Use and Care Manual

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ST1010 6" Jointer (Mfd. Since 3/16)
Bevel Cutting
The purpose of bevel cutting is to cut a specific angle
into the edge of a workpiece (see Figures 45 & 46).
The Model ST1010 has preset fence stops at 45˚
inward, 90˚, and 45˚ outward (135˚). If your situation
requires a different angle, the preset fence stops can
be easily adjusted for your needs.
Figure 45. Typical bevel cutting operation.
Removed
Surface
Figure 46. Illustration of bevel cutting results.
7. With a push block in your leading hand, press
the workpiece against the table and fence with
firm pressure, and feed the workpiece over the
cutterhead.
Note: If your leading hand 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!
NOTICE
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.
To bevel cut on the jointer:
1. Read and understand Saftey, 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
1
⁄16" and
1
⁄8" for bevel
cutting, using a more shallow depth for hardwood
species or for wide stock.
4. Make sure your fence is set to the angle of your
desired cut.
5. If your workpiece is cupped (warped), place it so
the concave side is face down on the surface of
the infeed table.
6. Start the jointer.
8. Repeat Step 7 until the angled cut is satisfacto-
ry to your needs.