King Industrial 8" Jointer KC-203C User manual

8˝ JOINTER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © 2002 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC.
MODEL: KC-203C

2-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THIS 8” JOINTER
KING CANADA TOOLS
OFFERS A 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE.
PROOF OF PURCHASE
Please keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty and servicing purposes.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts for this tool are available at our authorized KING CANADA service centers across Canada. For servicing, contact or
return to the retailer where you purchased your product along with your proof of purchase. Please use the 10 digit part numbers
listed in this manual for all part orders where applicable.
LIMITED TOOL WARRANTY
KING CANADA makes every effort to ensure that this product meets high quality and durability standards. KING CANADA warrants
to the original retail consumer a 2-year limited warranty as of the date the product was purchased at retail and that each product is free
from defects in materials. Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents,
repairs or alterations and lack of maintenance. KING CANADA shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or
for incidental, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products. To take advantage of this warranty, the product
or part must be returned for examination by the retailer. Shipping and handling charges may apply. If a defect is found, KING
CANADA will either repair or replace the product.
KING CANADA TOOLS INC. DORVAL, QUEBEC, CANADA H9P 2Y4
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR POWER TOOLS
1. KNOW YOUR TOOL
Read and understand the owners manual and labels affixed to
the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as its
specific potential hazards.
2. GROUND THE TOOL.
This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord and
a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding
type receptacle. The green conductor in the cord is the
grounding wire. NEVER connect the green wire to a live
terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE.
Keep in good working order, properly adjusted and aligned.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Make sure the
floor is clean and not slippery due to wax and sawdust
build-up.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose
them to rain. Keep work area well lit and provide adequate
surrounding work space.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF.
-with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
9. USE PROPER SPEED.
A tool will do a better and safer job when operated at the
proper speed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL.
Don’t force the tool or the attachment to do a job for which it
was not designed.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings,
watch) because they could get caught in moving parts. Non-
slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair. Roll up long sleeves above the elbows.
12. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
Always wear safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1). Everyday eyeglasses
only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
Also use a face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
13. DON’T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS.
Before servicing, when changing accessories or attachments.
16. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in the ‘’OFF’’ position before plugging
in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the manual for recommended accessories. Follow the
instructions that accompany the accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause hazards.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL.
Serious injury could occur if the tool tips over. Do not store
materials such that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach
them.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other parts that are
damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that they will
operate properly and perform their intended function. Check
for alignment of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting,
and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other parts that are da -maged should be properly repaired
or replaced.
20. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING
UNATTENDED.
Turn power ‘’OFF’’. Don’t leave any tool running until it comes
to a complete stop.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR JOINTER
READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING JOINTER
1. DO NOT ALTER OR MISUSE THE TOOL.
These tools are precision built. Any alteration or modification
not specified is misuse and may result in dangerous conditions.
2. AVOID GASEOUS AREAS.
Do not operate electric tools in gaseous or explosive
environnements. Motors in these tools normally spark and may
result in dangerous conditions.
3. BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE POWER SOURCE.
Make sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified
on the nameplate of the tool. A power source with a voltage
greater than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury
to the operator, as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO
NOT PLUG IN TOOL. Using a power source with a voltage less
than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.
4. STABILITY OF THE JOINTER.
Your jointer must be bolted securely to a stand or a workbench.
In addition, if there is any tendency for the jointer to tip over or
move during certain operations, such as cutting long, heavy
boards, bolt your jointer stand or workbench to the floor.
5. LOCATION.
This jointer saw is intended for indoor use only.
6. MISSING OR MALFUNCTIONING PARTS.
If any part of the jointer is missing, malfunctioning, has been
damaged or broken...such as the motor switch, or other
operating control, a safety device or the power cord...cease
operating immediately until the particular part is properly
repaired or replaced.
7. CLEARING THE TABLE OF ALL OBJETS.
Never turn your jointer on before clearing the table of all
objects (tools, scraps of wood...) except for the workpiece and
related feed and support devices for the operation planned.
8. AVOID AWKWARD HAND POSITIONS.
A sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the blade.
9. FEEDING SPEED.
Do not feed the material too fast while cutting. Only feed
the material fast enough so that the blade will cut. Keep fingers
away from the blade.
10. DO NOT perform any layout, assembly or setup work on
the table while the jointer is operating.
11. Never perform a jointing or planing operation with
cutterhead or drive guard removed.
12. Never make a jointing or planing cut deeper than 1/8˝.
13. Always use hold downs or push blocks for jointing
material narrower than 3˝or planing material thinner
than 3˝.
14. Never joint or plane material less than 10˝long.
15. ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM
CUTTERHEAD.
16. Disconnect machine from power source before making
repairs or adjustments.
17. Do not operate while under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication.

8” JOINTER ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE
JOINTER TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE JOINTER IS
COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU HAVE READ AND
UNDERSTOOD THE ENTIRE OWNER’S MANUAL.
ASSEMBLING JOINTER TO STAND
1. The outfeed end of the jointer will be located at the side of the stand
with the dust chute (B) Fig. 1.
2. Remove three screws (C) Fig. 1, and loosen three screws (D). Remove
back panel (E) from stand by lifting panel upward.
3. Line up three holes (F) and (L) Fig. 2, on top stand with three holes
located at the bottom of the jointer base and fasten the jointer to the
base with three 3/8 - 16 x 2˝long hex head screws (G) Fig. 3, six flat
washers (H), three lock washers (J), and three hex nuts (K).
CAUTION: THE JOINTER IS EXTREMELY HEAVY. WE
STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT TWO OR MORE PEOPLE LIFT THE
MACHINE ONTO THE STAND OR LIFT THE JOINTER
MECHANICALLY. IMPORTANT: Mounting screws for fastening the
jointer to the stand through holes (F) should be started downward
from the jointer base. Screw for mounting the jointer to the stand
through hole (L) should be started upward from the inside of the
stand.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3

8” JOINTER ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING MOTOR PULLEY
Assemble motor pulley (A) Fig. 4, on the motor shaft (B) with the hub of
the pulley in the outer position as shown. Make certain key (C) is
inserted in the keyway of the motor pulley and shaft. Tighten set screw
(which is located on the pulley hub) against the motor shaft (B).
ASSEMBLING BELT AND ALIGNING PULLEYS
1. Place belt (A) Fig. 5, inside the grooves of cutterhead pulley (B) and
motor pulley (C).
2. Make certain the motor pulley (C) Fig. 6, is aligned with cutterhead
pulley (B) by placing a straight edge (D) onto the face of each pulley
as shown.
3. If an adjustment is necessary, the motor pulley (C) Fig. 6, can be
moved in or out on the motor shaft, or the motor can be moved by
loosening four mounting screws, two of which are shown at (E)
Fig. 6. After adjustment is made tighten the four mounting screws or
the set screw on the hub of the motor pulley, depending on which
adjustment you made.
ADJUSTING BELT TENSION
Proper belt tension is obtained when there is approximately 1˝deflection
at the center span of the belt, using light finger pressure. If an adjustment
is necessary, the motor can be raised or lowered by loosening four
mounting screws, two of which are shown at (E) Fig. 6.
Tighten motor mounting hardware after proper tension is applied.
NOTE: Make certain the motor pulley is aligned with the cutterhead
pulley. Reassemble the rear panel to the stand which was removed in
STEP 2 of “ASSEMBLING JOINTER TO STAND”.
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6

8” JOINTER ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING CUTTERHEAD PULLEY GUARD / CARRIAGE
MOUNTING BRACKET
1. Align two pins (A) Fig. 7, in mounting bracket (C) with two holes (B)
at the rear of jointer (D).
2. Using the supplied hex. key (E), fasten mounting bracket (C) Fig. 8, to
the jointer with four M8 x 55mm long hex socket head screws, lock
washers, and flat washers (F), three of which are shown.
ASSEMBLING FENCE CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY
1. Fasten fence carriage assembly (A) Fig. 9, to cutterhead pulley
guard/carriage mounting bracket (B) using two M8 x 20mm long hex
socket head screws, lock washers, and flat washers (C) through holes
in fence carriage assembly, one of which is shown at (D).
2. Fig. 10 illustrates the fence carriage assembly (A) properly mounted to
the jointer.
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10

8” JOINTER ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING FENCE
1. Align two threaded holes (G) Fig. 11, in fence (A) with two holes (C)
in fence carriage (B) and fasten fence to carriage assembly with two
socket hex. screws, lock washers, and flat washers (D).
2. Fig. 12 illustrates the fence (A) properly mounted to carriage assembly
(B).
3. Thread two fence adjustment handles (E) Fig. 13, into the rear of fence
(A) as shown.
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 12
FIGURE 13

8” JOINTER ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING CUTTERHEAD GUARD
1. Remove set screw (not shown) from post (A) Fig. 14, of cutterhead
guard (B).
2. Insert post (A) Fig. 14, through hole (C) in the infeed table. NOTE:
A spring is supplied in knob assembly (D) Fig. 14, that returns the
guard (B) over the cutterhead after a cut has been made. Turn knob (D)
to provide tension on the spring inside knob assembly (D) Fig. 14,
engages inside the slot of the post. If spring tension is too much, or too
little that it does not allow the cutterhead guard to spring back over
the cutterhead, adjust the spring tension as necessary by removing the
guard and rotating knob (D).
3. Thread set screw (E) Fig. 15, which was removed in STEP 1, back
into post (A) to keep cutterhead guard (B) in position during
operation.
4. Fig. 16 illustrates the cutterhead guard (B) assembled to the jointer.
ASSEMBLING DUST CHUTE
The jointer has a built-in dust chute to expel sawdust efficiently during
cuts. If you will be connecting a dust collection system to the jointer, a
dust collector connector is supplied and can be fastened to the jointer
stand with four screws.
FIGURE 14
FIGURE 15
FIGURE 16

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
8” JOINTER
POWER SUPPLY
WARNING: YOUR JOINTER MUST BE CONNECTED TO A
30-AMP, BRANCH CIRCUIT AND USE A 30-AMP TIME DELAY
FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER. FAILURE TO CONNECT IN THIS
WAY CAN RESULT IN INJURY FROM SHOCK OR FIRE.
Your jointer must be properly grounded. Not all outlets are properly
grounded. If you are not sure if your outlet is properly grounded,
have it checked by a qualified electrician.
WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED, THIS JOINTER
CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK, PARTICULARLY WHEN
USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS. TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE, IF
THE POWER CORD IS WORN OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY,
HAVE IT REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.
GROUNDING
This jointer must be grounded. If it should malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric
current, to reduce the risk of electric shock. This jointer is equipped
with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances. WARNING: TO MAINTAIN PROPER
GROUNDING OF YOUR JOINTER, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER
THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER.
CHANGING VOLTAGE
The motor supplied with your King Canada 8˝jointer is a dual
voltage, 110/220V, single phase motor which is pre-wired for 220V
operation. If you desire to operate the machine at 110V, the following
instructions must be followed:
1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
2. The motor supplied with this jointer is supplied with six motor leads
that are connected for 220V operation. Reconnect these six motor
leads for 110V operation.
3. There is no plug supplied with the motor, therefore to operate at
220V, a plug with two flat, current-carrying prongs in tandem, and
one round or “U” shaped longer ground prong, as shown in Fig. 17,
must be installed. This plug is used only with proper mating
3-conductor grounded receptacle, as shown in Fig. 17. For 110V
operation, the plug must be replaced with a 110V standard plug.
WARNING!
ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY! ALL ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS MUST BE DONE WITH THE JOINTER DISCONNECTED FROM THE
POWER SOURCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY!
FIGURE 17
PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET
CURRENT
CARRYING PRONGS
GROUNDING PRONG

INFEED TABLE ADJUSTMENTS
1. To raise or lower the infeed table, loosen table lock handle (A) Fig. 18,
which is located at the rear of the infeed table and loosen locking handle
(B) Fig. 19, which is located at the front of the infeed table.
2. Turn the infeed table adjustment handwheel (C) Fig. 19.
3. IMPORTANT: When lowering the infeed table, a depth stop (D) Fig.
19, will automatically stop the table at a 1/8˝depth-of-cut. To move the
table past this point, the depth stop (D) Fig. 20, must be raised, while
simultaneously lowering the infeed table. Always make certain table
locking handles (A) Fig. 18, and (B) Fig. 19, are tight before operating the
jointer. The locking handles are springloaded and can be repositioned by
pulling outward on the handle and repositioning it on the serrated nut
located underneath the handle.
4. The depth-of-cut of the infeed table (position of the infeed table in
relation to the cutting circle) is indicated on scale (E) Fig. 20. NOTE:
Maximum depth-of-cut with this jointer is 1/2˝, which can be
accomplished in cuts of 1/8˝increments.
INFEED TABLE POSITIVE STOPS
Positive stops are provided to limit the height and depth of the infeed
table. To adjust the positive stops:
1. MAKE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM
THE POWER SOURCE.
2. Loosen two lock nuts (A) and (B) Fig. 21, and turn the adjustment
screws (C) and (D), which are located at the rear of the infeed table, as
required. A good suggestion is to set the upper positive stop (D) against
stud (E) for your finish or final cut. This means that you will be able to
rapidly set the infeed table for a finish or final cut without checking the
scale and pointer. Also, the lower positive stop (C) can be set against stud
(E) at the maximum depth of cut, if desired.
3. Tighten locking nuts (A) and (B) Fig. 21, after adjustments are made.
FIGURE 18
OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
8” JOINTER
FIGURE 19
FIGURE 20
FIGURE 21

OUTFEED TABLE ADJUSTMENTS
In order to perform accurate jointing operations, the outfeed table must
be exactly level with the knives at their highest point of revolution. This
means that the knives must be parallel to the outfeed table and project
equally from the cutterhead. To adjust the outfeed table:
1. MAKE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM
THE POWER SOURCE.
2. Loosen locking screw (A) Fig. 22, and turn handwheel (B). When the
outfeed table is exactly level with the cutterhead knives at their
highest point of revolution, tighten screw (A).
KNIFE ADJUSTMENTS
In order to do accurate work, the knives must be level with the outfeed
table. To check and adjust, if necessary, proceed as follows:
1. MAKE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM
THE POWER SOURCE.
2. Remove set screw holding the cutterhead guard (A) Fig. 23, in
position and remove cutterhead guard.
3. Loosen table locking handles and lower infeed table as described in
section “INFEED TABLE ADJUSTMENTS”.
4. Place a steel straight edge on the outfeed table, extending over the
cutterhead as shown in Fig. 24.
5. Carefully rotate the cutterhead by hand. The knives should just
touch the straight edge.
6. If the knife is too high or too low at either end, slightly turn the five
screws, four of which are shown at (D) Fig. 25, in the knife locking bar
clockwise to loosen, using the wrench (E) supplied. Then adjust the
height of the knife by turning the knife raising screws (F) Fig. 36,
counterclockwise to lower and clockwise to raise the knife. NOTE: If
the knife is to be lowered, it will be necessary to carefully push down
on the knife after screws (F) have been turned. WARNING: BE
EXTREMELY CAREFUL THAT YOUR HANDS DO NOT COME IN
CONTACT WITH THE KNIVES AS THE CUTTING EDGES ARE
VERY SHARP. IMPORTANT: Tighten knife locking screws (D) after
adjustments have been made.
7. Repeat these procedures for adjusting the two remaining knives if
necessary.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
8” JOINTER
FIGURE 22
FIGURE 23
FIGURE 24
FIGURE 26
FIGURE 25
Outfeed table
Straight edge ruler
Infeed
table
Cutter

8. If the knives are set too low, the result will be as shown in Fig. 27, and
the surface will be curved.
9. If the knives are set too high, the work will be gouged at the end of the
cut, as shown in Fig. 28.
10. As a final check, run a piece of work slowly over 6˝to 8˝over the
knives. The work should rest firmly on both tables as shown in Fig.
29, with no open spaces under the finished cut.
11. Replace the cutterhead guard which was removed in STEP 2.
ADJUSTING TABLE GIBS
“Gibs” are provided to take up any play that may develop between the
mating dovetail ways of the base and the infeed and outfeed tables, due
to excessive wear. The gib for the infeed table is shown at (A) Fig. 30.
Proper gib adjustment is necessary for the functioning of the jointer. The
gibs were adjusted at the factory and should not require any further
adjustment. However, if it ever becomes necessary to adjust the gibs due
to excessive wear, proceed as follows:
1. To adjust the infeed table gib, loosen locking knobs (C) Fig. 31 and (F)
Fig. 32. Loosen three lock nuts (B) Fig. 31, and tighten or loosen three
adjustment screws (D) as necessary. NOTE: Adjust the lower screw
first and as you proceed to the upper adjustment screws, gently raise
the outboard edge of the table. This will offset any tendency for the
table casting to “droop or sag” and permit the gib to be adjusted to the
proper fit to the upper adjustment screws. Tighten three lock nuts (B)
Fig. 31, and two table locking levers.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
8” JOINTER
FIGURE 27
FIGURE 28
FIGURE 29
FIGURE 30
FIGURE 31
Outfeed
table
Work
Infeed table
Cutter
Knives set too low
Outfeed
table
Work
Infeed table
Cutter
Knives set too high
Outfeed
table
Work
Infeed table
Cutter
Knives at
correct height

2. To adjust the out feed table, loosen locking lever (H) Fig. 33. Loosen
two lock nuts (E) and tighten or loosen two adjustment screws (G) as
necessary. NOTE: Adjust the lower adjustment screw first and as you
proceed to the upper adjustment screw, gently raise the outboard edge
of the table. This will offset any tendency for the table casting to
“droop or sag” and permit the gib to be adjusted to the proper fit to
the upper adjustment screws. Tighten two lock nuts (E) locking lever
(H).
FENCE OPERATION
The fence can be moved across the table and can be tilted up to 450right
or left at any position on the table as follows:
1. To move the fence across the table, loosen locking handle (A) Fig. 34,
and turn knob (B) accordingly until the fence is in the desired position;
tighten locking handle (A). As the fence is moved across the table, the
rear cutterhead guard (C) Fig. 34, extends over the knives in back of
the fence for operator safety.
2. To tilt the fence in or out, loose locking handle (D) Fig. 34. While
holding fence tilting handle (E) Fig. 35, rotate flip stop (F) and tilt the
fence in or out to the desired angle and tighten locking handle (D).
IMPORTANT: When cutting bevels and the angle is small, there is
little difference whether the fence is tilted in or out; however, at angles
approaching 450, it may become difficult to hold the work securely
against the fence when it is tilted outward. In this case, we suggest that
the fence (G) be tilted toward the table, as shown in Fig. 36. The fence
will form a V-shape with the table, and the work is easily pressed into
the pocket while passing across the knives.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
8” JOINTER
FIGURE 32
FIGURE 33
FIGURE 34
FIGURE 36
FIGURE 35

ADJUSTING FENCE POSITIVE STOPS
The fence has been equipped with positive stops that allow you to
rapidly tilt the fence to the 900and 450angles, inward or outward, to the
table. To check and adjust the positive stops, proceed as follows:
1. MAKE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM
THE POWER SOURCE.
2. Position the fence at 900to the table. Make certain flip stop (F) Fig. 37,
is lowered as shown, and adjustment screw (H) is contacting the flip
stop (F); then tighten locking handle (D).
3. Place a square (K) Fig. 37, on the table and against the fence, as shown,
and check if the fence is 900to the table.
4. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen locking handle (D) Fig. 37 and
lock nut (L). Rotate adjustment screw (F) until you are certain the
fence is 900to the table. Tighten lock nut (L).
5. Rotate flip stop (F) Fig. 38, tilt fence outward as far as it will go and
tighten locking handle (D). Place a square (K) on the table and against
the fence to check if the fence is 450outward to the table.
6. If an adjustment to the positive stop is necessary, loosen locking
handle (D) Fig. 38, and lock nut (M). Rotate adjustment screw (N) until
you are certain the fence is 450outward the table.
7. Tilt the fence (G) Fig. 39, inward as far as it will go and tighten locking
handle (D). Using a square (K) on the table and against the fence, check
if the fence is 450inward to the table.
8. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen lock nut (P) Fig. 39. Rotate screw
(R) until you are certain the fence is 450inward to the table.
REMOVING, REPLACING AND RESETTING KNIVES
If the knives are removed from the cutterhead for replacement or
regrinding, care must be used in removing, replacing and resetting them
as follows:
1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM ITS POWER SOURCE.
2. Move the fence to the rear and remove the cutterhead guard.
WARNING: BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL THAT YOUR HANDS DO
NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE KNIVES.
3. Using wrench (A) Fig. 40, slightly loosen the locking screws, three of
which are shown at (B) Fig. 40, in each knife slot by turning the screws
(B) clockwise. This relieves stress in the cutterhead.
4. Loosen screws (B) Fig. 40, further and remove knife (C) Fig. 41, and
knife locking bar (D).
OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
8” JOINTER
FIGURE 37
FIGURE 38
FIGURE 39
FIGURE 40

5. Fig. 41 illustrates the knife (C) and knife locking bar (D) removed from
the cutterhead. Remove the remaining two knives and locking bars, in
the same manner.
6. Using wrench supplied, lower the two knife adjustment blocks by
turning screws (F) counterclockwise in all three slots of the cutterhead.
7. Before replacing knives make certain the knife locking bars are
thoroughly clean and free of gum and pitch.
8. Replace the knife locking bars (D) Fig. 41, and knives (C) into each slot
in the cutterhead. WARNING: CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN
INSERTING THE KNIVES AS THE CUTTING EDGES ARE VERY
SHARP. Push the knife down as far as possible and snug up the five
screws (B) Fig. 40, three of which are shown, by turning each screw
counterclockwise just enough to hold the knife in position. Replace the
remaining two knives in the same manner. NOTE: KNIVES MUST
BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY AS SHOWN IN FIG. 42.
9. The knives are adjusted correctly when the cutting edge of the knife
extends out 0.060˝from the cutterhead diameter.
10. Carefully rotate the cutterhead (G) Fig. 43, until the round portion of
the cutterhead is on top as shown.
11. Place a 0.060˝feeler gage (H) Fig. 43, on the cutterhead and using a
straight edge (J) on the rear table adjust the height of the rear table
until it is 0.060˝above the cutting head diameter, as shown.
12. Lock the rear table in position and remove the feeler gage.
13. Lower the infeed table and place a straight edge (J) Fig. 44, on the
outfeed table extending over the cutterhead as shown.
14. Rotate the cutterhead by hand until the knife is at its highest point at
each end of the cutterhead. To raise the knife, use wrench (E) Fig. 44,
and turn raising screw clockwise until the knife just touches the
straight edge (J) on each end and center of the cutterhead when the
knife is at its highest point. When you are certain the knife is adjusted
properly, tighten the five locking screws (B) Fig. 44, three of which are
shown, by turning them counterclockwise.
15. Adjust the remaining two knives in the same manner. WARNING:
MAKE CERTAIN THAT ALL KNIVES ARE SECURELY
FASTENED IN CUTTERHEAD BEFORE TURNING ON POWER.
16. Replace cutterhead guard.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
8” JOINTER
FIGURE 41
FIGURE 42
FIGURE 43
FIGURE 44
Mating surfaces of cutterhead to blade and
blade to bar to be tight and parallel
Face of screw and face of cutterhead
to be parallel
WARNING!
Make sure
knives are
installed properly.
DO DON’T
PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS
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updated parts diagram and parts list.