IMPORTANT: When stock is longer than twice the length of the infeed and outfeed tables, an assistant or support table must be used to support the stock.
Always use a hold down or push block when surfacing short stock or stock less than 3 inches thick.
Jointing Warped Surfaces
If the wood to be jointed is dished or warped, take light cuts until the surface is flat. Avoid forcing such material down against the table; excessive pressure will spring it while passing the knives, and it will simply spring back and remain curved after the cut is completed.
Edge Jointing
This is the most common operation for the jointer. Set guide fence square with the table. Depth of cut should be the minimum required to obtain a straight edge. Do not make cuts deeper than 1/8" in a single pass. Hold the best face of the piece firmly against the fence throughout the feed. See Figure 35.
When edging stock wider than 3 inches, lap the fingers over the top of the wood, extending them back over the fence so that the fence casting will act as a stop for the hands in the event of a kickback.
Beveling
Never make cuts deeper than 1/16 inch when beveling. Make certain material being beveled is over 12 inches long, more than 1/4" thick and 1" wide.
Although the fence may be tilted in or out for a bevel cut, It is recommended for safety reasons that the fence be tilted in toward the operator, making a cradled cut.
Set fence to desired angle. For stock wider than 3", hold with the fingers close together near the top of the stock, lapping over the board and extending over the fence. When beveling material less than 3" wide, use beveled push blocks.
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