This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 6-inch Woodworking Jointer Models 54A and 54HH For model 54A with serial no. 190354A2255 and higher For model 54HH with serial no. 190254HH5017 and higher Powermatic 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Ph.: 800-274-6848 www.powermatic.com Part No.
Warranty and Service Powermatic warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday. Warranty Period The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official Powermatic branded website. Powermatic products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product.
Table of Contents Warranty and Service.................................................................................................................................... 2 Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 3 Warnings ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 Unpacking .......
Warnings 1. Read and understand the entire owner's manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed. 4. This woodworking Jointer is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only.
26. Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris — do not use your hands. 27. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over. 28. Before turning on machine, remove all extra equipment such as keys, wrenches, scrap, stock, and cleaning rags away from the machine. 29. Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until the cutterhead comes to a complete stop. 30.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual: This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or possible machine damage. This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly even death. On-Off Switch Padlock The jointer is equipped with a push-button switch that will accept a safety padlock (not included).
Introduction This manual is provided by Powermatic covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the Powermatic Model 54A and 54HH Jointers. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual.
Unpacking Upon delivery, open shipping containers and check that all parts are in good condition. Any damage should be reported to your distributor and shipping agent immediately. Before proceeding further, read your manual and familiarize yourself thoroughly with assembly, maintenance and safety procedures. Compare the contents of your container with the following parts list to make sure all parts are intact. Missing parts, if any, should be reported to your distributor.
Assembly Unpacking and Cleanup Locate the jointer in an area that is level and provides a solid foundation. Make sure that any potential kickback is not in line with aisles, doorways, wash stations or other work areas. 1. Carefully finish removing all contents from both shipping cartons. Compare contents of the shipping cartons with the list of contents on page 8. Place parts on a protected surface. 2. Set packing material and shipping cartons to the side.
Installing Fence to Bed Referring to Figure 5: 1. Before moving the fence assembly, secure the tilt lock handle (K). Secure the tilt lock handle to avoid personal injury from moving parts. 2. Place the key (F) into the machined slot of the fence support (G) as shown. The spring pin (E) should go into the hole in the slot. The key (F) should be firmly seated in the slot. 3. Lightly coat the mating surfaces of the fence support (G) and fence slide base (B) with oil. 4.
4. Pull down on the motor to achieve the desired belt tension. The V-belt is properly tensioned when finger pressure on the belt half way between the two pulleys causes 1/2" deflection (Figure 7). 5. Tighten the mounting bolts. After two hours of operation, check belt tension again. Readjust the tension if necessary. Installing the Pulley Cover Referring to Figure 8: 1. Place the pulley cover (A) over the opening in the stand. 2. Line up the holes in the stand with the holes in the guard. 3.
Electrical Grounding Instructions This jointer must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
Extension Cords Recommended Extension Cord Gauges The use of extension cords is discouraged. Try to position equipment within reach of the power source. If an extension cord becomes necessary, make sure it is in good condition, and heavy enough to carry the current your machine will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in the line voltage resulting in power loss and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on the cord length and nameplate ampere rating.
Fence Stop Adjustments Periodically check the 90° and 45° backward (135°) tilt accuracy of the fence with an angle measuring device, such as an adjustable square or machinist’s protractor. 90º Stop Adjustment Referring to Figure 14: The 90º stop is controlled by the stop bolt (F) and the stop block (C). 1. Set the infeed table to approximately the same height as the outfeed table. Figure 14 2. Move the fence by releasing lock handle (A) and pushing the fence assembly until it overlaps the tables. 3.
Infeed Table Height Adjustment Refer to Figures 16 – 18. Initial (Coarse) Adjustment: 1. Loosen the rear thumb screw (D) and the lock knob (B). 2. Raise or lower the height adjustment handle (C) until the scale (A, Fig. 16 and Figure 17) reads approximately the desired depth of cut. If you can't adjust to zero or 1/8", see the Helpful Hint below. Fine Adjustment: Figure 16 3. Turn the locking handle (B) until it is snug. 4. Rotate the height adjustment handle (C) until the scale reads exact.
Table Gib Adjustment The infeed and outfeed table gibs on your machine are factory adjusted and initially should not require re-adjustment. After a period of use, the gibs may become loose, introducing play and causing the tables to sag. This requires adjustment. To adjust (refer to Figure 20): 1. With a 10mm wrench, loosen the jam nuts that secure the gib set screws (A or B). 2. Have another person support the end of the table, slightly raising it while you make adjustments. Figure 20 3.
If the apex of the knife number one comes below the straightedge (a gap exists) or pushes the straightedge up, proceed with the following steps: 5. Loosen both gib lock screws (Figure 22). 6. With the outfeed table handwheel (Figure 21) raise or lower the outfeed table until the straight edge contacts the knife tip, as shown in Figure 23. Using the drive belt or pulley, rock the cutterhead slightly to make sure the apex of the knife is just barely contacting the straight edge.
2. Carefully number each blade with a marker to make them easier to differentiate. 3. Place a straightedge across the outfeed table extending it over the cutterhead towards one end of the knife. Cutterhead knives are dangerously sharp. Do not grab the cutterhead itself to rotate it! Failure to comply may cause serious injury. Figure 24 4. Rotate the cutterhead back and forth using the drive belt or pulley, until knife number one is at its highest point.
14. Verify that the knife is still in adjustment (steps 4 and 5). 15. Tighten the gib lock screws. 16. Repeat this entire procedure for the remaining two knives Replacing Knives (Model 54A only) Jointer knives are dangerously sharp. Use extreme caution when inspecting, removing, sharpening, or replacing knives. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. To remove and replace a knife (Refer to Figure 26): 1. Remove four gib screws (A) with a 4mm hex wrench. 2. Remove the gib (B) and knife (C).
Setting Knives for Rabbeting and Nicks (Model 54A only) NOTE: Rabbeting is not applicable on helical cutterhead models. To position the knives for rabbet cuts, take a shop scale with 1/32” graduations and place it against the end of the cutterhead. Slide the knife out until it is at the 1/32” mark on the scale; that is, the knife will now be 1/32” beyond the edge of the cutterhead. The gib should remain in normal position, even with the edge of the cutterhead. (Figure 27).
Determining Correct Table Height The Outfeed Table Height Adjustment section tells you how to set the correct table height with respect to the cutterhead knives or knife inserts. This section explains how to determine if the outfeed table needs adjustment based upon the cuts being produced. When you receive the jointer, the knives have been pre-set at the factory.
Operating Controls 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Outfeed Table Height Adjust Hand Wheel Outfeed Table Cutter Guard Fence Adjustment Handle Fence Infeed Table Infeed Table Lock Knob Infeed Table Height Fine/Coarse Adjustment On/Off Switch Infeed Table Lock Fence Travel Lock Handle Fence Tilt Lock Handle Outfeed Table Lock Infeed Table Travel Limiter Controls - Front View Figure 32 Operation IMPORTANT: Make sure all knives or knife inserts are tight before operating machine.
Basic Operations Before making any cuts on the stock, make a few practice cuts by raising the infeed table to "0" and with the power disconnected. In this manner you will acquaint yourself with the feel of jointer operations. Hand Placement Never pass hands directly over the cutterhead. At the start of the cut, the left hand holds the workpiece firmly against the infeed table and fence while the right hand pushes the workpiece in a smooth, even motion toward the cutterhead (Figure 34).
Surfacing The purpose of planing on a jointer is to produce one flat surface. The other side can then be milled to precise, final dimensions on a thickness planer resulting in a board that is smooth and flat on both sides and each side parallel to the other. If the wood to be jointed is cupped or bowed, place the concave side down, and take light cuts until the surface is flat. Use push blocks to help insure against hands coming in contact with cutterhead in the event of a kickback.
Beveling Beveling an edge is the same operation as edge jointing, except that the fence is tilted to a specified angle. Make certain that the material being beveled is over 12 inches long, more than 1/4 inch thick and 1 inch wide. Although the fence may be tilted in or out, it is recommended that the fence be tilted in toward the operator (as shown in Figure 39) for safety reasons. Figure 40 When beveling short material use one bevel hold down and apply pressure toward the fence.
Push Blocks Push blocks are simple yet necessary tools to assist the operator, especially when jointing thin or short stock. Illustrated in Figure 44 are three types of push blocks commonly used in jointing. Push blocks may be obtained commercially or easily constructed. Note: The 54A Jointer is supplied with two push blocks for feeding stock.
Cutterhead Removal The entire cutterhead assembly may be removed for cleaning or for bearing and blade replacement. Some woodworkers keep a spare cutterhead with replacement blades should the original cutterhead have to be repaired. Blades in the cutterhead are sharp! Use extreme caution when handling the removal of the cutterhead. Failure to comply may cause serious injury! To remove the cutterhead (including bearings, studs, and housing) from the base casting: Referring to Figure 45: 1.
11. Carefully remove the cutterhead (A, Fig. 48). 12. Before placing the new cutterhead back into the casting, thoroughly clean the "saddle" and the bearing housings of saw dust and grease so that they seat properly. 13. To re-install the cutterhead, reverse the above steps. Note: When securing the fence base casting, make sure it is level with the outfeed table. Figure 48 Troubleshooting Operating Problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Finished stock is concave on back end.
Troubleshooting Mechanical and Electrical Problems Trouble Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blows fuses. Probable Cause Remedy No incoming power. Verify unit is connected to power, on-button is pushed in completely, and stop-button is disengaged. Building circuit breaker trips or fuse blows. Verify that jointer is on a circuit of correct size. If circuit size is correct, there is probably a loose electrical lead. Check amp setting on motor starter.
Stand – Parts List (All Models) Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty. ................. 6296131 ................... Stand Assembly ................................................... .................................... 1 1 ............... 6296121 ................... Stand .................................................................... .................................... 1 2 ............... 6285974 ................... Door ..................................................................... ..
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Bed – Parts List (All Models) Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty. 1 ............... 6296086 ................... Base Slide .................................................. .............................................. 1 2 ............... 6296087 ................... Washer ....................................................... 3/8 x 1 x 5/32 ........................ 2 3 ............... 6296088 ................... Spring Pin................................................... 4mm dia. x 14mm Lg ..
Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty. 57 ............. 6285892 ................... Guard Post ................................................. .............................................. 1 58 ............. 6285893 ................... Washer ....................................................... .............................................. 1 59 ............. 6285894 ................... Spring ......................................................... .............................................
Fence – Parts List and Assembly (All Models) Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty. ................. 6296130A................. Fence Assembly .......................................... ............................................ 1 1 ............... 6296143 ................... Locking Bolt.................................................. ............................................ 1 2 ............... 6296066 ................... Flat Washer..................................................
Cutterhead – Parts and Assembly (model 54A only) Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty. ................. JJ6CSDX-CA ........... Cutterhead Assembly (Index #s 1-15) ................. .................................... 1 1 ............... JJ6CSDX-101 .......... Special Button Head Socket Screw ..................... .................................. 12 2 ............... TS-0720091 ............. Lock Washer ........................................................ 3/8” ..............................
Cutterhead – Parts and Assembly (model 54HH only) Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty. ................. PM54HH-CA ............ Cutterhead Assembly (Index # 1-12) ................... .................................... 1 1 ............... TS-0267041 ............. Socket Set Screw ................................................. 1/4”-20 x 3/8 ................ 2 2 ............... JH-C07 ..................... Cutterhead Pulley ................................................ .........................
Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagram – Serial # 05060540312 and lower ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - 115V 300MFD 125 VAC START BLACK BLACK 5 3 2 4 WHITE WHITE 8 1 STOP GREEN GREEN BLACK WHITE GREEN GROUND ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - 230V 300MFD 125 VAC START BLACK 2 BLACK WHITE WHITE 8 1 STOP 3 5 4 GREEN GREEN Serial # 05060540312 and lower 37 GREEN WHITE BLACK GROUND
Wiring Diagram – Serial # 05060540313 and higher 38
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