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The cutterhead guard should now have
sufficient spring tension. Test it by swinging the
guard away from the fence and then releasing it.
The guard must always have
enough spring tension to cover the unused
part of the cutterhead during the cutting
operation, and to swing back to contact the
fence when the workpiece has cleared the
area.
If more spring tension on the guard is desired,
follow the above procedure with this exception:
tighten the set screw without allowing the pin to
snap back to the rabbeting ledge. The farther
clockwise the pin is situated, the greater will be
the spring tension.
Dust Collection
It is strongly recommended that a dust collection
system (not provided) be connected to the
jointer. It will help keep your shop clean, and
reduce the risk of health problems due to wood
dust. The dust collector should have sufficient
capacity for this size jointer.
Connect the dust collection hose to the 4”
diameter dust port on the jointer (Figure 7) and
secure it with a hose clamp.
NOTE: Dryer vent hose is not acceptable for this
purpose.
Grounding Instructions
Electrical connections must
be made by a qualified electrician in
compliance with all relevant codes. This
machine must be properly grounded to help
prevent electrical shock and possible fatal
injury.
This machine should be connected to a
grounded metal permanent wiring system; or to
a system having an equipment-grounding
conductor. In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk
of electric shock.
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. The conductor with insulation
having an outer surface that is green with or
without yellow stripes, is the equipment-
grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of
the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not
connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a
live terminal.
Figure 6
Figure 7
(hose and clamp not provided)
Check with a qualified electrician or service
personnel if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if in doubt as to
whether the tool is properly grounded.
Use only three wire extension cords that have
three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole
receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord
immediately.
Make sure the voltage of your power supply
matches the specifications on the motor plate of
the Jointer.