Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
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To surface plane on the jointer:
1. Read and understand SECTION 1: SAFETY,
beginning on
Page 7.
2. Make sure your stock has been inspected
for dangerous conditions as described in the
Stock Inspection & Requirements instruc-
tions, beginning on
Page 31.
3. Set the cutting depth for your operation. (We
suggest
1
⁄
32
" for surface planing, using a more
shallow depth for hard wood species or for
wide stock.)
4. Make sure your fence is set to 90˚.
5. If your workpiece is cupped (warped), place it
so the concave side is face down (
Figure 44)
on the surface of the infeed table.
6. Start the jointer.
7. With a push block in each hand, press the
workpiece against the table and fence with
firm pressure, and feed the workpiece over
the cutterhead (see
Figure 43).
Note: When your leading hand (with push
block) gets within 4" of the cutterhead, lift it
up and over the cutterhead, and place the
push block on the portion of the workpiece
that is on the outfeed table. Now, focus your
pressure on the outfeed end of the workpiece
while feeding, and repeat the same action
with your trailing hand when it gets within 4"
of the cutterhead. To keep your hands safe,
DO NOT let them get closer than 4" from the
cutterhead when it is moving!
8. Repeat Step 7 until the entire surface is flat.
Note: If 2nd surface is jointed it will not likely
be parallel with the 1st, so the best approach
is to joint one surface, then plane the other
with a thickness planer.
Failure to use push blocks when surface
planing may result in cutterhead contact,
which will cause serious personal injury.
Always use push blocks to protect your
hands when surface planing on the jointer.
The purpose of edge jointing is to produce a fin-
ished, flat-edged surface (see
Figures 45 & 46)
that is suitable for joinery or finishing. It is also a
necessary step when squaring rough or warped
stock.
Figure 46. Illustration of edge jointing results.
Figure 45. Typical edge jointing operation.
Edge Jointing
If you are not experienced with a jointer,
set the depth of cut to 0", and practice
feeding the workpiece across the tables as
described below. This procedure will better
prepare you for the actual operation.
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