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Safety Instructions For Jointer/Planer (continued)
• Never cut more than one workpiece at a time.
• Never turn your jointer/planer “ON” before clearing
everything except the workpiece and related support
devices off the table.
• Before trying a new or little used operation, carefully
plan your hand placement. Make sure you have proper
hold-down/push-blocks, jigs, fixtures, stops, etc. ready
to use.
Whenever Jointer/Planer Is Running
WARNING: Don’t allow familiarity (gained from fre-
quent use of your jointer/planer) cause a careless
mistake. Always remember that a careless fraction
of a second is enough to cause a severe injury.
• Before actually cutting with the jointer/planer, let it run
for a while. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a
lot, stop immediately. Turn the jointer/planer off.
Unplug the jointer/planer. Do not restart until finding
and correcting the problem.
Keep Children Away.
• Keep all visitors a safe distance from the jointer/planer.
• Make sure bystanders are clear of the jointer/planer
and workpiece.
Don’t Force Tool.
• Let the cutter head reach full speed before cutting.
• Feed the workpiece into the jointer/planer only fast
enough to let the tool cut without bogging down or
binding.
Before freeing jammed material.
• Turn switch “OFF”.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Unplug the jointer/planer.
• Check knives for sharpness and nicks before starting
again.
Before Leaving the Jointer/Planer
• Turn the jointer/planer off.
• Wait for knives to come to a complete stop.
• Unplug the jointer/planer.
• Make workshop child-proof. Lock the shop. Disconnect
master switches. Remove the yellow switch key. Store
it away from children and others not qualified to use
the tool.
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking
Bed
The combination of infeed and outfeed table surfaces
which support the workpiece during a cutting operation.
Bevel/Chamfer
Removing wood along the edge of a board to make that
edge straight, smooth and angled to the board face which
is against the fence.
Cutter Guard
Spring loaded guard or shield covering the cutter head.
Cutter Head
The cutter head is a rotating piece with three adjustable
knives. The cutter head removes material from the work-
piece
Depth of cut
A term used to indicate how deep into the workpiece the
cutter knives will cut.
Fence
The fence is attached to the jointer/planer base. The
fence helps support and guide the workpiece as it is
pushed across the cutter head.
Freehand
Using the tool without holding the workpiece firmly
against the fence and table. This can let the workpiece
twist and kick back and must never be attempted.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.
Hold-Down/Push-Blocks
They are required for your own safety. They are used to
hold your workpieces against the table and fence when
planing, rabbeting or jointing.
Infeed Table
The section of the jointer bed upon which the workpiece
is placed before being pushed into the cutter head. Infeed
table height is adjustable which allows the operator to
select the depth of cut.
Jointing
The removal of wood along the edge of a board so as to
make that edge straight, smooth and square to the board
face which is against the fence.
Kickback
An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the workpiece
back toward the operator by the rotating cutter head.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece which is pushed into the cutter
head first.
Outfeed Table
The section of a jointer bed which supports the work-
piece after it passes over the cutter head.
Planing
Removing wood from the widest surface or face of a
board so as to make it flat and smooth.
