Important Safety Instructions - Jet JWBS-18SFX Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – To reduce risk of injury:
1. Read and understand entire owner's manual
before attempting assembly or 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 band 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 band saw, do not use until
proper training and knowledge have been
obtained.
5. Do not use this band saw 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 approved safety glasses/face
shield while using this machine. (Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;
they are not safety glasses.)
7. Before operating band saw, remove ties, rings,
watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up
past the elbows. Also, remove all loose clothing
and confine long hair. Wear non-slip footwear
or use anti-skid floor strips. Do not wear gloves.
8. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
9. 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. Sect. 6.2, Table 2 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.
10. Disconnect tools
changing accessories, such as the blade.
11. Maintain proper adjustment of blade tension,
blade guides, and thrust bearings.
before servicing; when
12. Adjust upper blade guides to just clear
workpiece (approximately 1/8").
13. Make sure blade tension, tracking and blade
guides are all properly adjusted.
14. Make relief cuts where possible, when cutting
curved stock.
15. When feeding small work pieces into blade,
always use push stick, fixture, or similar device
to keep hands at a safe distance.
16. Hold stock firmly and flat against table.
17. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during
extended periods of operation.
18. Do not operate this machine while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication.
19. Make certain switch is in OFF position before
connecting machine to power supply.
20. Make certain machine is properly grounded.
21. Do not back stock out of blade while blade is
running.
22. Do not remove jammed, cut-off pieces until
blade has stopped.
23. 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.
24. Keep safety guards in place at all times when
machine is in use. If removed for maintenance
purposes, use extreme caution and replace the
guards immediately
maintenance.
25. Check for damaged parts before using the
machine. If a guard or machine part is
damaged, carefully check to see if it will operate
and function properly and safely. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding issues,
breakage, mounting, and any conditions that
could impact operation and safety. Replace any
part or guard damaged beyond safe and proper
operating conditions.
26. Keep floor around machine clean and free of
scrap material, oil, and grease.
27. Keep visitors a safe distance from work area.
Keep children away.
28. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
29. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and "horse-
play" are careless acts that can result in serious
injury.
30. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that
you do not fall into blade or other moving parts.
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