Powermatic 54HH - Manual (Page 22)

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Operating Controls
1. Outfeed Table Height Adjust Hand Wheel
2. Outfeed
Table
3. Cutter Guard
4. Fence Adjustment Handle
5. Fence
6. Infeed
Table
7. Infeed Table Lock Knob
8. Infeed Table Height Fine/Coarse Adjustment
9. On/Off
Switch
10. Infeed Table Lock
11. Fence Travel Lock Handle
12. Fence Tilt Lock Handle
13. Outfeed Table Lock
14. Infeed Table Travel Limiter
Operation
Important: If you are inexperienced at jointing, use
scrap pieces of lumber to check settings and get
the feel of operations before attempting regular
work.
Stabilize long workpieces by using an assistant, or
roller stands set level with the outfeed or infeed
table surface.
The fence should be adjusted to create minimum
exposure to the cutterhead during the jointing
operation.
Check the following before operating the jointer:
‰ Outfeed table must be set level with the high
point of the knives. This is a one-time
calibration and described in Outfeed Table
Height Adjustment on page 16.
‰ Fence adjusted for minimum exposure of
cutterhead, and locked at desired angle.
‰ The cutterhead guard must be in place and
operating properly (except when rabbeting).
‰ Infeed table set for desired depth of cut. Refer
to Infeed Table Height Adjustment on page 15.
Controls - Front View
Figure 32
Controls – Rear View
Figure 33
‰ Stand away from the cutterhead and turn the
machine on for a few moments. Listen for any
odd noises, rubbings, vibrations, etc. Correct
such problems before attempting operations on
the jointer.
‰ Carefully check your workpiece for knots, holes,
staples or any foreign material that might
damage knives or pose a risk of kickback. Also
check the workpiece for grain orientation.