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Inspect Wood Grain
This jointer is designed to cut WITH grain. Avoid cutting against/across/end grain as severe kickback and
chipping may occur.
Sometimes it is impossible to cut with grain for the entire length of a workpiece. In this case, try feeding
the workpiece in opposite direction and see what works best. Reducing the depth of cut and feed rate
can also help improving cut quality.
Squaring Stock
Jointer is commonly used in conjunction with planer and table saw for squaring stock. Rough, warped
stock is milled so it becomes flat and parallel along both length and width, and with the length and width
perpendicular to one another.
It takes four steps for squaring stock:
1. Surface Planing - The bottom face of the stock is
flattened by a jointer. The concaved face should be
chosen for this step.
2. Thickness Planing - The top face of the stock is
flattened by a thickness planer. In this step the
workpiece can be planed down to the desired
thickness.
3. Edge Jointing - The concaved edge is straightened and squared on a jointer.
4. The last edge is straightened with a rip cut on table saw, with the jointed edge placed against the
table saw fence. In this step the workpiece can be cut to the desired width.
CAUTION
Ensure dust collection system is functional and use dusk mask to avoid inhaling
harmful airborne particles.
WARNING
Serious injury or death can result from machine kickback or accidental contact to
the cutterhead. Follow these safety rules to reduce your risks for all jointing
operations:
 Begin operation with the concave, or the most stable surface for jointing.
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Feed stock with steady, controllable force. Remain stable stance and balance.
 Use eye and ear protection devices.
 Cutterhead guard must be installed for all jointing operations.
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Keep hands at least 3” away from the cutterhead.
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Use push blocks whenever possible.