Grizzly G9860 Manuale Utente
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Extreme series Jointer (Mfg. since 9/11)
Surface planning
the purpose of surface planing on the jointer is to
make one face of the workpiece flat (see
make one face of the workpiece flat (see
Figures
40–41). this is a necessary step when squaring a
workpiece for a thickness planer.
workpiece for a thickness planer.
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 for each of the jointing proce-
dures. This process will better prepare you
for the actual operation.
Figure 40. Example of surface planing with the
jointer.
Figure 41. illustration of surface planing results.
To surface plane the workpiece on the joint-
er:
1. disCoNNECt JoiNtEr FroM poWEr!
2. Make sure you read and follow the Safety
Instructions beginning on page 6 and the
Stock Inspection & Requirement rules
beginning on
beginning on
page 26.
3. Verify that the outfeed table height is properly
set (refer to
Setting Outfeed Table height
on
page 19).
4. set the depth of cut for your operation and
the fence to 90°.
Note: We suggest a
1
⁄
32
" depth of cut for sur-
face planing, and a more shallow depth for
hardwood species or for wide stock.
hardwood species or for wide stock.
5. if your workpiece is cupped or warped, place
it so the concave side is face down on the
infeed table.
infeed table.
6. Connect the jointer to power and turn it ON.
Failure to use push blocks when surface
planing could result in your hands contact-
ing the rotating cutterhead, which will cause
serious personal injury. aLWayS use push
blocks when surface planing on the jointer!
7. With a push block in each hand, press
the workpiece against the infeed table and
the fence with firm pressure, then feed the
workpiece over the cutterhead.
the fence with firm pressure, then feed the
workpiece over the cutterhead.
Note: When your leading hand comes within
4" of the cutterhead, lift that push block up
and place it on the workpiece portion that is
on the outfeed table. Now, focus the down-
ward pressure with the leading hand while
feeding, then repeat the same action with
your trailing hand when it comes within 4" of
the cutterhead. Keep your hands safe! DO
NOT allow them to get any closer than 4" to
the cutterhead.
4" of the cutterhead, lift that push block up
and place it on the workpiece portion that is
on the outfeed table. Now, focus the down-
ward pressure with the leading hand while
feeding, then repeat the same action with
your trailing hand when it comes within 4" of
the cutterhead. Keep your hands safe! DO
NOT allow them to get any closer than 4" to
the cutterhead.
8. repeat Step 7 until the entire workpiece sur-
face is flat.