Use and Care Manual

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ST1010 6" Jointer (Mfd. Since 3/16)

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Edge Jointing

The purpose of edge jointing is to produce a finished,

flat-edged surface (see Figures 43 & 44) that is suit-

able for joinery or finishing. It is also a necessary step

when squaring rough or warped stock.

To edge joint on the jointer:

1. Read and understand Safety, beginning on

Page 7.

2. Make sure your stock has been inspected for

dangerous conditions as described in the Stock

Inspection instructions, beginning on Page 25.

3. Set the cutting depth for your operation. Note:

We suggest between

⁄16" and

⁄8" for edge jointing,

using a more shallow depth for hard wood species

or for wide stock.

4. Make sure the fence is set to 90˚ see Setting

Fence Stop on Page 39.

5. If your workpiece is cupped (warped), place it so

the concave side is face down (see Figure 43) on

the surface of the infeed table.

Removed

Surface

Figure 43. Illustration of edge jointing results.

6. Turn jointer ON.

7. Press the workpiece against the table and fence

with firm pressure. Use your trailing hand to

guide the workpiece through the cut, and feed

the workpiece over the cutterhead (see Figure

44).

Note: If your leading hand gets within 4" of the

cutterhead, lift it up and over the cutterhead, and

place it on the portion of the workpiece that is over

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 if

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 44. Typical edge jointing operation.

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 plan-

ing may result in cutterhead contact, which will

cause serious personal injury. Always use push

blocks to protect your hands when surface

planing on the jointer.