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Surface Planing- Workpieces Less Than 75mm Thick
1.
Disconnect and lockout power to the machine!
2.
Verify the machine has been completely changed
to jointer operation. See "Changeover from a
Planer to a Jointer".
3.
Set the fence to 90° and position the fence to
provide enough width for the material.
4.
Adjusting the depth of cut to not more than 1/8"
(3.1mm).
5.
Adjust the bridge guard:
Place the workpiece against the fence and
push it forward to the end of the table but not
over the cutterblock.
Use the setscrew (1) to adjust the guard/guide
(3) approximately 5/64" (2mm) over the
workpiece.
Loosen the clamping screw (2) and move the
guard/guide (3) up to the fence.
Tighten the clamping screw.
6.
Clear the jointer table of any tools or material.
7.
Position push blocks/sticks within easy reach for
feeding the workpiece.
8.
Turn the machine ON.
9.
Position the workpiece on the infeed table and
take a position next to the table that will allow for
safely feeding the workpiece across the cutter head.
10.
Machining the workpiece:
Feed the workpiece straight over the cutter head using steady pressure down and toward
the fence and a smooth and steady feed rate.
Let your left hand glide over the bridge guard/guide to the outfeed side of the cutter head
being sure to keep your hands a safe distance from the cutter head.
As soon as it is possible, use both hands to continuously push the workpiece on the
outfeed side of the table.
11.
If you are not going to continue working, switch off the machine and secure it against being
turned on again accidentally.
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