Maintenance; Using A Wet - Dry Vac; Timing Belt Replacement; Cutter Guards Return Spring - Craftsman 149.236321 Owner's Manual

Forbeveling a ndchamfering operations, followthe same
procedure asforjointing a nd planing described onpages 1 0and
11. B efore performing these o perations make s ure the surface of
the work piece that c ontacts thefence isflatand smooth, Main.
lainfirmcontrol ofthework piece atalttimes holding i t firmly
against fence s urface and table surfaces.
Use hold downtpush blocks f orwood under 3in.wide. Position
them soyouhave control ofthework piece atalltimes and so
they donot c ontact the guard o rthe culler h ead.
USING A WET-- DRY VAC
Your Jointer-Planer has a rear chip exhaust which fits all
Craftsman Wet-Dry Vacs with a 2-1!2 inch hose. A 2-1/2 in. to
1-1/4 in. hose adapter is supplied with the machine for 1-1/4 in,
hose connections. Attaching a Craftsman Wet-Dry Vac wilt keep
your work area cleaner. Craftsman Wet-Dry Vacs are available at
Sears Catalog and Retail Stores.
,_WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE CHIP DEFLECTOR EVEN
IF VACUUM HOSE REMAINS PERMANENTLY ATTACH-
ED TO MACHINE. NEVER LEAVE HOSE ON MACHINE
DURING OPERATION IF A VAC IS NOT USED DURING OPERA-
TION OR THE HOSE AND MACHINE WILL CLOG WITH CHIPS.
CHIP EXHAUST-
VACUUM PORT
MAINTENANCE
TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Unplug your Jointer-Planer and put switch in OFF position,
,i_ DANGER: FAILURE TO UNPLUG YOUR JOINTER--
PLANER COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL STARTING
CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY.
2. Remove access cover plate by loosening two pan head screws
under the machine and one located under the cutter guard,
being careful not to damage or disconnect the switch wiring.
DO NOT remove cutter guard or guard spring from access
cover.
3. Remove old timing belt by turning belt and maintaining out-
ward pressure.
4. Replace with new timing belt by turning belt and maintaining
inward pressure. NOTE: Make sure full width of belt is on
both pulleys.
.EL I
CUTTER GUARD RETURN SPRING
,_DO NOT LUBRICATE THE PIVOT POINT OF THE CUTTER
GUARD.
Oil and lubricating products may contain chemicals that can
damage andtor destroy the cutter guard or other plastic parts.
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,_ILCAUTION: IF THE CUTTER GUARD FALLS TO OPERATE
PROPERLY (SEE "CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS"
SECTION), THE CUTTER GUARD RETURN SPRING WILL
NEED REPLACING. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SEARS STORE
OR SERVICE CENTER FOR REPLACEMENT SPRING AND iN-
STRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE JOINTER-- PLANER.