General Safety Notes; Remaining Hazards - Jet JWBS-9X-M Operating Instructions Manual

3.2 General safety notes
Woodworking machines can be dangerous if not used
properly. Therefore the appropriate general technical rules as
well as the following notes must be observed.
Read and understand the entire instruction manual before
attempting assembly or operation.
Keep this operating instruction close by the machine,
protected from dirt and humidity, and pass it over to the new
owner if you part with the tool.
No changes to the machine may be made.
Daily inspect the function and existence of the safety
appliances before you start the machine.
Do not attempt operation in this case, protect the machine by
unplugging the mains cord.
Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair.
Before operating the machine, remove tie, rings, watches,
other jewellery, and roll up sleeves above the elbows.
Wear safety shoes; never wear leisure shoes or sandals.
Always wear the approved working outfit
‐ safety goggles
‐ ear protection
‐ dust protection
Do not wear gloves while operating this machine.
For the safe handling of saw blades wear work gloves.
Observe the chapter "save operation" in this manual.
Insure that the workpiece does not roll when cutting round
pieces.
Use suitable table extensions and supporting aids for difficult
to handle workpieces.
Always lower the blade guide close to the workpiece.
With the machine table is inclined use the fence and position it
on the bottom side only.
Always hold and guide the workpieces safely during machining.
Remove cut and jammed workpieces only when motor is
turned off and the machine is at a complete standstill.
Install the machine so that there is sufficient space for safe
operation and workpiece handling.
Keep work area well lighted.
The machine is designed to operate in closed rooms and must
be placed stable on firm and levelled ground.
Make sure that the power cord does not impede work and
cause people to trip.
Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap
material, oil and grease.
Stay alert!
Give your work undivided attention. Use common sense.
Keep an ergonomic body position.
Maintain a balanced stance at all times.
Do not operate the machine when you are tired.
Do not operate the machine under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or any medication. Be aware that medication can
change your behaviour.
Never reach into the machine while it is operating or running
down.
Keep children and visitors a safe distance from the work area.
Never leave a running machine unattended. Before you leave
the workplace switch off the machine.
Do not operate the electric tool near inflammable liquids or
gases.
Observe the fire fighting and fire alert options, for example the
fire extinguisher operation and place.
Do not use the machine in a dump environment and do not
expose it to rain.
Wood dust is explosive and can also represent a risk to health.
Dust form some tropical woods in particular, and from
hardwoods like beach and oak, is classified as a carcinogenic
substance.
Always use a suitable dust extraction device
Before machining, remove any nails and other foreign bodies
from the workpiece.
Use a push block when working the ends of narrow stock.
Always store the push stick or the push wood handle with the
machine, also when not in use.
Specifications regarding the maximum or minimum size of the
workpiece must be observed.
Do not remove chips and workpiece parts until the machine is
at a complete standstill.
Never operate with the guards not in place – serious risk of
injury!
Do not stand on the machine.
Connection and repair work on the electrical installation may
be carried out by a qualified electrician only.
Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the
machine unplugged from the power source.
Have a damaged or worn cord replaced immediately.
Remove defective saw blades immediately.
3.3 Remaining hazards
When using the machine according to regulations some
remaining hazards may still exist
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