Powermatic 1285 - Manuals

7 6.0 Unpacking Open shipping container and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Compare the contents of your container with the following parts list to make sure all parts are intact. Missing parts, if any, should be reported to your distr...

8 7.0 Assembly Tools need for assembly: 10mm hex wrench (provided) 10-12mm combination wrench (provided) forklift or hoist with straps cross-point screwdriv er 1. Remove top and sides of crate from around the machine. 2. Remove the dust hood and the fence assembly from the skid. Reach into the stand...

9 7.2 Switch Arm The arm (Figure 3) on which the push button switch is located is shipped in the down position. The arm should be pivoted to upright position as shown. Tighten the two screws with a 10mm wrench. 7.3 Dust Hood Before attaching the dust hood, make sure the hole in the dust chute is con...

11 9.0 Adjustments Disconnect jointer from power supply before making adjustments. 9.1 Drive Belt Tension To check the tension of the drive belts: 1. Remove the three cap nuts and flat washers on the pulley cov er with a 9/16 wrench, and remove the guard to expose the belts and pulleys. See Figure 9...

13 9.3 Setting Infeed Table Height (Depth of Cut) 1. To set the cutting depth, loosen handwheel (A, Figure 17) by turning counterclockwise. 2. Mov e table adjustment arm (B, Figure 17) up or down to raise or lower infeed table. The pointer (C, Figure 17) shows the depth of cut on the adjoining scale...

14 5. It is recommended when replacing knives that you clean the knife slots in the cutterhead. Remove the gib along with the gib screws, and remove the two springs. Clean the cutterhead slot of any debris or dust that might prevent the knife from seating properly. Also clean the gib, gib screws, an...

15 9.5 Replacing Knife Inserts (Helical Cutterhead) Jointer knife inserts are very sharp. Use care and proceed slowly when working with or around the cutterhead. The helical cutterhead is a solid steel design that holds 42 two-sided knife inserts, and two rabbet knife inserts on the outboard end of ...

16 9.6 Fence Adjustments The fence (A, Figure 22) tilts backward and forward to 45 degrees. It has a 90-degree stop (B, Figure 22) and a 45-degree stop (C, Figure 22). To tilt fence forward: 1. Loosen the lock handle (D, Figure 22) and tilt the fence forward using the handle (E, Figure 22). NOTE: Li...

17 To check and adjust the 45-degree stop: 1. Loosen lock handle (D, Figure 22) and tilt fence until it contacts the 45-degree stop (C, Figure 22). 2. Place a machinist’s protractor or similar device set at 45 degrees on the table and against the fence. 3. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the hex ...

18 TIP: If workpieces of the same size are constantly being run on the jointer, the operator may wish to occasionally adjust the fence forward or backward to prev ent wear on only one area of the knives. 11.1 Hand Placement At the start of the cut, the left hand holds the workpiece firmly against th...

19 A rabbet cut requires removal of the cutterhead guard. Use extreme caution and keep hands clear of cutterhead. Always replace guard immediately after rabbeting operation is completed. Use push blocks to rabbet cut whenev er possible. The rabbeting capacity is 3/4”. 1. Disconnect machine from powe...

20 12.0 Maintenance Disconnect machine from power source before performing any maintenance. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. Check all screws and fasteners occasionally and keep them tightened securely. Inspect cords; a cord that is frayed or damaged in any way should be replaced immediat...

21 6. Slide the cutterhead out the rabbeting side. 7. Loosen hex cap screw (A, Figure 33) and remove pulley (B, Figure 33) and key (C, Figure 33). 8. Loosen screws (D, Figure 33) on both sides and remove bearing cap plates (E, Figure 33). NOTE: Figure 33 shows the pulley end of the cutterhead. The p...

22 12.4 Whetting Knives (Straight Cutterhead) When knives become dull enough so that it is noticeable when cutting, they should be resharpened or replaced. A sharp knife will work easier and last longer. The penalty paid for a dull knife is less blade life and greater wear and tear on all parts of t...

23 13.0 Troubleshooting the 1285 Jointer 13.1 Operating Problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Finished stock is concave on back end. Knife is higher than outfeed table. Raise outfeed table until it aligns with tip of knife. (see section 9.2) Finished stock is concave on front end. Outfeed table is ...

24 13.2 Mechanical and Electrical Problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blows fuses. No incoming power. Verify unit is connected to power, and on-switch is pushed in completely. Overload automatic reset has not reset. When jointe...

25 14.0 Optional Accessories 6292535 12” Jointer Kniv es (set of 3) 6400013 Carbide Insert Knives for Helical Head (set of 10) PJ1696-011 Rabbet Inserts for Helical Head (set of 2) PJ1285-109B Contactor, 3PH, 460V 15.0 Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order p...

26 15.1.1 Stand Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... PJ1285-101 .............Stand .......................................................... ......................................... 1 2 ............... TS-0680041 .............Flat W asher ...................

28 15.2.1 Table Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... 6292525...................Base ............................................................ ......................................... 1 2 ............... 6292526...................Bar, Table Raising Link ...

30 15.3.1 Motor Pulley Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... 6292512...................Motor ........................................................... 3HP 3PH .......................... 1 ................. 6292512-MF ............Motor Fan (not shown) ........

31 15.4.1 Cutterhead Guard Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... 6292581...................Ledge, Rabbet ............................................. ......................................... 1 2 ............... 6292582...................Guard ................

32 15.5.1 Straight Cutterhead Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty ................. 6292550...................Cutterhead Assembly (Items 1 thru 19)……….......................................... 1 ............... 6292561...................Cutterhead .............................

33 15.5.2 Straight Cutterhead Assembly – Exploded View

34 15.6.1 Helical Cutterhead Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty ................. PJ1285-600 .............Cutterhead Assembly (Items 1 thru 22)……….......................................... 1 ............... PJ1285-601 .............Cutterhead ..................................

35 15.6.2 Helical Cutterhead Assembly – Exploded View

36 15.7.1 Fence Assembly – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... 6292592...................Support, Fence ............................................ ......................................... 1 2 ............... 6292593...................Bracket .........................

38 16.0 Electrical connections for 1285 Jointer 16.1.1 Electrical connections for 1-Phase only