Powermatic 1285 - Manual (Page 6)

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36. Before attempting to joint or plane, each work piece must be carefully examined for stock condition
and grain orientation. NOTE: At certain times it may be necessary to plane against the grain when
working with a swirl grain wood or burls. With this type of work the operator must use a lesser depth
of cut and a slow rate of feed.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly
even death.
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