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Model G0855/G0856 (Mfd. Since 02/19)
Setting Depth of Cut
The depth of cut on a jointer affects the amount
of material removed from the bottom of the
workpiece as it passes over the cutterhead.
The depth of cut is set by adjusting the height
of the infeed table relative to the outfeed table
and cutterhead knives/inserts at top dead center
(TDC).
This jointer is equipped with a
1
⁄
8
" depth stop. This
prevents the table from accidently being lowered
below
1
⁄
8
", which is the maximum depth of cut.
Adjusting Infeed Table Height
To adjust the infeed table height, loosen the
infeed table lock (see
Figure 32), rotate the infeed
table handwheel to raise or lower the table, and
then tighten the lock to secure the setting.
Setting Depth of Cut
Adjusting Infeed Table Height
DO NOT exceed
1
⁄
8
" depth of cut per pass
when edge jointing and
1
⁄
16
" depth of cut per
pass when surface planing on this machine
or kickback and serious injury may occur!
Figure 32. Infeed table height controls.
Infeed
Table Lock
Infeed Table
Handwheel
4. Set fence to 90° and near front of jointer,
so amount of exposed cutterhead in front of
fence matches size of desired rabbet.
5. Start jointer.
6. Place workpiece firmly against fence and
infeed table.
CAUTION: To ensure workpiece remains
stable during cut, concave sides of workpiece
must face toward table and fence.
7. Feed workpiece completely across cutter-
head while keeping it firmly against fence
and tables during entire cut.
CAUTION: Keep hands at least 4" away
from cutterhead during the entire cut. Instead
of allowing a hand to pass directly over cut-
terhead, lift it up and over cutterhead, and
safely reposition it on the outfeed side to con-
tinue supporting workpiece. Use push blocks
whenever practical to further reduce risk of
accidental hand contact with cutterhead.
8. Repeat Step 7 until rabbet is cut to depth.
9. Re-install cutterhead guard if removed in
Step 3.
