Jet 54A Operating Instructions Manual page 2

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.
Observe the chapter " save machine
use" in this manual.
Control the stopping time of the
machine, it may not be longer than 10
seconds.
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. Do not operate
the machine when you are tired.
Keep an ergonomic body position.
Maintain a balanced stance at all
times.
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.
Never leave a running machine
unattended. Before you leave the
workplace switch off the machine.
Keep children and visitors a safe
distance from the work area.
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.
Never operate with the guards not in
place – serious risk of injury!
Always keep your hands well clear of
the cutter block.
When jointing, use the jointer fence to
provide firm support for the workpiece.
Use an auxiliary fence when planing
thin or narrow stock, to keep your
hands at a safe distance from the
cutter block.
Always cover the part of the cutter
block that is not covered by the
workpiece with the cutter block guard.
Adjust the cutter block guard exactly
to the dimension of the workpiece.
Never reach with your hands under
the cutter block guard when guiding
the workpiece!
Plane only stock which rests securely
on the table.
Workpieces shorter than 200mm
require special feeding aids (e.g.
feeding template).
Never machine a workpiece if it
cannot be guided with a sufficient
distance to the cutter block.
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Do not pull the workpiece back over
the unguarded cutter block.
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.
Always plane the workpiece over its
entire length.
Always use sharp cutter knives.
Use roller supports on both sides of
the planer when working long stock.
Keep jointer table's surface clean, in
particular remove resin residue.
Do not stand on the machine.
Connection and repair work on the
electrical installation may be carried
out by a qualified electrician only.
Have a damaged or worn cord
replaced immediately.
Make all machine adjustments or
maintenance with the machine
unplugged from the power source.
3.3 Remaining hazards
When using the machine according to
regulations some remaining hazards
may still exist
Touching the cutter block in the
machining area can cause injury. For
effective protection the cutter block
guard must always be adapted to the
workpiece.
Risk of kickback. Workpiece is caught
by the rotating cutter block and thrown
back to the operator.
Thrown workpiece parts can lead to
injury.
Sawdust and noise can be health
hazards.
Be sure to wear personal protection
gear such as safety goggles and ear
protection. Use a suitable dust
exhaust system.
The use of incorrect mains supply or a
damaged power cord can lead to
injuries caused by electricity.