If the blades are nicked they must be replaced or
reground. (See Parts List, page 13.)
NOTE: Many shops do not have capabilities to resur-
face blades. Yellow pages should list "Sharpening
Services" or "Tool Grinding."
Always replace blades in sets of two.
Blade Clam
Cutter
Clamp Scre_
Figure 19 - Block Blade Guard
REPLACING
BLADES
Refer to Figures 19 and 20.
•
Unplug the jointer/planer from power source and turn
the switch to "OFF" position.
•
Block the blade guard from closing down.
•
Loosen and remove three blade clamp screws
securing blade and blade clamp.
•
Lift blade and blade clamp from cutterhead
•
Clean any sawdust and resin buildup from cutter-
head and blade clamp.
•
Place blade clamp against the replacement blade
and replace in cutterhead.
•
Secure blade and blade clamp using three blade
clamp screws. Do not tighten blade clamp screws.
NOTE: Check blade height at both ends of blade (see
Adjusting Blade Height, pages 6-7).
•
Tighten blade clamp screws.
•
Recheck blade adjustment and make sure blade is
still level with outfeed table.
•
Repeat the procedure to replace the other blade.
•
Remove the scrap wood and release blade guard.
•
Make sure all the blade clamp screws are tight and
snug.
Blade
Cutterhead
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ADJUSTING
BLADE
GUARD
Refer to Figure 23, page 12.
CAUTION:
Do not lubricate the pivot point of the blade
guard. Oil and lubricating products may contain chemi-
cals that can damage and/or destroy blade guard or
other plastic parts.
The blade guard needs adjustment or spring replace-
ment if it does not cover the cutterhead when released.
To adjust or replace spring:
•
Lay the jointer/planer on the side so that the switch
faces up.
•
Loosen and remove screws, washers and bottom
cover (Key Nos. 29, 39 and 63).
•
Remove retaining ring (Key No. 44) with retaining
ring pliers.
•
Slide out blade guard.
•
If the spring is out of tension, it must be replaced.
Slide out spring from holes. Contact your nearest
Sears store or service center for replacement.
•
Replace new spring so that the end of the spring is
inside the hole on the body.
•
Position blade guard so that the other end of the
spring is inside th hole in the blade guard.
•
Secure blade guard with retaining ring.
•
Make sure blade guard functions appropriately.
REPLACING
TIMING
BELT
Refer to Figures 21,22 and 23.
•
Turn the switch to "OFF" position and unplug the tool
from power source.
•
Lay the jointer/planer on the side so that the switch
faces up.
•
Remove bolts and access cover (Key Nos. 30 and
54).
•
Remove old timing belt by turning belt and maintain-
ing pressure.
Figure 21 - Removing Timing
Belt
Blade Clamp
Figure 20 - Replacing Blades
Clamp
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