Powermatic PJ882 - Manuals

9 Installation and Assembly Tools required for assembly Forklift or hoist with straps/slings 14mm (or 9/16”) wrench or socket Cross-point (Phillips) screwdriv er 3mm and 5mm hex wrenches (provided) 1. Remove any boards or straps that secure the Jointer to the pallet, and remove protectiv e wrapping....

11 The cutterhead guard should now hav e sufficient spring tension. Test it by swinging the guard away from the fence and then releasing it. The guard must always have enough spring tension to cover the unused part of the cutterhead during the cutting operation, and to swing back to contact the fenc...

13 If you are hard-wiring the Jointer, 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, and place a warning placard on the fuse holder or circuit breaker to prevent it being turned on until wiring is complete. Converting...

14 NOTE: After operating the machine for a short time, the drive belt tension should be re-checked, as the new driv e belt may stretch slightly during the “breaking-in” period. Drive Belt Replacement 1. Unscrew the knob (A, Figure 11) and remove the belt guard (B, Figure 11). 2. Remove the rear pane...

15 3. Tighten locking handle (B, Figure 14). To tilt fence backward: The fence can be tilted backward up to 45° (that is, for a total angle of 135° from table surface). 1. Loosen locking handle (B, Figure 16). 2. Flip the 90° stop block (E, Figure 16) out of the way. 3. Rotate handwheel (C, Figure 1...

16 4. Rotate the screw (H, Figure 17) until it contacts the casting in front of it. 5. Tighten the hex nut on the screw (H, Figure 17) and tighten locking handle (B, Figure 16). Setting the 45° Backward Stop 1. The 45° backward stop is controlled by the screw (G, Figure 18), which will contact the b...

17 2. Knives must be set in the cutterhead so that the highest point of their arc is level with the the outfeed table. 3. Knives must be parallel with the outfeed table across the entire length of the kniv es. These alignments are explained below. Setting Tables Parallel For optimum performance of t...

20 Figure 27 illustrates the correct setting of outfeed table lev el 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, lev el with the arc of the kniv es. NOTE: After the outfeed table...

22 21. The tightening process should continue at least two more times, each time tightening the gib screws further on all three knives in turn. On the third time, the gib screws should all be firmly tightened. Before operating the jointer, make sure all gib screws are firmly tightened. A loose knife...

24 Eliminating “Play” in Tables There are four set screws at the front of the jointer – two on the outfeed table and two on the infeed table – that will allow you to prev ent “play” in the tables. (Figure 38 shows a set screw for the outfeed table.) After a period of use, the copper tip (see item #2...

25 3. The cutterhead guard must be in place and operating properly (except when rabbeting). 4. Infeed table set for desired depth of cut. 5. Stand away from the cutterhead and turn the machine on for a few moments. Listen for any odd noises, rubbings, vibrations, etc. Correct such problems before at...

26 Rabbeting A rabbet cut requires removal of the guard. Use extreme caution and keep hands clear of cutterhead. Always re-install guard immediately after rabbeting operation is completed. A rabbet is a groov e cut along the edge of a board. See Figure 42. The width and thickness of the wood to be r...

27 Although the fence may be tilted in or out for a bevel cut, it is recommended for safety reasons that the fence be tilted in toward the operator, making a cradled cut. Direction of Grain Av oid feeding work into the jointer against the grain. This may result in chipped and splintered edges. See F...

28 Maintenance Disconnect machine from power source before doing any maintenance. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. The table and fence surfaces must be kept clean and free of rust for best results. Some users apply a thin coat of paste wax. Av oid waxes or protectiv e sprays that contain ...

29 Knives can usually be whetted sev eral times in the cutterhead before having to be remov ed and re-ground. TIP: If the jointer is used frequently, keeping a spare set of kniv es on hand is recommended. Extra knives (stock no. 6296046, set of 3) may be obtained from your distributor, or by calling...

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 page 19. Finished stock is concav e on front end. Outfeed table is higher than knife. Lower out...

31 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. See page 24. Overload automatic reset has not reset. When jointer ov erloads on the circuit br...

32 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Miswiring of the unit. Double check to confirm all electrical connections are correct. Refer to appropriate wiring diagrams on pages 44 through 46 to make any needed corrections. Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blows fuses. On/of...

33 Parts List: Cutterhead Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty ................. PJ882-CHA ............. Cutterhead Assembly (Items 1 thru 5, and 10 thru 13) .............................. 1 ............... 6296046 .................. Knife ...................................................

34 Parts List: Fence Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty ................. PJ882-FA ................ Fence Assembly (Index #1 thru #48). ................. ..................................... 1 ............... PJ882-101 .............. Hand W heel...........................................

36 Parts List: Outfeed Table and Base Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... PJ882-201 .............. Rear (Outfeed) Table ......................................... ................................... 1 2 ............... 6285917 .................. Push Block ................

38 Parts List: Infeed Table Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... PJ882-301 .............. Front (Infeed) Table ........................................... ................................... 1 2 ............... PJ882-302 .............. Scale Label..........................

41 Parts List: Stand Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ............... VB-A50 ................... Belt .................................................................... A-50 ........................... 1 2 ............... TS-0267021 ............ Socket Set Screw ....................

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