PJ1696 Helical Head Jointer, 7.5HP 3PH 230/460V

This 16 - inch jointer is a powerhouse, packed with features for high - capacity performance. The large center - mounted fence on a rack and pinion system with ram lock adjusts smoothly. It has preset stops at 45° in and out and a positive stop for 90° angles, allowing for quick angle setup. The parallelogram design keeps the table close to the cutterhead, enhancing the finish and enabling fast depth of cut adjustment. It also ensures long - term table parallelism. The solid steel helical cutterhead with six rows of precision - ground staggered inserts makes knife changing fast and eliminates the need for adjustment. The 7.5HP heavy - duty motor provides enough power for large jobs. Key features include cast - iron fence bevel controls with 45° and 90° stops, a full - size rabbeting table for deep rabbets, a helical cutterhead with 58 two - sided knife inserts to reduce noise and speed up knife change, a large precision - ground cast - iron table surface, parallelogram construction for table - cutterhead proximity, and a rack - and - pinion adjustable cast - iron fence system for stable work support.

Using this jointer is straightforward. First, adjust the fence to the desired angle using the preset stops at 45° and 90°. You can easily make these adjustments with the rack and pinion system. Place your workpiece on the large cast - iron table, and use the rabbeting table for deeper cuts. When it comes to knife changing, thanks to the helical cutterhead with staggered inserts, it's a quick process. Just replace the inserts as needed. As for maintenance, keep the dust collection system working well to prevent dust buildup. The minimum CFM required is 800. Check the table parallelism regularly, especially after heavy - duty use, to ensure consistent results. Also, make sure the motor is in good condition and the wiring is safe. Since it has a Prop 65 warning about cancer and reproductive harm, take proper safety precautions when using the machine.