Craftsman 149.236321 - Manual (Page 5)

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SAFETY RULES FOR JOINTER—PLANER
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Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness at all times when the Jointer—Planer is being
used. Study these rules and general safety rules before operating and retain them for future use.
1. WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
2. NEVER MAKE JOINTING OR PLANING CUT DEEPER THAN
1/8 INCH —PER PASS,
3. FEED WORKPIECE AGAINST ROTATION OF CUTTER.
4. KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM REVOLVING CUTTER - use
fixtures when necessary.
5. NEVER PERFORM JOINTING OR PLANING OPERATION
WITH CUTTER HEAD GUARD REMOVED.
6. NEVER FORCE CUTTING ACTION. Stalling or partial stalling
of motor can cause major damage. Allow motor to reach full
speed before cutting.
7. NEVER - Attempt to perform an abnormal or little used
operation without study and the use of adequate hold down
/push blocks, jigs, fixtures, stops, etc.
8. NEVER - Attempt to cut small pieces.
9. ALWAYS • Use hold down/push blocks for Jointing material
narrower than 3 inches, or planing material thinner than 3
inches.
10. ALWAYS - Keep cutler sharp.
11. NEVER ■ Use in an explosive atmosphere. Normal sparking of
motor may ignite fumes.
12. OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORD USE ■ When tool is used
outdoors, use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors.
Outdoor approved cords are marked with the suffix W-A, for
example - SJTW-A or SJOW-A.
13. ALWAYS use identical replacement parts when servicing.
14. This tool is intended for RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY.
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY (GAINED FROM
FREQUENT USE OF YOUR JOINTER—PLANER) TO BECOME
COMMONPLACE. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT A CARELESS
FRACTION OF A SECOND IS SUFFICIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE
INJURY.
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WARNING: DO NOT AT ANY TIME LET BRAKE FLUIDS, GASOLINE, PENETRATING OILS, ETC.
COME IN CONTACT WITH PLASTIC PARTS. THEY CONTAIN CHEMICALS THAT CAN DAMAGE
AND/OR DESTROY PLASTICS.
ASSEMBLY
DEPTH OF CUT HAND KNOB
1. Find one 3/8 lockwasher and the depth of cut hand knob from the
parts bag.
2. Turn the nut on the height adjustment screw until five full threads
extend beyond the nut.
3. Place lockwasher on height adjustment screw and thread hand knob
onto screw.
4. Back nut up against hub of hand knob. Tighten with 14mm or 9/16
wrench while holding hand knob.
HAND KNOB
CHIP DEFLECTOR
1. Loosen the screw in the center of vacuum port of chip discharge.
2. Install slot of chip deflector between the chip discharge and the flat
washer and retighten.
CAUTION: THE CHIP DEFLECTOR MUST BE IN PLACE FOR SAFE
OPERATION. FAILURE TO INSTALL THE CHIP DEFLECTOR MAY
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. A
CUTTER GUARD ASSEMBLY
SHOULDER BOLT
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Place the slot on the guard stop assembly over the tab on the front
cover as shown and align the shoulder bolt with the threaded hole.
Rotate the cutter guard counterclockwise until the tab Is under the
cutter guard and tighten the shoulder bolt. Be sure the cutter guard
rotates freely after tightening the shoulder bolt.
CAUTION: THE CUTTER GUARD MUST BE IN PLACE FOR SAFE
OPERATION. FAILURE TO INSTALL THE CUTTER GUARD CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.