JET Tools FS-1652J User Manual - Page 2

1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS FOOT SHEAR. WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury: 1. Read and understand the 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 the warning labels if they become obscured or removed. 4. This foot shear 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 foot shear, do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained. 5. Do not use this foot shear 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 ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses or face shield while using this foot shear. (Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.) 7. Before operating the foot shear, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past the elbows. Do not wear loose clothing. Confine long hair. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips are recommended. 8. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) if noise reaches unsafe levels. 9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction 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. • 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 wellventilated area and work with approved safety equipment, such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles. 10. Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting. 14. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease. 15. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away. 16. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys. 17. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and "horseplay" are careless acts that can result in serious injury. 18. 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. 19. Use recommended accessories; improper accessories may be hazardous. 20. Maintain tools with care. Keep blades sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 21. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over. 22. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area before operating the machine. 23. Keep hold-down clearance to table as small as possible while allowing just enough room to feed stock.