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owners manual MODELNO. 149.236320 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-[...]
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FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON £RRFTSMRN, JOINTER -- PLANER If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Jointer -- Planer fails 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 gives[...]
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6. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well illumina'ced. 7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY All 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 TOO[...]
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UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS Model 149.236320 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--Planer 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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CHECKING CUTTER BLADES ,_ CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION AND CORD IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE PRO- CEEDING WITH CHECKING CUTTER BLADES. The blades in your Joint÷r-Planer have been adjusted at the factory to assure proper operation. Shipping and handling, how- ever, may cause misalignment. For accurate cutting, the blades must be .003[...]
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5. Place square against face of fence and table surface. Bring fence square to table and tighten lock knobs. 6. THERE MUST BE 1/32" TO 1/16" gap between the lower edge of the fence and jointer tables (with table set for 0" cut). To adjust, move fence assembly by loosening the 1/4-20 x 314 hex cap screws attaching the fence brackets t[...]
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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 [...]
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TO CHECK DEPTH OF CUT OUTFEED TABLE a. Place a straight edge on the outfeed table extending over the in- feed 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 1/8" deep cut. To reduce the DANGER of kickback and possible injury[...]
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BASIC JOINTER---PLANER OPERATION For your safety do not exceed a 1/16" deep cut on a planing operation for work pieces wider than 1-1/2". For work pieces less than 1.112", a 118" cut can be taken at a slow feed rate. This Jointer-Planer is designed with a special cutter head and internal baffle that 'blows the sawdust and c[...]
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USING HOLD DOWN/PUSH BLOCKS ALWAYS use the hold down/push blocks when JOINTING wood that is NARROWER than 3 in. or PLANING wood that is THINNER than 3 in. Grasp the hold down/push blocks firmly with the fingers close together and wrapped around the handle. Position them flat on top of workpiece, and push the workpiece down against the table to prov[...]
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For beveling and chamfering 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- tain firm control of the work piece at all times holding it firmly against fence surface and table su[...]
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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 in the rear of the machine just above the vacuum port. 1. Unplug your Jointer-Planer and put switch in off position. DANGER: Failure to unplug your Jointer-Planer could result in accidental s[...]
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE Wood strikes outfeed table after passing over cutterhead Ripples on planed surface. Planedsurface not straight. Excessive gouging at end of cut. 90 ° and 45" cuts inaccurate Cutter guard does not function properly. Chip discharge clogs Cutter slows down during operation PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Blades improperly adjust[...]