laguna MJOIN8012-0130, Manual

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Additional instructions for the use of the jointer.
Like all machines, there is danger associated with the machine. Injury is frequently
caused by lack of knowledge or familiarity. Use this machine with respect. If normal
safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.
1. Kickback.
"Kickback" is when the work piece is thrown off the jointer table by the cutter head.
Always use push blocks and safety glasses to reduce the likelihood of injury from
“kickback”. The "kickback zone", is the path directly through the end of the in feed
table. Never stand or allow others to stand in this area during operation. If kick back
occurs, severer injury may occur.
2. Cutter head alignment.
To reduce the possibility of kickback, keep the top edge of the out feed table aligned
with the cutter head insert at top dead centre (TDC).
3. Push blocks.
The cutter heads are extremely dangerous and you must never pass your hands
over the cutter head. Always use push blocks whenever surface planning.
4. Supporting the work.
Only make cuts if the work piece is stable and never attempt to cut unstable planks,
or injury may occur.
6.Cutting depth.
Never exceed the maximum cutting depth as stated in the specification for your
machine. It is far better to take several small cuts rather than large cuts.
7. Direction of cut
Jointing against the grain or jointing end grain is dangerous and could produce
chatter or excessive chip out. Always joint with the grain.
8.Guards.
Guards are designed to reduce the risk of injury. Always use the guards. If it is
imperative to use the machine without the guards, [Rabbeting] always replace the
guards.
9.Cutting direction.
Only cut from the in feed table to the out feed table, and always complete the cut.
Do not stop the wood progress until the job has cleared the cutter head completely.
Only cut with the grain or at a slight angle to the grain.
10. Stock.
Your safety will be greatly enhanced if you only use good lumber. Only work with
lumber after you have inspected it completely. Staples, Nails Loose knots and any
other metal in the plank will damage your cutter head and could case injury and or
fire. If you have any question about a piece of lumber, do not use it.