Oliver 4270 Owner's Manual

4270 16” Jointer

Owner’s Manual

Oliver Machinery M-4270 11/2003

Seattle, WA  Copyright 2003
[e-mail] www.olivermachinery.net

Warranty

Thank you for your purchase of a genuine Oliver woodworking machine. Oliver Machinery has made
every attempt to provide a machine that is safe and durable.

All Oliver products are guaranteed, to the ORIGINAL RETAIL CUSTOMER, to be free from defects for
TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. Oliver Machinery will repair or replace, at its option,
any component that fails under normal use. Please note that the customer is responsible for returning the
failed component to Oliver Machinery prepaid for inspection.

This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, accident, unauthorized repair, alteration or
improper maintenance.

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

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! 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.

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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).

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Table of Contents Page Number

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

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

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

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

Contents of the Shipping Containers ............................................................................................................ 6

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

Machine Preparation and Setup ................................................................................................................... 6

Dust Collection .............................................................................................................................................. 7

Electrical Connections................................................................................................................................... 7

Stop/Start Switch........................................................................................................................................... 7

Fence............................................................................................................................................................ 8

Installation of the Fence................................................................................................................................ 8

Fence Legend ............................................................................................................................................... 8

Adjustment of he 90 Degree Stop................................................................................................................. 8

Fence Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 8

Knives........................................................................................................................................................... 9

Installation of the Knives ............................................................................................................................... 9

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

Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 10

Hand Safety and Placement ....................................................................................................................... 10

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

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

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

Facing.......................................................................................................................................................... 11

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

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

Adjusting the Infeed Table Height............................................................................................................... 12

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specifications

Model No................................................................................................................................................. 4270

Stock No (5HP, 1PH, 220 Volt) ........................................................................................................ 4270.001

Stock No.(7.5HP, 3PH, 220/440 Volt, pre-wired 220 Volt) ..............................................................4270.002

Stock No.(5HP, 1PH, 220 volt, spiral head).................................................................................... 4270.101

Stock No (7.5HP, 3PH, 220/440 volt, pre-wired 220 Volt, spiral head) ........................................... 4270.102

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

Cutterhead speed (RPM) ........................................................................................................................ 6000

Number of Knives (Straight).......................................................................................................................... 4

Numbe of Knives (Spiral) .............................................................................................................................. 3

Rabbeting Capacity (in.)............................................................................................................................. 3/4

Dust Port Diameter (in.) ................................................................................................................................ 6

Table Dimensions (L x W/in.) ............................................................................................................ 102 x 17

Table Height (In.) ........................................................................................................................................ 32

Fence Dimensions (L x H/in.)....................................................................................................68-1/2 x 5-1/2

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

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

Shipping Dimension (L x W x H/in.) .......................................................................................... 104 x 36 x 39

Overall Dimensions ................................................................................................................... 102 x 45 x 40

Gross Weight (lbs.) .................................................................................................................................1750

CFM............................................................................................................ 884CFM at 4500FPM air velocity

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