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Warning
Read the manual. Read, understand, and follow the safety instructions found in this manual. Know the
limitations and hazards in using the model PJ1696 Jointer. Decals are placed on each machine as reminders
of good safety practice.
Installation. If mounting machine to the floor, use high quality anchor bolts through the mounting holes on the
base. If using a mobile base, be sure to lock the wheels.
Location. Use extra care in the location of the jointer in the shop. Place the machine so that potential
kickback area is not in line with aisles, doorways, wash stations, or other work areas.
Electrical grounding. Make certain that the machine frame is electrically grounded and that a ground lead is
included in the incoming electrical service. If a cord and plug are used, make certain the grounding lug
connects to a suitable ground. Follow the grounding procedure indicated in the National Electric Code.
Eye safety. Always wear approved safety goggles, glasses, or a face shield when operating this machine.
(Note: common eyeglasses are only impact-resistant, they are not safety glasses.)
Personal protection. Before operating the machine, remove tie, rings, watch and other jewelry and roll up
sleeves above the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair. Protective type footwear should
be used. Where the noise exceeds the level of exposure allowed in Section 1910.95 of the OSHA Regulations,
use hearing protective devices. Do not wear gloves.
Guards. Be sure machine guards are in place and in good working order. Use them at all times on operations
where they can be used. If a guard must be removed for any operation, make sure it is replaced immediately
following completion of that operation.
Work area. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, saw dust, oil and other liquids
to minimize the danger of tripping or slipping. Be sure the table is free of all scrap, foreign material and tools
before starting to cut. Make certain the work area is well lighted and that a proper exhaust system is used to
minimize dust. Powermatic recommends the use of anti-skid floor strips on the floor area where the operator
normally stands and that each machine's work area be marked off. Provide adequate work space around the
machine.
Disconnect machine before performing any service or maintenance. A machine under repair should be RED
TAGGED to show it should not be used until the
maintenance is complete.
Housekeeping. Before turning on machine, remove
all extra equipment such as keys, wrenches, scrap,
stock, and cleaning rags away from the machine.
Power on. On machines equipped with a manual
starter make sure the starter is in "OFF" position
before connecting power to machine.
Three inch rule. When working a piece of wood on
the jointer, follow the 3 inch radius rule. The hands
must never be closer than 3 inches to the cutterhead.
See Figure 1.
Always use a hold-down or push block when
surfacing stock less than 12" inches long, or 3 inches
wide, or 3 inches thick.
Do not perform jointing operations on material shorter than 8", narrower than 3/4" or less than 1/4" thick.
Depth of cut. Do not make cuts deeper than 3/4" when rabbeting. On other cuts such as edging, surfacing,
etc., depth of cut should not be over 1/16" to avoid overloading the machine and to minimize chance of
kickback.
Avoid tip-in. Never apply pressure to stock directly over the cutterhead. This may result in the stock tipping
into the cutterhead along with the operator's fingers. Follow the 3 inch rule. Position hands away from extreme
ends of stock, and push through with a smooth, even motion. Never back workpiece toward the infeed table.