Material Inspection - Craftex CX series User Manual

To complete a basic
operation, the operator
will do the following:
1. Put on all required safety equipment
l i k e s a f e t y g l a s s e s , e a r p l u g s ,
and respirator.
2. Check that material is suitable and
safe for jointing.
3. Adjust fence laterally to accommodate
the width of material being jointed
then lock the fence into place.
4. Tilt and adjust fence if required.
5. Adjust the infeed table height in order
to set the depth of cut for each pass.
6. Turn the jointer on by putting the main
switch in the upward position.
7. Hold the material securely against
the fence and infeed table using the
supplied push blocks. Feed the material
o ver t h e c u t t e r h e a d a t a s t e a d y
and consistent rate until the full length
of the material has passed over the
cutterhead completely onto the outfeed
table. Repeat this step until you have
achieved the desired result.
8. Turn the jointer off by returning t h e
main switch to the downward position.

MATERIAL INSPECTION

Not all work materials are suitable for use.
Before jointing check all material and follow
the rules below:
Jointing/planing should always be done
with the grain as it is safer for the opera-
tor and it provides a better finish. Jointing
or planing against the grain increases the
risk of kickback and tear-out. When cutting
with the grain on your material it should be
pointing down and towards the feed table.
Remove foreign objects from the material.
Look for defects in the material and things
like nails, staples, imbedded gravel, and
other impurities.
Make sure material is adequately dried. Do
not use wood that has higher moisture content
then 20% like wood that has been exposed to
rain or snow as it is hard on the machine and
will cut poorly and could cause excessive wear
to the machine as well. Too much exposure to
moisture may cause rust and corrosion of your
machine and related components.
19