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Table of Contents
- 1 Table of Contents
- 2 Warranty
- 3 Product Specifications
- 4 Feature Identification
- 5 General Safety
- 6 Product Safety
- 7 Grounding Instructions
- 8 Unpacking & Inventory
- 9 Assembly & Adjustments
- 10 Cleaning Spiral Cutterhead & Tips
- 11 Operations
- 12 Maintenance
- 13 Troubleshooting
- 14 Parts Diagram & Lists
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- Page 1 User Manual Read this manual before using machine to avoid serious injury and damage 40180H / HB / HC / HCB 8” Bench Top Jointers with Spiral Style Cutterhead techservices@cutechtool.com For technical support, email or call 877-568-8879 VER. 19.07.01...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The drawings, illustrations, photographs, and specifications in this user manual represent your machine at time of print. However, changes may be made to your machine or this manual at any time with no obligation to CUTECH. -
Page 3: Warranty
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY CUTECH warrants its machinery to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two (2) years from the date of the original purchase by the original owner. This warranty applies to products sold in United States only. The warranty does not apply to any product used for professional or commercial production purposes nor for industrial or educational applications. -
Page 4: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Cutterhead speed RPM 12,000 Motor RPM 19000+/-10% (No Load) Cutterhead diameter 2” 8” x 1/8" Max capacity Cutter inserts qty Motor power input 120 V, 60 Hz, AC Only, 10 Amp 4-3/8” x 19-5/8” Fence Size Overall 8” x 33.5” Tables (Overall measurements) Tables (Overall with extension support) 8”... -
Page 5: General Safety
GENERAL SAFETY NOTE: The WARNING! and CAUTION! symbols indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury. READ THIS MANUAL completely before assembling and operating this machine. WARNING! TO AVOID serious injury, death, or damage to the machine, please read, understand, and follow, all Safety and Operating Instructions before assembling and operating this machine. - Page 6 GENERAL SAFETY (cont.) ALWAYS keep the work area clean, well lit, and organized. DO NOT work in an area that has slippery floor surfaces from debris, grease, and wax. CAUTION! ALWAYS unplug the machine from the electrical receptacle when making adjustments, changing parts or performing any maintenance.
- Page 7 GENERAL SAFETY (cont.) KEEP protective guards in place and in working order. CAUTION! MAINTAIN your balance. DO NOT extend yourself over the tool. Wear oil resistant rubber soled shoes. Keep floor clear of debris, grease, and wax. MAINTAIN all machines with care. ALWAYS KEEP machine clean and in good working order. KEEP all blades and tool bits sharp.
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Page 8: Product Safety
WARNING! DO NOT handle the plug or jointer with wet hands USE only accessories as described in this manual and recommended by CUTECH. 10. DO NOT pull the jointer by the power cord. NEVER allow the power cord to come in contact with sharp edges, hot surfaces, oil or grease. - Page 9 PRODUCT SAFETY (cont.) 14. ENSURE that the machine sits firmly before using. If the machine wobbles or is unstable, correct the problem by attaching to a bench top prior to operation. 15. This machine is designed to process wood ONLY. WARNING! NEVER position fingers or thumbs near the cutterhead.
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Page 10: Grounding Instructions
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! This machine MUST BE GROUNDED while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, GROUNDING provides the path of least resistance for electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching electrical receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances. - Page 11 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Make certain the extension cord is properly sized, and in good electrical condition. Always replace a worn or damaged extension cord immediately or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas. MINIMUM RECOMMENDED GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG) 115 VOLT OPERATION ONLY 25’...
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Page 12: Unpacking & Inventory
NOTE: Some parts pictured may have already be installed on your machine at the factory. Go through the entire manual before contacting CUTECH. Compare the items to inventory figures and verify that all items are accounted for. If any parts are missing, do not attempt to power on the machine. -
Page 13: Assembly & Adjustments
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING! MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS FENCE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. Face the rear of the jointer and remove the 4 screws (A) using the provided 4mm Hex Wrench. See FIG 1 2. - Page 14 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS (cont.) 3. Locate the Fence Sliding Bracket (E on page 12) and the 2 screws and 2 square nuts (G on page 12). Insert screws through the Fence Sliding Bracket upper holes “A” in FIG 3, and thread the square nuts on by hand about 3 compete turns.
- Page 15 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS (cont.) 4. Locate fence (K on page 12) and slide from end, with the back of fence facing bracket, over the square nuts as shown in FIG 5. Note that the bottom of the fence is beveled and the square nuts have flats on them so you may have to rotate them slightly to slide the fence on.
- Page 16 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS (cont.) 6. Facing the rear of the jointer, place the Sliding Bracket Fence Assembly onto the Fence Bracket and slide forward (towards front of the jointer) until the table holes are half exposed as shown in FIG 7. 7.
- Page 17 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS (cont.) CUTTERHEAD GUARD The cutterhead guard has a tension return spring. The tension on this spring is set at the factory. When the guard is installed properly it should return to the fence automatically after the work piece has passed over the cutterhead. Be sure the guard is functioning properly every time before using the jointer.
- Page 18 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS (cont.) INFEED / OUTFEED TABLE COPLANAR AND CUTTERHEAD PARALLELISM CHECK The infeed and outfeed tables have been adjusted at the factory before shipment. There is a possibility that they may have shifted during transport and are no longer coplanar or parallel to the cutterhead.
- Page 19 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS (cont.) 2. Lower the infeed table to its lowest setting by rotating Infeed Table Lock Knob “A” counterclockwise to loosen and rotate the Infeed Table Lower/Raise Knob “B” clockwise to lower the table. See FIG 12 3. Place a metal straight edge at least 24” in length on the outfeed table across the cutterhead near the fence to check for parallelism.
- Page 20 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS (cont.) If the infeed or outfeed tables are not level (parallel) with the cutterhead tips, loosen and/or remove the table screws and washers to access the leveling adjusters. SEE FIG A below. FIG A. NOTE: Turn adjusters clockwise to raise table or counterclockwise to lower table. These adjustments, if necessary, may take a few attempts.
- Page 21 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS (cont.) FENCE ADJUSTMENTS The fence can be tilted from 90 to 135 degrees. There are 2 adjustable stop set screws for these limits. See FIG 17 for the location of these set screws. 1. To set the 90 degree stop, slightly loosen fence lever “B” and lift fence slightly clearing tables and slide fence forward approximately 1 inch.
- Page 22 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS (cont.) 2. To set the 135 degree stop, loosen fence lever “A” and slide fence back completely and re-tighten lever “A”. Place a 45 degree angle against the fence and use the provided 2.5mm Hex Wrench to adjust the 135 degree set screw against the stop. NOTE: The set screw is set deep into the angled hole at the factory.
- Page 23 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS (cont.) INFEED / OUTFEED EXTENSION SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT The infeed and outfeed extension supports are adjustable for coplanar or parallelism if ever necessary. These are set at the factory. If after planing or edge joining a work piece, and adjustment is necessary, follow these instructions.
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Page 24: Cleaning Spiral Cutterhead & Tips
CUTECH spiral cutterheads are machined with a film of oil that may be left over from the process. Removing this oil residue, if apparent, is required before you use your new machine. - Page 25 CLEANING SPIRAL CUTTERHEAD & TIPS (cont.) Step 3 - Separate the tips from the screws and place in separate containers with a bit of mineral spirits or non-chlorinated brake cleaner. Once all are removed, wipe down the bare cutterhead using rags with whichever solvent you chose. Once the oil is wiped off, use an air compressor or a can of pressurized air to clear each seat and screw hole on the cutter head.
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Page 26: Operations
OPERATIONS NOTE: This operations section was designed to give instructions on the basic operations of this jointer. However, it is in no way comprehensive of every jointer operation. It is strongly recommended that you read books, trade magazines, or get formal training to maximize the potential of your jointer while minimizing the risks. - Page 27 OPERATIONS (cont.) DIRECTION OF GRAIN Avoid feeding work into the jointer against the grain. The result will be chipped and splintered edges or tear out. Feed with the grain to obtain a smooth surface. See FIG 25 FIG 25 The jointer can be set to cut any depth from a very thin shaving to 1/8” deep. The pointer on the scale is to indicate the depth of cut.
- Page 28 OPERATIONS (cont.) PLACEMENT OF HANDS DURING FEEDING At the start of the cut, the left hand holds the work against the infeed table and fence, while the right hand pushes the work down and toward the knives. After the cut is underway, the new surface rests on the outfeed table.
- Page 29 OPERATIONS (cont.) JOINTING AN EDGE This is the most common operation for the jointer. These cuts are made to square an edge of a work piece. Set the guide fence square with the table. Depth of cut should be the minimum required to obtain a straight edge.
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Page 30: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE WARNING! MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your jointer should provide you with a long time of service provided you take the time to perform the following maintenance operations. CLEANING Sawdust buildup and other debris can cause the tool to joint and plane incorrectly. - Page 31 MAINTENANCE (cont.) WARNING! MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CUTTER TIP REPLACEMENT – USE PAGE 24 FIG A FOR REFERENCE IF NECESSARY WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury NEVER rotate the cutterhead by hand. Cutter tips are razor sharp! Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling the cuttherhead.
- Page 32 MAINTENANCE (cont.) DISCONNECT THE JOINTER FROM THE POWER SOURCE! Remove any sawdust from the head of the Torx screw. Remove the Torx screw and Cutter insert. Clean all dust and dirt off the cutter insert and the cutterhead pocket from which the cutter insert was removed, and replace the cutter insert so a fresh, sharp edge is facing outward.
- Page 33 MAINTENANCE (cont.) 3. Loosen the 3 motor mounting screws “A”, “B” and “C”, about 1 full turn. See FIG 30 4. From the exposed open base, gently push motor away from you with left hand to release belt tension and rotate the belt to walk the belt off the motor pulley with your right hand. See FIG 31...
- Page 34 MAINTENANCE (cont.) 5. Place new belt over cutterhead pulley and walk belt onto the motor pulley. Make sure that the belt is seated in all cutterhead and motor pulley grooves. Pull right side of motor, to begin tensioning belt, and snug up screw “C”. Do not securely tighten “C” at this time. See FIG 32 6.
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Page 35: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION Motor will not start. Not plugged in. Check the power source. Blown circuit. Replace fuse, reset breaker, or call Lockout key removed. electrician. Improper Voltage. Replace yellow safety key. Fuses or circuit Short circuit in line cord or plug. Call electrician to repair or replace breaker blows. - Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (cont.) PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION Vibration when Loose or damaged cutter tip. Tighten or replace knife. Replace belt (See pages 32 – 34) operating jointer Damaged belt. Worn cutterhead bearing. Check/replace cutterhead bearing. Infeed table hard to Table lock knob is engaged or Completely loosen the table lock.
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Page 37: Parts Diagram & Lists
PARTS... - Page 39 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION TABLE SWITCH BOX RIGHT COVER CUTTERHEAD OUTFEED SUPPORT INSERT SET SCREW TORX SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW LEFT COVER REAR FRAME BUTTON HD SCREW HOLE PLUG SELF TAP SCREW BEARING RETAINER DUST CHUTE TORX WRENCH FOAM SEAL DRIVE PULLEY FOAM SEAL CUTTERHEAD PULLEY FRONT FRAME...
- Page 40 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION SHAFT 133S TILT LOCK LEVER ASSY PLATE 135S TILT LOCK LEVER ASSY BUSHING FENCE SLIDE BRACKET SCREW FENCE BRACKET SCREW FLAT WASHER HEX NUT SOC BUTTON HD SCREW SCREW 300S MOTOR FLAT WASHER MOTOR COVER POST SCREW ADJUSTING ROD SCREW SLIDE SHAFT WASHER...
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