Important Safety Instructions - Jet JBG Series Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – To reduce risk of injury:
1. Read and understand the entire owner's
manual before attempting
operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on
the machine and in this manual. Failure to
comply with all of these warnings may cause
serious injury.
3. Replace warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
4. This bench grinder is designed and intended
for use by properly trained and experienced
personnel only. If you are not familiar with the
proper and safe operation of a bench grinder,
do not use until proper training and knowledge
have been obtained.
5. Do not use this bench grinder for other than its
intended use. If used for other purposes, JET
disclaims any real or implied warranty and
holds itself harmless from any injury that may
result from that use.
6. Always wear protective eye wear when
operating machinery. Eye wear shall be impact
resistant, protective safety glasses with side
shields which comply
specifications. Use of eye wear which does not
comply with ANSI Z87.1 specifications could
result in severe injury from breakage of eye
protection. (Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses; they are NOT safety
glasses.)
7. Use the grinder's eye shields and spark
guards. Also use respiratory protection if
cutting operation is dusty.
8. Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose
clothing, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts.
Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
9. Wear protective clothing such as apron or
safety shoes, where the grinding activity
presents a hazard to the operator.
10. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) if the
particular work requires it.
11. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
This product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, or birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
assembly or
with ANSI Z87.1
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12. This product, when used for welding, cutting,
or working with metal, produces fumes, gases,
or dusts which contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause birth defects and,
in some cases, cancer. (California Health and
Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)
13. Do not operate this machine while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication.
14. Make certain the switch is in the OFF position
before connecting the machine to the power
supply.
15. Make certain the
grounded.
16. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance
with the machine unplugged from the power
source.
17. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a
habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the
machine before turning it on.
18. Keep safety guards in place at all times when
the machine is in use. If removed for
maintenance purposes, use extreme caution
and replace the guards immediately after
completion of maintenance.
19. Check damaged parts. Before further use of
the machine, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any
other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
20. Provide for adequate space surrounding work
area and non-glare, overhead lighting.
21. Keep the floor around the machine clean and
free of scrap material, oil and grease.
22. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
area. Keep children away.
23. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
24. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and "horse-
play" are careless acts that can result in
serious injury.
25. Keep proper footing and balance at all times
so that you do not fall into or lean against the
grinding wheel or other moving parts. Do not
overreach or use excessive force to perform
any machine operation.
machine is properly