15
6.
If the knives are set too low, the result will be as
shown in Fig. 32, and the finished surface will be
curved.
7.
If the knives are set too high, the work will be
gouged at the end of the cut, as shown in Fig. 33.
8.
As a final check, run a piece of work slowly over the
knives for 6 to 8 inches. The wood should rest firmly
on both tables as shown in Fig. 34, with no open
spaces under the finished cut.
Fig. 32
Fig. 33
Fig. 34
KNIVES
SET TOO LOW
OUT-FEED
TABLE
IN-FEED TABLE
CUTTER
MATERIAL
KNIVES
SET TOO HIGH
IN-FEED TABLE
OUT-FEED
TABLE
CUTTER
GOUGE
MATERIAL
IN-FEED TABLE
CUTTER
OUT-FEED
TABLE
KNIVES AT
CORRECT HEIGHT
MATERIAL
CHIP AND DUST CHUTE
A chip and dust chute (A) Fig. 35 is provided on the outfeed end of the jointer base for efficient chip removal.
KEEP HANDS OUT OF CHIP AND DUST CHUTE AT ALL TIMES.
PUSH BLOCKS
A set of push blocks (A) Fig. 36 is supplied with your jointer and should be used whenever possible to minimize all
danger to your hands. Fig. 36 illustrates using the push blocks properly.
Fig. 35
A
Fig. 36
A
