Safety Instructions - Magnum MI-81350 Operating Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For Your Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Jointer
As with all machines, there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the use of this jointer. Use the machine with
the respect and caution demanded where safety precautions are concerned. When normal safety precautions
are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator can result.
Wear eye protection.
Always keep cutter head and drive guards in place and in proper operating condition. Do not remove guard
for rabbeting operations.
Never make jointing , planning, or rabbeting cut deeper than 1/8 in.
Always use hold-down/push blocks for jointing material narrower than 3 inches, or planning material thinner
than 3inches.
Never perform jointing. Planning, or rabbeting cuts (with jointers provided with a rabbeting guard) on pieces
shorter than 8 inches (203 mm) in length.
Keep guards in place and in working order.
Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it on .
Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
Don't use in dangerous environment. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to
rain. Keep work area well lighted.
Keep children away. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.
Make workshop kid proof with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
Don't force tool. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Use right tool. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
Use proper extension cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension
cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Table (see Figure 9) shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage.
The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which
may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
Always use safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses
only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate tool.
Don't overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
Disconnect tools before servicing; when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
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