This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16-inch Jointer Model PJ1696 For machines with serial no. 12061696217 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 Section Page Warranty and Service ............................................................................................................................................ 2 Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Warning ............................................................................................................................................
Warning Read the manual. Read, understand, and follow the safety instructions found in this manual. Know the limitations and hazards in using the model PJ1696 Jointer. Decals are placed on each machine as reminders of good safety practice. Installation. If mounting machine to the floor, use high quality anchor bolts through the mounting holes on the base. If using a mobile base, be sure to lock the wheels. Location. Use extra care in the location of the jointer in the shop.
Avoid Kickback. "Pull-out" and the danger of kicked back stock can occur when the work piece has knots, holes, or foreign materials such as nails. It can also occur when the stock is fed against the grain on the jointer. The grain must run in the same direction you are cutting. Before attempting to joint, or plane, each work piece must be carefully examined for stock condition and grain orientation.
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. - - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - - Safety Label Familiarize yourself with the location and content of this decal on your machine.
Features: PJ1696 Jointer Figure 4 1. Outfeed table 14. Guard Bracket Block 2. Fence 15. Pushbutton Switch 3. Fence Handle 16. Cabinet 4. Lock Lever 17. Table Lock 5. Cast Housing 18. Door Latch 6. Control Handle - Forward/Backward 19. Cabinet Door 7. Rack Column 20. Table Raising/Lowering Handle 8. Cutterhead Guard Plate 21. Infeed Table 9. Eccentric Shaft 22. Eccentric Shaft 10. Base 23. Fence Base 11. Eccentric Shaft 24. Junction Box 12. Rabbeting Ledge 25.
Introduction This manual is provided by Powermatic Inc. covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Powermatic Model PJ1696 Jointer. 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 years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual.
Receiving the Jointer Carefully unpack the jointer and all loose items from the wood crate and inspect for damage. Any damage should be reported to your distributor and shipping agent immediately. Before proceeding further, read your manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with proper assembly, set-up, maintenance, safety and operating procedures. Exposed metal parts such as the table and fence have been given a protective coating at the factory.
Figure 7 Figure 9 Dust Hood Mount the dust hood (C, Figure 8), to the left side of the jointer using the seven 1/4-20 x 1/2 screws (D, Figure 8) provided on the machine. Before mounting the dust hood, make sure the hole in the base is covered by the dust chute cover (shown in Figure 5). Electrical Connection It is recommended a dust collection system of appropriate size (at least 800 CFM) be connected to the dust outlet via a 6" diameter hose.
2. Replace the installed magnetic switch with the switch rated for 460V operation (stock no. PJ1696-205D; separate purchase). 3. Change the dial on the overload relay to the appropriate setting for 460V operation. 4. Check for proper direction of rotation (cutterhead should rotate toward infeed table). If rotation is in the wrong direction, disconnect machine and switch any two of the hot leads. Reconnect power and confirm proper rotation.
2. Turn the cutterhead until one row of knives is at its highest point. 3. Lower the outfeed table until the straight edge contacts a knife. Rock the cutterhead slightly to make sure the apex of the knife is contacting the straight edge. Lock the outfeed table at that setting. After the outfeed table has been set at the correct height, it should not be changed except for special operations or after replacing knives.
Operating Instruction NOTE: If you are inexperienced at jointing, use scrap pieces of lumber to check settings and get the feel of operations before attempting regular work. Always use guard and keep hands away from cutterhead. Make sure all knives or knife inserts are secured in the cutterhead. Verify tightness (re-torque) of each insert on the helical head before operating.
See Figure 22. NOTE: It is easier and safer to take a series of shallow cuts. Always use a hold down or push block when surfacing short stock or stock less than 3 inches thick. Jointing Warped Surfaces If the wood to be jointed is dished or warped, take light cuts until the surface is flat. Avoid forcing such material down against the table; excessive pressure will spring it while passing the knives, and it will spring back and remain curved after the cut is completed.
Beveling To remove the cutterhead: To cut a bevel, lock the fence at the required angle and run the work across the knives while keeping it firmly against the fence and tables. Several passes may be necessary to achieve the desired result. 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Lower infeed and outfeed tables. 3. Remove rabbeting ledge and fence. 4. Remove belts. Taper Cuts 5.
9. An advantage of the helical style cutterhead is that if knife inserts develop nicks, these inserts can be individually flipped or replaced without the need to disturb the other inserts. To re-install the cutterhead, reverse the above procedure. NOTE: Before reinstalling, make sure the machine's curved seats of the base casting are free of dirt, dust or grease, to help ensure a tight fit. If the jointer is used often, keeping a spare set of blade inserts on hand is recommended.
Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Finished stock is concave on the end. Knife tip is higher than outfeed table. Raise outfeed table until it is on the same level with tip of knife. See page 11. Back end of stock is thicker than front side. Knife tip is not leveled with outfeed table. Adjust outfeed table to align with knife tip. See page 11. Finished stock is concave in the middle. Both tables have to much end fall.
Parts List: Cutterhead Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer) Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty .................. PJ1696-001 ............... Cutterhead Assembly (Items 1 thru 12 & 17 thru 21) ..................................... 1 1 ................ PJ1696-014 ............... Cutterhead ............................................................... ...................................... 1 2 ................ PJ1696-002 ............... Left Bearing Housing ............................................... .....
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Parts List: Fence Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer) Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty .................. PJ1696-100 ............... Fence Assembly (Items 19 thru 41) ......................... ...................................... 1 1 ................ PJ1696-101 ............... Fence Support ......................................................... ...................................... 1 2 ................ PJ1696-102 ............... Bracket.................................................................
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Parts List: Stand Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer) Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ................ PJ1696-201 ............... Stand ....................................................................... ...................................... 1 2 ................ TS-0680042 .............. Flat Washer ............................................................. 3/8 ............................... 10 3 ................ TS-0060031 .............. Hex Cap Screw ..........................................
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Parts List: Bed Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer) Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ................ PJ1696-301 ............... Table Base............................................................... ...................................... 1 2 ................ TS-0090061 .............. Hex Cap Screw ........................................................ 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 ................ 6 3 ................ PJ1696-302 ............... Pointer .............................................................
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Parts List: Cutterhead Guard Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer) Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ................ PJ1696-402 ............... Cutter Guard ............................................................ ...................................... 1 2 ................ PJ1696-407 ............... Collar ....................................................................... ...................................... 1 3 ................ PJ1696-403 ............... Guard Post..............................
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Parts List: Infeed Table Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer) Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ................ PJ1696-501 ............... Infeed Table Lip ....................................................... ...................................... 1 2 ................ PJ1696-502 ............... Infeed Table ............................................................. ...................................... 1 3 ................ TS-1505061 .............. Socket Head Cap Screw.............................
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Parts List: Outfeed Table Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer) Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ................ PJ1696-601 ............... Outfeed Table Lip .................................................... ...................................... 1 2 ................ PJ1696-602A ............ Outfeed Table .......................................................... ...................................... 1 3 ................ TS-1505061 .............. Socket Head Cap Screw..................................
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Parts List: Motor Assembly (PJ1696 Jointer) Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1 ................ PJ1696-701 ............... Motor....................................7-1/2HP, 3Ph 230/460V, 60Hz .......................... 1 2 ................ PJ1696-702 ............... Motor Sheave .......................................................... ...................................... 1 3 ................ TS-1525011 .............. Socket Set Screw ....................................................
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Preventive Maintenance Checklist for Model PJ1696 Jointer Monthly: [ ] Inspect entire machine for loose bolts, nuts, screws. Tighten and replace as necessary. [ ] Clean table and cutterhead area, removing sawdust and chips with a soft bristle brush. Remove gum and pitch with oven cleaner. [ ] Lubricate adjusting screws beneath infeed and outfeed tables with a good grade nonhardening grease. [ ] Clean table surface.
427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Phone: 800‐274‐6848 www.powermatic.
