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Figure 27 illustrates the correct setting of
outfeed table level with the knives. The
workpiece will rest firmly on both tables with no
open space under the finished cut.
The outfeed table has now been locked at a
standard height, level with the arc of the knives.
NOTE: After the outfeed table has been set at
the correct height, it should not be changed
except for special operations or after replacing
knives.
Further fine adjustments will now be achieved by
adjusting the knives in the cutterhead. Proceed
as follows.
Jointer knives are extremely
sharp; use caution and proceed slowly when
setting them.
6. Lower the infeed table out of the way, by
loosening the locking handle (A, Figure 28)
and pushing down on the adjustment arm
(B, Figure 28).
7. An aluminum knife setting gauge, shown in
Figure 29, is provided with the jointer. If you
require very fine tolerances when setting the
knives, a knife setting gauge with a dial
readout can be purchased (see “Optional
Accessories” on page 32). The provided
aluminum gauge should, however, be
accurate enough for most woodworking
needs.
8. Place the provided knife setting gauge at
the back of the outfeed table (toward the
fence support side) and extending over the
cutterhead as shown in Figure 29. Place the
gauge so that the right mark lines up with
the edge of the outfeed table, as shown.
9. Rotate the cutterhead clockwise (by using
the pulley). If table and knives are set
correctly, the knife will contact the aluminum
gauge and move the gauge until the left
mark now lines up with the edge of the
outfeed table, as shown in Figure 30.
Figure 27
Figure 28
Figure 29
