RIKON Power Tools 25-200H - Manual (Page 18)

The function of the jointer is to surface plane flat, one side
or edge of a board/workpiece.
To use the jointer:
- Place the workpiece on top of the right, infeed table.
- The workpiece will be cut on its underside by the
rotating cutterhead knives. FIG. 34.
- When jointing, the feeding direction of the workpiece is
right-to-left over the cutterhead. FIG. 33.
NOTE: Workpiece dimensions:
- Length: use a push stick to feed boards shorter
than 12" ; for lumber over 60" use support rollers.
- Width: maximum 12".
- Thickness: minimum 1/4". The use of push blocks is
necessary when face planing thin material.
- Depth of Cut: maximum 1/8". Multiple cuts of 1/16"
or less, produce better finish results.
1. Assume the proper operating position: stand to the
side of the infeed table with feet apart for stability
through the whole cutting process. FIG. 33.
2. Set the jointer fence position and angle as required.
3. Set the depth of cut / thickness.
4. Place the workpiece against the jointer fence for
support through the cutting action.
5. Adjust the cutterhead guard for user protection. FIG.
34 and 35.
NOTE: When cutting narrow board edges or workpieces
more than 3" thick, set the cutterhead guard so that it is
close to the side against the workpiece. FIG. 35.
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FIG. 33
FIG. 35
FIG. 34
OPERATION
- For planing the face of a plank or workpieces up to
3" thick, lower the cutterhead guard to just above the
workpiece. Adjust the guard to distances not exceeding
the dimensions recommended below, and in FIG. 34:
- Rear edge (A) – workpiece maximum 1/8" (3mm).
- Front edge (B) – workpiece maximum 3/32" (2mm).
6. Turn the machine on and place the workpiece on the
infeed table. Feed the workpiece toward the cutterhead,
exerting downward pressure until the workpiece clears the
cutterhead on the outfeed table side. Always keep your
hands away from the cutterhead to avoid any accidents.
- Run boards at different positions along the width of the
cutterhead to utilize the full length of the cutting knives.
Jointing in one area of the cutterhead, will quickly dull the
knives in that area.
max. 3 mm max. 2 mm
A B
JOINTER OPERATION
Before turning on the machine, review
the safety precautions listed on pages 3 to 6. Make sure
that you fully understand the features, adjustments and
capabilities of the machine that are outlined throughout
this manual.
1/8" 3/32"