Complete the Setup SOP to

Set Fence Angle

Set Fence Position

Set Cut Depth

Inspect your material for any nails, screws or other metal. Use the metal detector located near the planer to be sure all metal has been removed. Wood from a big-box store will usually have staples in one or both ends. These must be removed.

Dirty or weathered lumber should be cleaned with a wire brush or sander prior to jointing/planing.

Metal and grit in material sent through the jointer is likely to chip or dull the blades. The blades will then need to be replaced leading to downtime and expense for the makerspace.