SCORPION J075 Manual instruction

Setup and Operation Manual
Scorpion J075/J100 (HC)
Features
• Easy Stop Paddle Style Switch
• Front Mounted Handles for Table Adjustment
• Optional Stinger Carbide Helical Cutter Head
• Adjustable Infeed and Outfeed Tables
• Cast Iron Fence with 135°, 90°, and 45° stops
• Includes 2 Push Pads with Storage Clips
• Heavy Gauge Welded Steel Cabinet Stand (J100)
• Machined Cast Iron Bed with Dovetail Ways
• Dual Voltage Motor
Specications
• Table Size: 7-1/4” x 56”
• Table Height: 33-1/2” (J100: 30-1/2”)
• Max Cut Width: 6”
• Max Cut Depth: 1/2”
• Rabbeting Capacity: 1/2”
• Cast Iron Fence Size: 4” x 29”
• Cutter Head Speed: 5000 RPM
• Number of HSS knives: 3
• Number of Carbide Knives (HC models): 30
• Knife Size (HC models): 15mm x 15mm x 2.5mm
• Dust Port Diameter: 4”
• Floor Space: 56” x 22” x 38” (J100: 56” x 21” x 35”)
• Shipping Weight: 240 lbs (J100: 251lbs)
• Motor (pre-wired 120V): 1 HP, 120/240V 14/7 A

Thank you for choosing this CWI Woodworking Technologies model J075/J100 (HC) 1 HP 6” Jointer. This
equipment has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if properly used and maintained,
will provide you with years of reliable service. For your safety, as well as to ensure optimum performance
please read this manual before assembling, installing and operating the unit.
This manual is not a substitute for formal woodworking instruction. If you are not sure about the safety of
performing a certain operation or procedure, do not proceed until you can conrm, from knowledgeable and
qualied sources, that it is safe to do so. Keep this manual for future reference.
CWI Woodworking Technologies
1608 St. James Street, Winnipeg, MB
Canada R3H 0L2
1-888-389-4752 Ext 101 • 1-204-783-6867
Five Year Limited Warranty:
All tools sold by CWI Woodworking Technologies used for hobby, or educational applications are warranted
for a period of 5 years (60 months) from the date of purchase. CWI Woodworking Technologies agrees to
repair or replace any part or component, which upon examination, proves to be defective in either workman-
ship or material to the original purchaser during this 5-year warranty period, subject to the “conditions and
exceptions” as listed below. This warranty may not be transferred.
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To le a claim under our Standard 5-year Limited Warranty all defective parts, components or machinery
must be returned freight or postage prepaid to CWI’s main warehouse or your closest CWI dealer for inspec-
tion and approval for replacement.
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ranty. Include information clearly stating the model and serial number of the tool and an explanation of the
complaint or defect in material or workmanship.
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ponents, CNC machinery, defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, dam-
age in handling or transport, repairs, alterations, lack of maintenance or normal wear and tear. Under no
circumstances will CWI be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from defective products.
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expressly disclaimed by CWI. This warranty does not cover products used for commercial or industrial pur-
poses. This limited warranty does not apply to accessory items such as blades, drill bits, sanding discs or
belts and other related items. Repairs made without the written consent of CWI Woodworking Technologies
will void all warranty.
CNC machinery, electrical components or tools used for commercial or industrial or purposes are warranted
for a period of one year from date of original purchase.
Warranty Information

Table Of Contents
Warranty ...........................................................2
Safety Rules ...........................................................4
Electrical Requirements
Grounding Instructions ................................................5
Circuit Capacity ...........................................................5
Converting the Motor to 240V.......................................5
Extension Cords ...........................................................5
Introduction ............................................................6
Identication of Main Parts and Components .........6
Unpacking
List of Contents ..........................................................7
Additional Tools Required.............................................7
Jointer Assembly
Initial Cleaning ............................................................8
Assembling the Stand...................................................8
Mounting the Motor.......................................................9
Mounting the Jointer..................................................9
Installing the Belt
V Belt Installation........................................................10
Aligning the Pulleys ....................................................10
Adjusting Belt Tension ................................................10
Installing the Pulley Guards........................................11
Installing the Dust Port ............................................11
Installing the Switch.................................................12
Installing the Base Door ..........................................12
Installing Storage Brackets .....................................12
Installing the Fence..................................................12
Installing the Guard
Installing the Cutterhead Guard..................................13
Adjusting Guard Tension ............................................13
Installing the Handwheels .......................................13
Dust Collector Connection ......................................13
Adjusting Table Height
Adjusting Outfeed Table Height ..................................13
Adjusting Infeed Table Height.....................................14
Setting Infeed Table Limits .........................................14
Adjusting the Fence
Adjusting Fence Position............................................14
Setting the 90
° Fence Stop ........................................15
Setting the 45
° Fence Stop ........................................15
Operating Instructions
Switch Lockout Pin .................................................15
Starting the Jointer .....................................................15
Stopping the Jointer....................................................15
Selecting Stock ..........................................................16
Finding the Concave Face..........................................16
Basic Operation
Face Jointing ..........................................................16
Edge Jointing ..........................................................16
Bevelling ..........................................................16
Rabbeting ..........................................................17
Maintenance
Checking Knives.........................................................17
Knife Setting ..........................................................18
Adjustment Springs ..............................................18
Jack Screws .........................................................18
Helical Insert Setting .............................................18
Rotating Inserts ..........................................................19
Replacing Inserts........................................................19
Parts List and Diagrams .................................... 20-26

To help ensure safe operation, take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limitations, as well as po-
tential hazards. CWI Woodworking Technologies disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless
for any injury that may result from improper use of its equipment.
Rules for Safe Operation
12. Do not force stock into the cutterhead. Feed stock
steadily and slowly through the machine.
13. Avoid working from awkward or off balance positions.
Do not overreach while jointing, and keep both feet on the
oor.
14. Keep guards in place and in working order. If a guard
must be removed for maintenance or cleaning, be sure it is
properly reattached before using the jointer again.
15. Never leave the machine running when not in use.
16. Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended by
CWI may result in equipment malfunction or risk of injury.
17. Never stand on machinery. Serious injury could result
if the tool is tipped over or if the cutterhead is unintention-
ally contacted.
18. Always disconnect tool from power before servicing or
changing accessories such as knives, or before perform-
ing any maintenance, cleaning or adjustments, or if the
machine will be left unattended.
19. Make sure that switch is in the OFF position before
plugging in the power cord.
20. Make sure the tool is properly grounded. If equipped
with a 3-prong plug it should be used with a three-pole
receptacle. Never remove the third prong.
21. Do not use this jointer for other than its intended use.
If used for other purposes, CWI disclaims any real implied
warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury, which
may result from that use.
1. Do not operate the jointer when tired, distracted, or
under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medication that
impairs reexes or alertness.
2. The working area should be well lit, clean, and free of
debris.
3. Keep children and visitors at a safe distance when the
jointer is in operation; do not permit them to operate the
jointer.
4. Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all machin-
ery with locks, master electrical switches and switch keys,
to prevent unauthorized or unsupervised use.
5. Give your work your undivided attention. Even a mo-
mentary distraction can lead to serious injury.
6. Fine particulate dust is a carcinogen that can be
hazardous to health. Work in a well-ventilated area and
whenever possible use a dust collector and wear eye, ear
and respiratory protection.
7. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, neck-
laces, or other jewelry while the jointer is in operation.
8. Be sure that tools, scrap, drinks and other clutter are
removed from the table surface before operating.
9. Keep hands away from the knives and all moving parts.
Use a brush, not your hands, to clear away chips and dust.
10. Ensure that knives are securely installed in the cut-
terhead before operating.
11. Always use clean, properly sharpened knives. Dirty or
dull knives are unsafe and can lead to accidents.
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BEFORE CONNECTING THIS JOINTER TO THE POWER SUPPLY, VERIFY THAT THE SUPPLY VOLTAGE MATCHES THAT OF
THE MOTOR. INCORRECT SUPPLY VOLTAGE CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE USER AND DAMAGE TO THE MA-
CHINE. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE SUPPLY OR EQUIPMENT VOLTAGE, CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO USE THE JOINTER. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TOOL TO RAIN OR USE IT IN WET OR DAMP LOCATIONS.
Electrical Requirements
If you are unsure about whether or not your receptacle
is grounded, check with a qualied electrician or service
person.
Circuit Capacity
Make sure that the circuit used to power your jointer is
properly sized to handle the jointer and any other equip-
ment that is powered by the circuit. If the circuit breaker
trips regularly, equipment connected to the circuit is
drawing more amperage than the breaker can handle.
Move some equipment to another circuit or have a
licensed electrician install a higher capacity circuit. If the
circuit is not overloaded and the breaker continues to trip
when the jointer is used, there may be a fault with the
motor. Contact a licensed electrician or CWI.
Converting the Jointer to 240V
The motor is pre-wired for use with a 120VAC power
supply. The jointer can be converted for use with 240V
single phase, but it is recommended that a qualied
electrician perform this conversion. Follow the wiring
diagram below to change the motor to 240V. It is also
recommended to change the jointer’s plug to a NEMA
6-15P type plug to prevent accidental usage on a 120V
circuit.
Minimum Wire Size of Extension Cord
Equipment
Current
Rating
(Amperes)
Length of extension cord (feet)
115V 25 50 100 150
230V 50 100 200 300
Wire size (AWG)
5 or less 18 16 16 14
6-10 18 16 14 12
10-12 16 16 14 12
12-16 14 12 Not recommended
C
B
A
Grounding Instructions
In the event of an electrical malfunction or short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock to the op-
erator. The motor of this machine is wired for 120V and
is equipped with a 3-conductor cord (A) and a 3-prong
grounded plug (B) to t a matching grounding type re-
ceptacle (C).
Extension Cords
If you need to use an extension cord to power the joint-
er, always use a 3-prong extension cord with ground-
ing pin and a matching 3-prong receptacle. Repair or
replace a damaged extension cord or plug immediately.
Make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage
listed on the motor ID plate. An undersized extension
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss
of power and dangerous overheating of the extension
cord. The table below shows the recommended mini-
mum wire size for extension cord usage. The smaller
the number, the heavier the gauge.
5
120V240V
Switch Switch
Motor Motor
To PlugTo Plug

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Identication of Main Parts and Components
A- Infeed Table
B- Outfeed Table
C- Cutterhead Guard
D- Fence
E- Table Height Adjustment Handwheel
F- 4” Dust Inlet
G- Paddle Style On/O󰀨 Switch
H- 1HP Motor
I- Fence Tilt Lever
J- Fence Lock Handle
K- Fence Tilt Lock Handle
L- Depth of Cut Indicator
M- Push Pads
N- J075 Open Base
O- J100 Closed Base
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
L
This 6” jointer is designed for face and edge jointing of solid wood only. The unit is not designed to surface or prepare,
plywood, wood panelling, particleboard, MDF nor any other wood based by-products nor any non-wood based materi-
als.
This jointer is available in two styles, each with two cutterhead options:
• Model J075 – 6” jointer with standard 3-knife cutter head and an open base stand.
• Model J100 – 6” jointer with standard 3-knife cutter head and a closed base stand.
• Model J075HC – same as J075 but with helical cutterhead.
• Model J100HC – same as J100 but with helical cutterhead.
Introduction
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Carefully unpack and remove the jointer and its components from the box and check for damaged or miss-
ing items as per the list of contents below. Report any damaged or missing items to your CWI distributor
immediately.
List of Contents Quantity
J075 and J100
A- Jointer bed ............................................................1
B- Motor ............................................................1
C- Cutter head guard....................................................1
D- Fence lock handle....................................................1
E- V belt ............................................................1
F- Handwheel ........................................................... 2
G- Fence ............................................................1
H- Fence tilt lever ........................................................1
I- Push block ........................................................... 2
J- Flange bolt & lock washer ....................................... 3
K- Wrench and allen key ............................................. 4
L*- Knife setting gauge.................................................1
J075 Only
M- Pulley guard stud, at washer, hex nut....................1
N- Motor mounting bracket...........................................1
O- Long carriage bolt, washer, hex nut........................ 4
P- Dust port mounting bracket......................................1
Q- Pulley guard ........................................................... 3
R- Dust port ............................................................1
S- Stand upper brace .................................................. 4
T- On/O󰀨 Switch ...........................................................1
U- Pan head phillips screw, at washer....................... 4
V- Stand leg, rubber feet.............................................. 4
W- Short carriage bolt, washer, hex nut .................... 42
X- Small phillips screw, at washer ............................. 4
Y- Stand lower brace ................................................... 4
Z- Push pad storage bracket ....................................... 2
AA- Wing screw........................................................... 2
J100 Only
BB- Closed base .........................................................1
CC- Base door ............................................................1
DD- Small phillips screw, at washer .......................... 4
EE- Pulley guard...........................................................1
FF- Phillips screw, at washer..................................... 8
GG- Dust port ........................................................... 8
*HSS knife models only
Additional Tools Required
In addition to the tools supplied with the jointer, you will need the following tools during assembly and setup:
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Machinist’s Square
• Straight Edge
• A Friend to Help Lift
Unpacking
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Initial Cleaning
The cast iron surfaces are covered with a special
protective coating to prevent rusting during shipping.
Remove this coating using a rag and solvent (mineral
spirits or paint thinner). Most of the coating can be
carefully scraped o󰀨 with a putty knife before solvent
cleaning. Take care not to scratch the table when
scraping.
Jointer Assembly
Do not apply solvent to painted metal or plastic sur-
faces as this could damage these surfaces. Once the
protective coating has been removed, a surface pro-
tector such as paste wax should be applied to the table
for additional protection and to reduce friction between
the workpiece and table during operation.
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Assembling the Stand
The J075 stand needs to be assembled, while the
J100 base does not. For J100 assembly, skip ahead to
the end of this section.
Do not fully tighten the stand’s bolts during assembly.
Bolts will be secured after the jointer is mounted and
pulleys aligned. Install rubber feet onto the bottom (end
without holes) of the stand legs (A), then attach cross
braces to each pair of legs (B) using short carriage
bolts, at washers, and nuts.
Attach front and rear cross braces (C) using short car-
riage bolts, at washers, and hex nuts.
Attach the upper side braces (F) using short carriage
bolts, at washers, and hex nuts.
A
B
C
C
E
D
Attach front and rear upper braces (D). The rear brace
has a cutaway section where the V belt sits (E)

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Mounting the Motor
Do not fully tighten the motor’s bolts during assembly.
Secure them after the jointer is mounted and pulleys
aligned.
Mount the motor to the mounting plate as shown below
with the motor pulley to the left (G) using long carriage
bolts, at washers, lock washers, and hex nuts (H).
Mount the motor in approximately the centre of the
mounting holes.
While supporting the motor, hang it from the stand so
that the pulley is at the rear (I). Secure the mounting
plate to the stand’s front and rear top brace (J), and to
the lower side brace (K) using short carriage bolts, at
washers, and hex nuts.
Fully tighten these bolts once the motor is in place.
Have a partner help lift the jointer onto the stand/base.
Orient the jointer so that its pulley faces the rear (A).
G
H
I
J
J
K
Mounting the Jointer
A
B
B
B
B
A
J075
J100
Align the three mounting holes (B), and thread ange
bolts and lock washers from the underside, but do not
fully tighten. The pulleys must be aligned and ten-
sioned before tightening the jointer mounting bolts.

For model J075, if the pulleys are not aligned, ad-
just the motor mounting plate (D) until the pulleys are
aligned, then tighten stand fasteners and jointer mount-
ing ange bolts.
Aligning the Pulleys
Hold a straightedge across the pulleys to check their
alignment (C). If the pulleys are aligned, tighten down
all stand fasteners (J075), and the jointer mounting
ange bolts (all models).
C
For model J100, if the pulleys are not aligned, adjust
the jointer’s position on the stand (E) until the pulleys
are aligned, then tighten the jointer mounting ange
bolts.
Adjusting Belt Tension
To test belt tension, push on the belt with one nger (F);
the belt should not move more than 1/2”.
To increase tension (all models), loosen the four motor
mounting bolts (G). Then, slide the motor downwards
and re-tighten the bolts (H). Check pulley alignment
after adjusting belt tension.
E
F
G
H
Installing the Belt
V Belt Installation
Install the V-belt in the groove on the upper pulley (A).
Slide the belt into the groove one side of the lower pul-
ley (B). Then, carefully rotate the belt by hand to allow
the belt to seat itself fully onto the lower pulley.
A
B
D
E
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Installing the Pulley Guards (J075)
Thread the pulley guard stud into the hole under the
upper pulley (I).
Fit the upper pulley guard onto the stud, secure with a
at washer and hex nut, and tighten the nut (J).
Place the lower guard backing plate behind the pulley
(K), then install the lower guard cover over the pulley
and backing plate (L).
I
J
K
L
Attach the lower guard to the backing plate using small
Phillips screws and at washers (M). Then attach the
lower guard to the upper guard using pan head Phillips
screws and at washers. (N)
Installing the Pulley Guard (J100)
Attach the pulley guard to the base using Phillips
screws and at washers (O).
N
M
O
Installing the Dust Port
J075
Hang the dust port mounting bracket on the two motor
mounting bracket pins (A), then attach the dust port
using wing screws (B).
J100
Attach the dust port to the right side of the base using
Phillips screws and at washers (C).
B
A
C

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Installing the Switch
J075
Attach the switch using short carriage bolts, at wash-
ers, and hex nuts (A). Then, connect the power cord
from the motor to the inlet plug on the switch (B).
Installing the Base Door
J100
Attach the base door to the base using Phillips screws
and at washers (A). Use the door’s knob (B) to lock the
door in place.
B
A
AInstalling the Fence
Slide the fence onto the jointer so that the jointer’s guide
bar slides into the fence’s T-slot (A).
Install the fence lock handle through the jointer’s oval
slot (B), and the fence tilt lever into the fence’s threaded
hole (C).
Installing Storage Brackets
J075
Attach the push-block storage brackets to the stand’s
cross brace using short carriage bolts, at washers, and
hex nuts (A).
A
A
B
C
A
B

Align the slot on the handwheels with the spring pin on
the shaft, and slide the handwheel onto the shaft (A).
Tighten the set screw on the shaft to secure them.
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Installing the Cutter Head Guard
Remove the set screw from the guard shaft, then turn
the tension knob clockwise (A), and insert the guard
shaft (B) while holding tension on the knob. Re-install
the set screw once the guard is in place.
Adjusting Guard Tension
The guard should snap back towards the fence rmly
when released. If the guard does not snap back into
place or does so slowly, remove the guard assembly,
and turn the tension knob another 1/2 turn before re-
installing the guard. Several adjustments may be neces-
sary.
Guard tension is maintained by a spring loaded knob
underneath the rabbeting arm which causes the guard
to snap back into place over the cutter once the work-
piece has been pushed through.
Installing the Guard
Installing the Handwheels
A
B
A
Adjusting Outfeed Table Height
Always unplug the jointer before adjusting the tables,
and remove the cutter guard and fence. Then, lay a
straightedge across the outfeed table and cutter head
(A) but do not extend it over the infeed table.
Adjusting Table Height
It is essential to always use a proper dust collection sys-
tem when operating the jointer. There is a 4" dust outlet
located on the stand for connection to a dust collector
(A).
Dust Collector Connection
To clean out dust trapped inside the cabinet (J100),
open the door and vacuum out the inside of the cabinet.
The outfeed table height should be adjusted before
initial operation, and the table set level with the highest
point of the knives. Check and re-adjust the table height
periodically and whenever knives are replaced.
Turn the upper pulley by hand until one of the knives
is at its highest point. The knife should just touch the
straightedge as it rotates past.
A
A

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To adjust the outfeed table’s height, loosen the hand-
wheel lock knob (B), and the table height locking lever
(C), then adjust the table’s height using the handwheel
until the knife barely touches the straightedge.
Once the table height is set, re-tighten the handwheel
lock knob and table height locking lever.
Adjusting Infeed Table Height
The depth of cut is determined by the infeed table’s
height. Never set the cut depth greater than 1/8”. To ad-
just infeed table height, loosen the handwheel lock knob
(D), and the table height locking lever (E).
Pull out and hold the 1/8” depth stop lock pin (F), then
adjust the table’s height using the handwheel (G) until
the desired depth of cut is reached, then re-tighten the
handhweel lock knob and table height locking lever.
There is a gauge that indicates depth of cut next to the
infeed table adjustment knob (H).
B
C
G
H
F
D
EAdjusting the Fence
The fence is adjustable front to back to accommodate
di󰀨erent workpiece sizes, but also for safety. The
fence should be adjusted before operation to mini-
mize the amount of cutterhead exposed during usage.
Adjusting Fence Position
To move the fence front to back, loosen the locking
handle (A), slide the fence over the cutterhead as
required (B), and re-lock the handle.
A
B
Setting Infeed Table Limits
The infeed table minimum and maximum height are lim-
ited by a pair of bolts on the rear of the infeed table. To
set the table’s minimum height, loosen the lower bolt (I),
set the infeed table at the desired height, and re-tighten
the lower bolt.
I
J
To set the table’s maximum height, loosen the upper bolt
(J), set the infeed table at the desired height, and re-
tighten the upper bolt.

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To tilt the fence, loosen the tilt lock handle (C), angle
the fence as required (D), and re-lock the handle.
C
D
Setting the 90° fence stop
Adjust the fence so that it is at 90° to the table using
a square, and ip the 90° stop into position (E). Then,
loosen the jam nut (F) and adjust the stop bolt (G) until
it is in contact with the ip stop. Retighten the jam nut
and conrm the fence is square to the table.
Setting the 45° fence stops
Adjust the fence so that it is at 45° outwards from the
table using a square, and loosen the jam nut (H) on the
45° stop bolt (I). Adjust the stop bolt until it is in contact
with the fence, retighten the jam nut and conrm the
fence is 45° to the table.
E
F
G
I
H
Adjust the fence so that it is at 45° towards the table
using a square. Adjust the nyloc nut (J) until it is in
contact with the stop (K), and conrm the fence is 45°
to the table.
KJ
Operating Instructions
Switch Lockout Pin
The On/O󰀨 switch is equipped with a lockout safety
pin (A). When the pin is installed through the green
ON button, the jointer cannot be started. Leave the pin
installed whenever the jointer is not in use.
Starting the Jointer
Lift the red stop paddle and remove the lock-out pin.
Lower the stop paddle and push the green ON button.
Stopping the Jointer
Push on the red STOP paddle and wait for the cutter to
come to a complete stop. Always re-install the lockout
pin when you are done using the jointer.
A

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Face Jointing
Set the fence to 90°, minimize the amount of cutterhead
that is exposed (about 1/4” wider than the stock), and
adjust the infeed table height to set the depth of cut at
no more than 1/8”.
Joint the board concave side down by feeding it over
the cutterhead while keeping the jointed edge against
the fence (A). Repeat this process until the face is at.
A
Selecting Stock
Never joint a board that has loose knots, nails or other
objects embedded in it, and only joint boards that have
the grain running lengthwise.
Finding the Concave Face
Place the board to be jointed on a at surface to de-
termine the concave face. This is the face or edge that
should be jointed.
Concave Face
Concave Edge
Basic Operations
Edge Jointing
Joint the board concave edge down by feeding it over
the cutterhead while keeping the jointed face rm
against the fence (B). Repeat this process until the edge
is at.
B
C
Bevelling
Ensure the stock has a jointed face for reference, set
the fence to the desired angle, and feed the workpiece
over the cutterhead with the reference face held rmly
against the fence (C). Repeat until the desired bevel is
reached.

Setting Knives
The knives are factory set to the same height, but
should be checked before initial use of the jointer and
periodically during use. Always unplug the machine be-
fore inspecting the knives.
Checking the Knives
Remove the cutter head guard and fence (A), then lower
the tables enough that the knife setting gauge will t
completely over the cutterhead (B).
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Rabbeting
Ensure the face to be jointed is at, remove the cutter-
head guard, and set the fence so that the jointer’s rab-
beting edge lines up with the desired rabbet width (D).
Joint the board’s face while keeping the edge rmly
against the fence (E). Repeat until the desired rabbet
depth is reached.
D
E
Maintenance
• Inspect the On/O󰀨 switch before each use, and re-
place if damaged.
• Keep the machine as well as the infeed and outfeed
tables clean and free of saw dust, woodchips, pitch or
glue.
• Occasionally apply paste wax to the table surfaces to
reduce workpiece friction.
• Periodically inspect the power cord and plug for dam-
age. Replace a damaged power cord or plug immedi-
ately.
• All bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated; no
further lubrication is required.
• Do not lubricate the fence assembly or table ways. If
these components do not move freely, disassemble and
clear away any obstructions from the ways.
• Regularly inspect jointed workpieces for signs of knife
damage or wear and replace damaged or worn knives
immediately.
• Inspect the belt regularly and replace when it becomes
worn.
A
BB
Place the gauge onto the cutterhead, and rotate the
pulley by hand so that the gauge’s centre reference pad
sits directly above a knife. The gauge’s feet should rest
ush against the cutterhead (C), while the knife should
barely touch the centre reference pads (D).
C
D
D
If the gauge doesn’t sit properly on the cutterhead, the
knives need to be adjusted.

Helical Insert Setting (HC models only)
Helical cutterhead inserts do not need to be set like
traditional jointer knives, but as they become dull or
nicked, it will be necessary to rotate the inserts to pro-
vide a fresh cutting edge, or replace them. Before ad-
justing blade inserts, unplug the machine, then remove
the cutterhead guard and fence to provide access to the
cutterhead (H).
H
Jack Screws
Set the gauge on the cutterhead, then adjust the knife’s
position using an allen key (G) until the knife just touch-
es the center pad of the gauge on either side while its
feet rest on the cutterhead and tighten the gib bolts to
secure the knife in place. Repeat for the 2 other knives.
Adjustment Springs
Push the knife down with the gauge so that the knife’s
edge is touching the center pad of the gauge (F). Hold
the gauge in place and tighten the gib bolts to secure
the knife in place. Repeat for the 2 other knives.
F
With the knives set, check and adjust the table heights
if necessary, and reinstall the fence and guard.
Knife Setting (HSS knife models)
The cutterhead on this unit is supplied with both adjust-
ment springs and jack screws, either of which can be
used to set the knives. Before setting the knives, unplug
the machine, then remove the cutterhead guard and
fence.
Gib Bolt
Jack Screw
Knife
Adjustment Spring
Before setting the knives, loosen the gib bolts (E) on the
knife to be adjusted, but do not remove the bolts entire-
ly. The bolts just need to be loosened enough to allow
knife adjustment.
E
G
18

19
Rotating Inserts
Loosen the torx screw that holds the insert in place
(I), rotate the insert 90°, and re-tighten the torx screw.
There is a mark in one corner of the insert (J) to indi-
cate how many times each insert has been rotated.
I
Replacing Inserts
When all four insert edges are worn, the individual
insert must be replaced. Remove the torx screw that
holds the insert in place (I), and remove the cutterhead
insert. Clean all dust and debris from the cutterhead
body before installing a new insert. Any buildup of
debris on the cutterhead body will put the insert out of
alignment and a󰀨ect performance.
Notes
J

J075 Assembly
20
11
11
33
126
125
65-1
75
76
71
65-2
10
10
127
135
102
100
116
115
114
79
106
104
107
105
101
134
95
109
108
97
98
96
79
94
104
113
112
111
133
118
132
131
130
119
121
120
128
65
50
50
99-2
79
99-6
103
99-1
99-5
99-7
99-4
117
99-3
104
111
99
79
104
111
136
16
13
14
49
50
51
35
58
56
53
22
14
12
14
15
17
11
60
59
61
16
27
41
31
30
6
3
2
1
5
4
21
22
26
12
15
14
29
34
40
38
36
37
39
31
30
17
18
92
69
66
63
68
91
79
89
74
73
76
88
72
75
79
81
84
45
80
82
83
64
47
48
67
70
77
78
87
86
85
90
43
44
46
32
42
26
25
23
21
13
18
19
20
52
6
23
24 19
129
54
55
7
62
118-5
118-1
118-2
118-3
118-4
11
110
57
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