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WARNING
6.3 JOINTER OPERATION
The function of the jointer is to surface plane flat, one side or edge of a board/workpiece.
To use the jointer:
1. Connect your Dust Collector Hose to the Dust Port.
It is extremely important that a dust collection system is used with this jointer to eliminate harmful airborne dust, prevent
the build-up of chips that may jam the cutterhead, and to keep the working area clean of debris.
Workpiece dimensions for jointing:
- Length: use a push block or stick to feed boards shorter than 12”; use support rollers for long boards for safe control
and accurate planing.
- Width: maximum 6”.
- Thickness: minimum 1/2”. The use of push blocks is necessary when face planing thin material.
- Depth of Cut: maximum 1/8”. Multiple cuts of 1/16” or less, produce better finish results.
6.4 FEEDING THE WORKPIECE
Place the workpiece on top of the right, infeed table. The
workpiece will be cut on its underside by the rotating
cutterhead knives. When jointing, the feeding direction of
the workpiece is right-to-left over the cutterhead. FIG.6.4.1
- Assume the proper operating position: stand to the side
of the infeed table with feet apart for stability through the
whole cutting process. FIG. 6.4.1.
- Set the jointer fence position and angle as required.
- Set the depth of cut / thickness (See below).
- Place the workpiece against the jointer fence for support
through the cutting action. FIG. 6.4.2.
- Make sure that the cutterhead guard is against the
workpiece for user protection.
For jointing the edge of a board, set the workpiece
against the fence. The spring action blade guard
should be touching the workpiece, covering the
cutterhead knives. Push the workpiece slowly and
steady over the cutterhead. Ensure that the fence is
set at true 90° (or any other angle required and the
workpiece is kept flush against the fence.
For planing the face of a board or workpiece, follow the
same procedure as above.
- Turn the machine on and place the workpiece on the
infeed table. Feed the workpiece toward the cutterhead,
FIG. 6.4.3, exerting downward pressure until the
workpiece clears the cutterhead on the outfeed table side.
Always keep your hands away from the cutterhead to
avoid any accidents.
The use of push blocks is recommended
FIG.6.4.1
FIG.6.4.2
FIG.6.4.3
CAUTION
Run boards at different positions along the width of the cutterhead to utilize the full length of the cutting knives. Jointing
in one area of the cutterhead will quickly dull the insert cutters in that area.
