RIKON Power Tools 20-110 User Manual

6” Jointer with Micro-Adjustable Fence

Model: 20-110

Part #20-110M3

Owner’s Manual

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Operator Safety: Required Reading

IMPORTANT! Safety is the single most important consideration in the operation of this equipment. The following

instructions must be followed at all times.

There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. We strongly recommend that this tool not be modified
and/or used for any other application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions about its
application, do not use the tool until you have contacted us and we have advised you.

General Safety Warnings

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner’s manual carefully. Learn the tool’s applications, work

capabilities, and its specific potential hazards.

ALWAYS GROUND ALL TOOLS.

If your tool is equipped with a three-pronged plug, you must plug it into a three-hole electric
receptacle. If you use an adapter to accommodate a two-pronged receptacle, you must attach the
adapter plug to a known ground. Never remove the third prong of the plug.

ALWAYS AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.

Never use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep your work area well lighted and clear of clutter.

ALWAYS REMOVE THE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES FROM TOOLS AFTER USE.

Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning it on.

ALWAYS KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

ALWAYS KEEP VISITORS AWAY FROM RUNNING MACHINES.

All visitors should be kept a safe distance from the work area.

ALWAYS MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF.
Childproof with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

NEVER OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS,
MEDICATION, OR ALCOHOL.

ALWAYS WEAR PROPER APPAREL.

Never wear loose clothing or jewelry that might get caught in moving parts. Rubber-soled footwear is
recommended for the best footing.

ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES AND WEAR HEARING PROTECTION.

Also use a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.

NEVER OVERREACH.

Keep your proper footing and balance at all times.

NEVER STAND ON TOOLS.

Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.

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ALWAYS DISCONNECT TOOLS.
Disconnect tools before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, and cutters.

ALWAYS AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.

Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in cord.

NEVER LEAVE TOOLS RUNNING UNATTENDED.

ALWAYS CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.

Before initial or continual use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be checked to
assure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or other damaged parts should immediately be properly repaired or replaced.

Special Safety Rules For Jointers

Always keep cutter head and drive guards in place and in proper operating
condition.

NEVER make a jointing, planning, or rabbeting cut deeper than 1/8"

Do not perform jointing operations on material shorter than 10", narrower than 3/4", or
less than 1/2" thick.

Support the work piece adequately at all times during operation; maintain control
of the work at all times.

Do not back the work toward the in-feed table.

Do not attempt to perform an abnormal or little-used operation without study
and the use of adequate hold downs/push blocks jigs, fixtures, stops, and the
like.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Refer to them often.

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Table of Contents

Safety Warnings....................................................................................................................................2

Jointer Safety Rules ..........................................................................................................................3

Specifications ........................................................................................................................................4

Contents of Package ............................................................................................................................5

Unpacking and Setup ...........................................................................................................................5

Loose Parts ...........................................................................................................................................6

Getting To Know Your Jointer ............................................................................................................7

Assembly ..............................................................................................................................................8

Installing Bed to Stand .....................................................................................................................................8

Installing Polly “V” Belt .............................................................................................................................8

Belt Guard.................................................................................................................................................9

Install Fence Bed Casting ...........................................................................................................................9

Installing Fence to Bed .....................................................................................................................................9

Mounting On/Off Switch ......................................................................................................................................10

Installing Handwheels .......................................................................................................................10

90 Degree Fence Adjustment......................................................................................................................10

45 Degree Fence Adjustment.........................................................................................................................11

Installing Depth Lock Handle ............................................................................................................11

Installing Depth Limiting Stop ............................................................................................................11

Setting Outfeed Table....................... ..................................................................................................................12

Installing Cutterhead Guard .......................................................................................................................13

Installing Access Cover ................................................................................................................................14

Installing Dust Chute ............................................................................................................................................14

Operation / Maintenance............................................................................................................15

Wiring Diagram ...................................................................................................................................15

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................16

Parts Diagram ................................................................................................................................17-23

Parts List ........................................................................................................................................17-23

Notes ..................................................................................................................................................24

Warranty .............................................................................................................................................25

Cutting Capacity
Cutterhead Speed
Number of Knives
Cuts per Minute
Rabbeting Capacity
Rabbet Ledge
Infeed Table Length
Outfeed Table Length
Table Surface
Fence
Blade Size
Fence Tilts Right & Left
Positive Stops
Motor

1-1/2HP,1Ph, 115/230V, Prewired 115V

Net Weight

Specifications

4,500 & 5,500 RPM

13,500 & 16,500 CPM

7”W x 45-3/4”L x 31-1/2”H

4-3/4”H x 29-1/8”L

6”L x 5/8”H x 1/8”D

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6” x 1/2”

1/2”

3-1/8” x 8-3/4”

22”

22-1/2”

45

45o, 90

258 lbs

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Unpacking and Checking Contents

The RIKON 6” Jointer is shipped in two cartons.

Stand Carton

1 Stand with Motor
1 Stand Door
1 Dust Chute
1 Multi “V-Belt”
1 Belt Guard

Main Unit Carton

1 Bed Assembly
1 Fence Assembly
1 Switch Assembly w/support
1 Cutter Guard
2 Push Blocks

1 Owner’s Manual w/ Warranty Card
1 Fence Base Casting
2 Hand Wheels
2 Fence Handles
2 Loose Bags

Loose Parts in Loose Bag 1

1 Fence Lock Handle Assembly
1 Depth Limiting Stop
1 Lock Handle

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Loose Parts in Loose Bag 2

3 3/8” Flat Washers
3 3/8” Lock Washers
3 Mounting Bolts
1 3mm Hex Wrench
1 5mm Hex Wrench
1 8/10mm Open End Wrench
1 12/14mm Open End Wrench

4 Hex Head Screw M8
4 Hex Nut M8
2 1/8” Flat Washers
6 1/8”x3/8” Pan Head Screws
1 Blade Lock Tool
1 Blade Adjust Tool

Tools Required for Assembly

Philips Head Screwdriver, Adjustable Wrench, 14mm Open End Wrench and a metric socket set.

Unpacking Carton and Cleaning

1. Carefully remove all contents from both shipping cartons. Compare contents of the shipping
cartons with the list of contents in this manual. Place parts on a protected surface.

2. Report any shipping damage to your local distributor.

3. Clean all rust protected surfaces (bed, fence, etc.) with a parts cleaning solvent or WD40.

Do not use; gasoline, paint thinner, mineral spirits, etc. as these may damage painted surfaces.

Caution: Cutterhead blades are extremely sharp! Use care when cleaning!

4. Apply a thin layer of paste wax to the milled surfaces of the fence and tables to prevent rust.

5. Set packing material and shipping cartons to the side. Do not discard until machine has been
set up and is running properly.

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Getting to Know Your Jointer

Note: Jointer top shown in white for clarity.

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1. Hand Wheel for Out-feed Table

2. Out-feed Table

3. Fence

4. Fence Adjustment Handle

5. Cutterhead Guard

6. In-feed Table

7. Hand Wheel for In-feed Table

8. On/Off Switch

9. Out-feed Table Lock Knob

10. Fence Tilt Lock Handle

11. Belt Guard

12. Fence Adjustment Lock Handle

13. Depth Limiter

14. In-feed Table Lock Knob

15. Telescoping Height Knob

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Assembly

Installing Bed to Stand

1. Remove rear door on cabinet.

2. Place bed assembly on top of stand, making sure the
pulleys face the rear of the cabinet. Ask a friend for
assistance with this step. (DO NOT LIFT BY TABLE
ENDS, LIFT FROM CENTER OF CASTING) (Fig. 1)

3. Line up the two holes in stand top with holes in the
bed assembly by viewing through rear access door in
stand.

4. Attach stand to bed assembly by using two 3/8" lock
bolts and washers. (See Fig. 2) Hand tighten only at
this time.

5. Line up third hole in stand with hole in bed assembly
by viewing through dust chute.

Figure 1

6. Install third 3/8" lock bolt and washer through dust
chute to secure bed to stand. DO NOT tighten at this
time.

Installing the Poly V-Belt

1. Place the Multi “V-Belt” on the cutter-head pulley and
through the opening in the cabinet and onto the
motor pulley. (Fig. 3)

2. If necessary loosen the motor turn-buckle to raise the
motor. Verify that the Multi “V-Belt” is positioned
properly in the center of the pulleys. (Fig. 4)

3. Check to verify the motor pulley and the cutter-head
pulley are aligned vertically, and the Multi “V-Belt” does
not touch the cabinet. To adjust the pulleys, loosen the
motor mounts and slide the motor in or out or loosen
the three 3/8” lock bolts and move the jointer top.

(Fig. 5)

4. Tighten all three lock bolts (from Assembly Section #4
& #6 above) using 14mm or 9/16” wrench.

Figure 2

INCORRECT

Figure 3

CORRECT

Figure 4

5. Tension the Multi “V-Belt” using the motor plate turn­buckle. A properly tensioned belt should have 1/2"
deflection when finger pressure is applied half way
between the two pulleys.

6. Re-check the Mult “V-Belt” tension after 2 hours
of use. Re-tension as needed.

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Figure 5