Powermatic PJ1696 Jointer
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Powermatic 16" Jointer | |
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General Info | |
Make | Powermatic |
Model | PJ1696 |
Serial | Unknown |
Specs | |
Manual | Jointer User Manual |
Asylum Info | |
Location | Wood Shop |
Rubric | |
Training | |
Testing | |
Restrictions | red |
This is a RED tool. Training and tool-testing are required.
Use For
Wooden boards only
Length > 8 inches
Width > 3/4"
Wood with uneven grain requires special care.
Do Not Use For
Fiberboard
Plastics
Composites
Metals
Eye protection required! | ||
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Safety Notes
Personal:
Don't chop off your fingers! |
- Eye protection required
- Hearing protection recommended
- No loose clothing or jewelry, roll up sleeves above the elbows.
- Tie up or cover long hair
- Closed-toe shoes with good traction.
Tool:
- Make sure guards are in place and working well.
- Switch on Dust Collector: Coral free-standing 2-filter between 1696 Jointer and 201 Planer
- Keep hands at least 3 inches away from the blades at all times.
Shift hands during cut. MAINTAIN PRESSURE ON THE WORKPIECE. |
- Don't cut wood less than 8" long, 3/4" wide or 1/4" thick.
- For wood less than 12" long, 3" wide and 3" thick, a hold-down or push block is required
- Never apply pressure to stock directly above the cutter head. This can lead to the stock tipping into the cutter.
- Wood grain must run in the direction of the cutting.
- Never make cuts greater then 1/8" deep
- Do NOT wear gloves
Setting the Outfeed Table Height
If the outfeed table is too high, the finished surface of the workpiece will be curved. |
The correct height for the outfeed is exactly level with the knives at the highest point of their rotation. |
If the outfeed table is too low, the end of the cut gets gouged too deeply. |
1. Raise the outfeed to its highest point and place a straight edge across the cutter.
2. Turn the cutter head until one row of knives is at its highest point.
3. Lower the outfeed table until the straight edge contacts a knife blade. Rock the head slightly to make sure the apex of the knife is contacting the straight edge.
4. Lock the outfeed table at this setting.