Feeding Workpiece - Craftsman 351.286281 Operator's Manual

Feed with the grain whenever possible.
_._ With the Grain
Rotation
Key
Figure 11 • On-Off Switch
WARNING: Be sure the switch Is In "OFF" position
and the cord is unplugged from the power source
before removing switch key.
FEEDING WORKPIECE
Refer to Figures 12, 13, 14 and 15.
Feed rate refers to rate at which wood is passed over
blades. An even feed will produce a uniform service. To
feed workpiece:
• Hold the board firmly down on both tables and
against the fence.
• Keep fingers close together.
• Feed the board at a continuous even rate of speed.
Any hesitation or stopping could cause a "step" to be
cut on the edge of the board.
Againstthe Grain
Rotation
Figure 14 - Dlrecttan of Feed
• If the nature of the workpiece is such that ]t must be
fed against the grain, take very light cuts and feed
siowiy.
• When using long workpiscas, to avoid injuryfrom slips
or kickbacksand to exer_ even pressure on the cuiter-
heed, use extra supports (see Recommended
Accessodas, page 15) at both infeed and outfeed ends.
USING HOLD DOWN/PUSH BLOCKS
Refer to Figure 15.
• Always use hold-down/push-blocks when jolndng, or
rabbeting wood that is narrower than 3", planing
wood thinner than 3".
Figure 12 - Feeding Workplace
• As the b'alllng hand passes over the cutterheed,
remove the leading hand.
• Continue feeding while placing the leading hand
behind the trslllng hand until the entire length of the
board is cut.
Figure 13 - Guiding Workplace
Figure 15,- Feeding with Push Blocks
• Grasp the hoio-down/push-blocks firmly.
• Position the push-blocks flat on top of workpiece and
push the workpieco down against the table.
• Use a hand-over-hand motion to maintain control
over the workpiece at all times.
• When planing workplace between _ - _J_" a nd nar-
rower than the push-blocks, tilt the push-blocks so
that It clears the cutterhead guard while feedtng.
BEVELING AND CHAMFERING
Rear to Figure 16, page 9.
• The fenco on the Jolnter/plener le adJusta_e from
45" Inward to 45" outward. Adjust the fence to the
desired angle and tighten fence lock knobs. You may
require to lift the positive pin to move fence.
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