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Rockwell 37-290 User Manual

Rockwell 37-290
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RockweII
MANUFACTURING
COMPANY
400
N.
Lexinqton Ave.
.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
15208
ROCKWELL-DELTA
37-290
4"
DELUXE JOINTER
418-02-651-0001
DATED
3-
1-72
4"
DELUXE
JOINTER
SHOWN
WITH STAND, MOT0
R,
SWITCH ROD AND CASTERS
INTRODUCTION
Your new Rockwell Delta
4"
Deluxe Jointer is a rug-
gedly built precision jointer perfect for the home work-
shop, cabinet shop and building site. It is equipped
with a sealed, lubricated-for-life ball bearing
cutter-
head, double-tilt fence with positive stops at
90
de-
grees and
45
degrees right and left, fully adjustable
table with dovetailed ways and adjustable gibs, pre-
cision ground and balanced high-speed steel knives.
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Rockwell 37-290 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRockwell
Model37-290
CategoryPower Tool
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Safety Suggestions for Jointers

Assembly and Setup

Cleaning the Jointer

Remove protective coating and clean machined surfaces.

Assembling the Stand and Components

Instructions for assembling the stand, dust chute, motor, pulley, and belt.

Assembling the Switch Rod and Caster Attachment

Steps for attaching the switch rod and retractable caster system.

Grounding Information

Critical safety guidelines for proper electrical grounding.

Operating Adjustments and Maintenance

Rear Table and Knife Adjustment

Ensuring rear table is level with knives for precise operation.

Depth of Cut and Fence Adjustments

Adjusting depth of cut and fence position for jointing operations.

Cutterhead Maintenance and Repairs

Covers whetting, setting, repairing knives and cutterhead.

Whettering Knives

Sharpening jointer knives using a carborundum stone.

Setting Knives

Procedure for correctly setting jointer knives after removal or regrinding.

Cutterhead Repairs

Instructions for returning cutterhead for bearing or grinding repairs.

Blade Care and Rust Prevention

Managing blade gum/pitch and preventing rust on machine parts.

Jointer Operation Techniques

Safe Feeding and Hand Placement

Proper hand positioning for safe and effective feeding of work.

Standard Jointing Operations

Techniques for jointing edges, warped pieces, and considering grain.

Specialized Jointing Operations

Methods for rabbeting, beveling, and cutting tapers.

Replacement Parts List

Important Notes on Table Replacement

Details on why tables are not supplied separately and factory rebuilding.

Cutterhead Repair Notes

Information on cutterhead bearing replacement and repair services.

Knife Sharpening Service

Details on Rockwell's knife sharpening and re-grinding service.

Rockwell Warranty Information

Authorized Parts Distributors

Mounting Motors on Steel Stands

Pulleys and Belts

Machine Stand Assembly

Replacement Parts for Steel Stands

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