Jointer

Safety practices to remember before operating the jointer:

1. Inspect all material before jointing.  Make sure the material is free of loose knots, cracks, nails, paint, sand, or other foreign materials.  Defects in the material may result in injury to the operator.

2. The front or in feed table must not be adjusted for a cut greater than 1/16”. 

3. The rear or out feed table has been preset by the instructor for correct operation.  DO NOT CHANGE THIS ADJUSTMENT.

4. Never allow your fingers to pass over the revolving knives.  Always use a “push block.”  If you are unfamiliar with how to properly use a push block, ask your instructor for further instruction.  Do not attempt to use the jointer unless you know how to use a push block.

5. The fence must be tightly secured.

6. A jointer push block must be near for the operator’s use.

7. The guard must be in place over the cutting knives.

8. Special operations on the jointer, such as tapers, bevels, and chamfers, must be supervised by the instructor before the setups are made.

9. Do not remove the guard to determine if the jointer is running.

Safety practices to follow when operating the jointer:

1. OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM THE INSTRUCTOR BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE.

2. Use a jointer push block when feeding then or short stock over the jointer.

3. Stock less than 12 inches in length must not be used on the jointer.

4. When jointing material:

• Maintain a firm and balanced footing.

• Feed the stock at a moderate rate of speed; consider the grain and direction.

• Push the stock far enough beyond the knives so that the guard may drop back and cover the knives.

5. Do not joint end grain.

6. Do not joint the face of stock less than ¼” in thickness.

7. Always return the jointer push block after using the jointer and stand by until the machine has stopped.

8. Material must be pushed through the jointer and never pulled.