Oliver 4230 Owner's Manual

4230 8” Jointer

Owner’s Manual

Oliver Machinery M-4230 10/2007

Seattle, WA

www.olivermachinery.net

Warranty

Oliver makes every effort possible to assure that its equipment meets the highest possible standards of quality and durability. All products sold by Oliver are warranted to the original customer to be free from defects for a period of 2 (two) years on all parts, excluding electronics and motors, which are warranted for 1 year. Oliver’s obligation under this warranty shall be exclusively limited to repairing or replacing (at Oliver’s option) products which are determined by Oliver to be defective upon delivery F.O.B. (return freight paid by customer) to Oliver, and on inspection by Oliver. This warranty does not apply to defects due, directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, unauthorized repairs, alterations, lack of maintenance, acts of nature, or items that would normally be consumed or require replacement due to normal wear. In no event shall Oliver be liable for death, personal or property injury, or damages arising from the use of its products.

Warning

Read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine. Oliver Machinery disclaims any liability for machines that have been altered or abused. Oliver Machinery reserves the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.

For More Information

Oliver Machinery is always adding new Industrial Woodworking products to the line. For complete, up-todate product information, check with your local Oliver Machinery distributor, or visit www.olivermachinery.net

WARNING

Read this manual completely and observe all warning labels on the machine. Oliver Machinery has made every attempt to provide a safe, reliable, easy-to-use piece of machinery. Safety, however, is ultimately the responsibility of the individual machine operator. As with any piece of machinery, the operator must exercise caution, patience, and common sense to safely run the machine. Before operating this product, become familiar with the safety rules in the following sections.

• Always keep guards in place and in proper operating condition.

• Never reach around or under the jointer.

1. If you are not properly trained in the use of a jointer do not use until the proper training has been

obtained.

2. Read, understand and follow the safety instructions found in this manual. Know the limitations and

hazards associated with this machine.

3. Electrical grounding: Make certain that the machine frame is electrically grounded and that a

ground lead is included in the incoming electrical service. In cases where a cord and plug are used, make certain that the grounding plug connects to a suitable ground. Follow the grounding procedure indicated in the National Electrical Code.

4. Eye safety: Wear an approved safety shield, goggles, or glasses to protect eyes. Common

eyeglasses are only impact-resistant, they are not safety glasses.

5. Personal protection: Before operating the machine, remove tie, rings, watch and other jewelry and

roll up sleeves above the elbows. Remove all loose outer clothing and confine long hair. Protective type footwear should be used. Where the noise exceeds the level of exposure allowed in Section

1910.95 of the OSHA Regulations, use hearing protective devices. Do not wear gloves.

6. Guards: Keep the machine guards in place for every operation for which they can be used. If any

guards are removed for maintenance, DO NOT OPERATE the machine until the guards are reinstalled.

7. Work area: Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, saw dust, oil and

other liquids to minimize the danger of tripping or slipping. Be sure the table is free of all scrap, foreign material and tools before starting to use the machine. Make certain the work area is well lighted and that a proper exhaust system is used to minimize dust. Use anti-skid floor strips on the floor area where the operator normally stands and mark off machine work area. Provide adequate work space around the machine.

8. Jointer position: Position the jointer so that in case of material kick back the flying piece will not

injure workers.

9. Material condition: Do not attempt to joint boards with loose knots or with nails or other foreign

material.

10. Operator: Always use push blocks. Maintain a balanced stance and keep your body under control

at all times.

11. Before starting: Before turning on machine, remove all extra equipment such as keys, wrenches,

scraps, and cleaning rags away from the machine and off the table.

12. Careless acts: Give the work you are doing your undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a

conversation, and “horseplay” are careless acts that can result in serious injury.

13. Disconnect all power sources: Before performing any service, maintenance, adjustments or when

changing blades. A machine under repair should be RED TAGGED to show it should not be used until the maintenance is complete.

14. Job completion: If the operator leaves the machine area for any reason, the jointer should be

turned "off" and the cutter head should come to a complete stop before leaving.

15. Replacement parts: Use only genuine Oliver Machinery factory authorized replacement parts and

accessories; otherwise the warranty and guarantee are null and void.

16. Misuse: Do not use this Oliver jointer for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes,

Oliver disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury or damage which may result from that use.

17. Drugs, alcohol and medication: Do not operate this machine while under the influence of drugs,

alcohol, or any medication.

18. This machine is designed for planing wood products only. Do not use to cut any kind of metal or

substance other then wood.

19. Never start the jointer while a workpiece is in contact with the blade.

20. Raise or lower the tables only when the machine has been turned “off” and the cutter head has

come to a complete stop.

21. Make sure the cutter head is running in the proper direction. The knives should be turning toward the

infeed table.

22. Health hazards: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other

construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paint.

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:

CAUTION: (This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor or moderate injury and/or possible machine damage)

WARNING: (This means that if precautions are not heeded, it could result in serious injury or possibly even death).

Table of Contents Page Number

Warranty......................................................................................................................................................2

Warnings..................................................................................................................................................3-4

Table of Contents........................................................................................................................................5

Specifications...............................................................................................................................................5

Uncrating the Machine.................................................................................................................................6

Contents......................................................................................................................................................6

Machine Preparation and Setup............................................................................................................6-8

Control panel and magnetic starter..............................................................................................................7

V-Belts.........................................................................................................................................................7

Handwheels.................................................................................................................................................8

Dust Collection.............................................................................................................................................8

Electrical Connections.................................................................................................................................8

Blade guard.................................................................................................................................................8

Fence Operation........................................................................................................................................9

Fence Legend..............................................................................................................................................9

Adjustment of the 90 Degree Stop...............................................................................................................9

Fence Operation..........................................................................................................................................9

Knives.......................................................................................................................................................10

Knife Replacement.....................................................................................................................................10

Adjusting the Outfeed Table......................................................................................................................10

Operation..................................................................................................................................................11

Hand Safety and Placement......................................................................................................................11

Jointing......................................................................................................................................................11

Direction of the grain..................................................................................................................................11

Edging........................................................................................................................................................11

Facing........................................................................................................................................................12

Beveling.....................................................................................................................................................12

Rabbeting..................................................................................................................................................12

Adjusting the Infeed Table Height..............................................................................................................13

Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................13

V-Belts.......................................................................................................................................................13

Lubrication.................................................................................................................................................13

Knives........................................................................................................................................................13

Table Leveling...........................................................................................................................................13

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................14

Specifications

Model No...............................................................................................................................................4230

Motor...............................................................................................................................2HP, 1PH, 220 Volt

Full load amps...........................................................................................................................................12

Infeed Table Travel (in.)............................................................................................................................1/2

Cutterhead speed (RPM).......................................................................................................................5500

Number of Knives......................................................................................................................................54

Rabbeting Capacity (in.)...........................................................................................................................1/2

Dust Port Diameter (in.)...............................................................................................................................4

Table Dimensions (L x W/in.)...................................................................................................74-7/8 x 9-1/4

Table Height (In.).................................................................................................................................30-1/2

Fence Dimensions (L x H/in.)...............................................................................................................38 x 4

Fence Tilts (deg.)................................................................................................................................90 - 45

Positive Stops (deg.)......................................................................................................................90 and 45

Overall Dimensions....................................................................................................................75 x 25 x 40

Gross Weight (lbs.)..................................................................................................................................572

CFM...........................................................................................................440CFM at 4500FPM air velocity

Oliver 4230 – 8” Jointer

Uncrating the Machine

The machine should arrive as show in Figure 1. Uncrate the machine and inspect the unit for signs of shipping damage. If damage is found, contact your dealer immediately. Unbolt the machine from the pallet. Retain all packaging materials in case it becomes necessary to ship the machine to another site.

Contents: (Figure 2)

1. Blade guard

2. Two in/outfeed table hand wheels

3. Two speed handles for hand wheels

4. Two V-belts

5. Two push handles

6. Dust collection flange

7. Fence width adjustment knob

8. Two torx screw drivers, extra knives and screws.

9. Tools; three wrenches and two allen keys.

10. Three hardware packets.

11. Jointer to stand mounting bolts.

Figure 1

Machine Preparation and Setup

WARNING!

The equipment used to lift this machine must have a rated capacity at, or above the weight of the jointer. Failure to comply may cause serious injury!

Mount the jointer top to the stand as seen in Figure 3. Line up the holes then lower the jointer onto the stand. Use the three, jointer to stand mounting bolts (#11 of Figure 2), to secure the jointer to the stand. The jointer must be positioned on a smooth, level surface. The area must be well lit and have plenty of room to maneuver with large pieces of wood.

Level the jointer front to back and side to side using a level placed on the table. Adjust the leveling feet as needed but make sure the jointer is stable before being placed into service.

Clean all rust protected surfaces with a commercial solvent. Do not use acetone, gasoline, lacquer thinner or any type of flammable solvent, or a cleaner that may damage paint. Cover cleaned surfaces with WD-40 or a 20W machine oil.

Figure 2

Figure 3

Machine Preparation and Setup (Cont.)

Control Panel and Magnetic Starter

Remove the control box and magnetic starter from the jointer stand. Mount the control box to the back of the stand as shown in Figure 4 using the supplied 12mm hex bolts.

V-Belts

Remove the belt guard and set aside as shown in Figure 6. Place the belts over the cutterhead and motor pulley. It may be necessary to loosen the nuts of the belt tension rods in order to stretch the belts over the pulleys. Once in place adjust the nuts of the belt tension rods to give approximately ½” deflection midway along the belts using finger pressure. Re-install the belt guard.

After approximately 20 hours of operation recheck the tension on the belts and adjust if necessary.

Figure 4

Remove the lid from the magnetic starter and mount the switch to the back of the jointer stand using the two machine screws as shown in Figure 5. Insert the screws through the two large threaded holes in which the large plastic screws secure the cover. Once in place, reinstall the lid.

Figure 5

Figure 6

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