Oliver 4235 User manual

4235 8” Parallelogram Jointer
Owner’s Manual
Oliver Machinery M-4235 8/2019
Seattle, WA Copyright 2003-2019
[e-mail] www.olivermachinery.net

CAUTION:
Before using this 8” Parallelogram Jointer, read
this owner’s manual completely and follow all
its safety and operating instructions.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions or issues with this
jointer, please call our Customer Service
Center at 1-800-559-5065 or visit our website
at www.olivermachinery.net.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND MAKE
THEM AVAILABILE FOR OTHER USERS.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Information…..................
4
Operation………………………….
30
Warning………………………………
5
A. Switch Assembly………………
30
Electrical Requirement & Safety…
6
B. Know Your Workpiece………...
30
Important Safety Instructions…….
7
C. Fence……………………………
31
Product Specifications…………….
12
D. Set Depth of Cut……………….
31
Product Overview…………………..
13
E. Hand Position………………….
31
Uncrate Your Jointer………………
14
F. Surfacing……………………….
31
Preparation for Set Up…………….
15
G. Edge Jointer……………………
32
Assembly & Installation……………
16
H. Beveling………………………...
32
16
I. Rabbeting………………………
33
A. Cutterhead Guard......................
B. Dust Collection..........................
16
Maintenance………………………
34
Adjustments…………………………
17
Troubleshooting………………….
35
17
Parts & Diagram………………….
36
18
Wiring Diagram…………………... 46
18
19
21
21
25
26
26
27
A. Belt Tension……………………..
B. Belt Replacement………………
C. Fence Movement……………….
D. Fence Stops……………………..
E. Fence Removal………………….
F. Table Alignment/Leveling……..
G. Outfeed Table Height
Adjustment………………………
H. Depth of Cut………………….....
I. Rotating or Replacing Inserts....
J. Cutterhead Guard.....................
K. Cutterhead Removal.................
L. Pulley Alignment.......................
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Oliver Machinery makes every effort to assure that its equipment meets the highest
possible standards of quality and durability. All products sold by Oliver Machinery are
warranted to the original customer to be free from defects for a period of two (2) years
on all parts excluding electronics and motors which are warranted for one (1) year from
the date of shipment. Oliver Machinery’s obligation under this warranty shall be
exclusively limited to repairing or replacing products or parts or components, at its sole
option, determined by Oliver Machinery to be defective. Oliver Machinery shall not be
required to provide other form of indemnity or compensation including but not limited
to compensatory damages.
This warranty does not apply to defects due to direct or indirect misuse, abuse,
negligence, accidents, unauthorized repairs, alternation outside our facilities, lack of
maintenance, acts of nature, or items that would normally be consumed or require
replacement due to normal wear and tear.
OTHER TERMS
To obtain and exercise the warranty right, please call 800-559-5065 or fill out warranty
request form online at www.olivermachinery.net.
Warranty parts are shipped via Parcel or Ground. Additional charge will occur and
charge to customers if express shipping is required.
DISCLAIMER
Under no circumstances shall Oliver Machinery be liable for death, personal or
property injury or damages arising from the use of its products.
Oliver Machinery reserves the right to make changes without prior notice to its
products to improve function or performance or design.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you need assistance or have questions beyond what is covered in the scope of this
warranty information, please call 800-559-5065 or email us at
[e-mail].
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⚠WARNING
Read and understand this manual completely and observe all
warning labels on the machine. Oliver Machinery has made every
attempt to provide a safe, reliable, easy-to-use piece of machinery. Safety,
however, is ultimately the responsibility of the individual machine operator.
With any piece of machinery, the operator must exercise caution, patience
and common sense to safely run the machine. Before operating this
product, become familiar with the safety rules in the following sections.
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY NOTICES USED IN
THIS MANUAL.
California Resident – California Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, and birth defect or other reproductive harm. For more information,
visit www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
Wear proper hearing protection.
Always wear safety googles or safety glasses with side shields
complying with current national standards.
Never alter the cutter head guard or use the jointer with the cutter
head guard missing except when rabbeting. Be sure the guard is in
place and working properly before each use. Do not defeat the
guard.
Keep hands away from rotating cutterhead.
This indicates hazardous situation. If precautions are not heeded,
it could result in serious injury or possible death
This indicates if precautions are not heeded, it may result in
minor or moderate injury, and/or possible machine damage.
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT
• Grounding Requirements
This jointer is equipped with a power cord with a
NEMA 6-15p plug, as in FIG. 1, that has an equipment
grounding wire and a ground pin, and it should be plugged
into a properly grounded installed outlet. Never remove
or cut off the grounding prong or modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plugs.
*If the plug does not match your local requirement, consult with an electrician
to replace it with the proper type.
• Power Supply
This jointer is wired for 220V operation and should be connected to a verified ground
power supply circuit that is 220V 50/60 Hz with an 8 Amp circuit. Use a separate
and proper circuit protection for this tool to avoid electrical hazards or damage to
the tool.
• Use a Proper Extension Cord
The use of extension cord is not recommended for this jointer. If you must use an
extension cord with this jointer, only use it for a temporary basis. When using an
extension cord, make sure it is in a good working condition to prevent short circuits
and any electrical hazards. If any sign of cracking, fraying, wear and/or damage
appears, replace it immediately. Refer the chart below to determine the right gauge
for your extension cord length.
Amperage
on
Machine Tag
Cord Length (feet)
25’
26’ – 50’
51 – 100’
101 – 150’
American Wire Gauge Number
0 – 6
18
16
16
14
6 – 10
18
16
14
12
10 – 12
16
16
14
12
12 – 16
14
12
Not Recommended
This machine must be properly grounded to help prevent
electrical shock and possible fatal injury. Consult with a qualified
electrician if you are uncertain about wiring/electrical
requirements in your area.
FIG. 1
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•IF YOU ARE NOT PROPERLY TRAINED in the use of a jointer, do not use until
proper training and knowledge have been obtained.
•READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW the safety instructions found in this manual.
Know the limitations and hazards associated with this machine.
•EYE SAFETY. Wear an approved safety shield, goggles or glasses complying with
current national standards to protect eyes. Common everyday eyeglasses are only
impact-resistant. They are not safety glasses.
•PERSONAL PROTECTION. Before operating the machine, remove tie, rings, watch
and other jewelry, and roll up sleeves above the elbows. Remove all loose outer
clothing and confine long hair. Protective type of footwear should be used. When the
noise exceeds the level of exposure allowed in Section 1910.95 of the OSHA
Regulations, use hearing protective devices. Do not wear gloves.
•GUARDS. Always keep cutterhead and drive guards in place and for every operation
except when rabbeting. Never alter the guard or use the tool with guards missing. If
any guards are removed for maintenance, DO NOT OPERATE the machine until the
guards are reinstalled.
•WORK AREA. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material,
sawdust, oil and other liquids to minimize the danger of tripping or slipping. Be sure
the table is free of all scrap, foreign material and tools before starting to use the
machine. Make certain the work area is well lighted and that a proper exhaust
system is used to minimize dust. Use anti-skid floor strips on the floor area where the
operator normally stands and mark off machine work area. Provide adequate work
space around the machine.
•GOOD PERSONAL SAFETY. Always stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating the tool.
•CARELESS ACTS. Give the work you are doing your undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation, and “horseplay” are careless acts that can result
in serious injury.
•DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND MEDICATION. Do not operate this machine while under
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
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Important Safety Instructions Continued
•THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED FOR SURFACING WOOD PRODUCTS ONLY. Do
not use this Oliver jointer for other than its intended use. Do not use this machine to
cut any kind of metal or substance other than wood. If used for other purposes,
Oliver disclaims any real or implied warranty, and guarantee is null and void.
•KEEP THE TABLES CLEAR of other tools, workpieces and debris.
•CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND VISITORS SHOULD BE KEPT OUT of the work
area. They may distract the operator leading to an accident.
•NEVER START THE JOINTER while a workpiece is in contact with the cutterhead.
•KEEP INSERTS SHARP AND CLEAN for the best and safest performance.
•MATERIAL CONDITION. Do not attempt to joint chipboards, panel boards or any
stock containing nails, paint or varnish. BE CAUTIOUS of knots in wood. Knots can
be thrown out of the workpiece or cause kickback.
•SUPPORT LONG LENGTHS OF MATERIAL PROPERLY to maintain control. Use
work supports or stands as needed.
•MAINTAIN A BALANCE STANCE and proper footing at all times when operating
this machine. DO NOT OVERREACH or use excessive force to perform any
machine operation.
•DO NOT STAND ON THE MACHINE. Serious injury could occur if the machine tips
over or if cutterhead is unintentionally contacted.
•HEALTH HAZARDS. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
§Lead from lead-based paint
§Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
§Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area,
and work with an approved safety mask or respirator specifically designed to filter
out microscopic particles in dusty work conditions.
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Important Safety Instructions Continued
•DISCONNECT ALL POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE,
maintenance, adjustments or when rotating or replacing blades. A machine under
repair should be RED TAGGED to show it should not be used until the maintenance
is complete.
•REPLACEMENT PARTS. Use only genuine Oliver Machinery factory authorized
replacement parts and accessories; otherwise, the warranty and guarantee are null
and void.
•ALWAYS USE PUSH BLOCKS when jointing materials less than 3” in height or
width. NEVER pass your hands directly over cutterhead without a push block. Your
hands must never be closer than 3” to the cutterhead at any time.
•DO NOT joint material shorter than 10”. NEVER joint material narrower or thinner
than ¾” when rabbeting.
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Important Safety Instructions Continued
After reading and understand the owner’s manual and all the safety
instructions, and you are ready to use this machine, be sure to follow the
safety instructions of before, while and when done operating the jointer.
Before Operating the Jointer
•Make sure the jointer and its accessories are all assembled and in proper working
order.
•Obtain advice from a qualified person if you are not thoroughly familiar with the
operation of this tool.
•Before making any adjustments, installing accessories or making repairs, the
jointer should always be turned off and disconnected from its power source.
•Check that all guards are in place and return quickly to normal rest positions. If a
guard seems slow to return or “hangs up”, have it adjusted, repaired or replaced
immediately. Never use a tool without a properly operating guard.
•Setup and secure blade inserts and worktables according to this owner’s manual.
•Make sure cutterhead inserts are securely locked in the cutterhead and that the
unused portion of the blades is covered with the guard before tool use.
•Maintain proper adjustment of infeed and outfeed tables.
•Before turning on the machine, remove all extra equipment such as keys,
wrenches, scraps, and cleaning rags away from the machine.
•Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause a
hand to move into the blade.
•Hold workpiece firmly.
•Never reach your hands underneath the workpiece while the cutterhead is
rotating.
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