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7” RABBETING
JOINTER WITH STAND
31849
ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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THANK YOU for choosing a HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS product. For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Model______________ Serial No.______________ Purchase Date_____________ SAVE THE RECEIPT, WARRANTY AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with the unit BEFORE you begin assembly. Technical Specifications Tool Name: 7" Rabbeting Jointer With Stand Item Number: 31849 Motor: 1 HP, 110V, 4.9 Amps, 750 Watts, Single Phase Max. Dep
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Work Area TO AVOID RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, FIRE AND SHOCK, MAKE SURE YOUR WORK AREA IS: Free of damp, wet or rainy conditions. Free of children (never let them handle tools or machinery). Well-lit. Clean and uncluttered. Before Operating Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Before operating your Jointer check for damaged parts. Make certain that the power i
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Grounding/Voltage Warning Common household current is 110-120 volts. As long as the outlet used with the tool is rated from 110-120V there will be no complications using it with household receptacles. Plug the tool into a 110-120V properly grounded outlet protected by a 15-amp, dual element time delay or circuit breaker. NEVER try to plug a 110-120V tool into a 220-240V circuit or serious complications and possible injury to the operator may occur. The plugs have different shapes to prevent
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The Stand Roof (1A) Front Side Plate(16A) Rear Side Plate (30A) Upright Plate (4A) Motor (29A) Side Link Plate(19A) Crossbeam Plate (18A) Figure 1 Step 1) Attach the Front Side Plate (#16A) to both of the Side Link Plates (part #19A). Insert two Screws (#17A) through Front Side Plate and through Side Link Plate. Slide on Washers (#7A) and Nut (#6A). Tighten into place. Repeat for the other side - see Figure 1. Step 2) Attach the Rear Side Plate (#30A) to each of the Side Link Plates (#19A). T
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Step 9) Attach the Tapping Plate (#25A) with Right and Left Tapping Fenders (#23A & #27A) to the Left Protecting Plate (#26A). Insert the Screws (#17A) with head on the outside of the Plate. On the inside, slide on Washer (#7A) and Nut (#6A)-see Figure 2. Step 10) Attach the Reinforcing Plate (#3A) to the Roof ( #1A) on the same side as the Left Protecting Plate Left Tapping Fender (#27) using Screws (#17A), Washers (#7A) and Nuts (#6A). Tapping Plate (#25A) Step 11) Attach the Upper Link Pla
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Figure 3 Figure 4 Cutterhead Guard Warning: Beware of sharp blade when installing the Cutterhead Guard. Step 1) Inside of the Spring Knob (#37) there is a Spring (#36) which returns the Guard toits position above the Cutterhead after a cut. To create tension in the Spring, turn the Spring Knob (#37) before inserting the post. Insert the Post of the Cutterhead Guard (#32) down through the hole in the Infeed Table (#33)-see Figure 4. When inserting the Post, make sure that the Spring (#36) is
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Plate Jib Figure 7 Step 2) Flip the square jib so that its end sits against the flat part of the Plate (18)-see Figure 7. Step 3) Using an Allen Wrench, attach this assembly to the Fence (#11) with the three Hex Screws (#24)-see Figure 6. Operation When operating your Jointer, it will be helpful to refer to the Parts List and Assembly Diagram on the last pages of this manual. Never force the tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. It is designed to do the job better and m
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Fence Adjustments The Fence (part #11) is assembled to the front of the Infeed Table (#33). The Fence can be moved across the Table and can be tilted 45 degrees right or left by using the Handle Pole (#29). Step 1) To move the Fence (#11) across the Table, turn the Handle Pole (#29) to loosen. Slide the Socket (#30) over the Nut (#26). Use the Socket (#30) to loosen the Nut (#26). Slide the Table to its desired position. Tighten the Socket (#30) in place and tighten back down the Handle. S
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Step 4) If the knife is not aligned at one or both sides, loosen Bolts (60) which hold the Knife Lock Bar (61). Use a knife setting gauge (not included) to make sure that the knife at each end of the cutter is the same height. Repeat for the next two (2) knives as is fitting. If the knives are set to low, this will result in a curve in your wood. If the knives are too high, it may result in a gouged cut in your work piece. Adjusting Table Gibs “Gibs” are adjusted at the factory and should no
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Step 8) Secure the rear table in position and remove the feeler gauge. Step 9) Lower the infeed table and place a straight edge on the outfeed table so that it extends out over the cutterhead. Step 10) Turn the cutterhead by hand until the knife is at its highest point at each end of the cutterhead. Using the wrench, turn the screw clockwise until the knife just touches the straight edge on each end and at the center. Once the knife is fully adjusted, again tighten the four locking screws. Shar
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Black to corners White to corners Green to Ground Turning the Jointer ON and OFF Figure 12 Step 1) To turn the Jointer ON, press down on the green button on top. Step 2) To turn OFF the Jointer, press down the red button on the bottom. IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE, DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL. After Operation-Maintenance CLEANING: Regularly clean the work surface with a dry brush or clean cloth. Keep machined parts of the Jointer lightly greased. Prevent wood,
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Unpacking UNPACK AND CHECK CONTENTS When unpacking your Jointer with Stand check to make sure the following parts are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS at 1-800-444-3353. Parts List - Stand Assembly Part # Description Quantity Part # Description Quantity 1A Roof 1 17A Head Square Root Screw 32 2A Upper Link Plate 1 18A Crossbeam Plate 1 3A Reinforce Plate 1 19A Side Link Plate 2 4A Upright Plate 1 20A Chassis 4 5A Bolt M8 X25 4 21A Lock Washer 4 6A N
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Parts List - Jointer Assembly Part # Description Quantity Part # Description Quantity 1 Outfeed Table 1 36 Spring 1 2 Bearing Housing 1 37 Spring Knob 1 3 Ball bearing 1 38 Retainer 1 4 Cutter Head Assembly 1 39 Recessed Screw 3 5 Key 1 40 Belt 2 6 Ball Bearing 1 41 Washer 2 7 Bearing Housing 1 42 Pin 2 8 Set Screw M6 X 12 2 43 Handle Wheel 2 9 Cutter Head Pulley 1 44 Lock Washer 2 10 Belt 1 45 Lock Screw 2 11 Fence 1 46 Lock Block 2 12 Set Screw M6 X 10 1 47 Flat Washer 4 13 Roll Pin 1 48 Hex S
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Stand Assembly Diagram Each of the Part Numbers below correspond to the Stand Assembly and has the suffix “A” - see Parts List on Page 13. #31849 Page 15
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Jointer Assembly Diagram - See Parts List on Page 14 #31849 Page 16
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Wiring Diagram Black White Black White #31849 Page 17
