Craftsman 149.236321 - Manual (Page 13)

BLADE REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: To rotate the cutterhead or to hold it steady, use a
screwdriver in the slot in the cutter shaft through the small hole
n the rear of the machine just above the vacuum port.
1. Unplug your Jointer-Planer and put switch in off position.
DANGER; Failure to unplug your Jointer-Planer could result
in accidental starting causing serious injury.
2. Block the cutter guard open.
3. Using the 5/32" hex key {Allen wrench), remove the three (3)
blade lock screws securing blade and blade clamp.
4. Lift blade and blade clamp from cutter head.
5. Clean any sawdust from cutterhead and any parts you have
removed.
6. Place blade clamp against the replacement blade and replace
in cutterhead with the (3) blade lock screws, NOTE: Relighten
blade lock screws so that the blade is held by friction but still
allows for blade movement.
7. Place a straight edge across the outfeed table and across the
cutterhead opening.
8. Rotate the cutterhead until the blade contacts the straight
edge (rotate backwards to prevent damage to the cutting
edge). A properly adjusted blade will lightly tick (touch) the
straight edge.
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CUTTER HEAD
BLADE
LOCK SCREW
BLADE
BLADE CLAMP
NOTE: Check blade height at both ends of blade. After the first
one is adjusted, repeat for second blade.
9. BLADE TOO HIGH: If the Straight edge is lifted by the blade,
it must be lowered. Tap the blade lightly with a scrap piece of
wood to lower it.
10. BLADE TOO LOW: If the blade does not touch the straight
edge, it should be raised. Pry the lower edge of the blade with
a screwdriver against the edge of the outfeed table. Always
protect the edge of the table with a scrap of wood or piece of
cardboard.
11. Tighten blade lock screws.
12. Recheck blade adjustment, making sure blade is still level
with outfeed table.
13. Recheck screws to be sure they are secure.
A DANGER: FAILURE TO TIGHTEN BLADE LOCK
SCREWS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
CHIP DISCHARGE/VACUUM
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Keep your Jointer-Planer clean and adjusted properly for
maximum performance and longevity of the machine. Do not
allow pitch to accumulate on the tables, fence, cutter guard, or
blades. Clean them frequently with Sears Gum and Pitch
Remover stock number 49191.
A WARNING: DO NOT AT ANY TIME LET BRAKE FLUIDS,
GASOLINE, PENETRATING OILS, ETC. COME IN CON­
TACT WITH PLASTIC PARTS. THEY CONTAIN CHEM­
ICALS THAT CAN DAMAGE AND/OR DESTROY PLASTICS.
DO NOT allow anything to obstruct the chip discharge outlet or
disturb the air flow produced by the cutter head.
If the chip discharge of your Jointer-Planer clogs with chips,
turn the switch OFF and UNPLUG the unit to avoid accidental
starting. Dislodge the chips and debris with a pencil or small
wood dowel, When resuming operation with the same work piece,
feed at a slower rate to avoid re-clogging. Use of a Wet-Dry Vac
will virtually eliminate the chances of clogging.
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