Craftsman CMEW020 Manual

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Variable Speed Control (Fig. O)
Your jointer is supplied with variable speed control
6
that
enables you to operate the machine at cutterhead speeds
between 6000 and 11000 RPM. Speed indicators of 1, 2, 3, 4
and 5 are provided on the speeddial.
Fig.O
6
Speed Approximate
RPM
1 6000
2 7250
3 8800
4 9750
5 11000
Speed Selection Chart
Use the speed selection chart to determine the proper
setting for yourworkpiece.
NOTE: For convenience, make a copy of this chart and post
it on or near themachine.
SPEED SELECTION CHART
CUTTING WIDTH CONTROL SETTING
FROM TO PLASTICS SOFT
WOOD
HARD
WOOD
inches mm inches mm
0 0 1–1/2 38.1 1 1 1
1–1/2 38.1 2–1/2 65.5 2 2 3
2–1/2 63.5 3–1/4 82.5 3 3 4
3–1/4 82.5 4 101.6 – 4 5
4 101.6 6 152.4 – 5 5
Depth of Cut Adjustment (Fig. P)
The jointer can be set to cut any depth from a very thin
shaving to 1/8" (3.2 mm) deep. A dual English/Metric
scale
9
, and pointer
20
are provided to indicate the depth
of cut. To adjust for depth of cut, loosen lock knob
8
and
turn table height adjustment knob
7
clockwise to lower
and coun ter clock wise to raise the infeed table. Raising the
infeed table decreases the depth of cut, while lowering
it will increase the depth. After the infeed table is at the
desired setting, tighten lock knob.
NOTE: For best results, final positioning of the infeed table
should always be made from the bottom to the up position.
Fig. P
8
7
20
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Fence Adjustments (Fig. Q–T)
The fence can be moved across the table and can be tilted
up to 45°, as follows:
1. To move the fence across the table, loosen lock
lever
19
, slide the fence to the desired position on the
table and tightenlever.
NOTE: Lock lever is spring loaded and can be
repositioned by pulling up on the lever and
repositioning it on the nut located underneath thelever.
2. To tilt the fence, loosen lever
28
and tilt the fence to
the desired angle. Then tightenlever.
NOTE: Leveris spring loaded and can be repositioned
by pulling out on the lever and repositioning it on the
nut located underneath thelever.
Fig.Q
28
19
29
30
3. The fence features adjustable positive stops at the most
used fence positions of 90° and 45° to the right. To
check and adjust the positive stops, proceed as follows:
a. Place a square
31
on the table with one end of the
square against the fence as shown. Adjust the fence
until it is exactly 90° to thetable.

Craftsman CMEW020 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	CMEW020
Category	Power Tool
Language	English