Grizzly 12" Parallelogram Jointer G0609 - Manual (Page 28)

G0609 12" Parallelogram Jointer
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The purpose of bevel cutting is to cut a specific
angle into the edge of a workpiece (see
Figures
26 & 27).
The Model G0609 has preset fence stops at 45˚
inward, 90˚, and 45˚ outward (135˚). If your situ-
ation requires a different angle, the preset fence
stops can be easily adjusted for your needs.
To bevel cut on the jointer:
1. Read and understand SECTION 1: SAFETY,
beginning on Page 7.
2. Inspect your stock for the dangerous condi-
tions described in Stock Inspection instruc-
tions, beginning on Page 21.
3. Set the cutting depth for your operation.
Note: We suggest between 1 ⁄
16
" and 1 ⁄
8
" for
bevel cutting, using a more shallow depth for
hard wood species or for wide stock.
4. Set the fence to the angle of your desired cut
and place the workpiece on the jointer.
—If your workpiece is cupped (warped),
place it so the cupped edge is face down
on the surface of the infeed table.
5. Start the jointer.
Figure 27. Illustration of bevel cutting results.
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 below. This procedure will better
prepare you for the actual operation.
Figure 26. Typical bevel cutting operation.
Bevel Cutting
Portion
Removed With
Jointer
The step below requires you to use a push
block. Failure to use push blocks when
surface planing may result in cutterhead
contact, which will cause serious personal
injury. Always use push blocks to protect
your hands when surface planing on the
jointer.
6. With a push block in your leading hand, press
the workpiece against the table and fence
(
Figure 26) with firm pressure, and feed the
workpiece over the cutterhead.
Note: If your leading hand gets within 4" of the
cutterhead, lift it up and over the cutterhead,
and place the push block on the portion of the
workpiece that is on the outfeed table. Now,
focus your pressure on the outfeed end of
the workpiece while feeding, and repeat the
same action with your trailing hand when it
gets within 4" of the cutterhead. To keep your
hands safe, DO NOT let them get closer than
4" from the cutterhead when it is moving!
7. Repeat Step 6 until the angled cut is satisfac-
tory to your needs.