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Always wear eye protection.

Using a JointerUsing a JointerAdjust the tables for the depth of the cut

before turning on the power. Turn off the jointer before making any

adjustments.

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Do not use a jointer to process stock less than 2 inches wide or 12

inches long or ½ inch thick.

Using a JointerUsing a JointerNever allow your hand to pass directly over

the cutterhead.

Using a JointerUsing a JointerAlways have the guard in place over the knives while the jointer is being operated. (The only exception to this is when rabbeting stock.)

Guard

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Stay to the left of the jointer, never directly

behind it.

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Feed the stock into the

machine in the direction

opposite the direction of the

grain.

Using a JointerUsing a JointerDo not allow your fingers to come any

closer than 5 inches to the rotating knives when jointing stock. Always keep your

hands on top of the work.

Using a JointerUsing a JointerDo not use the jointer for cuts heavier than

⅛ inch.

A cut that is too heavy may cause kickback. It is safer to take several lighter cuts.

CUTTERHEAD

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Feed work firmly and at a rate that will not overload

the machine. Keep your hands on top of the stock and not on the ends.

Using a JointerUsing a JointerUse a push block (wood block or stick) to

push stock through the machine when planing the face of a board.

Using a JointerUsing a JointerCredits

Safety Glasses courtesy of Aearo Corporation

Jointer courtesy of WMH Tool Group

All other photography by Kevin May Corporation

All illustration by Art MacDillos

Technical Assistance by Larry Kruzan