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G0675 10" Jointer/Planer Combo Machine
Te st Run
Once the assembly is complete, test run your
machine to make sure it runs properly.
The test run consists of verifying the following: 1)
The motor powers up and runs correctly, and 2)
the cutterhead safety switch works correctly.
If, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop
using the machine immediately, then review the
Troubleshooting on Page 37.
If you still cannot remedy a problem, contact our
Tech Support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
To test run the machine:
1. Make sure you have read the safety instruc-
tions at the beginning of the manual and you
have performed the assembly instructions.
2. Make sure all tools and objects used during
setup are cleared away from the machine.
3. Push the outfeed table lock lever down.
4. Connect the machine to the power source.
5. Open the switch cover and press the green
ON button to turn the machine ON.
6. Listen to and watch for abnormal noises or
actions. The machine should run smoothly
with little or no vibration or rubbing noises.
— Investigate and correct strange or unusual
noises or vibrations before operating the
machine further. Always disconnect the
machine from power when investigating or
correcting potential problems.
7. Turn the machine OFF.
8. Move the fence all the way back and com-
pletely cover the cutterhead with the blade
guard.
9. Disengage the outfeed table lock lever, lift the
outfeed table up about an inch or until you
hear a "click" then turn the machine ON.
—If the cutterhead does not rotate, the
cutterhead safety switch is working cor-
rectly. Continue to Step 10.
— If the cutterhead rotates, immediately stop
the machine and DISCONNECT THE
JOINTER/PLANER FROM THE POWER
SOURCE! The safety switch is not work-
ing correctly. This safety feature must work
properly before proceeding with regular
operations. Call Tech Support for help.
10. Set the machine up for planer operations.
Refer to Planer Operation Setup, Steps 1-5
on Page 22, for detailed instructions.
11. Swing the dust chute assembly clockwise
over the cutterhead and rest the catch lever
on the infeed table, as shown in Figure 19.
Figure 19. Dust chute catch disengaged.
12. Turn the machine ON.
—If the cutterhead does not rotate, the
cutterhead safety switch is working cor-
rectly. The test run is complete.
—If the cutterhead rotates, immediately stop
the machine and DISCONNECT THE
JOINTER/PLANER FROM THE POWER
SOURCE! The safety switch is not work-
ing correctly. This safety feature must work
properly before proceeding with regular
operations. Call Tech Support for help.
13. To finish setting up the machine for planer
operation, push the dust chute down until
you hear a "click," indicating the dust chute is
locked, then connect the dust hose.
14. To convert the machine to a jointer, follow the
Jointer Operation Setup on Page 23.