Use and Care Manual

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ST1010 6" Jointer (Mfd. Since 3/16)
Figure 21. Setting torsion spring knob.
Torsion Spring Knob
25. Wind the torsion spring knob back counter-
clockwise a half turn, and slide the guard shaft
into the casting shown in Figure 21. Make sure
the slot on the cutterhead guard shaft fits over
the pin that sits inside the spring knob barrel
(hidden from view).
Figure 22. Reinstalling set screw.
Set Screw
26. Test the guard by pulling it back and letting go.
— The guard should snap back over the
cutterhead. If it does, re-insert the set screw
(see Figure 22).
— If the guard is slow to return across the table,
remove the shaft, and add a half turn to the
spring knob and test again. Repeat this step
as necessary.
Note: If you choose to not use a dust collection system,
don't install the dust port. Chips will build up inside the
cabinet and clog.
27. Place the dust port over the dust vent in the side
of the cabinet.
28. Use the (4) M5-.8 x 16 Phillips head screws and
flat washers to secure the dust port to the cabi-
net (see Figure 23).
Figure 23. Dust port installation.
29. Attach to an adequate dust collection system.
Recommended CFM at Dust Port: 395 CFM
Do not confuse this CFM recommendation with the
rating of the dust collector. To determine the CFM at
the dust port, you must take into account many vari-
ables, including the CFM rating of the dust collector,
the length of hose between the dust collector and
the machine, the amount of branches or wyes, and
the amount of other open lines throughout the sys-
tem. Explaining this calculation is beyond the scope
of this manual. If you are unsure of your system,
consult an expert or purchase a good dust collection
"how-to" book.