
sed replace it with a new one.
Figure 17: Rotating carbide insert 90°
N
s
e
b
Figure 16: Removing the carbide inserts
Clean all the dust and debris on the
cutter-head body and on the insert and
replace it with a new one.
The carbide insert has a square shape
a. When
one edge of the carbide insert get
s
g
a
u
IMPORTANT: Remember if the dust
and debris on the cutter-head body is
not cleaned, it will make the insert out
of height alignment and may result in
poor cutting performance.
OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
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Table Parallelism
For the best cutting results, the in-feed
and out-feed tables of the jointer must be
paralleled to the cutter-head and to each
other.
The tables of your jointer are adjusted in
he factory. Since table parallelism
ble so that it hangs over the
utter head. Turn the eccentric bushings
just touches the cutter head.
ighten the loosen screws. See figure
Figure 19: In-feed & out-feed table
hose set
crews. Now make in-feed table parallel
igure16: Eccentric bushings and set-
Now, place the straightedge halfway
across the in-feed table and halfway over
the out-feed table to adjust the in-feed
table with the out-feed table.
t
adjustment is a complex task so it is
recommended to make sure if your table
really needs to be adjusted before you
start adjusting.
To check the table parallelism,
disconnect the power to the jointer and
remove the cutter head guard. Now,
loosen the out-feed table lock, jam nuts
and positive stop bolts (at the back of the
jointer). Remove screws in the 4
eccentric bushings located under the out-
feed table and loosen the set-screws.
Take a straight edge and place it on the
ut feed tao
c
and lower the out-feed table until the
straight edge sits flat on the out-feed
table and
T
18.
Figure 18: Adjusting out-feed table with
he cutter-headt
parallelism
Remove the screws in the 4 eccentric
bushings under the in-feed table and
loosen the screws underneath t
s
to the out-feed table by turning the
eccentric bushings under the in-feed
table. Once both tables are parallel,
tighten the set screws.
F
screws location
OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Eccentric
Bushing
Eccentric
Bushing
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Setting the Out-feed Table Height
The height of the out-feed table must be
qual to the height of the cutter-head
and loosen the out-feed
ble lock, the jam nuts and positive stop
Figure-17 Out-feed table height
Now, tighten the out-feed table lock and
e positive stop bolts and the jam nuts
ight.
e
knives.
To adjust the out-feed table height, first
of all disconnect the jointer from the
power source. Remove the cutter-head
guard and fence
ta
bolts located at the front and at the back
of the machine.
Now place a straightedge on the out-feed
table so that it hangs over the cutter-
head. Lower the out-feed table until the
straightedge is 1/16” above the cutter-
head body. See Figure-17
th
located at the back and front of the
machine. Set the knife height to the new
ut-feed table heo
Setting the In-feed Table Height
The positive stop bolts located at the
back of the machine allows you to adjust
the height of the in-feed table.
The recommended setting for the
minimum depth of cut is 1/32” and the
maximum depth of cut is 1/8” for most of
the operations.
Figure-18 Table positive bolts
OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
There are two positive stop bolts and
each bolt controls the top and bottom
range of table movement. The jam nut is
to lock the bolts in place so that they do
not move during the operation. See
Figure-18
IMPORTANT
jury
Do not exceed 1/8” cut per pass on the
machine or kick-back and serious in
may occur.
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CT200 TABLE
PARTS BREAKDOWN
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