Use and Care Manual

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ST1010 6" Jointer (Mfd. Since 3/16)
OPERATIONS
Loose hair/clothing could
get caught in machinery
and cause serious person-
al injury. Keep clothing and
long hair away from moving
machinery.
Eye injuries or respiratory problems can occur
while operating this tool. Wear personal pro-
tective equipment to reduce your risk from
these hazards.
NOTICE
If you have never used this type of machine
or equipment before, WE STRONGLY RECOM
MEND that you read books, trade magazines,
or get formal training before beginning any
projects.
This planer will perform many types of operations
that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of
these operations can be dangerous or deadly if per-
formed incorrectly.
Overview
DO NOT investigate prob-
lems or adjust the lathe
while it is running. Wait
until the machine is turned
OFF, unplugged and all
working parts have come
to a complete stop before
proceeding!
To complete typical operation, operator does
following:
1. Examines workpiece to verify it is safe and suit-
able for cutting.
2. Adjusts fence for width of workpiece and locks it
in place.
3. Adjusts fence tilt, if necessary, and tightens
fence lock lever to secure angle setting.
4. Adjusts infeed table height to set depth-of-cut
per pass.
5. Puts on safety glasses and respirator.
6. Locates push blocks.
7. Starts jointer.
8. Using push blocks, holds workpiece firmly
against both the infeed table and fence, and
slides it into cutterhead at a steady and con-
trolled rate until entire length of workpiece has
advanced beyond cutterhead to outfeed table.
9. Repeats Steps 5–8 until satisfied with the results.
10. Stops jointer.