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Powermatic PJ-882 User Manual

Powermatic PJ-882
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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
8-inch Parallelogram Jointer
Model PJ-882 and PJ-882HH
WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, TN 37086 Part No. M-1610079
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision E1 01/2010
www.powermatic.com Copyright © 2010 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc.

Table of Contents

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Powermatic PJ-882 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeJointer
Motor Power3 HP
Cutting Width8 inches
Voltage230V
Cutterhead Speed5000 RPM
Cutterhead Diameter3 inches
Number of Knives4
Table Size8 x 72 inches
Dust Port Diameter4 inches
Table Height34 inches
Cutting Depth1/8 inch
PhaseSingle-phase
Amperage15A

Summary

Safety Warnings

General Safety Precautions

Lists critical safety rules for operating the jointer to prevent injury.

Installation and Assembly

Dust Collection and Grounding

Instructions for dust collection setup and electrical grounding safety.

Adjustments and Calibration

Setting Tables Coplanar

Provides detailed steps to ensure the infeed and outfeed tables are parallel.

Coplanarity Adjustment Procedure

Explains how to use cam adjustment devices for table coplanarity.

Setting Outfeed Table to Knives

Guides on setting the outfeed table level with the knife's highest point.

Fine-Tuning Knife Settings

Details using a knife setting gauge for precise knife alignment.

Finalizing Knife Installation

Instructions on tightening gib screws and securing knives.

Knife Maintenance and Replacement

Replacing Straight Cutterhead Knives

Step-by-step instructions for removing and installing knives on the straight cutterhead.

Helical Cutterhead Inserts and Table Play

How to replace helical inserts and eliminate table play.

Operation and Controls

Controls, Safety Key, and Pre-Checks

Explains controls, safety key, and essential pre-operation checks.

Basic Jointer Operations

Covers hand placement, surfacing, edge jointing, and rabbeting.

Maintenance and Repairs

Sharpening Knives and Cutterhead Repairs

Instructions on sharpening knives and performing cutterhead maintenance.

Troubleshooting

Operating Problems and Solutions

Lists common operating problems and their remedies.

Mechanical and Electrical Issues

Addresses problems like machine not starting, tripping breakers, or motor issues.

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