Laguna JX12 ShearTec Jointer

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Room	Woodworking Room
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Trainer(s)	Paolo Riva
Training Sessions	Woodworking Room Training
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Safe Work Procedure
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Equipment type	tool

Woodworking Room Precautions apply

You will be working in the Woodworking Room . In order to keep safe from hazards created by you or other workers using any of the tools in this room, the following precautions apply in addition to any other precautions: Safety Hazards Dust Noise Fire (friction from tools, polymerizing oils) Projectile (materials or tools shattering, kicking back) Laceration (sharp tools or workpieces) Entanglement (spinning parts sucking user into equipment) PPE Hearing Protection Respiratory protection (minimum N95 mask; respirator preferred) Safety Glasses Safety shoes Tie back or remove loose hair, clothing, jewelry, etc. Precautions Do Read the Safe Work Procedure and obtain North Forge approval before using the equipment for the first time. Plan cuts carefully; use safety devices (push sticks, clamps, sleds, featherboards) where required. Maintain a calm but vigilant attitude. If you are stressed or in a hurry, it’s best not to use the equipment. Tie back long hair and jewelry; remove earbuds and hoodie cords. Check the workspace for slip and trip hazards. Ensure the equipment is in good condition (guards installed and working, blades are sharp and intact, no clogs in dust extraction hoses). Make sure others in the area are aware of what you're doing. Warn any bystanders if your work can affect them. Inspect the material for cracks, knots, or debris before starting - material can shatter or kick back if it is not stable. Stand outside of any kickback zones. Check the equipment for trapped debris when done, particularly trapped beside or under blades. Use a brush and/or vacuum to clean most of the dust before finishing with compressed air. Follow instructions in Oily Rags Bins Do not Use the equipment if you are tired, intoxicated, or otherwise impaired Rush Distract operators - if you need to get someone’s attention, stand to the side and wait until they notice you. Do not wave, shout, or touch the operator. Leave the equipment with equipment still running - note that hearing protection can prevent users from hearing when the blade is/is not running. Cut or sand metal due to risk of sparks and equipment/property damage. Dispose of oily rags in the general waste bins. Housekeeping Check the working area for slip and trip hazards (sawdust, oil, offcuts) before and after working Do not leave air hoses or extension cords laying across walkways where people can trip on them Check hoses for excess sawdust or other clogs Empty the dust collector if it is filled to more than halfway up the viewing window (~1 garbage bag worth of dust) Empty waste bins if they are more than 75% full Bag waste should be less than 6x6” Blunt any sharp corners that could puncture the bag Replace waste bags after emptying Firewood bins are only for untreated wood with no paints or stains Spread oily rags out to dry and dispose of them in the oily rags bin. Return all fab lab tools to their proper locations Remove all personal tools, materials, and equipment from the room Fire code prohibits storing material in the wood room Turn off the equipment and dust collector. Turn off the room exhaust if you are the last one in the room. Room exhaust is interlocked with equipment power; turning off the exhaust will turn off all equipment in the room!

edit these instructions at Instructions:Laguna JX12 ShearTec Jointer

Purpose

The jointer is the foundation of working with rough lumber. It has two main functions:

1. Creating a flat surface on the face of a board (Face Jointing)
2. Creating a flat edge that is at 90 degrees to an existing flat face (Edge Jointing)

Accurate results in woodworking depend on having surfaces that are flat, with opposing faces parallel to each other and adjacent faces perpendicular to each other. You can use our Thickness Planer to create the parallel opposite sides. Once these surfaces are established, the wood can be safely and accurately processed with other equipment (table saw, planer, etc).

Safety

Do:

• Pull the locking pin before adjusting depth of cut
• Use light cuts (1/32” to 1/16” depth of cut)
• Push down and towards the fence when cutting

Do not:

• Wear loose hair, clothing, or accessories
• Allow hands to come below the top of the fence vertically or within 10 cm (4 inches) of rotating blades horizontally.
• Joint pieces less than 13 cm (5 inches) wide, 10cm (4 inches) thick, or any end grain without a push block.
• Use a table saw push block or any thin push block that can tip and drive the user’s hands into the blade.
• Joint workpieces less than 30 cm (12 inches) long and 9 mm (1/2 inch) thick.
• Change blades, blade height, outfeed table, or fence.
• Adjust the outfeed depth.

Emergency Stop

The red STOP button or the red safety bar will stop the cutterhead.

Operating Procedure

1. Verify that the in-feed cut depth is correct (maximum 1/16”). Turn off the equipment and pull the locking pin before adjusting the depth of cut. Do not adjust outfeed depth.
2. Adjust the fence such that the distance between the left edge of the knives and the fence is 1 cm (1/2 inch) wider than the surface being jointed.
3. Ensure the fence is locked in place. Use a precision square to verify that it is square.
4. Ensure the guard can swing freely.
5. Stand to the left of the workpiece and out of the kickback zone. Ensure that nobody is standing in the kickback zone (eg at the assembly table).
6. Turn on the jointer.
7. Using a push block in the left hand if required, press firmly down and to the right, registering the edge against the fence and controlling the board’s motion. With a push block in the right hand if required, feed the board forwards.
8. Check the workpiece for squareness.

Auxiliary fence

• The auxiliary fence is used for better control and push-pad clearance, when jointing low material or when material is better controlled by a low fence (Fig. 15 & 16). To operate this fence, with power OFF, slightly lift from top of main fence to unlock and rotate until it is securely against the table and side of the main fence. When not in use, rotate to top of fence and lower on top of fence to lock in place. (as per manual p22)

Shutdown and Housekeeping

• Remove and properly store all workpieces and fixtures (clamps, push blocks)
  • Store push blocks on the shelf above the jointer
• Wipe down the table, fence, and handles with a brush
• Remove the dust collector hose, check for debris/clogs, and replace when done