King Canada CT-204 User manual

Brand: King Canada

Model: CT-204

Category: Power tools

Type: User manual

8” JOINTER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

2000

ALL

RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC.

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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GENERAL & SPECIFIC

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. KNOW YOUR TOOL. Read and understand the owners

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

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

Forward & Backward

Positive Stops ........................................................................................................................................................................90

, 45

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

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

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

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

fixing plate, (D) is the right 45

positioning screw, (E) is the left 45

positioning screw, (F) is the 90

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

Figure 9

KNOW YOUR CUTTERHEAD

A- Knife Gauge

B- Protrusion

- 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

ASSEMBLY/ADJUSTMENTS

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.

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

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

utfeed table

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

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

ork

Outfeed

table

Infeed table

Cutter

head

Corr

ect feed-with the grain

Outfeed

table

Outfeed

table

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

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.

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.

King Canada CT-204 User manual

Brand: King Canada

Model: CT-204

Category: Power tools

Type: User manual

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