Craftsman 149.236321 manual

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  • Page 1

    owners manual MODEL NO. 149.236321 SERIAL OR CODE NUMBER: Model and code number may be found on the back of the base. You should record both model and code number and retain in a safe place for future use. CALIFORNIA OWNERS: a unique serial code number is stamped on the underside of the machine, CAUTION: Read All Instructions Carefully Before Start[...]

  • Page 2

    FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON I:RFIFTSMRNo JOINTER -- PLANER If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Jointer -- Planer falls due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty give[...]

  • Page 3

    7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY Atl visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area. 8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys. 9. DON'T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and be safer atthe rate forwhich it was designed. 10. USE RIGHTTOOL Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for which it [...]

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    UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS Model 149.236321 Jointer-Planer is shipped complete in one carton. Separate all parts from packing materials and check each one with the illustration and the list of loose parts to make certain all items are accounted for, before discarding any packing material. If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble th[...]

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    SAFETY RULES FOR JOINTER--PLANER Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness at all times when the Jointer--Pianer is being used. Study these rules and general safety rules before operating and retain them for future use. 1. WEAR EYE PROTECTION. 2. NEVER MAKE JOINTING OR PLANING CUT DEEPER THAN 1/8 INCH -- PER PASS. 3. FEED WORKP[...]

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    FENCE 1. From among the loose parts "find the following: (1) Fence (2) Fence Brackets (2) Fence Segments (2) Tilt Indicators (2) Lock Knobs (4) 114-20 x 3/4" Hex Cap Screws (4) 1/4 Lock Washers (4) 9132 ID x 9/16 OD x 1t16 Thick Washers (2) 9t32 ID x 17/32 OD x 1t8 Thick Washers (6) #8-32 x 1t2 Flat Head Machine Screws (6) #8 Flat Washers[...]

  • Page 7

    A= 11/16 Thick x 2" Wide x 10" Long The 11/16 thickness can be obtained by planing the board on the jointer-planer. B= 112" to3t4" Thick x 3-112" Wide x 10" Long This piece may also be made out of plywood. ,.C= 3/4" Thick x 2.112" Wide x 19-1/2" Long ' The 2-112" width may be increased if desir[...]

  • Page 8

    INSTALLING THE JOINTER--PLANER If the Jointer-Planer is to be used in a permanent location, it should be fastened securely to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench. Holes should be drilled through supporting surface of the workbench as illustrated. Each foot of the Jointer- Planer should be bolted securely using 5/16" diameter machine [...]

  • Page 9

    TO CHECK DEPTH OF CUT a. Place a straight edge on the outfeed table extending over the infeed table. b. Measure from the surface of the infeed table to the bottom of the straight edge. This will be the depth of cut. NOTE: This Jointer-Planer will make a maximum 118" deep cut. To reduce THE DANGER of kickback and possible injury, the depth of c[...]

  • Page 10

    BASIC JOINTER--PLANER OPERATION For your safety do not exceed a 1t16" deep cut on a planing operation for work pieces wider than 1-112'". For work pieces less than 1.1/2", a 118" cut can be taken at a slow feed rate. This Jointer-Planer is designed with a special cutter head and inter- nal baffle that blows the sawdust and [...]

  • Page 11

    WARNING: NEVER PLACE THE HEEL OF YOUR HAND AT _ THE END OF THE WORK PIECE WHEN FINISHING A CUT. THIS COULD RESULT IN YOUR HAND COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE CUTTER CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY, At the end of the cut, position your hand on TOP NEAR THE END of the work piece and continue feeding the work piece until the cutter guard has returned to its closed[...]

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    For beveling andchamfering operations, follow the same procedure as for jointing and planing described on pages 10 and 11. Before performing these operations make sure the surface of the work piece that contacts the fence is flat and smooth, Main. lain firm control of the work piece atalt times holding it firmly against fence surface and table surf[...]

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    BLADE REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT NOTE: To rotate the cutterhead or to hold it steady, use a screwdriver in the slot in the cutter shaft through the small hole the rear of the machine just above the vacuum port. 1. Unplug your Jointer-Ptaner and put switch in off position. DANGER: Failure to unplug your Jointer-Planer could result in accidental star[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 5-1/8 INCH JOINTER-PLANER MODEL No. 149.236321 46 47 76 , " 77 , 40 39 1 30 29 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY Read and Understand instruction manual before operating tool • Wear eye p_olection • Newer operate io_nt er wilh cutter head guards or dd_e guards remoVeL_ • Never exceed a 118 _ deep cut m an,/ oper,li_on • Aiway,s use hold-d[...]

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    REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 CRAFTSMAN 5-1/8 INCH JOINTL._-PLANER MODEL No. 149.236321 PARTS LIST PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 4550-001-70 4550-011-70 2292-075-90 1791-001-00 1727-001-00 STD541025 4550-050-70 STD551237 STD541237 4550-051-70 2292-059-00 229[...]

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    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE Wood strikes outfeed table after passing over cutterhead Ripples on planed surface, Planed surface not straight. PROBABLE CAUSE t. Blades improperly adjusted below surface of outfeed table, 2. Infeed table out of adjustmenl 1. Oneblade set higher than other, 2. Dult blades. 3, Board not held firmly against fence or ou[...]