Powermatic 60B User manual

8" JOINTER
Model 60B
Instruction Manual & Parts List
M-0460282
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This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a Powermatic Model 60B, 8"
Jointer. Its purpose, aside from proper machine operation, is to promote safety through the use
of accepted correct operating and maintenance procedures. Completely read the safety and
maintenance instructions before operating or servicing the machine. To obtain maximum life
and efficiency from your jointer, and to aid in using the machine safely, read this manual
thoroughly and follow all instructions carefully.
Warranty & Service
WMH Tool Group warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our
Authorized Repair Stations located throughout the United States can give you quick service.
In most cases, any one of these WMH Tool Group Repair Stations can authorize warranty repair, assist you in
obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET, Performax, Powermatic or
Wilton tools.
For the name of an Authorized Repair Station in your area, call 1-800-274-6848.
More Information
WMH Tool Group is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product
information, check with your local WMH Tool Group distributor or visit wmhtoolgroup.com.
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WMH Tool Group (including JET, Performax, Powermatic and Wilton brands) makes every effort to assure
that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original retail
consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and workmanship as
follows: 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ALL PRODUCTS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. This
warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal
wear-and-tear, repair or alterations outside our facilities, or to a lack of maintenance.
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LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOTAPPLY TO YOU.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to
an Authorized Repair Station designated by our office. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the
complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, WMH Tool Group will
either repair or replace the product, or refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide a
repair or replacement, if you are willing to accept a refund. WMH Tool Group will return repaired product or
replacement at our expense, but if it is determined there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes
not within the scope of our warranty, then the user must bear the cost of storing and returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
WMH Tool Group sells through distributors only. WMH Tool Group reserves 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules.........................................................................................................................................4-5
Safety Decals..........................................................................................................................................6
Specifications..........................................................................................................................................7
Features..................................................................................................................................................8
Receiving................................................................................................................................................9
Installation & Assembly............................................................................................................................9
Aligning Pulleys...............................................................................................................................10
Mounting Drive Belt.........................................................................................................................10
Mouting Pulley Guard......................................................................................................................11
Mounting Dust Adaptor....................................................................................................................11
Electrical Connections.....................................................................................................................11
Extension Cords..............................................................................................................................11
Adjustments...........................................................................................................................................12
Cutter Guard ...................................................................................................................................12
Installing Knives..............................................................................................................................13
Leveling Tables...............................................................................................................................14
Adjusting Depth of Cut.....................................................................................................................15
Setting Outfeed Table .....................................................................................................................16
Spring Cutting .................................................................................................................................17
Fence Movement ............................................................................................................................17
Fence Stops....................................................................................................................................18
Basic Jointer Operation .........................................................................................................................19
Jointing Short or Thin Work.............................................................................................................19
Direction of Grain............................................................................................................................19
Hand Placement..............................................................................................................................20
Surfacing.........................................................................................................................................20
Jointing Warped Surfaces ...............................................................................................................20
Edge Jointing ..................................................................................................................................21
Beveling..........................................................................................................................................21
Skewing (Shear Cutting)..................................................................................................................21
Taper Cuts ......................................................................................................................................22
Rabbeting........................................................................................................................................22
Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................23
Sharpening the Knives ....................................................................................................................23
Cutterhead Repairs .........................................................................................................................24
Table Removal................................................................................................................................25
Trouble-Shooting..............................................................................................................................26-27
Optional Accessories.............................................................................................................................27
Parts List & Exploded Views:
Fence Assembly.........................................................................................................................28-29
Base & Table Assembly..............................................................................................................30-32
Cutterhead Assembly .................................................................................................................33-34
Stand Assembly .........................................................................................................................35-37
Electrical Schematics:
230 Volt, 1 Phase............................................................................................................................38
230 Volt, 3 Phase............................................................................................................................39
460 Volt, 3 Phase............................................................................................................................40
Preventive Maintenance........................................................................................................................41

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SAFETY RULES
As with all machines, there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the use of this jointer. Use the
machine with the respect and caution demanded where safety precautions are concerned. When normal
safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator can result.
Read the manual. Read, understand, and follow the safety instructions found in this manual. Know the
limitations and hazards in using the jointer. Decals are placed on each machine as reminders of good safety
practice.
Installation. If mounting machine to the floor, use high quality anchor bolts through the mounting holes on
the base. If using a mobile base, be sure to lock the wheels during operation or adjustments.
Location. Use extra care in the location of the jointer in the shop. Place the machine so that potential
kickback area is not in line with aisles, doorways, wash stations, or other work areas.
Electrical grounding. Make certain the machine frame is electrically grounded and that a ground lead is
included in the incoming electrical service. If a cord and plug are used, make certain the grounding lug
connects to a suitable ground. Follow the grounding procedure indicated in the National Electric Code.
Eye safety. Always wear approved safety goggles, glasses, or a face shield when operating this machine.
(Note: Common 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 clothing and confine long hair. Protective type footwear should
be used. Where 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. Be sure machine guards are in place and in good working order. Use them at all times on
operations where they can be used. If a guard must be removed for any operation, make sure it is replaced
immediately following completion of that operation.
Work area. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, saw dust, 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 cut. Make certain the work area is well lighted and that a proper exhaust system is
used to minimize dust. Powermatic recommends the use of anti-skid floor strips on the floor area where the
operator normally stands and that each machine's work area be marked off. Provide adequate work space
around the machine.
Disconnect machine before performing any service or maintenance. A machine under repair should be
RED TAGGED to show it should not be used until the maintenance is complete.
Housekeeping. Before turning on machine, remove all extra equipment such as keys, wrenches, scrap,
stock, and cleaning rags away from the machine.
Power on. On machines equipped with a manual starter make sure the starter is in "OFF" position
before connecting power to machine.
Always use a hold-down or push block when surfacing stock less than 12" inches long, or 3 inches wide, or
3 inches thick.
Do not perform jointing operations on material shorter than 8", narrower than 3/4" or less than 1/4" thick.

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Three inch rule. When working a piece of wood on
the jointer, follow the 3 inch radius rule. The hands
must never be closer than 3 inches to the
cutterhead. See Fig. 1.
Depth of cut. Do not make cuts deeper than 3/4"
when rabbeting. On other cuts such as edging,
surfacing, etc., depth of cut should not be over 1/16"
to avoid overloading the machine and to minimize
chance of kickback.
Avoid tip-in. 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. Follow the 3 inch rule. Position hands away
from extreme ends of stock, and push through with a smooth, even motion. Never back workpiece toward the
infeed table.
Avoid Kickback. "Pull-out" and the danger of kicked back stock can occur when the work piece has knots,
holes, or foreign materials such as nails. It can also occur when the stock is fed against the grain on the
jointer. 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.
NOTE: At certain times it may be necessary to plane against the grain when working with a swirl grain wood
or burls. With this type work the operator must use a lesser depth of cut and a slow rate of feed.
Hand safety. It is good practice to 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. 2).
NOTE: At all times hold the stock firmly.
Misuse. Do not use this jointer for other than it
intended use. If used for other purposes, WMH Tool
Group disclaims any real or implied warranty and
holds itself harmless for any injury or damage which
may result from that use.
If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of jointers, obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor
or other qualified person.
Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any
medication.
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 approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
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CAUTION: (This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor or moderate injury
and/or possible machine damage)
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WARNING: (This means that if precautions are not heeded, it could result in serious injury or
possibly even death).
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SAFETY
Familiarize yourself with the location and content of these decals on your machine.
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SPECIFICATIONS: Model 60B Jointer
Table...........................................................................................................................8-1/2" W x 72” L
Cutting arc.........................................................................................................................................3"
Knives, high speed steel.......................................................................three @ 1/8" x 11/16" x 8-1/16"
Knife adjustment.................................................................................................springs or jack screws
Maximum speed of cutterhead.............................................................................................7,000 RPM
Knife cuts per minute..................................................................................................................21,000
Maximum depth of cut....................................................................................................................1/2"
Maximum rabbeting cut...........................................................................................................1/2" x 8"
Fence size overall ........................................................................................................4-3/4" x 38-1/4"
Height, floor to outfeed table............................................................................................................32"
Overall height, without stand......................................................................................................14-1/4"
Overall height, with stand ................................................................................................................38"
Footprint..........................................................................................................................24" x 17-1/2"
Motor..................................................................................... 2 HP, 1Ph, 230V or 3HP, 3Ph, 230/460V
Net Weight (Jointer Base).........................................................................................................280 lbs.
Net Weight (2HP Stand)...........................................................................................................113 lbs.
Net Weight (3HP Stand)...........................................................................................................116 lbs.
NOTE: The above specifications were current at the time this manual was published, but because of our
policy of continuous improvement, WMH Tool Group reserves the right to change specifications without
notice and without incurring obligations.

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FEATURES of the 60B Jointer

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RECEIVING
Open both shipping crates and check for shipping
damage. Report any damage immediately to
your distributor and/or shipping agent. Before
operating your jointer, read this instruction
manual thoroughly for assembly, maintenance
and safety instructions.
Crate #1 contents
1 jointer stand with motor
1 door
1 dust collector adapter
Crate #2 contents
1 table and fence assembly
1 drive belt
1 belt guard
1 cutterhead guard
2 push pads
1 hardware bag
1 knife setting gauge
1 manual
1 warranty card
The contents of the hardware bag are drawn full
scale in Fig. 5.
NOTE: Exposed metal surfaces such as the table
and fence have been given a protective coating
at the factory. This should be removed with a soft
cloth and solvent (such as mineral spirits) once
the machine has been assembled. Do not use an
abrasive pad.
INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY
NOTE: If any procedure described below needs
further clarification, consult the assembly
drawings at the back of this manual.
Tools required
9/16" wrench
12mm wrench
screwdriver (phillips or flat hd)
Locate the jointer on a level floor. If using a
mobile base, be sure to lock the wheels before
assembling, operating or adjusting the jointer.
1. With help from an assistant, lift the table and
fence assembly onto the stand, matching the
3-hole pattern in the table base to that in the
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2. Secure table to stand with three 3/8-16x2-3/8
bolts, six 3/8 flat washers, three 3/8 lock
washers and three 3/8 hex nuts (Fig. 6).
Tighten with 9/16" wrench.
ALIGNING PULLEYS
Place a straight edge against the motor pulley
and cutterhead pulley to make sure they are
aligned. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the set
screws in the motor pulley, and slide it as needed
until alignment is achieved. Re-tighten set
screws.
MOUNTING DRIVE BELT
1. Place the belt into the groove of the
cutterhead pulley.
2. Reach through the opening on the side of
the stand with a 12mm wrench, and loosen
the nuts on the motor mount screws (Fig. 7).
3. Lift up on the motor to provide slack, and
place the lower end of the drive belt into the
motor pulley groove.
4. Let the motor slide down and push down on
it until the belt is properly tensioned. NOTE:
There should be only moderate deflection in
the belt midway between the pulleys when
using light finger pressure (Fig. 8).
5. Tighten the four hex nuts through the chip
chute opening.

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MOUNTING PULLEY GUARD
Place the pulley guard (A, Fig. 9) as shown and
secure with knob (B, Fig. 9).
MOUNTING DUST ADAPTOR
Place the dust adaptor over the opening in the
jointer stand, and secure with four 1/4-20 x 1/2
pan head screws and four 1/4 flat washers (Fig.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
IMPORTANT: Make sure the electrical
characteristics are the same on the motor
nameplate and the power source, and make sure
the circuit on which the jointer will be used is
properly fused and that the wire size is correct.
WARNING: Electrical connections must
be made by a qualified electrician. The
machine must be properly grounded to
help avoid electrical shock and possible
death.
Consult electrical schematics, pages 38-40.
Extension Cords
Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be sure
to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersize cord will cause a
drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. The chart (Fig. 11) shows the
correct size to use depending on cord length and
voltage, which should be listed on the motor plate
of the machine. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
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ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Disconnect machine from
power source before making adjust-
ments.
Tools required
8mm & 12mm wrenches
4mm hex wrench
machinist's protractor or adjustable square
steel straight edge
CUTTER GUARD
Removing Guard:
Some adjusting procedures, as well as rabbeting
operations, will require removal of the guard.
Simply loosen handle on rabbeting ledge (Fig. 12)
and vertically lift guard out of the hole.
Mounting Guard:
The guard is spring tensioned. When mounted, it
must have enough tension to completely cover
the cutterhead, and press firmly against the
fence. To adjust the guard tension:
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Release the fence locking handle (A, Fig.
12A) and remove the two hex nuts and
washer (B, Fig. 12A) which hold the fence to
the fence support. Lift up the fence assembly
and set it out of the way of the cutter guard.
3. Rotate the cutter guard (A, Fig. 12b) to the
right and set it into its hole as shown. Firmly
tighten the handle (B, Fig. 12b). The farther
to the right you set the guard, the stronger
tension it will have.
4. Rotate the guard counterclockwise (C, Fig.
12b) until it covers the cutterhead. NOTE:
Keep hands away from knives! Hold it in
this position (using an assistant or block of
wood) and re-mount the fence.
5. Test the tension by swinging the guard away
from the fence and then releasing it. The
guard should snap back to the fence.
NOTE: The guard must operate freely and must
not drag on the rabbeting ledge or infeed table. If
dragging occurs, check that the handle (Fig. 12) is
tight. If guard still drags, the guard assembly may
need to be replaced.
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INSTALLING KNIVES
CAUTION: Use care when working with
or around sharp knives. Make sure
power to the machine has been
disconnected.
When installing new knives, remove only one
knife at a time. Clean the knife slot and install the
new knife. Adjust and lock new knife in cutterhead
assembly before proceeding to next knife.
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Remove the old knives by loosening gib
screws with an 8mm wrench, and allowing
the springs to push the knife upward.
Remove knife and gib. See Fig. 13.
3. Clean the gib and the knife slot. Sandwich
new knife and gib together and drop into
slot.
4. NOTE: To position the knife for rabbeting
cuts, a 1/32 inch shop scale should be
placed flat on the end of the cutterhead or
the rabbet slot, whichever extends the
farthest. Slide the knife out until it is flush
with the end of the shop scale. Set the knife
locking gib 1/32 inch in from the end of the
knife. See Fig. 14.
The height of the knife in the slot must now be set
properly, to minimize the hazard of kickback.
Proceed as follows:
5. Rotate the cutterhead (using the pulley) until
the tip of the knife is at the top of the
cutterhead arc. Place the knife setting gauge
(Fig. 15) over the cutterhead so the tip of the
knife contacts the center of the gauge, and
all four "feet" of the gauge rest firmly upon
the cutterhead, as the knife is pushed down
into its slot. The gauge will set the knives at
approximately .070" above the cutterhead.
Knife height should not vary more than .002-
.003" across the length of the cutterhead.
6. Tightening the gib screws should be done in
increments, to prevent any distortion to the
cutterhead or buckling of knives. While
holding the gauge down on one knife, snug
down the five gib screws, beginning with the
center screw and working your way to the
ends. Do not fully tighten yet.
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7. Rotate the cutterhead to the next slot by
turning the motor pulley, and repeat step #6,
only making the knives snug. Repeat for the
third knife. NOTE: Do not grab the
cutterhead itself to rotate it.
8. The tightening process should continue at
least two more times, each time tightening
the screws more on all three knives. On the
third time, they should all be firmly
tightened.
WARNING: Before starting jointer, make
sure all gib screws are firmly tightened.
A loose knife thrown from the cutter-
head can cause severe or fatal injury.
9. After replacing knives, the outfeed table
must be checked and, if necessary, adjusted
so that it is exactly level with the high point
of the knives.
LEVELING TABLES
Periodically check the parallelism of the infeed
and outfeed tables by placing a steel straight
edge (or carefully jointed wood) across both
tables. Non-parallelism caused by loose gibs may
be corrected by the following procedure:
1. Loosen hex nuts on the gib screws (A, Fig.
16) with a 12mm wrench, then loosen the gib
screws with a 4mm hex wrench, and the
table lock handle (B, Fig. 16).
2. Remove lower gib screw (A*, Fig. 16) and
check screw hole to make sure that punch
mark in the gib is aligned with the screw
hole. If punch mark is not visible, or it does
not line up with screw hole, use a
screwdriver to lightly tap the gib back into
alignment.
3. Replace the lower gib screw (A*, Fig. 16) but
do not tighten.
4. Carefully tighten the table lock screw (B, Fig.
16). The table will begin to move toward the
straight edge.
5. When aligned, reset the gib screws (A, Fig.
16) until tight. If table does not align with
straight edge, use the adjusting arm (C, Fig.
16) for the infeed table, or handwheel (D,
Fig. 16) for the outfeed table, until the table
is flush with the straight edge.
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6. Tighten the gib screws (A, Fig. 16) then back
off approximately 1/4 turn or until the table
moves freely, and reset the lock nuts on the
gib screws.
If table will not line up:
Remove gib screws and table locking handle and
remove gib. Check gib to see that set screws do
not go all the way through the gib or dimple the
opposite side. If either of these conditions exist,
replace with a new gib.
Also, check to be sure the ways are clean and
free of pitch and sawdust. Lubricate gib and way
with a good grade of non-hardening grease.
Replace the gib making certain that the punch
mark lines up with locking screw holes. Replace
gib screws. Repeat steps 3 through 6.
ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT
Depth of cut is determined by the height of the
infeed table relative to the cutterhead. Setting the
infeed table is achieved with both a rapid adjust
and a fine adjust.
Rapid Adjust:
1. Loosen the lock screw (A, Fig. 17) and the
locking handle (B, Fig. 17).
2. Raise or lower the height adjustment handle
(C, Fig. 17) until the scale (D-Fig. 17) reads
approximately the correct depth of cut.
Fine Adjust:
3. Turn the locking handle (B, Fig. 17) until it is
snug, then fine-tune the adjustment with the
height adjustment handle (C, Fig. 17) by
rotating it until the scale reads exact.
(Clockwise raises the table, counterclockwise
lowers the table.) A full rotation of the fine
adjustment handle equals 1/16" travel of the
infeed table.
4. When set, retighten lock screw (A, Fig. 17).
Periodically check the accuracy of the depth of
cut scale (D, Fig. 17) by raising the infeed table
until it is flush with the peak of the cutterhead arc
(using a straight edge across table and
cutterhead). The scale should read zero depth. If
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SETTING OUTFEED TABLE
For accurate work in most jointing operations, the
outfeed table must be exactly level with the
knives at their highest point of revolution.
1. Raise the outfeed table to its highest point,
and place a straight edge across it.
2. Turn the cutterhead until one knife is at its
highest point.
3. Lower the outfeed table until the straight
edge contacts a knife. Rock the cutterhead
slightly to make sure the apex of the knife is
contacting the straight edge. Lock the
outfeed table at that setting.
After the outfeed table has been set at the correct
height, it should not be changed except for
special operations or after replacing knives.
Examples of incorrect settings:
If the outfeed table is too high, the finished
surface of the workpiece will be curved (Fig. 18).
If the outfeed table is too low, the work will be
gouged at the end of the cut (Fig. 19)
As a final check of the outfeed table adjustment,
run a piece of wood slowly over the knives for 6
to 8 inches; it should rest firmly on both tables
(Fig. 20) with no open space under the finished
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SPRING CUTTING
To spring cut, the outfeed table is lowered below
the level of the cutterhead, as in Fig. 21. Loosen
both gib screws (A-Fig. 21) on the outfeed table.
Amount of end-drop is controlled with the table
lock screw (B-Fig. 21). Tighten handle to reduce
amount of drop. A 1/32" drop usually creates the
ideal concave for spring joints. After completing a
spring cut, return the outfeed table to be in line
with the cutterhead knives.
FENCE MOVEMENT
To slide the fence forward or backward on the
table, loosen lock handle (A, Fig. 22), slide the
fence to desired position and tighten lock handle
to secure fence. Lift up on fence when tilting or
sliding, to prevent scratching the table.
NOTE: The handle (A, Fig. 22) may be adjusted
to a more convenient position by loosening the
nuts on its opposite end, turning the handle to the
proper position, and retightening the nuts.
To tilt the fence forward:
1. Loosen locking handle (B, Fig. 22).
2. Place an angle measuring device on the
table and against the fence. Tilt the fence to
desired angle and tighten locking handle (B,
Fig. 22) to secure the angle.
To tilt the fence back:
1. Loosen locking handle (B, Fig. 22).
2. Flip the stop block (C, Fig. 22) out of the
way.
3. Tilt the fence to desired angle and tighten
locking handle (B, Fig. 22) to secure angle.
CAUTION: When the tilted operation is
finished and the fence is returned to 90
degrees, do not forget to flip the stop
block back to its original position.
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FENCE STOPS
Periodically check the 90 degree and 45 degree
tilt accuracy of the fence with an adjustable
square or machinist's protractor. If adjustments
are necessary, proceed as follows:
90 degree stop:
1. The 90 degree stop is controlled by the
screw (D, Fig. 23).
2. Loosen the locking handle (B, Fig. 23) and
the hex nut on the screw (D, Fig. 23).
3. Set the square on the table and against the
fence, and move the fence to fit flush
against the 90 degree angle. Rotate the
screw (D, Fig. 23) until it contacts the stop
block (C, Fig. 23).
4. Tighten the hex nut (D, Fig. 23) and the
locking handle (B, Fig. 23).
45 degree forward stop:
1. The 45 degree forward stop is controlled by
the screw (E, Fig. 23).
2. Loosen the locking handle (B, Fig. 23) and
the hex nut on the screw (E, Fig. 23).
3. Set the 45 degree protractor on the table and
against the fence, and tilt the fence until it is
flush against the 45 degree angle.
5. Rotate the screw (E, Fig. 23) until it contacts
the casting below it.
4. Tighten hex nut (E, Fig. 23) and locking
handle (B, Fig. 23).
45 degree back stop:
1. Flip the stop block (C, Fig. 23) out of the
way.
2. The 45 degree back stop is controlled by the
screw (F, Fig. 23).
3. Loosen the locking handle (B, Fig. 23) and
the hex nut on the screw (F, Fig. 23).
4. Use a protractor set at 45 degrees beyond
the right angle (a total of 135 degrees) and
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Tilt the fence until it is flush with the
protractor.
5. Rotate the screw (F, Fig. 23) to the proper
height.
6. Tighten hex nut (F, Fig. 23) and locking
handle (B, Fig. 23).
BASIC JOINTER OPERATION
NOTE: If you are inexperienced at jointing, use
scrap pieces of lumber to check settings and get
the feel of operations before attempting regular
work.
This section briefly discusses general rules as
well as some of the basic cuts using a jointer,
such as surfacing, edging, beveling, skewing,
rabbeting and taper cuts.
WARNING: Always use guard (except
for rabbeting) and keep hands away
from cutterhead.
JOINTING SHORT OR THIN WORK
When jointing short or thin pieces, use a push pad
or push block to eliminate all danger to the hands.
Two push pads are included with your jointer. You
can also make your own push block from scrap
material. Three types are illustrated in Fig. 24.
DIRECTION OF GRAIN
Avoid feeding work into the jointer against the
grain. This will result in chipped and splintered
edges (Fig. 25). Feed with the grain to obtain a
smooth surface (Fig. 26).
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HAND PLACEMENT
At the start of the cut, the left hand holds the work
firmly against the infeed table and fence while the
right hand pushes the work toward the knives.
After the cut is under way, the new surface rests
firmly on the outfeed table. The left hand should
press down on this part, at the same time
maintaining flat contact with the fence. The right
hand presses the work forward and before the
right hand reaches the cutterhead it is moved to
the work on the outfeed table. Follow the 3 inch
rule. Never pass hands directly over the
cutterhead.
SURFACING
Jointing the face of stock, or surfacing, is shown
in Fig. 27. The use of push blocks or pads will
help ensure against the operator's hands coming
into contact with the cutterhead in the event of a
kickback and as the trailing end of the board
passes over the cutterhead.
Adjust the infeed table for depth of cut. Cuts of
approximately 1/16" at a time are recommended,
as this allows better control over the material
being surfaced. More passes can then be made to
reach the desired depth.
Never surface pieces shorter than 12" or thinner
than 3/8" without the use of a special work holding
fixture.
IMPORTANT: When stock is longer than twice
the length of the infeed and outfeed tables, an
assistant or support table must be used to support
the stock.
WARNING: Always use a hold down or
push block when surfacing short stock
or stock less than 3 inches thick.
JOINTING WARPED SURFACES
If the wood to be jointed is dished or warped, take
light cuts until the surface is flat. Avoid forcing
such material down against the table; excessive
pressure will spring it while passing the knives,
and it will spring back and remain curved after the
cut is completed.
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