Starting And Stopping Jointer - Craftex CX Series User Manual

OPERATIONS
NOTE:
This operations portion was made to give
instructions on the important operations of
this jointer. Though, it is in no way
recommended for every jointer operation.
It is advised that you read books, trade
magazines, or get proper training to make
the best use of your jointer while reducing
the risk.
WARNING!
Never use or move hand directly over the
cutterhead as this could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING!
Make sure to always use protection guards,
push blocks, and by all means keep hands
away from cutterhead.
STARTING AND STOPPING
JOINTER
1. The on/off switch (A) can be found
on the front of the jointer. Jointer
needs to be turned on by inserting
the safety key and move switch (A)
upwards.
2. To turn OFF jointer, always move
switch downwards before removing
key. See Figure Q.
Figure Q
PLACEMENT OF HANDS DURING FEEDING
As soon as the jointer is on and before the
cut begins, the work need to be held down
securely with the left hand using a push pad
against the infeed table and fence while the
right hand with a push pad moves the
workpiece over the cutterhead. Once the
work is underway the new surface lay
steadily on the outfeed table. Move the left
hand to the get the work from the outfeed
table and maintain level contact with the
fence. Use your right hand to push the work
forward and before the right hand gets to
the cutterhead, it should be moved to the
work on the outfeed table.
DIRECTION OF GRAIN
Do not feed work in to the jointer against
the grain. The outcome would be chipped
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