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Model W1829 (Mfg. Since 9/11)
SAFETY
Additional Safety for Jointers
READ and understand this
entire manual before using
this machine. Serious per-
sonal injury may occur
if safety and operational
information is not under-
stood and followed. DO
NOT risk your safety by
not reading!
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 “kick-
back.” If you do not understand what kickback is, or how it occurs, DO NOT operate this machine.
CUTTERHEAD ALIGNMENT. Keep the edge of the cutterhead knives at top dead center (TDC) even with
the top edge of the outfeed table to avoid kickback and personal injuries.
WORKPIECE SUPPORT. Supporting the workpiece adequately at all times while jointing is crucial for
making safe cuts and avoiding injury. Never attempt to make a cut with an unstable workpiece.
PUSH BLOCKS. Always use push blocks whenever surface planing. Never pass your hands directly over
the cutterhead without a push block.
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.
MAxIMUM CUTTING DEPTH. The maximum cutting depth for one pass is 1⁄8". Never attempt any single
cut deeper than this!
JOINTING WITH THE GRAIN. Jointing against the grain or jointing end grain is dangerous and could pro-
duce chatter or excessive chip out. Always joint with the grain.
CUTTERHEAD GUARD. All operations must be performed with the cutterhead guard in place. Always
ensure that the cutterhead guard is in proper working condition before operating the jointer.
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.
USING GOOD STOCK. Jointing safety begins with the choice of stock. Inspect your stock carefully before
feeding 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!
ExPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing the intended
operation, stop using the machine! Contact Tech Support at (360) 734-3482.
USE this and other machinery with caution
and respect. Always consider safety first,
as it applies to your individual working
conditions. No list of safety guidelines can
be complete—every shop environment is
different. Failure to follow guidelines could
result in serious personal injury, damage
to equipment or poor work results.