Use and Care Manual

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Operating Controls
1. Hand Wheel for Outfeed Table
2. Outfeed Table
3. Fence
4. Fence Adjustment Handle
5. Cutter Guard
6. Infeed Table
7. Hand Wheel for Infeed Table
8. On/Off Switch
Operation
Important: Before operating the jointer, make
sure all knives or knife inserts are seated and
secure in the cutterhead.
If you are inexperienced at jointing, use scrap
pieces of lumber to check settings and get the feel
of operations before attempting regular work.
Stabilize long workpieces by using an assistant, or
roller stands set level with the outfeed or infeed
table surface.
The fence should be adjusted to create minimum
exposure to the cutterhead during the jointing
operation.
9. Table Lock Knob
10. Fence Tilt Lock Handle
11. Belt Guard
12. Fence Travel Lock Handle
13. Depth Limiter
Check the following before operating the jointer:
 Outfeed table must be set level with the high
point of the knives or knife inserts.
 Fence adjusted for minimum exposure of
cutterhead, and locked at desired angle.
 The cutterhead guard must be in place and
operating properly (except when rabbeting).
 Infeed table set for desired depth of cut.
 Stand away from the cutterhead and turn the
machine on for a few moments. Listen for any
odd noises, rubbings, vibrations, etc. Correct
such problems before attempting operations on
the jointer.
 Carefully check your workpiece for knots, holes,
staples or any foreign material that might
damage knives or pose a risk of kickback. Also
check the workpiece for grain orientation.