Additional Safety For Jointers - Grizzly G0725 Owner's Manual

Additional Safety for Jointers

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 "kickback." If you do not understand
what kickback is, or how it occurs, DO NOT oper-
ate this machine.
CUTTERHEAD ALIGNMENT. Keep the top edge
of the outfeed table aligned with the edge of the
cutterhead at top dead center (TDC) to avoid
kickback and personal injuries.
PUSH BLOCKS. Always use push blocks when-
ever surface planing. Never pass your hands
directly over the cutterhead without a push
block.
WORKPIECE SUPPORT.
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.
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.
Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine
with respect and caution to decrease the
risk of operator injury. If normal safety pre-
cautions are overlooked or ignored, serious
personal injury may occur.
Model G0725 (Mfd. Since 03/18)
MAXIMUM CUTTING DEPTH. The maximum cut-
ting depth for one pass is
single cut deeper than this!
JOINTING WITH THE GRAIN. Jointing against
the grain or jointing end grain is dangerous and
could produce chatter or excessive chip out.
Always joint with the grain.
KEEPING GUARDS IN PLACE. All operations
must be performed with the guard in place.
ALWAYS ensure cutterhead guard is working
properly before turning on the machine.
PROPER JOINTING. When jointing, always keep
the workpiece moving toward the outfeed table
until the workpiece has passed completely over
the cutterhead. Never back the work toward the
Supporting the infeed table.
USING GOOD STOCK. Jointing safety begins
with your lumber. Inspect your stock carefully
before you feed it over the cutterhead. Never joint
a board that has loose knots, nails, or staples. If
you have any doubts about the stability or struc-
tural integrity of your stock, DO NOT joint it!
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
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