Delta JT360 - Manual (Page 24)

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PLANING WARPED PIECES
If the wood to be planed is dished or warped, take light
cuts until the surface is flat. Avoid forcing such material
down against the table; excessive pressure will spring
it while passing the knives, and it will spring back and
remain curved after the cut is completed.
DIRECTION OF GRAIN
Avoid feeding work into the jointer against the grain
as shown in Fig. 72. The result will be chipped and
splintered edges. Feed with the grain as shown in Fig.
73, to obtain a smooth surface.
PLANING SHORT OR THIN WORK
When planing short or thin pieces, always use push
blocks to minimize all danger to the hands. Fig. 70,
illustrates using the Delta Push Blocks properly.
TROUBLESHOOTING
For assistance with your machine, visit our website at www.deltamachinery.com for a list of service centers or call
the DELTA Machinery help line at 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
Do not perform planning operations on
materials shorter than 10 inches (254 mm), narrower
than 3/4 inch (19 mm), wider than 6 inches (152.4 mm)
or less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) thick. See Fig. 71
Fig. 70
MINIMUM AND
MAXIMUM
PLANING
DIMENSIONS
1/2" (12.7 mm)
MINIMUM
3/4" (19mm) MINIMUM
6" (152.4 mm)
MAXIMUM
10" (254 mm)
MINIMUM
Fig. 71
WRONG FEED - AGAINST THE GRAIN
IN-FEED TABLE
OUT-FEED
TABLE
CUTTER
Fig. 72
CORRECT FEED - WITH THE GRAIN
IN-FEED TA BLE
OUT-FEED
TABLE
CUTTER
Fig. 73