LUMBERJACK BJ1100 6 Inch Bench Top Jointer Instruction Manual

: June 14, 2024
: LUMBERJACK

LUMBERJACK BJ1100 6 Inch Bench Top Jointer

LUMBERJACK BJ1100 6 Inch Bench Top Jointer-FIG-1

Product Information

Specifications

Product Name: 6 Bench Top Jointer
Model Number: BJ1100
Motor Power: 1100W
Max Cutting Width: 153mm (6in)
Max Cutting Depth: 3mm (1/8in)
Cutterhead Rotation Speed: 10000 RPM
Number of Blades: 2 Blades
Table Size: 725 X 160mm (28-1/2 X 6-1/4 in)
Fence Size: 530X110mm (21 X 4-1/4 in)
Dust Collection Port: 60.5mm (2-1/2 in)
Fence Angle: Not specified

Safety Instructions

Read and understand the entire instruction manual before operating the Jointer for your own safety.
Comply with all warning labels posted on the machine to avoid serious injury.
Keep the work area clean and free from clutter to prevent accidents.
Avoid using power tools in damp or wet locations and ensure proper lighting to minimize the risk of fire or explosion.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces to guard against electric shock.
Keep children away from the machine during operation.
Store the tool in a dry place out of reach of children when not in use.
Do not force the tool, use it at the intended rate for better and safer performance.
Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in moving parts and wear protective hair covering.
Use safety glasses, hearing protection, and a face or dust mask when performing cutting operations.
Disconnect the tool from the power supply when not in use or before servicing and changing accessories.

Additional Safety Rules for this Product

Never operate power tools when tired, intoxicated, or under the influence of medications that cause drowsiness.
Avoid contact with moving parts and cutting surfaces.
Handle workpieces correctly to protect hands from possible injury.
Avoid jointing/planing operations on material shorter than 200mm (8) or less than 6mm(1/4) thick.
Do not make jointing cuts deeper than 1/8.
Do not back the work towards the in-feed table.
Always support the workpiece adequately during operation.
Use a push block/push stick for jointing material narrower than 75mm (3) or planing material thinner than 75mm (3).
Take precautions against kickback by not allowing anyone to stand or cross in line with the cutterhead’s rotation.
Replace or sharpen blades as needed to maintain optimal performance and avoid damage or dullness.

Accessories and Attachments

Recommended Accessories:
To avoid injury, use only accessories recommended for this machine. Follow the instructions that accompany the accessories. Using improper accessories may cause hazards. Use only accessories specifically designed for this machine to prevent injury from thrown broken parts or.

Product Usage

Setting Up the Jointer

Choose a well-lit and dry work area for operating the jointer.
Ensure the jointer is securely placed on a stable work surface.
Connect the jointer to a suitable power supply.
Inspect the blades and ensure they are sharp and undamaged.
Adjust the fence angle if necessary.
Attach a dust collection port to minimize dust and debris during operation.

Jointing Operation

Select a workpiece that meets the minimum requirements of length and thickness.
Ensure the workpiece is free from any defects or foreign objects.
Place the workpiece on the jointer’s table, ensuring it is flat against the fence.
Turn on the jointer and allow it to reach full speed.
Using both hands, slowly and steadily push the workpiece against the rotating cutterhead.
Maintain downward pressure and feed the workpiece through the cutterhead until the desired jointing is achieved.
Once the jointing is complete, turn off the jointer and wait for it to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.

Planing Operation

Ensure the jointer is properly set up and the blades are sharp.
Select a workpiece that meets the minimum requirements of length and thickness.
Inspect the workpiece for defects or foreign objects.
Adjust the jointer’s depth of cut to the desired thickness.
Place the workpiece on the jointer’s table, ensuring it is flat against the fence.
Turn on the jointer and allow it to reach full speed.
Using both hands, slowly and steadily push the workpiece against the rotating cutterhead.
Maintain downward pressure and feed the workpiece through the cutterhead until the desired planing is achieved.
Once the planing is complete, turn off the jointer and wait for it to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Always disconnect the jointer from the power supply before cleaning or performing maintenance.
Regularly clean the jointer’s table, fence, and dust collection port to remove debris and ensure optimal performance.
Inspect the blades for damage or dullness and replace or sharpen them as needed.
Check all moving parts for proper alignment and lubricate if necessary.
Store the jointer in a dry and secure place when not in use.

FAQ

Can I use this jointer on wet or damp surfaces?
No, it is not recommended to use power tools in damp or wet locations due to safety risks. Always ensure a dry work area for operating the jointer.
What should I do if the blades become dull or damaged?
If the blades become dull or damaged, they should be replaced or sharpened. Dull or damaged blades can affect the performance and quality of the jointing and planing operations.
Can I perform jointing/planing operations on very short or thin materials?
It is not recommended to perform jointing/planing operations on material shorter than 200mm (8) or less than 6mm (1/4) thick. This ensures safe and effective operation of the jointer.
What safety precautions should I take during operation?
Some important safety precautions during operation include wearing safety glasses, hearing protection, and a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty. Additionally, always support the workpiece adequately, use a push block/stick for narrow or thin materials, and avoid backing the work towards the in-feed table.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Motor Power 1100W
Max Cutting Width 153mm ( 6in )
Max Cutting Depth 3mm ( 1/8in )
Cutterhead Rotation Speed 10000 RPM
Number of Blades 2 Blades
Table Size 725 X 160mm ( 28-1/2 X 6-1/4 in )
Fence Size 530X110mm ( 21 X 4-1/4 in )
Dust Collection Port 60.5mm ( 2-1/2 in )
Fence Angle 0 to 45°

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Read all these instructions before operating this machine.

GENERAL

Read and understand manual.
For your own safety, read and understand the entire instruction manual before operating the Jointer.
Read and understand warning label.
- Read and understand the warning labels posted on the machine.
- Failure to comply with all of these labels may cause serious injury.
Keep work area clean.
Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
Consider work area environment.
- Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit.
- Do not use power tools where there is risk to cause fire or explosion.
Guard against electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators).
Keep children away.
All children should be kept away from the machine when in use.
Tool Storage.
When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry, out of reach of children.
Do not force the tool.
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelery, they can be caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Use safety glasses and hearing protection.
Also use face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
Disconnect tools.
When not in use, before servicing and changing accessories such as blades, make sure the tool is disconnected from the power supply.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR THIS PRODUCT

Be alert and think clearly. Never operate power tools when tired, intoxicated or when taking medications that cause drowsiness.
Keep hands away from moving parts and cutting surfaces.
Handle workpiece correctly. Protect hands from possible injury.
Do not perform jointing/planing operations on material shorter than 200mm ( 8″), or less than 6mm(1/4″) thick.
Never make jointing cut deeper than 1/8″.
Do not back the work towards the in-feed table.
Support the workpiece adequately at all times during operation.
Use push block/push stick for jointing material narrower than 75mm (3″) or planing material thinner than 75mm ( 3″).
Take precautions against kickback. Do not permit anyone to stand or cross in line of cutterhead’s rotation.
Replace or sharpen blades as they become damaged or dull.

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
WARNING: To avoid injury:

Use only accessories recommended for this machine.
Follow instructions that accompany accessories. Use of improper accessories may cause hazards.
Use only accessories designed for this machine to avoid injury from thrown broken parts or work pieces.
Do not use any accessory unless you have completely read the instruction or operator’s manual for that accessory.

CARTON CONTENTS

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS
Carefully unpack the machine and all its parts, and compare against the illustration following. WARNING:

To avoid injury from unexpected starting, do not plug the power cord into a power source receptacle during unpacking and assembly. This cord must remain unplugged whenever you are assembling or adjusting the machine.
If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug the machine in until the missing or damaged part is replaced, and assembly is complete.

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS
Unpack carton; check you machine to see parts listed below:

LUMBERJACK BJ1100 6 Inch Bench Top Jointer-FIG-2

Jointer
8mm Flat washer
Knob
Fence
Fence support assembly
Fence sliding base
Bridge cover assembly
Spring
4mm Hex wrench
Lock handle
Flat washer
Square nut
Filter bag
Dust chute
Push block
Push stick

ASSEMBLY

THE FENCE

Align the T-slot on the fence to the nut on fence support assembly, slide the fence onto the nut until the arc groove aligns the Fence support center. Tighten the four flat head screws to fix the fence.

LUMBERJACK BJ1100 6 Inch Bench Top Jointer-FIG-3

Remove the two socket pan head screws from the jointer. Attach the fence sliding base to the jointer, fix it by using the two socket pan head screws

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Fix the fence and fence support onto the sliding base by using the lock handle, flat washer and square nut.

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CHECK AND ADJUST THE FENCE ANGLE

Before adjusting the fence, make sure the power is turn off.

Using a combination square, check the 0º angle. If necessary adjust the 0º stop and set angle pointer at 0º.

LUMBERJACK BJ1100 6 Inch Bench Top Jointer-FIG-6

Using the combination square, check the 45º angle between the fence and table. If necessary, adjust the 45º stop .

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ATTENTION: The lowest line of the fence should always sit on the out-feed table.

INSTALL THE BRIDGE COVER ASSEMBLY
Attach the bridge cover assembly to the jointer with the knob and flat washer.

LUMBERJACK BJ1100 6 Inch Bench Top Jointer-FIG-8

INSTALL THE DUST CHUTE AND FILTER BAG

Slide dust chute onto end of chip port. Tighten the pan head screw.
Open the zipper on the bottom of the bag, place the spring inside of the filter bag arm. Slide the arm with the spring over the dust chute. Close the zipper.

LUMBERJACK BJ1100 6 Inch Bench Top Jointer-FIG-9

Mounting jointer to bench table
For effective and safe operation, the jointer should be mounted to a bench table. Use the four mounting holes on the base to fix the jointer to a bench table.

LUMBERJACK BJ1100 6 Inch Bench Top Jointer-FIG-10

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Jointing is a surfacing operation in which a small amount of wood is removed from the edges and faces of boards to get smooth, straight and even surfaces such that the two edges that run across the planning blocks would fit together perfectly, forming a seamless joint.
Planing refers to the sizing of lumber to a desired thickness while creating a level surface parallel to the opposite size of the board. Depth of cut is the term used to indicate how deep the blades will cut into the workpiece.

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT

The depth of cut is adjusted by the relative positioning of the in-feed table with respect to the cutterhead. In-feed table can be raised or lowered using the hand wheel.
Turning the hand wheel anticlockwise will lower the in-feed table causing more wood to be removed from workpiece.
Turning the hand wheel clockwise will raise the in-feed table causing less wood to be removed from workpiece.
Do not make jointing or planing cuts deeper than 1/8″.

LUMBERJACK BJ1100 6 Inch Bench Top Jointer-FIG-11

ADJUST THE FENCE POSITION
Before adjusting the fence, make sure the power is turned off.

Loosen the fence tilting handle. Adjust the fence to desired angle and re-tighten the handle.
Loosen the fence sliding handle. Slide the fence to desired position and re-tighten the handle. ATTENTION: The lowest line of the fence should always sit on the out-feed table.

LUMBERJACK BJ1100 6 Inch Bench Top Jointer-FIG-12

ADJUSTING BLADE HEIGHT
CAUTION: Make sure the machine is unplugged before proceeding with checking blades.

The blades have been adjusted at the factory to assure proper operation and should require no adjustment. However, shipping and handling may have caused misalignment. For accurate cutting, the blades must be as high as the out feed table when positioned at the highest point.
To check blade height:
- Loosen the bridge cover locking knob, pull out the bridge cover.
- Turn the cutter head so that one of the blades is at the highest position.
  CAUTION: The cutter head blades are extremely sharp. Do not let your fingers contact the cutting edge at any time.
- Place a straightedge over the out feed table and the blade
- The straight edge must touch evenly on the out feed table at both ends of the blade.
- Rotate the cutter head by hand. The blades should just touch the straightedge. If a blade is too low or too high at either end, adjust blade height using the jack screws.

LUMBERJACK BJ1100 6 Inch Bench Top Jointer-FIG-13

AVOID DAMAGE TO BLADES

This Planer is a precision woodworking machine and should only be used on quality lumber. Using bad lumber could result in a poor quality cut on subsequent pieces.
For proper operation, it is preferable to use the Planer with a dust collecting system attached to the chip port in the rear of the jointer. Attaching a dust collecting system is especially required when taking deeper cuts to prevent clogging of wood chips
- Do not use dirty boards. Dirt and stones are abrasive and will wear the blade quickly.
- Remove nails and staples from the wood before planing.
- Avoid knots. Heavy cross-grain makes knots hard and they can come loose and jam the planer.
- Assess value of badly warped boards. Operator can be tempted to use too deep of cut to square boards quickly. Use several passes to maintain a level surface so you do not wear or jam the blades.

FEEDING WORKPIECE

Feed rate refers to the rate at which wood is passed over the blades, an even feed will produce a uniformed job. To feed work piece:
Adjust the bridge cover to desired position, and tighten the knob.
Hold the work piece firmly down on the feed table and against the fence.
Feed the work piece at an even rate over the cutterhead, any hesitation or stopping will cause a “step” to be cut in the work piece.
As your trailing hand passes over the cutter head remove your leading hand and place behind your trailing hand and repeat until the entire length of work piece has been cut.
Feed with the grain whenever possible, if the nature of the work piece is such that it must be fed against the grain take very light cuts and feed slowly. When using long work pieces use extra supports at both end of the planer.

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For your safety, use the push block and push stick to hold and feed the workpiece when jointing wood that is narrower than 75mm (3″), planing wood thinner than 75mm (3″).

LUMBERJACK BJ1100 6 Inch Bench Top Jointer-FIG-15

BEVELING AND CHAMFERING

The fence on the jointer/planer is adjustable from 0° to 45°. Adjust the fence to the desired angle and tighten the fence tilting handle.
Beveling refers to cutting the entire edge of a board at an angle. Beveling may require several passes due to the depth of cut needed.
Chamfering refers to removing only the corner of the edge of a board. Normally a chamfer is made on one pass.

USING DUST COLLECTION HOSE
A standard dust collection hose can be attached to the chip port underneath the out-feed table. The Jointer will perform properly at all depths of cuts up to 1/8 ″when used with a dust collecting system. To attach a dust collecting system:

Insert the dust collection hose to the chip port on the rear of the jointer.
Turn the dust collecting system on.
Turn the jointer on.
Periodically replace/empty dust collecting system.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Turn the planer off and unplug from the power source before proceeding to do any maintenance work.

CHECKING FOR WORN BLADES
Condition of blades will affect precision of cut. If blade wear is not observed when checking the blade height, the quality of cut will indicate the blade condition, dull blades will tear rather than sever wood fiber. A raised grain will occur when dull blades pound on wood where there is a difference in density. A raised ridge will be produced where the blades have been nicked.

SHARPENING BLADES
If blades are nicked they must be replaced or reground, they can be reground several times until they become 21 mm side.
NOTE: Many shops do not have the capabilities to resurface blades. Never install unbalanced blades or blades reground less than 21 mm wide.

REPLACING BLADES
Unplug the planer from power source, loosen the bridge cover locking knob, pull out the bridge cover, loosen and remove the four blade lock screws securing the blade and blade clamp, lift blade and blade clamp from cutter head, clean any sawdust or resin buildup from the cutterhead and blade clamp, place the new blade against the blade clamp and replace in the cutterhead. Secure the blade and blade clamp using the four blade lock screws, do not tighten the blade lock screws until you have checked the blade height ,adjust as required using straight edge as described in “adjusting blade height”. Tighten blade lock screws, recheck blade adjustment and make sure the blade is still level with the out feed table. Repeat procedure to replace the other blade.

BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT

Turn planer off and disconnect from power source. Brush life depends on the amount of load the motor has taken. Regularly inspect brushes after 50 hours of use.
To inspect or replace brushes, remove the bottom cover and disassemble the motor, loosen brush cap and remove it from the motor, replace bushes if springs are worn or carbon is worn down to 10mm in length or less.
NOTE: Replace brushes in sets only. Replace brushes and tighten brush cap.