OWNER’S MANUAL CT056 – 6” Jointer
CRAFTEX CT056 6” WOODWORKING JOINTER INDEX GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CT056 Features Features Illustration Unpacking Assembly Mounting the Motor Tensioning the Belt Power Supply Cutter Head Guard Fence Adjustment Outfeed Table Adjusting Knife Adjusting Operation Edge Planing Planing Safely Rabbeting Honing Knives Knife Replacement Cutter Head Removal Schematic Drawings CT056 Jointer Base Parts List Parts List Continued CT056 Accessories Warranty PAGE 3 PAGE 4 Page 5 Page 6 Pag
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED IN OPERATING ALL POWER TOOLS. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL, BE FAMILIAR WITH ITS OPERATION. READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND PRACTICE SAFE USAGE PROCEDURES AT ALL TIMES. CONNECT your machine ONLY to the matched and specified power source. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, RESPIRATORS, HEARING PROTECTION and SAFETY SHOES when operating heavy machinery. Always wear safety glasses. DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewellery when operating machinery.
CT056 JOINTER SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always keep the cutter head knives sharp and free of rust, tar and pitch Always use push blocks when jointing stock that does not provide a reasonable distance of safety for your hands. Never allow your hands to pass directly over the cutter head. Always make sure that the exposed cutter head behind the fence is guarded particularly when jointing near the leading edge such as in rabbetting.
CT056 6” WOODWORKING JOINTER FEATURES As part of the growing line of Craftex woodworking equipment, we are proud to offer the CT056. The Craftex name guarantees Craft Excellence. By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this owner’s manual, you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction. The CT056 is a professional tool and like all power tools, proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to. Motor – 1HP, 110/220 volt (Pre-wired for 110v) Ball Bearing Motor.
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CT056 6” WOODWORKING JOINTER Unpacking Your Craftex CT056 Woodworking Jointer comes assembled with the exception of the steel stand, the mounting of the motor and the installation of the knife guard. Carefully remove all packing material and recycle where possible. Cleaning A protective coating is applied to your CT056 to protect it from corrosion in shipping. This material should be removed with a cloth and mineral spirits.
CT056 6” WOODWORKING JOINTER Assembly, Continued Mounting The Motor Mount the motor on the top of the dust chute with the bolts provided. The bolt heads should be in the chute. Carefully place the jointer unit on top of the base and bolt into place. This unit is heavy and will require assistance to lift it and position it on top of the base. When in position, place the drive belt on the sheave of the motor and the cutter head sheave.
CT056 6” WOODWORKING JOINTER Assembly, Continued Adjusting The Outfeed Table CAUTION: The following operation must be done with the CT056 Jointer disconnected from its power source. For accurate results from your CT056 Jointer, the outfeed table MUST be level with the cutter head knives at their highest point. The knives must be parallel to the outfeed table and project equally from the cutter head. To achieve this, loosen the outfeed table lock.
CT056 6” WOODWORKING JOINTER Operation Edge Planing Prior to starting any jointing operation, it is best to inspect the workpiece to determine the direction of the wood grain. The best jointing results are gained by feeding the wood into the knives with the grain. Adjust the infeed table to remove the minimum amount of stock required by lowering or raising the infeed table. Loosen the infeed table lock and adjust accordingly. Securely lock the table.
CT056 6” WOODWORKING JOINTER Operation, Continued Should the workpiece be too small to safely use your hands, push pads or push sticks should be employed as illustrated. Rabbeting To form a rabbet you must bring the fence forward to the required distance from the end of the knives. Lower the infeed table for the first pass. Remove the knife guard. Rabbeting should not be attempted in one pass. Several small passes will result in better quality work. Be sure to replace the guard when rabbeting is complete.
CT056 6” WOODWORKING JOINTER Operation, Continued Honing Knives For the best results from your Craftex CT056 Woodworking Jointer the machine must be regularly maintained. Dull knives, dirty knives or chipped knives will give poor jointing results. Knife blades should be checked routinely and on a regular basis. Should the knife edges be simply dull, you can restore the edges without removing them from the jointer. Knives can be honed a number of times before they require re-grinding.
CT056 6” WOODWORKING JOINTER Operation, Continued Knife Replacement Disconnect the CT056 from its power source. Loosen the five Hex-head knife-setting screws starting with the middle one and then followed by the two end screws and then the remaining two. Carefully remove the knife and the locking bar being careful not to lose any of the knife pressure springs. Repeat this procedure on the second and third knives.
CT056 6” WOODWORKING JOINTER Operation, Continued Cutter Head Removal When necessary to remove the cutter head assembly for maintenance, the following procedures should be followed. Disconnect the CT056 from the power source. Remove the fence. Remove the drive belt. Set both the infeed and outfeed tables to their lowermost positions, being sure to loosen the butterfly lock screws first. Remove the two bearing cap screws. From the drive belt end, slide the cutter head assembly out.
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CT056 6” WOODWORKING JOINTER Schematic Diagram- Base Follow steps 1 – 7 for fast and accurate results in stand set up. This stand is designed to give better stability and balance.
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CT056 6” WOODWORKING JOINTER OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Extra Blades H.S.S - Set of 3 – 8” x 1” x 1/8” Model B706N006 Extra Blades Carbide Tipped – Set of 3 – 8” x 1” x 1/8” Model B706C6 Adjustable Universal Mobile Base Made By Port-A-Mate Exclusive to Busy Bee Tools Maximum square: 31" x 31" Maximum rectangle: 19" x 43" Capacity: 300 lbs.
WARRANTY CRAFTEX 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Craftex warrants every product to be free from defects in materials and agrees to correct such defects where applicable. This warranty covers two years for parts and 90 days for labour (unless specified otherwise), to the original purchaser from the date of purchase but does not apply to malfunctions arising directly or indirectly from misuse, abuse, improper installation or assembly, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance.
