Safety Warnings - Jet XACTA JTAS-12-DX Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

3.0 Safety warnings

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 the warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
4. This table saw 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 table saw, do
not use until proper training and knowledge
have been obtained.
5. Do not use this table saw for other than its JET
disclaims any real or implied warranty and
holds itself harmless from any injury that may
result from that use.
6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face
shields while using this table saw. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;
they are not safety glasses.
7. Before operating this table saw, remove tie,
rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll
sleeves up past the elbows. Remove all loose
clothing and confine long hair. Non-slip
footwear or anti-skid
recommended. Do not wear gloves.
8. Use the blade guard for every operation for
which it can be used, including all ''through-
sawing'' operations.
operation is one in which the blade cuts
completely through the workpiece.
9. Kickback occurs when the workpiece is thrown
towards the operator at a high rate of speed. If
you do not have a clear understanding of
kickback and how it occurs, DO NOT operate
this table saw!
10. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during
extended periods of operation.
11. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling
activities contain chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
•
Lead from lead based paint.
•
Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and
other masonry products.
assembly
floor strips are
A through-sawing
and other construction
•
Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals, work in a
well-ventilated area and work with approved
safety equipment, such as face or dust masks
or that are specifically designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
12. Do not operate this machine while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication.
13. Make certain the switch is in the OFF position
before connecting the machine to the power
supply.
14. Make certain
grounded.
15. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance
with the machine unplugged from the power
source.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. Provide for adequate space surrounding work
area and non-glare, overhead lighting.
20. Keep the floor around the machine clean and
free of scrap material, oil and grease.
21. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
area. Keep children away.
22. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
23. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and "horse-
play" are careless acts that can result in
serious injury.
24. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that
you do not fall into the blade or other moving
parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force
to perform any machine operation.
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