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INTRODUCTION
We thank you for your purchase of a 16" Jointer. It has been
designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best
possible dependability and performance. However, we'd like to
remind you that faultless running is entirely dependent upon
rational use and careful maintenance, which will also spare you
time-consuming delaysand costly repairs. The following details
should accompany and correspondence relating to the machine.
Serial Number:
Model Number:
Manufacture Date:
The model, serial number, and manufacture date will be found on
the model plate attached to the machine.
You should record above information and keep in a safe place for
future reference.
REPLACE WARNING LABELS IF TH-
EY FALL OFF OR WEAR OFF.
CAUTION
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM
CUTTERHEAD!
If you received a damaged jointer, immediately contact the dealer
that sold you the machine.
Save time and money. Before you request service, check for
Trouble Shooting on pages 10, 11. It lists causes of minor operating
problems that you can correct yourself.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
As with all power tools there is a certain amount of hazard involved
with the operator and his use of the tool. Using the tool with the
respect and caution demanded as far as safety precautions are
concerned will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury.
However if normal safety precautions are overlooked or completely
Ignored, personal injury to the operator can develop.
There are also certain applications for which this tool was designed.
We strongly recommend that this tool NOT be modified and/or
used for any application other than for which it was designed. If
you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the
tool until you have written us and we have advised you.
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL.
Read the owner's manual carefully. Lean the tools applicatio-
nsand limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards
peculiar to it.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
and in working order.
REMOVE
ADJUSTING
KEYS
AND
WREN-CHES.
From habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas invite accidents.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep your
work area well illuminated.
KEEP VISITORS AWAY.
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF.
With padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
DON'T FOROE 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 which was not
designed for.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving parts.
Rubbersoled footwear is recommended for best footing.
USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
SECURE WORK.
Use clamps or a vise to hold work, when practical. It's safer
than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.
DON'T OVERREACH.
Keep your proper footing and balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
DISCONNECT TOOLS.
Before servicing and when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, disconnect machine from power source.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult owner's manual. Use of improper accessories may be
hazardous.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be checked to assure 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.
