8” JOINTER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT
2000
ALL
RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC.
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MODEL: CT-204
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THIS 8” JOINTER
KING CANADA TOOLS
OFFERS A 2-YEAR LIMITED WARANTY
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE.
PROOF OF PURCHASE
Please keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty and servicing purposes.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts for this tool are available at our authorized KING CANADA service centers across Canada. For servicing, contact or
return to the retailer where you purchased your product along with your proof of purchase.
LIMITED TOOL WARRANTY
KING CANADA makes every effort to ensure that this product meets high quality and durability standards. KING CANADA warrants
to the original retail consumer a 2-year limited warranty as of the date the product was purchased at retail and that each product is free
from defects in materials. Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs
or alterations and lack of maintenance. KING CANADA shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for
incidental, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products. To take advantage of this warranty, the product or
part must be returned for examination by the retailer. Shipping and handling charges may apply. If a defect is found, KING CANADA
will either repair or replace the product.
PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS
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KING CANADA TOOLS INC. DORVAL, QUEBEC, CANADA H9P 2Y4
GENERAL & SPECIFIC
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. KNOW YOUR TOOL. Read and understand the owners
m
anual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application and
limitations as well as its specific potential hazards.
2. GROUND THE TOOL. This tool is equipped with an
approved 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding type
plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle. The green
conductor in the cord is the grounding wire.
NEVER connect
the green wire to a live terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE. Keep in good working order,
properly adjusted and aligned.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents. Make sure the floor is clean and not slippery
due to wax and sawdust build-up.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use
power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain.
Keep work area well lit and provide adequate surrounding
work space.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a safe
distance from work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF. -with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
9. USE PROPER SPEED. A tool will do a better and safer job
when operated at the proper speed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force the tool or the attachment to
do a job for which it was not designed.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, watch) because they could
get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Roll up long
sleeves above the elbows.
12. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Always wear safety
g
lasses (ANSI Z87.1). Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses, they are
NOT safety glasses. Also use a face or
dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS. Before servicing, when changing
accessories or attachments.
16. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure the switch
is in the ‘’OFF’’ position before plugging in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
manual for recommended accessories. Follow the instructions
that accompany the accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause hazards.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
the tool tips over. Do not store materials such that it is
necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or other parts that are damaged should be carefully
checked to ensure that they will operate properly and perform
their intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other parts that are
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING
UNATTENDED. Turn power ‘’OFF’’. Don’t leave any tool
running until it comes to a complete stop.
1. KEEP cutter
head sharp and fr
ee of all rust and pitch.
2. ALWAYS use a push block when jointing stock that does not
give a reasonable distance of safety for your hands.
3. NEVER pass hands directly over the cutterhead.
4. ALWAYS make sure exposed cutterhead behind the the fence
is guar
ded, especially when jointing near the edge.
5. DO NOT perform jointing operations on material shorter than
8”, narrower than 3/4” or less than 1/4” thick.
6. DO NOT perform planing operations on material shorter than
8”, narrower than 3/4”, wider than 4” or thinner than 1/2”.
7. MAINTAIN the proper relationship of infeed and outfeed
table surfaces and cutterhead path.
8. SUPPORT the workpiece adequately at all times during
operation, maintain control of the workpiece at all times.
9. DO
NOT
back the work towar
d the infeed table.
10. DO NOT attempt to perform an abnormal or little used
operation without study and the use od adequate holddowns,
push blocks, jigs, fixtures, stops, etc...
11. DO NOT make cuts deeper than 1/8” in a single pass. On cuts
mor
e than 1-1/2” wide, adjust depth of cut to 1/16” or less to
avoid overloading the machine and to minimize chances of
kickback.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR JOINTERS
SPECIFICATIONS
Table;
Overall ....................................................................................................................................................................................9” Wide X 66” Long
Working Height ....................................................................................................................................................31-1/2” Enclosed Steel Stand
Fence;
Size ..........................................................................................................................................................................................4” High X 36” Long
Tilts ................................................................................................................................................................................45
0
Forward & Backward
Positive Stops ........................................................................................................................................................................90
0
, 45
0
Right & Left
Overall Dimensions;
Height ..............................................................................................................................................................35-1/2” On Enclosed Steel Stand
Width ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................25”
Length ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................66”
Motor ....................................................................................................................................................................................220V, 1 Phase, 60 Hz
Cutterhead;
Speed ........................................................................................................................................................................................................4500 RPM
Cuts Per Minute ............................................................................................................................................................................................18,000
Number of Knives ..................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Diameter ............................................................................................................................................................................................3.07” (78mm)
SPECIFICATIONS
UNPACKING AND CLEANING
Parts of the CT-204 are coated with a rust protecting oil to keep the
machine in the best condition possible during transport. Open the
crate, remove all loose parts from crate. Remove jointer assembly from
crate, wipe down the table parts and all other parts using a solf cloth
moistened with kerosene. Do not use acetone, gasoline or lacquer
thinner to clean your jointer. Do not use a blade or any sharp steel as
a cleaning tool. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN CLEANING
CUTTERHEAD. THE KNIVES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP!
Figure 1
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING
ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY! ALL ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS MUST BE DONE WITH THE JOINTER DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER
SOURCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY!
!
A separate electrical circuit should be used for power tools. This
c
ircuit should not be less than a No. 12 wire and should be protected
with a 20 amp. time lag fuse. Avoid using very long extension cords.
Before connecting the motor to the power line, be sure that the
electric current is of the same characteristics as stamped on the motor
nameplate. All line connections should make good contact. Running
on low voltage will damage the motor.
GROUNDING
Your jointer must be properly grounded. Not all outlets are properly
grounded. If you are not sure if your outlet is properly grounded,
have it checked by a qualified electrician.
WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED, THIS JOINTER
CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK, PARTICULARLY WHEN
USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS. TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE, IF THE
POWER CORD IS WORN OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY, HAVE IT
REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.
This jointer must be grounded. If it should malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric
current, to reduce the risk of electric shock. This jointer is equipped
with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: TO MAINTAIN PROPER GROUNDING OF YOUR
JOINTER, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING
PRONG IN
ANY
MANNER.
220V OPERATION
As received from the factory, your jointer is ready to run for 220V
operation. This jointer is intended for use on a cir
cuit that has an
outlet and a plug which looks like the one illustrated in Fig.A.
EXTENSION CORDS
The use of any extension cor
d will cause some loss of power
. Use only
3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and
3-hole receptacles which accept the tool’s plug.
For circuits that are further away from the electrical circuit box, the wire
size must be increased proportionately in order to deliver ample
voltage to the jointer motor.
!
!
PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET
CURRENT CARRYING PRONGS
GROUNDING PRONG
FIGURE A
ASSEMBLY/ADJUSTMENTS
ASSEMBLING JOINTER TO STAND
1. The stand for the CT-204 is packed in a seperate box, take out the
stand parts, including the motor and switch.
2. Position the stand where you plan on using the jointer. There are
t
hree holes in the stand and on the jointer base. Place jointer base on
stand and line up the three holes. NOTE: Make sure the motor
pulley lines up the the cutterhead pulley, loosen motor mount hex.
bolts to shift the motor if necessary, refasten motor mount bolts.
Fasten jointer base to stand from the inside of the enclosed stand
using three lock bolts and lock washers.
ASSEMBLING BEL
T, ALIGNING PULLEYS AND ADJUSTING
BELT TENSION
Assemble belt to the cutterhead pulley and motor pulley as shown in
Fig.3. If necessary, loosen the nuts and bolts that fasten the motor to
the motor plate and move the motor up or down on the motor plate
until the correct tension is obtained (Fig.4). Correct tension is obtained
when there is approximately 1” deflection in the centre span of the belt
using light finger pressure.
Using a straight edge, align the motor pulley to the cutterhead pulley.
If necessary both pulleys can be moved in or out on the shafts or the
complete motor plate assembly can be moved in or out to bring both
pulleys into alignment.
ASSEMBLING PULLEY GUARD
1. The belt and pulley guard (A) is a protective measure to ensure
safety and it is assembled to the jointer base (Fig. 5). To assemble,
fasten knob (B) to the screw bolt behind the belt and pulley guard.
Figure 2
Figure 4
Figure 3
Figure 5
A
B
ASSEMBLY/ADJUSTMENTS
ASSEMBLING CUTTERHEAD GUARD
1. Before any cutterhead assembly or adjustments, make sure the
jointer is disconnected from its power source.
2. Insert the cutterhead guard shaft as shown in Fig.6. Position the
cutterhead guard 1/8” above the table and fasten with the “T” bolt.
FENCE
To adjust the angle of the fence, loosen locking ”T” bolt (A, Fig.7) and
flip the stop block (B) upwards, use handle (C) to adjust to the desired
angle. The stop block (B) is the 90
0
fixing plate, (D) is the right 45
0
positioning screw, (E) is the left 45
0
positioning screw, (F) is the 90
0
positioning screw and handle (G) is to adjust the fence horizontally.
INFEED AND OUTFEED TABLES
Handwheel (A) Fig.8 is to adjust the height of the infeed table. The
adjustment ranges fr
om 0” to 1/2”. T
o adjust the height of the infeed
table, loosen the right “T” bolt on the front of the jointer then pull on
auto-stop knob (C) located behind the infeed table. Pull on auto-stop
knob and turn handwheel (A) to the desired height at the same time.
Do not forget to retighten the front “T” bolt.
Handwheel (B) Fig.8 is to adjust the height of the outfeed table. No
adjustments are necessary for the outfeed table, the adjustment has
been factory set at .05mm-.01mm below the cutter
head. If an
adjustment is necessary
, loosen the left “T” bolt on the fr
ont of the
jointer. Turn handwheel (B) to the desired height.
Do not forget to
retighten the front “T” bolt.
The auto-stop knob (C) Fig.9 allows you to automatically lock the table
height at the 1/8” setting. Pull out the auto-stop knob and turn
handwheel (A) until the infeed table locks into place. If any other
position is desired, you must keep pulling on the auto-stop knob until
you reach the desired height.
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
A
B
Figure 9
A
B
C
KNOW YOUR CUTTERHEAD
A- Knife Gauge
B- Protrusion
C
- Locking Bar
D- Locking Screw
E- Jack Screw
F- Knife
G- Hex. key
To take off a knife, follow the instructions below and use Fig.10 as
reference.
1. Loosen the five locking screws (D) using an open end key (Fig.11).
2. Remove locking bar (C) and then car
efully remove knife.
INSTALLING KNIVES
1. Make sure the cutterhead is clean before installing knives and that
the Jackscrews (E) are in place in the cutterhead.
2. Place knife (F), Knife locking bar (C) (with the knife locking screws
(D) screwed into the knife locking bar) into the cutterhead slot.
3. Slightly unscrew the knife locking screws just enough to keep the
knife in position.
4. The height of the knife must be adjusted properly using the knife
gauge (A). Place knife gauge on cutterhead as shown in Fig’s. 10 &
11. The top of the knife must come in contact with the convex part
(B) of the knife gauge.
5. If the knife height is too low, unscrew the Jackscrew using a hex. key
(G) until the knife comes in contact with the convex part (B) of the
knife gauge. If the knife height is too high, screw in the Jackscrew
using a hex. key (G) until the knife comes in contact with the convex
part (B) of the knife gauge. Do not forget that both ends of the knife
must be properly adjusted to come in contact with the convex part
(B) of the knife gauge.
6. Unscrew the 5 knife locking screws to securely lock the knife into the
cutterhead slot. Reverify to make sure there was no shifting of the
knife using the knife gauge.
Figure 10
C
ASSEMBLY/ADJUSTMENTS
A
B
F
D
E
G
Figure 11
OUTFEED TABLE AND KNIFE ADJUSTMENT
For acurate work in most jointing operations, the outfeed table must
be exactly level with the knives at their highest point of revolution.
T
his means that the knives must be parallel to the table and project
equally from the cutterhead.
To check this alignment, procced as follows;
1. Make sure the jointer is disconnected from any power source.
2. Raise or lower the outfeed table as required by turning the outfeed
table hand lever until the outfeed table is exactly level with the
knives of the cutter
head at their highest point of revolution.
3. Place a straight edge on the outfeed table, extending over the
cutterhead as shown in Fig.12.
4. Rotate the cutterhead by head. The knives should just touch the
straight edge. If the knives or a knife is too low or too high at either
end, loosen the knife locking screws and adjust the height of the
knife until it just touches the straight edge and retighten the knife
locking screws securely.
As a final verification, plug in the jointer and run a piece of wood
slowly over the knives for 6 to 8 inches and stop. The piece of wood
should rest firmly on both tables without any space under the finished
cut as shown in Fig.13.
ADJUSTING TABLE GIBS
Gibs serve to take up all the play between the mating dovetail ways of
the base and the infeed and outfeed tables of your jointer. The gibs are
located between the dovetailed ways of the infeed and outfeed table
and the base. Proper gib adjustment is necessary for the proper
functioning of your jointer. When you first use your jointer
, the gibs
are adjusted properly and no adjustment is needed. After the jointer
has been operating for a long period, the gibs may become loose
causing the tables to become loose.
At this point, gib adjustment is
necessary.
1. To adjust the outfeed table gib, loosen all the gib adjusting nuts and
set screws (A & B) and the table locks (C) Fig.14.
2. Raise up gently on the outboard edge of the table being adjusted.
This will of
fset any tendency of the table casting to “sag” and permit
the gib to be br
ought up to a good secure fit. The infeed table gib is
adjusted in the same manner.
IMPOR
T
ANT
: Do not leave the set scr
ews too loose. It should take a bit
of effort to crank the table up and down. Your jointer is a Finishing
Machine and you can’t expect to get a very good finish if the table is
set loose.
ASSEMBLY/ADJUSTMENTS
Figure 12
Straight Edge
O
utfeed table
I
nfeed
table
Cutterhead
Method for checking outfeed table elevation
and knife alignment
Figure 13
Work
Outfeed
table
Infeed table
Cutterhead
Outfeed table at correct height
Figure 14
C
C
AB
AB
T
he following instructions will give the beginner a start on jointer
operations. Use scrap pieces of wood to check settings and to get the
feel for the operations before attempting final work. ALWAYS USE
GUARD AND KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM THE CUTTERHEAD.
PLACEMENT OF HANDS DURING FEEDING
At the start of the cut, the left hand should hold the work firmly
against the infeed table and the fence, while the right hand should
push the work towards the knives. After the cut is underway, the new
surface rests firmly on the outfeed table as shown in Fig.15. The left
hand should press down on this part, at the same time maintaining flat
contact with the fence. The right hand presses the work forward and
before the right hand reaches the cutterhead it should be moved to the
work on the outfeed table.
Never pass hands directly over the
cutterhead.
JOINTING AN EDGE
This is the most common operation for the jointer. Set the fence square
with the table. The depth of cut should be the minimum required to
obtain a straight edge. Hold the best face of the work piece firmly
against the fence throughout the feed.
JOINTING SHORT OR THIN WORK
When jointing short or thin pieces of wood, use a push block to
eliminate all dangers to the hands. Two types are shown in Fig.16.
JOINTING WARPED PIECES OF WOOD
If the wood to be jointed is dished or warped, take little cuts until the
surface is flat. Avoid forcing such material down against the table,
excessive pressure may cause kickback while passing the knives and
the piece of wood will probably remain curved after the cut is
completed.
DIRECTION OF GRAIN
Avoid feeding your work into the jointer against the grain of the wood
as shown in Fig.17. The r
esult will be chipped and splintered edges.
Feed with the grain as shown in Fig.18 to obtain a smooth surface.
OPERATIONS
Figure 15
Work
Infeed table
Cutterhead
Figure 16
Figure 17
Work
Infeed table
Cutter
head
Wrong feed-against the grain
Figur
e 18
W
ork
Outfeed
table
Infeed table
Cutter
head
Corr
ect feed-with the grain
Outfeed
table
Outfeed
table
B
EVELING
To cut a bevel, lock the fence at the required angle and run work
across the knives while keeping it firmly against the fence and tables.
Several passes may be necessary to obtain the desired result.
When the angle is small, there is little difference whether the fence is
tilted to the right or left. However, at greater angles approaching 45
0
,
it is increasingly difficult to hold the work properly when the fence
is tilted to the right. The advantage of the double-tilting fence is
appreciated under such situations.
When tilted to the left, the fence forms a V-shape with the tables, and
the work is easily pressed into the pocket while passing it across the
knives. If the bevel is laid out on the piece in such a dir
ection that this
involves cutting against the grain, it will be better to tilt the fence to
the right.
T
APER CUTS
One of the most useful jointer operations is cutting an edge to a
taper. The method can be used on a wide variety of work. Tapered
legs of furniture are a common example.
Instead of laying the piece on the infeed table, lower the forward end
of the work onto the outfeed table. Do this very carefully, as the piece
will span the knives and they will take a “bite” from the work with
a tendency to kickback unless the piece is held firmly. Now push the
work forward as in ordinary jointing. The effect is to plane off all the
stock in front of the knives, to increase depth, leaving a tapered
surface.
The ridge left by the knives when starting the taper may be r
emoved
by taking a very light cut according to the regular method for
jointing, with the infeed table raised to its usual position.
Practice is required in this operation, and the beginner is advised to
make trial cuts on waste material.
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Check all screws and fasteners occasionally and make sure they are
all fastened securely.
In time rust may appear on the table or fence and other parts of the
jointer, resulting in a loss of efficiency and accuracy. Use paste wax
to prevent rust formation. If however, rust has already formed on
these parts then use rust remover, rust remover should restore the
machine to its original accuracy when applied.
CUTTERHEAD REPAIRS AND CLEANING
The entire cutterhead assembly can be removed for repair, changing
knives or for cleaning. To remove it, lower both feed tables to clear
the cutter
head. Back out the cap screws fr
om each bearing housing
which is fastened to the machined curved seats of the base casting.
When reinstalling the cutterhead assembly, make sure the curved
seats of the base casting are free of dirt, dust, grease and so on to
obtain a good tight fit.
KNIFE CARE
When the knives of your cutterhead become dull enough to be
noticed when performing a cut, the knives should be r
esharpened or
replaced. Sharp knives work easier and results in longer life. The
penalty paid for dull knives is a shorter life and greater wear and
tear on all parts of your jointer.
Dull knives must be ground and re-surfaced to a new bevel edge. See
your local phone directory under “Sharpening Service”. It may be
less expensive to purshase a new set of knives. If the jointer is used
often, keeping a spare set of knives on hand is recommended.
Gum and pitch which collects on the knives cause excessive friction
resulting in overheating of the knives, less efficient cutting and loss
of life. Use “Gum and Pitch Remover” to clean the knives. Use
extreme caution when cleaning any part of the cutterhead and
knives.
LUBRICATION
We suggest using a good grade of light grease on the steel
adjustment screws for the raising and lowering mechanisms of the
infeed and outfeed tables. Occasionally apply a few drops of light
machine oil to the gibs on the right side of each work table so the
tables will slide freely in relation to the base casting.
The cutterhead runs in two single row sealed and shielded ball
bearings, which are pre-lubricated for their entire life and need no
further lubrication.
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