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HI All,

I own an 8" Powermatic jointer (882HH) and the locking mechanism for the fence angle is frozen. Has anyone had this happen? It seems to be frozen in the unlocked position. I can use the adjustment wheel to bring the fence to 90 degrees but cannot lock it. The handle is completely frozen in both directions. I have removed the fence to make sure nothing was lodged but everything appears clear.  Hoping to find help here.

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I’d disassemble as much as possible after taking a tour through the manual. There is likely binding somewhere. As much as I trust PM, it could be a burr or assembly issue. That mechanism should not require force to hold. 

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Are you talking about the tilt lock or the carriage (the part that moves the fence toward and away from the operator parallel with the floor) lock?  The carriage lock is a cam and locks equally at both extreme ends of the swing.

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