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Note: If the grain changes direction along the
edge of the workpiece, decrease the depth of
cut and make additional passes.
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Note: Wood stacked on a concrete or dirt
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stone pressed into the surface.
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Make sure your workpiece exceeds the
minimum dimension requirements, as
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through the jointer, or the workpiece may
break or kickback during the operation.
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