Powermatic 60C - Manuals

7 Features and Terminology - 60C and 60HH Jointers Figure 1

8 Unpacking Open shipping cartons and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Jointer is assembled and running properly. Compare the contents of your cartons with the following parts list to make ...

9 Assembly Exposed metal surfaces, such as the table and fence, hav e been giv en a protective coating at the factory. This coating should be remov ed with a soft cloth and solv ent (such as mineral spirits) once the machine has been assembled. Do not use an abrasiv e pad as it may scratch the expos...

12 Installing Fence Handwheel Refer to Figure 12. Install the handwheel (H) onto the shaft, and tighten the set screw with a 3mm hex wrench. Knife Gauge Assembly (model 60C only) Refer to Figure 13 . The knife gauge assembly consists of a bar, two end pieces and two e-clips. Slide the end pieces ont...

13 If the jointer is to be hard-wired to a panel, make sure a disconnect is av ailable for the operator. During hard-wiring of the machine, make sure the fuses hav e been removed or the breakers hav e been tripped in the circuit to which the jointer will be connected. Place a warning placard on the ...

14 Three-Phase Test Run On the three-phase unit, after wiring has been completed, you should check that the incoming leads hav e been connected properly: 1. Connect machine to power source and press the start button. Make sure cutterhead is clear of all obstructions! (See page 21 for more detailed i...

15 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Remove the belt guard so that you can rotate the cutterhead by turning the motor pulley or by moving the drive belt. Do not grab the cutterhead itself to rotate it. 3. Remove the old kniv es by loosening gib screws with an 8mm wrench, and allowing the s...

16 10. The tightening process should continue at least two more times, each time tightening the screws more on all three knives. On the third time, they should all be firmly tightened. Before starting the jointer, make sure all gib screws are firmly tightened. A loose knife thrown from the cutterhea...

17 Leveling Tables Refer to Figure 20. The tables hav e been leveled with each other from the factory, but this should be confirmed by the user, and checked periodically, by placing a steel straight edge across both tables. If tables are not level, this may be the result of loose gibs. Correct as fo...

20 Fence Stops See Figure 29. Periodically check the 90 degree and 45 degree tilt accuracy of the fence with an angle measuring device, such as an adjustable square or machinist's protractor. If adjustments are necessary, proceed as follows: 90-degree stop: 1. The 90-degree stop is controlled by the...

21 Operating Controls Start/Stop Power Indicator Light – The start switch has a power indicator lamp which is on whenever there is power connected to the Jointer, not just when the Jointer is running. Do not assume that no light means there is no power to the machine. If the bulb is bad, there will ...

22 Basic Jointer Operation NOTE: If you are inexperienced at jointing, use scrap pieces of lumber to check settings and get the feel of operations before attempting regular work. This section briefly discusses general rules as well as some of the basic cuts using a jointer, such as surfacing, edging...

23 IMPORTANT: When stock is longer than twice the length of the infeed and outfeed tables, an assistant or support table must be used to support the stock. Always use a hold down or push block when surfacing short stock or stock less than 3 inches thick. Jointing Warped Surfaces If the wood to be jo...

24 Skewing (Shear Cutting) When edging or facing burl or birds-eye maple, it is not unusual to deface or mar the surface being finished. This is caused by the cutterhead knives occasionally cutting against the grain. In order to prevent the defacing or marring of this type wood, it is necessary to s...

25 Rabbeting A rabbet cut requires removal of the cutter guard. Use extreme caution and keep hands clear of cutterhead. Always replace guard immediately after rabbeting operation is completed. Refer to Figure 37. A rabbet is a groov e cut along the edge of a board. Nev er rabbet a piece of wood less...

26 Sharpening Knives (model 60C only) Knives should be kept sharp. This will contribute to better stock finish, longer machine life, and safer operation. A jointer knife hone provides a simple way to sharpen straight knives. Hones are av ailable from many woodworking supply stores. Carefully read an...

27 9. Lift cutterhead straight up from base. 10. Remove pulley and both bearing housings. IMPORTANT: The bearings are press fitted; if they need replacement, this should be done by qualified service personnel only. To re-install cutterhead, rev erse the abov e procedure. Before re-installing, make s...

28 Troubleshooting – 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, on-button is pushed in completely, and stop-button is disengaged. Overload au...

30 Troubleshooting – Operating Problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Finished stock is concav e on back end. Knife is higher than outfeed table. Raise outfeed table until it aligns with tip of knife. See pages 18-19. Finished stock is concav e on front end. Outfeed table is higher than knife. Lower...

31 Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our serv ice department, call 1-800-274-6848, Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.powermatic.com). Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine av ailable when yo...