Craftsman 113.232240 Owner's Manual

Alignments .........................Cutter Knife Alignment/AdjustmentsI WARNING: The cutter knives are extremely sharp. IDo not let your hand or fingers touch the cutterfknives.Tools Needed8ram open end wrench (Supplied).- Unplug jointer/planer,I WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental start, ]made sure switch is "OFF" and plug is not con-Inected to power source outlet.Checking AlignmentNote: The blades are adjusted at the factory, and shouldnot require adjustment.1. Assemble knife setting gauge.a, From the loose parts find the following:Description Qty.Shaft Knife Adjustment ....................................... 1Gauge ................................................................ 2Retaining Ring .................................................... 4b. Assemble the two inside retaining rings to the shaft.Slide one of the gauges on the shaft, and assemblethe outside retaining ring. Repeat for the other sideof gauge.2. Lower infeed table by turning the depth of cut hand-wheel clockwise.3. Position the fence to the rear of the jointer, approxi-mately 1/4" beyond the cutter knives. Lock the fence inthis pasit[on.4. Remove cutter head guard.5. Place the gage on the cutter head as shown. The padof the guage should be flush with the blade. If not,adjust the blade as follows:Blade Adjustment1. Loosen lock screws. The spring under blade will usu-ally force the blade up. Because of rust or resinbuildup, the blade may stick. If this happens use aflatblade screwdriver to pry under blade to remove blade.Remove all parts and clean thoroughly with a gum andpitch remover. Reinstall parts as shown, making surethe blade extends 1/16" past the cutter head as shown.2. Slip gauge assembly into place.3. Place pads of gauge over blade. Push down on gaugeand blade until gauge rests firmly on cutter head.4. Tighten lock screws,5. Repeat procedure for other two knives.Important: Turn the cutter head two full revoltions tomake sure the cutter head turns freely and the bladesclear the jointe r bed.6. Readjust/reposition outfeed table.Pad ofGnuBlade Lock ScrewSpring WedgeLock ScrewsWedge_ _____Blade"_._. "-___ Head1/16 -=" _ BladeC utter Head19