Use and Care Manual

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ST1010 6" Jointer (Mfd. Since 3/16)
Surface Planing
The purpose of surface planing on the jointer is to
make one flat face on a piece of stock (see Figures 41
& 42) to prepare it for surface planing on a thickness
planer.
7. With a push block in each hand, press the
workpiece against the table and fence with
firm pressure, and feed the workpiece over the
cutterhead (see Figure 41).
Note: When your leading hand (with push block)
gets within 4" of the cutterhead, lift it up and over
the cutterhead, and place the push block on the
portion of the workpiece that is on the outfeed
table. Now, focus your pressure on the outfeed
end of the workpiece while feeding, and repeat the
same action with your trailing hand when it gets
within 4" of the cutterhead. To keep your hands
safe, DO NOT let them get closer than 4" from the
cutterhead when it is moving!
Figure 41. Typical surface planing operation.
Removed
Surface
Figure 42. Illustration of surface planing results.
8. Repeat Step 7 until the entire surface is flat.
To surface plane on the jointer:
1. Read and understand Safety on Page 7.
2. Make sure your stock has been inspected for
dangerous conditions as described in the Stock
Inspection & Requirements instructions,
beginning on Page 25.
3. Set the cutting depth for your operation, see
Setting Infeed Table Height on Page 28. (We
suggest
1
⁄32" for surface planing, using a more
shallow depth for hardwood species or for wide
stock.)
4. Make sure your fence is set to 90˚.
5. If your workpiece is cupped (warped), place it so
the concave side is face down on the surface of
the infeed table.
6. Turn jointer ON.
If you are not experienced with a jointer, set
the depth of cut to 0", and practice feeding
the workpiece across the tables as described
below. This procedure will better prepare you
for the actual operation.
Failure to use push blocks when surface
planing may result in cutterhead contact, which
will cause serious personal injury. Always use
push blocks to protect your hands when sur-
face planing on the jointer.