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SECTION 4: OPERATIONS
Operation Overview
The purpose of this overview is to provide the nov-
ice machine operator with a basic understanding
of how the machine is used during operation, so
the machine controls/components discussed later
in this manual are easier to understand.
Due to the generic nature of this overview, it is
not intended to be an instructional guide. To learn
more about specific operations, read this entire
manual and seek additional training from expe-
rienced machine operators, and do additional
research outside of this manual by reading "how-
to" books, trade magazines, or websites.
To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this
entire
using machine.
To reduce risk of eye injury from flying
chips or lung damage from breathing dust,
always wear safety glasses and a respirator
when operating this machine.
If you are not experienced with this type
of machine, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND
that you seek additional training outside of
this manual. Read books/magazines or get
formal training before beginning any proj-
ects. Regardless of the content in this sec-
tion, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable
for accidents caused by lack of training.
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BEFORE
This overview covers the basic process that
happens during a typical operation with this
machine. Familiarize yourself with this process
to better understand the controls and procedures
explained throughout the Operations section.
To complete a typical operation with the
jointer, the operator does the following:
1.
Examines workpiece to verify it is safe and
suitable for cutting.
2.
Adjusts fence for width of workpiece and
locks it in place.
3.
Adjusts fence tilt, if necessary.
4.
Adjusts infeed table height to set depth of cut
per pass.
5.
Puts on safety glasses, respirator, and ear
protection.
6.
Locates push blocks.
7.
Starts jointer.
8.
Holds workpiece firmly against infeed table
and fence, and slides it into cutterhead at a
steady and controlled rate until entire length
of workpiece has advanced beyond cutter-
head to outfeed table.
9.
Repeats cutting process until desired results
are achieved.
10. Stops jointer.
Model G0490W/G0490XW (Mfd. Since 5/16)
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