Jet JJP-10BTOS Service manual

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
JJP-10BTOS 10" Jointer-Planer
WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-707410
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision A1 12/09
www.waltermeier.com Copyright © 2009 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc.

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Warranty and Service
Walter Meier (Manufacturing) 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
Walter Meier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine
maintenance and major repair on your JET
® tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call
1-800-274-6848.
MORE INFORMATION
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your local Walter Meier distributor, or visit waltermeier.com.
WARRANTY
JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product (MW stands for Metalworking, WW
stands for Woodworking).
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 JET warranty lasts for the time period specified in the product literature of each product.
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Three Year, Five Year and Lifetime Warranties do not cover products used for industrial or educational purposes.
Products with Three Year, Five Year or Lifetime Warranties that are used for 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.
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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 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 shipping and
handling costs of the return.
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WALTER MEIER (MANUFACTURING) INC., LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED
WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
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LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR
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CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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and are not binding. Members of Walter Meier reserve the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations
to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever. JET
® branded
products are not sold in Canada by Walter Meier.

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Table of Contents
Warranty and Service................................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents .....................................................................................................................................3
Warnings..................................................................................................................................................4
Features ..................................................................................................................................................7
Specifications...........................................................................................................................................7
Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................................7
Shipping Contents ....................................................................................................................................8
Assembly...............................................................................................................................................10
Jointer Setup..........................................................................................................................................12
Planer Setup ..........................................................................................................................................12
Operating Controls..................................................................................................................................13
Adjustments ...........................................................................................................................................15
Basic Operations ....................................................................................................................................18
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................22
Lubrication.............................................................................................................................................22
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................23
Parts......................................................................................................................................................26
Electrical Connection..............................................................................................................................39
The specifications in this manual are given as general information and are not binding. Walter Meier
(Manufacturing), Inc. reserves the right to effect, at any time and without prior notice, changes or alterations to
parts, fittings, and accessory equipment deemed necessary for any reason whatsoever.

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Warnings
1. Read and understand the entire owner's manual before attempting assembly or operation.
2. 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.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
4. This Woodworking Jointer-planer 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
woodworking jointer or planer, do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, Walter Meier disclaims any
real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result from that use.
6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this woodworking jointer-planer.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
7. Before operating this woodworking jointer-planer, 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.
8. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation.
9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples
of these chemicals are:
•Lead from lead based paint.
•Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
•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.
10. Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
11. Make certain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power source.
12. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.
13. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. Make sure the woodworking jointer-planer is firmly secured to the floor or bench before use.
17. 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.
18. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting.
19. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.

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20. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.
21. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
22. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are
careless acts that can result in serious injury.
23. 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.
24. 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 safer.
25. Use recommended accessories; improper accessories may be hazardous.
26. Maintain tools with care. Keep knives sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
27. Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris — do
not use your hands.
28. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over.
29. Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it
comes to a complete stop.
30. Before turning on machine, remove all extra equipment such as keys, wrenches, scrap, stock, and
cleaning rags away from the machine.
31. Always use a hold-down or push block when surfacing stock less than 12" inches long, or 3 inches
wide, or 3 inches thick.
32. Do not perform jointing operations on material shorter than 8", narrower than 3/4" or less than 1/4"
thick.
33. The hands must never be closer than 3 inches to
the cutterhead (see Figure).
34. 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.
35. To avoid kickback, the grain must run in the
same direction you are cutting. Before
attempting to joint, or plane, each work piece
must be carefully examined for stock condition
and grain orientation.

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36. When working with a swirl grain wood or burls, making it necessary to plane against the grain, use a
lesser depth of cut and a slow rate of feed.
37. Move the hands in an alternate motion from back to front as the work continues through the cut. Never
pass the hands directly over the cutter knife. As one hand approaches the knives remove it from the
stock in an arc motion and place it back on the stock in a position beyond the cutter knife (Fig. 18).
38. At all times hold the stock firmly.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly
even death.
- - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - -
Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting
assembly or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury!

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Features
Features
Specifications
Model number ..................................................................................................................JJP-10BTOS
Stock number........................................................................................................................... 707410
Cutterhead speed................................................................................................................... 9000rpm
Number of knives................................................................................................................................2
Cutter knife length......................................................................................................................10-1/4"
Cutter knife thickness..................................................................................................................0.060"
Dust port diameter...............................................................................................................2-1/2" or 4”
Jointer table ....................................................................................................................... 36"x10-1/4”
Max stock removal..........................................................................................................................1/8”
Max cutting width.............................................................................................................................10"
Fence ................................................................................................................................ 4-7/8" x 25”
Fence tilt..............................................................................................................................90°- 45° R
Fence positive stop................................................................................................................90°, 45°R
Planer table.................................................................................................................10-3/4" x 10-1/2"
Planer capacity
Maximum cutting thickness........................................................................................................4-1/2"
Max depth of cut...........................................................................................................................5/64”
Min length of work piece.....................................................................................................................6"
Feed rate................................................................................................................................19.5 fpm
Motor
Voltage ................................................................................................................... 120V, 60Hz, 13A
Switch......................................................................................Toggle switch with overload protection
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH)............................................................................... 37-1/2" x 18-1/2" x 44"
Net weight...................................................................................................................................74 lbs
Optional Accessories
Stock No. Description
707411 10" Jointer/Planer Blades
709207 13" Roller Support Stand

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Shipping Contents
Figure 1 – Contents of the Main Carton
Unpacking
Remove all contents from the shipping carton.
Do not discard the carton or packing material
until your Model JJP-10BT Jointer-Planer is
assembled and is running satisfactorily.
Compare the contents of the carton against the
list of parts in Contents of Shipping Container
(below). The letter identification in the list
corresponds to the items shown at right. This is
your key for identifying the parts used
throughout the Assembly section for easy
reference.
Remove the protective coating that is applied to
the table with a house hold grease and spot
remover.
Figure 2 – Tools Included
Contents of the Main Carton
01 Jointer Fence (A)0
01 Dust Chute (B)
01 Cutterhead Guard (C)
02 Long Support Plate(D)
02 Short Support Plate (E)
01 Jointer-Planer (F)
02 Long Stand Top Support (G)
02 Short Stand Top Support (H)
01 Planer Outfeed Table Extension (J)
01 2-1/2" to 4" Hose Adapter (K)
02 Push Block (L)
01 Owner's Manual (M)
04 Stand Leg (N)
Tools Included
01 8/10mm Open-end Wrench (O)
01 Knife Setting Gauge (P)
01 3, 5, 6mm hex wrenches (set of 3) (Q)

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Knobs and Handles
01 Lock Knob (R)
01 Height Adjust Handle (S)
01 Lock Handle (U)
01 Flat Washer (T)
01 Lock Knob (V)
Hardware
04 Hex Cap Screw(X)
24 Carriage Bolt (Y)
02 Socket Head Cap Screw (Z)
03 Socket Head Cap Screw (AA)
04 Socket Head Cap Screw (BB)
28 Flat Washer (CC)
24 Lock Washer (DD)
28 Hex Nut (EE)
02 Pan Head Machine Screw (FF)
02 Hex Nut (GG)
03 Flat Washer (HH)
04 Flat Washer (JJ)
04 Lock Washer (KK)
04 Rubber Foot (LL)
02 Lock Washer (MM)
Figure 3 – Knobs and Handles
Figure 4 – Hardware (actual size)

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Assembly
For assembly convenience, the item letter
designators used throughout the Assembly section
are the same as those used to identify shipping
content and hardware components on pages 8–9.
Stand Assembly
Referring to Figure 5:
1. Select two legs (N),one short stand top support
(H) and one short support plate (E).
2. Attachone end of the stand top support (H) to the
top of the first leg with two carriage bolts (Y), flat
washers (CC), lock washers (DD) and hex nuts
(EE). Attach the other end of the stand top
support (H) to the second leg in the same
manner. Hand-tighten only at this time.
3. Attach a support plate (E) to each leg (N) in the
same manner with two carriage bolts (Y), flat
washers (CC), lock washers (DD) and hex nuts
(EE). Hand-tightenonly at thistime.
4. Repeat steps 1–3 using the remaining legs,
short stand top support and support plate.
5. Complete the stand construction by attaching
long stand top supports (G) and long support
plates (D) to the leg assemblies constructed in
steps 1–4. Hand-tighten all hardware only at this
time.
6. Place a rubber foot (LL) on a hex cap screw (X),
then insert the threaded end of the screw through
the opening on the bottom of the leg.
7. Secure with flat washer (CC) and hex nut (EE).
8. Attach rubber feet to remaining legs in the same
manner.
9. Place stand upright. Ensure that the stand is on
a level surface and all four legs are contacting
the surface.
10. Tighten all hex nuts with the 10mm wrench (O)
provided.
Mounting Jointer-Planer to Stand
Referring to Figure 6:
1. Place the Jointer-Planer (F) onto the assembled
stand and secure with 4 each socket head cap
screws (BB), lock washers (KK), and flat washers
(JJ).
2. Tighten all socket head cap screws (BB) with
the 5mm hex wrench (Q) provided.
EE DD CC HY
EE DD CC EY
N
B
EE
CC
LL
X
D
G
Figure 5
Figure 6

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Jointer-Planer Assembly
Referring to Figure 7:
Fence
1. Attach jointer fence (A) to back of jointer outfeed
table (F 3 ) with two each socket head cap screws
(Z) and lock washers (MM). Tighten screws with
5mm hex wrench (provided).
Lock Knobs
The JJP-10BT Jointer-Planer comes equipped with
two lock knobs to secure the position of the jointer
infeed table.
2. Install jointer infeed table lock knobs (V, R).
Note: The shaft length of each lock knob (refer
to Figure 3) are different. Be sure to install each
in the correct location.
Extension Table
3. Attach the planer outfeed extension table (J) to
the main planer table (F 4 ) with three each
socket head cap screws (AA) and flat washers
(HH). Tighten screws with 5mm hex wrench.
Extension Table Adjustment
Two setscrews located underneath the extension
table (J) are used to adjust the height position of the
outer (protruding) edge, which must be slightly
higher than the main planer table (F 4 ) in order to
minimize snipe (see Avoiding Snipe on page 21).
4. Using a 4mm hex wrench (provided), turn
setscrews slightly clockwise to raise the table or
counterclockwise to lower the table.
Lock Handle
Referring to Figure 8:
Attach planer table lock handle(U) and flatwasher (T).
Cutterhead Guard
5. Install cutterhead guard (C) by securing the
bracket (C 1 ) to the side of the jointer infeed
table (F 5 ) with two each pan head machine
screws (FF) and hex nuts (GG).
Important: It is extremely important that spring
action causes the cutterguard (C) to retract against
the fence (A), concealing the cutterhead (A 1 ). If
spring return tension is not enough, adjust the spring
located on the cutterhead pivot shaft accordingly.
Figure 7
Figure 8

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Jointer Setup
Disconnect machine from power
source before making any adjustments. Failure
to comply may cause serious injury.
Referring to Figure 9:
1. Loosen lock handle (U).
2. Install planer table height adjustment handle (S).
3. Turn handle (S) counterclockwise and lower
planer table (F 1 ) all the way.
4. Remove hex nut (B 1 ) and flat washer (B 2 ) from
dust chute (B).
5. Orient the dust chute (B) as shown and install
into the infeed opening.
Position the chute (B) such that the two
positioning keys and one threaded positioning
screw underneath the chute meshes with three
positioning holes on the table (F 1 ).
6. Raise the table (turn handle S clockwise) until
the dust chute (B) is held firmly in place
between the planer infeed table (F 1 ) and jointer
outfeet table (F 2 ). Do not overtighten.
7. Tighten lock handle (U).
Step 8 is optional.
8. Further secure the dust chute by reinstalling the
hex nut (B 1 ) and flat washer (B 2 ) from
underneath the planer infeed table (F 1 ).
9. Remove handle (S).
Planer Setup
If the machine is currently set up for jointer
operation, remove the dust chute (B, Fig. 9). Refer
to the Jointer Setup section above.
Referring to Figure 10:
1. Swing cutterguard (C) away from fence (A),
which will expose the cutterhead.
Cutterhead knives are
dangerously sharp. Use extreme caution when
working around them. Failure to comply may
cause serious injury.
2. Orient the dust chute (B) as shown. Install onto
the jointer outfeed table (F 2 ) and secure by
tightening lock knobs (B 4 ).
Figure 9
Important: Dust chute (B) must be properly installed in
both Jointer setup and Planer setup. If improper
installation fails to activate a micro-switch, the machine
will not start.
Figure 10

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Operating Controls
Disconnect machine from power
source before making any adjustments. Failure
to comply may cause serious injury.
Power
Plug power cord into outlet.
Referring to Figure 11:
Start/Stop
Pull the red switch (A) out to start. Push in to stop.
Safety Key
Removing the safety key (B) will render the
start/stop switch inoperable. The machine can
continue to operate without the key, but upon
stopping cannot be restarted until it is reinstalled.
Reset Switch
If the machine should come to an unexpected stop
during operation due to overload or jammed work-
piece, etc.:
1. Set the start/stop switch (A) set to stop (pushed
in).
2. Momentarily press, then release the reset switch
(C).
3. Restart machine.
Planer Controls and Adjustments
Referring to Figure 12:
Table Lock
Turn the lock handle (A) counterclockwise to release
and permit table adjustment. Turn the lock handle
(A) clockwise to secure the planer table (D) in its
selected position.
Table Height Adjustment
The planer table height is set as follows:
1. Unlock the table lock (A).
2. Install the removeable adjustment handle (C)
onto the shaft (B).
3. Rotate the adjustment handle (C) clockwise to
raise the planer table (D), counterclockwise to
lower.
Each revolution of the adjustment handle (C) results
in a 3/32" up or down movement of the table (D). A
scale indicates the amount of table travel. The pointer
(E) indicates the table position on the scale relative to
the cutterhead.
Figure 11
Figure 12

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Jointer Controls and Adjustments
Refer to Figure 13.
Infeed Table Height Adjustment
Two lock knobs (F) and a height adjustment knob
(E) control the height adjustment of the infeed table
(D).
To adjust:
1. Loosen lock knobs (F).
2. Turn the height adjustment knob (E) clockwise
to raise the infeed table (D) or counter-clockwise
to lower the table.
The amount of table adjustment can be read on
the scale (C).
3. Tighten the lock knobs (F).
Note: A depth of cut of 1/16" or less is recom-
mended.
Cutterhead Guard
Properly positioned, the cutterhead guard (A) should
rest against the fence (B 1 ).
Fence Bevel Adjustment
The fence (B 2 ) can be tilted backward (G) up to 45°
(that is, for a total included angle of 135° from table
surface) as follows:
1. Loosen lock handle (J).
2. Tilt the fence (B 2 ) back to the desired angle up
to 135 degrees (G). Or you can place your
beveled reference piece on the table and
against the fence, adjusting the fence until the
angle of the fence matches the bevel of your
gauge piece.
3. Tighten the lock handle (J).
Figure 13

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Adjustments
Cutterhead Knife Adjustment
Cutterhead knives are
dangerously sharp! Use extreme caution when
inspecting, removing, sharpening or replacing
knives into the cutterhead. Failure to comply
may cause serious injury!
Determining if adjustment is necessary:
1. Disconnect machine from the power source.
2. Remove the cutterhead guard.
Referring to Figures 14 and 15:
Note: To rotate the cutterhead the cutterhead pulley
must be turned. This requires removing the panel on
the front of the cabinet for access.
3. Rotate the cutterhead (E) until one knife is in the
12 o'clock position. The 12 o'clock position is the
highest point a blade will reach in the cutting arc
(C, Fig. 15).
4. Place the knife setting gauge (J) on the outfeed
table (F). One end of the gauge should be
positioned over the cutting knife (C) towards the
near the end of the blade (G).
Use care when handling the knife
setting gauge nearthe blades to prevent damage.
Note the position of the knife blade with respect
to the gauge, then move the gauge to the other
side of the table towards the fence (H) and
again note the position of the knife blade with
respect to the gauge.
The blade must be at the same height at each
end and must also be at the same height as the
outfeed table (bottom of gauge). If this is not the
case, adjustment is required as follows:
Adjustment procedure
5. Slightly loosen seven gib lock screws (A) by
turning into the lock bar (B), clockwise as
viewed from the infeed table (K).
6. Adjust the blade height by turning jack screws
(D) upon which the blade rests. To lower the
blade, turn the screw clockwise. To raise, turn
the screw counter-clockwise.
7. When the blade is at the proper height, alternately
tightenthe seven gib lock screws (A).
Repeat steps 3 – 7 to adjust the remaining blade.
Note: The most common cause for unsatisfactory
cutting performance is improperly set knives. Many
aftermarket devices are avaialable to further assist
in the accurate setting of knives.
Figure 14
A
B
C
D
E
Figure 15

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Replacing Cutter Knives
Disconnect machine from power
source before making any adjustments. Failure
to comply may cause serious injury.
1. Disconnect machine from the power source.
2. Remove the cutterhead guard.
Cutterhead knives are
dangerously sharp. Use extreme caution when
inspecting, removing, sharpening, or replacing
knives into the cutterhead. Failure to comply
may cause serious injury.
Referring to Figures 14 and 15 (page 15):
3. Turn all seven gib lock screws (A) into the lock
bar (B) by turning in a clockwise direction as
viewed from the infeed table (K).
4. Carefully remove the cutter knife (C) and lock
bar (B).
5. Repeat for the remaining knife.
6. Thoroughly clean all surfaces of the cutterhead,
knife slots and lock bars of any dust or debris.
7. Insert the first replacement knife (C) into the
knife slot, making sure it faces the proper
direction.
8. Insert lock bar (B) and tighten just enough to
hold in place.
9. Repeat for other the remaining blade.
Following installation, the knives must be adjusted
as described in Cutterhead Knive Adjustment on
page 15.
Jointer Fence Adjustment
Referring to Figure 16:
The jointer fence (A) can be adjusted from a full forward
position (90º to table, corresponding to a scale reading
of 0º) to a full back-tilted position of 135 º (scale reading
of 45 º).
If setting to maximum positions do not stop the fence at
0º or 90º, make adjustments as follows:
Fence 90º Adjustment
1. Loosen lock handle (H) and bring fence fully
forward. Using a square, determine if the fence is
90º to the table.
If adjustment is required:
2. Loosen jam nut (E) and adjust stop screw (D) in or
out until a fence postion of 90º with respect to the
table is achieved.
3. Secure the jam nut (E).
Check the scale indication. If the indicator (C) does not
point to zero:
4. Loosen screw (B), adjust accordingly, then retighten
screw.
Fence 45º Adjustment
Verify that the fence and scale indication is accurate at
90º as outlined in Fence 90º Adjustment above.
1. Loosen lock handle (H) and set the fence all the
way back. Using a square, determine if the fence is
135º to the table.
If adjustment is required:
2. Loosen jam nut (G) and adjust stop screw (F) in or
out until a fence postion of 135º with respect to the
table is achieved. Note: The screw head stops
against the fence mounting bracket.
3. Secure the jam nut (G).
Figure 16

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Belt Replacement
Refer to Figure 17 when installing or replacing the
the feed-roller (A) or cutterhead drive (D) belts.
Disconnect machine from power
source before making any adjustments. Failure
to comply may cause serious injury.
Feed-roller Belt Replacement
Cutterhead knives are
dangerously sharp. Use extreme caution when
replacing any belt. Contact with cutterhead
knives will cause serious injury.
1. Remove the front panel. This is the panel where
the Start/Stop switch is located.
2. Remove feed-roller belt (A) from pulley (B) while
manually rotating pulley (C).
When this is accomplished, belt will fall away
from pulley (C).
3. Loop the new belt around pulley (C), then
around pulley (B) while manually rotating pulley
(C).
4. When installed, continue to manually rotate
pulley (C) and verify that belt is properly seated
on both pulleys.
5. Replace front cover.
Cutterhead Drive Belt Replacement
Cutterhead knives are
dangerously sharp. Use extreme caution when
replacing any belt. Contact with cutterhead
knives will cause serious injury.
The cutterhead drive belt should seldom if ever,
require replacement. Follow the procedure below if,
however, the belt should require replacement.
1. Remove the feed-roller belt as described in
Feed-roller Belt Replacement above.
2. Remove the bottom portion of the cutterhead
drive belt (D) from pulley (E) while manually
rotating pulley (F).
Use extreme caution to avoid
contact with cutterhead knives while performing
this step. Contact with cutterhead knives will
cause serious injury.
3. Remove top portion of belt (D) from pulley F,
then work it under the chain and past pulley B to
remove completely.
Figure 17
4. Install new belt by first feeding the lower loop
downward behind the gear (H) and pulley (C). This
will properly position the lower loop of the belt in
close proximity to pulley (E).
5. Slide the top loop of the belt around and past pulley
(B), sliding it underneath and past chain (G); then
loop around pulley (F).
6. Loop belt around pulley (E) while manually rotating
pulley (F).
Use extreme caution to avoid
contact with cutterhead knives while performing this
step. Contact with cutterhead knives will cause
serious injury.
7. Manually rotate pulley (F) to verify that the grooves
in the belt are properly meshed with the grooves on
both pulleys.
This completes the cutterhead drive belt installation.
8. Replace the feed-roller belt (Feed-roller Belt
Replacement section steps 3–5).

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Basic Operations
Dust Collection
Before initial operation, the machine must be
connected to a dust collector.
Important: If a dust collection system is not
used, the quality of your cut will suffer severely.
Initial Startup
After the assembly and adjustments are
complete the planer is ready to be tested. Plug
in and start the machine. Keep your finger on
the Stop button in case of a problem. The
machine should run smoothly with little or no
vibration or rubbing noises. Investigate and
correct the source of any problems before
further operation.
DO NOT attempt to inves-
tigate or adjust the planer while it is running.
Wait until the machine is turned off,
unplugged and all working parts have come
to a complete standstill.
Always wear ANSI-approved
safety glasses or goggles when operating
equipment.
Changing Mode of Operation
When changing the operating mode (planer to
jointer and back) the machine must be turned off,
unplugged, and come to a complete stand-still.
To change the mode of operation, see sections
Jointer Setup and Planer Setup on page 12.
Jointer Operations
Correct operating position
The operator must be positioned offset to the
infeed table (Figure 18).
Figure 18
Hand placement
Never pass hands directly
over the cutterhead.
Referring to Figure 18:
At the start of the cut, the left hand holds the
workpiece firmly against the infeed table and
fence while the right hand pushes the workpiece
in a smooth, even motion toward the cutterhead.
After the cut is under way, the new surface rests
firmly on the outfeed table. The left hand is
transferred to the outfeed side (Figure 18) and
presses down on this part of the workpiece, at
the same time maintaining flat contact with the
fence. The right hand presses the workpiece
forward and before the right hand reaches the
cutterhead it should be moved to the work on
the outfeed table.
Surfacing
The purpose of surfacing on a jointer is to
produce one flat surface (Figure 19). The other
side can then be milled to precise, final
dimensions on a thickness planer resulting in a
board that is smooth and flat on both sides and
each side parallel to the other.
! If the wood to be jointed is cupped or
bowed, place the concave side down, and
take light cuts until the surface is flat.
! Never surface pieces shorter than 12 inches
or thinner than 3/8 inch without the use of a
special work holding fixture.
! Never surface pieces thinner than 3 inches
without the use of a push block.
! Cuts of approximately 1/16" or less at a time
are recommended, which provides for better
control over the material being surfaced.
More passes can then be made to reach the
desired depth.
Figure 19

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Direction of Grain
Avoid feeding work into the jointer against the
grain (Figure 20).
Figure 20
This may result in chipped and splintered edges.
Feed with the grain to obtain a smooth surface,
as shown in Figure 21.
Figure 21
Edge Jointing
Jointing (or edging) is the process of creating a
finished, flat edge surface that is suitable for
joinery or finishing (Figure 22). It is also a
necessary step prior to ripping stock to width on
a table saw.
! Never edge a board that is less than 3
inches wide, less than 1/4 inch thick, or 12
inches long, without using a push block.
! When edging wood wider than 3 inches lap
the fingers over the top of the wood,
extending them back over the fence such
that they will act as a stop for the hands in
the event of a kickback.
When workpiece is twice the
length of the jointer infeed or outfeed table
use an infeed or outfeed support.
To edge:
1. Make sure the fence is set to 90°. Double
check it with a square.
2. Inspect stock for soundness and grain
direction (refer to Direction of Grain on
previous page).
Figure 22
3. If the board is bowed (curved), place the
concave edge down on the infeed table.
4. Set the infeed table for a cut of approx-
imately 1/16 inch.
5. Hold the stock firmly against the fence and
table, feed the stock slowly and evenly over
the cutterhead.

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Beveling
Beveling an edge is the same operation as edge
jointing, except that the fence is tilted to a
specified angle.
! Make certain material being beveled is over
12 inches long, more than 1/4 inch thick and
1 inch wide.
To bevel:
1. Use a bevel gauge to determine the desired
angle. Then set the fence to the same angle.
2. Inspect stock for soundness and grain
direction (refer to Direction of Grain on
previous page).
3. Set the infeed table for a cut of
approximately 1/16.
4. If the board is bowed (curved), place the
concave edge down on the infeed table.
5. Feed the stock through the cutterhead,
making sure the face of the stock is
completely flat against the fence and the
edge is making solid contact on the infeed
and outfeed tables (Figure 23).
For wood wider than 3 inches – hold with
fingers close together near the top of the
stock, lapping over the board and extending
over the fence.
For wood less than 3 inches wide – use
beveled push blocks and apply pressure
toward the fence. Keep fingers near top of
push block.
Several passes may be required to achieve full
bevel.
Figure 23
Planer Operations
Depth of Cut
Thickness planing refers to the sizing of lumber to
a desired thickness while creating a level surface
parallel to the opposite side of the board. Board
thickness that the planer will produce is indicated
by the scale (see Table Height Adjustment on
page 13). Preset the planer to the desired
thickness of the finished workpiece using the
gauge. The depth-of-cut is adjusted by raising or
lowering the planer table (D, Fig. 12) using the
adjustable handle (C, Fig. 12).
! The quality of thickness planing depends on
the operator's judgment about the depth of
cut.
! The depth of cut depends on the width,
hardness, dampness, grain direction and
grain structure of the wood.
! The maximum thickness of wood that can be
removed in one pass is 5/64" for planing
operations on workpieces up to 5-1/2” wide.
The workpiece must be positioned away from
the center tab on the rollercase to cut 1/8”.
! The maximum thickness of wood that can be
removed in one pass is 1/16” for planing
operations on workpieces from 5-1/2” up to
10" wide.
! For optimum planing performance, the depth
of cut should be less than 1/16”.
! The board should be planed with shallow
cuts until the work has a level side. Once a
level surface has been created, flip the
lumber and create parallel sides.
! Plane alternate sides until the desired thick-
ness is obtained. When half of the total cut
has been taken from each side, the board
will have a uniform, moisture content and
additional drying will not cause it to warp.
! The depth of cut should be shallower when
the workpiece is wider.
! When planing hardwood, take light cuts or
plane the wood in thin widths.
! Make a test cut with a test piece and verify
the thickness produced.
! Check the accuracy of the test cut before
working on the finished product.
Precautions
! A thickness planer is a precision wood-
working machine and should be used on
quality lumber only.
! Do not plane dirty boards; dirt and small
stones are abrasive and will wear out the
blade.
! Remove nails and staples. Use the planer to
cut wood only.
! Avoid knots. Heavily cross-grained wood
makes knots hard. Knots can come lose and
jam the blade. Any article that encounters
planer blades may be forcibly ejected from
the planer creating a risk of injury.