Workpiece Inspection; Surface Planing; Connecting To Adust Collector - Craftex CX08HC User Manual

Cx series 8 inch jointer with helical cutterhead
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WORK-PIECE INSPECTION
Before cutting any wood, make sure to
inspect the work-piece for the nails, staples,
small pieces of stone or metal and any
other object which is dangerous to come on
contact with the blade.
If the wood contains any of these objects
and it come in contact with the blade, either
the object might fly and hit the operator or
seriously damage the blade.
cutting method always inspect your work-
piece carefully before cut.
Some of the woods with excessive twisting,
wrapping or large knots are un-stable while
jointing. While jointing operation the work-
piece can move un-expectedly, this will
either damage the blade or hurt the
operator.
CONNECTING TO A
DUST COLLECTOR
CX08HC features a 4" diameter dust ports
to connect to a dust collector. When
connecting to a dust collector, use a proper
sized
hose
and
connections are sealed tightly.
WARNING!
The fine particles of saw dust produced
by the machines in your work shop can
go into your lungs and cause serious
health
problems.
machines are connected to a proper dust
collection system while operation.
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SURFACE PLANING

When surface planing on a jointer, set the
cutting depth to 1/32" and make sure the
fence is set to 90°. Place the concave face
of the stock flat on the in-feed table and run
the jointer. Push the stock over the cutter
head with the help of push blocks as shown
in figure-15.
Figure-15 Surface planing
Never plane stock against the grain
direction of the wood. It can cause a kick
back or there is a possibility of tear-out on
the wood.
WARNING!
To save your hands, always use push
blocks when surface planing on the
jointer. Failure to do so, your hands can
come in contact with the cutter head and
serious injury can occur.

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