Use and Care Manual

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Introduction
This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., covering the safe operation and
maintenance procedures for a Model PJ-882 and PJ-882HH 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. If there are any questions or comments,
please contact either your local supplier or Walter Meier. Walter Meier can also be reached at our web
site: www.waltermeier.com.
Description
The PJ-882 Jointers are built upon a parallelogram design. This design allows independent adjustment of
sections of the infeed and outfeed tables to ensure the tables remain parallel with the cutterhead and with
each other. The fence has a tilting capacity of 45 degrees forward and backward, with positive stops.
Specifications
Model Number ............................................................... PJ-882............................................ PJ-882HH
Stock Number (2HP, 1Ph, 230V) ..................................1610079...............................................1610082
Stock Number (3HP, 3Ph, 230/460V)* ..........................1610080...............................................1610083
Maximum Cutting Width (in.).................................................... 8.......................................................... 8
Maximum Cutting Depth (in.) ................................................ 1/2....................................................... 1/2
Rabbeting Capacity (in.) ....................................................... 1/2....................................... not applicable
Cutterhead Speed (RPM) ................................................. 7,000................................................... 7,000
Starter........................................................................ magnetic.............................................. magnetic
Knives...................................................................... 3 standard............................. 54 four-sided inserts
Cuts Per Minute ............................................................. 21,000....................................... not applicable
Cutterhead Diameter (in.) ................................................ 3-1/16.................................................. 3-1/16
Table Surface (L x W)(in.) ................................................83 x 8...................................................83 x 8
Fence Size (L x H)(in.) ............................................... 38 x 4-3/4............................................. 38 x 4-3/4
Fence Tilt (deg.) .................................. 45 forward, 45 backward....................... 45 forward, 45 backward
Positive Stops (deg.) ............................................... -45, 90, +45.......................................... -45, 90, +45
Dust Chute Diameter (in.) ........................................................ 4.......................................................... 4
Dust Collection Required Capacity (CFM) ............................ 450...................................................... 450
Overall Dimensions (L x W x H)(in.) ........................ 84 x 28 x 44......................................... 84 x 28 x 44
Net Weight – approx. (lbs.) .................................................. 610...................................................... 610
Shipping Weight – approx. (lbs.) .......................................... 744...................................................... 744
* pre-wired 230 volt NOTE: For 460V operation, magnetic switch (part no.PJ882-526C) must be
purchased separately and installed. A qualified electrician is recommended.
The above specifications were current at the time this manual was published, but because of our policy of
continuous improvement, Walter Meier reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without
prior notice, without incurring obligations.