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G0604 6" X 56" Jointer
Here are some rules to follow when choos-
ing and jointing stock
:
• Jointing and surface planing WITH the
grain produces a better finish and is safer
for the operator. Cutting with the grain is
described as feeding the stock on the jointer
so the grain points down and toward you
as viewed on the edge of the stock (Figure
25).
Note: If the grain changes direction along
the edge of the board, decrease the cutting
depth and make additional passes.
• DO NOT joint or surface plane stock that
contains large or loose knots. Injury to the
operator or damage to the workpiece can
occur if the knots become dislodged during
the cutting operation.
• DO NOT joint or surface plane against the
grain direction. Cutting against the grain
increases the likelihood of stock kickback, as
well as tear-out on the workpiece.
Figure 25. Correct and incorrect grain align-
ment with cutterhead.
Stock Inspection
and Requirements
Fence Movement: The fence has a lock that
keeps it in position (Figure 23). To move the
fence, loosen the lock and slide the fence where
needed.
Figure 23. Fence lock location.
Fence
Lock
Fence Tilting: The tilt lock (Figure 24) secures
the fence at any position in the available range.
The plunger locks into an indexing ring to eas
-
ily set the fence tilt to 90° after moving it. Two
positive stops stop the fence at 45° inward and
45° outward (135°) for common 45° bevel cuts.
Even when the fence is resting against the posi
-
tive stops, the tilt lock must be tightened before
cutting.
Figure 24. Tilt lock and plunger locations.
Tilt
Lock
Plunger
Positive Stop
Positive Stop