Additional Safety for Jointers
1.JOINTER KICKBACK. "Kickback" is when the workpiece is thrown off the jointer table by the force of the cutterhead. Always use push blocks and safety glasses to reduce the likelihood of injury from kickback. If you do not understand what kickback is, or how it occurs, DO NOT operate this machine.
2.OUTFEED TABLE ALIGNMENT. Keep the top surface of the outfeed table aligned with the knives at top dead center (the highest point during rotation) to avoid kickback and personal injuries.
3.PUSH BLOCKS. Always use push blocks whenever surface planing. Never pass your hands directly over the cutterhead without a push block.
4.WORKPIECE SUPPORT. Supporting the workpiece adequately at all times while cutting is crucial for making safe cuts and avoiding injury. Never attempt to make a cut with an unstable workpiece.
5.USING GOOD STOCK. Jointing safety begins with your lumber. Inspect your stock carefully before you feed it over the cutterhead. Never joint a board that has loose knots, nails, or staples. If you have any doubts about the stability or structural integrity of your stock, DO NOT joint it!
6.KICKBACK ZONE. The "kickback zone" is the path directly through the end of the infeed table. Never stand or allow others to stand in this area during operation.
7.MAXIMUM CUTTING DEPTH. The maxi- mum cutting depth for one pass is 1⁄8". Never attempt any single cut deeper!
8.JOINTING WITH THE GRAIN. Jointing against the grain or jointing end grain is dangerous and could produce chatter or excessive chip out. Always joint with the grain.
9.GUARDS IN PLACE. All operations must be performed with the guard in place.
10.PROPER CUTTING. When cutting, always keep the workpiece moving toward the outfeed table until the workpiece has passed completely over the cutterhead. Never back the work toward the infeed table.
11.SAFE KNIFE PROJECTION. Knives should never be set in the cutterhead so they proj- ect more than 0.125" (1⁄8"). Incorrectly set knives may come loose during operation, may become damaged, or may damage the cutterhead.
12.MOBILE BASE. Always lock the mobile base wheel before operating.
Like all machines there is danger associ- ated with the Model G0604. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to lessen the pos- sibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri- ous personal injury may occur.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious per- sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.
G0604 6" X 56" Jointer |
