Oliver 4275C, Owner'S Manual

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4275C Jointer OLIVERMACHINERY.NET 33 | Page
8. As the right feeding hand approaches the cutterhead, stop feeding. Carefully lift the right-hand push
block and move the entire body towards the outfeed table. Place right-hand push block on the stock
that sits on the outfeed table. Use the left hand to maintain control of the stock while repositioning
the right hand.
9. From this point on, continue to feed stock only on the outfeed table until the entire length of the
stock is planed. Feed stock at a steady rate to produce a smooth surface with no burn marks.
10. If the stock cannot be flattened in a single pass, repeat steps 5-9 until the entire surface is cut flat.
TIP: For new jointer users, practice stock feeding with the depth of cut set to 0”. This helps to perfect the
feeding technique before actual operations.
TIP: To ensure the entire surface is cut, some woodworkers leave pencil marks on the entire length of
stock before the final passes, then verify all marks are removed after a pass.
TIP: Do not feed thin stock with excessive downward pressure. This will flatten any cup or warp workpiece
as it passes through the cutterhead, but it will spring back to its original shape when pressure is released.
Only apply adequate pressure to maintain control of the stock when feeding.