Powermatic 60B - Manuals

6 Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual: This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or possible machine damage. This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly even death. Familiariz...

7 Specifications Model Number........................................................................... 60B ................................................... 60B Stock Number.................................................................. 1610077K ......................................... 16100...

8 Receiving Open both shipping crates and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Before operating your jointer, read this instruction manual thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and safety instructions. Crate #1 contents 1 jointer stand with ...

9 3. The stand can be secured to the floor using two anchor bolts (not provided) through the holes inside the bottom of the stand. Aligning Pulleys Place a straight edge against the motor pulley and cutterhead pulley to make sure they are aligned. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the set screws in...

10 Electrical Connections Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. This machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible fatal injury. The Jointer is equipped with either a single phase, 230 volt motor; or a ...

11 IMPORTANT: Make sure the electrical characteristics are the same on the motor nameplate and the power source, and make sure the circuit on which the jointer will be used is properly fused and that the wire size is correct. Converting from 230 Volt to 460 Volt (Three Phase Only) Consult the wiring...

12 Adjustments Disconnect machine from power source before making adjustments. Tools required for adjustments: 8mm & 12mm wrenches 4mm hex wrench machinist's protractor or adjustable square steel straight edge Cutter Guard Removing Guard: Some adjusting procedures, as well as rabbeting operation...

13 Installing Knives Use care when working with or around sharp knives. Make sure power to the machine has been disconnected. When installing new knives, remove only one knife at a time. Clean the knife slot and install the new knife. Adjust and snug new knife in cutterhead before proceeding to next...

14 7. Tightening the gib screws should be done in increments, to prevent any distortion to the cutterhead or buckling of knives. While holding the gauge down on one knife, snug down the five gib screws, beginning with the center screw and working your way to the ends. Do not fully tighten yet. 8. Ro...

15 6. Tighten the gib screws (A, Figure 18) then back them off approximately 1/4 turn or until the table moves freely, and re-set the lock nuts on the gib screws. If table will still not line up: Remove gib screws and table locking handle and remove gib (#16, page 29). Check gib to see that set scre...

16 Setting Outfeed Table For accurate work in most jointing operations, the outfeed table must be exactly level with the knives at their highest point of revolution. 1. Raise the outfeed table to its highest point, and place a straight edge across it. 2. Rotate the cutterhead (using the belt or pull...

17 Fence Movement To slide the fence forward or backward on the table, loosen lock handle (A, Figure 24), slide the fence to desired position and tighten lock handle to secure fence. Lift up on fence when tilting or sliding, to prevent scratching the table. NOTE: The handle (A, Figure 24) may be adj...

18 45 degree forward stop: 1. The 45 degree forward stop is controlled by the screw (E, Figure 25). 2. Loosen the locking handle (B, Figure 25) and the hex nut on the screw (E, Figure 25). 3. Set the 45 degree protractor on the table and against the fence, and tilt the fence until it is flush agains...

19 Direction of Grain Avoid feeding work into the jointer against the grain. This will result in chipped and splintered edges (Figure 27). Feed with the grain to obtain a smooth surface (Figure 28). Hand Placement At the start of the cut, the left hand holds the work firmly against the infeed table ...

20 Edge Jointing This is the most common operation for the jointer. Set guide fence square with the table. Depth of cut should be the minimum required to obtain a straight edge. Do not make cuts deeper than 1/8" in a single pass. Hold the best face of the piece firmly against the fence throughou...

21 Taper Cuts A useful jointer operation is cutting an edge to a taper. The method can be used on a wide variety of work. Tapered legs of furniture are a common example. Instead of laying the piece on the infeed table, lower the forward end of the work onto the outfeed table. Do this very carefully,...

22 Maintenance Disconnect machine from power source before doing any maintenance. The table and fence surfaces must be kept clean and free of rust for best results. Some users prefer a paste wax coating. Another option is talcum powder applied with a blackboard eraser rubbed in vigorously once a wee...

23 IMPORTANT: If the bearings need replacement, this should be done by qualified service personnel. The bearings are press fitted and must be removed with an arbor press. To re-install cutterhead, reverse the above procedure. Before re-installing, make sure the machine's curved seats of the base cas...

24 Troubleshooting – 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 page 16. Finished stock is concave on front end. Outfeed table is higher than knife. Lower outfe...

25 Troubleshooting – Mechanical and Electrical Problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy No incoming power. Verify unit is connected to power, on-button is pushed in completely, and stop-button is disengaged. Overload automatic reset has not reset. When jointer overloads on the circuit breaker built in...

26 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Motor failure. If electric motor is suspect, have it tested by qualified service personnel. Repair or replace as needed. Electrical leads are attached incorrectly. Double check to confirm all electrical connections are correct. Refer to appropriate wiring diagrams on...

27 Parts List: Base Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty ................. 2365022...................Jointer Base Assembly (Items 1 thru 78 and fence & cutterhead assys.) 1 1............... 6296000...................Rear Table ............................................................

30 Parts List: Fence Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty ................. 60B-100 ...................Fence Assembly (Items 1 thru 33) ......................................................... 1 1............... 6296143...................Locking Bolt........................................

32 Parts List: Cutterhead Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty ................. 60B-300 ...................Cutterhead Assembly (Items 1 thru 5, and 10 thru 13)............................ 1 1............... 6296046...................Knife....................................................

33 Parts List: Stand Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty ................. 2365021...................Stand Assembly (Items 1 thru 47) .......................2HP, 1Ph, 230V.......... 1 ................. 2365023...................Stand Assembly (Items 1 thru 47) .......................3HP...

39 Preventive Maintenance Checklist for Model 60B Jointer [ ] Work area around machine marked off clearly. [ ] Non-skid floor strips in area where operator normally stands. [ ] Kickback path not aimed at other work areas, aisles or doorways. [ ] Various types of push pads and blocks readily availabl...

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