Carba-Tec CTJ-381, Instruction Manual

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SAFETY WARNING:
This list of do’s and dont’s is not exhaustive and is not a substitute for common sense and best
practices.
Woodworking machines are potentially dangerous, it is impor tant to obser ve all safety instructions
while operating this machine.
• Always wear eye and ear protection.
• Always unplug the machine from the power source before making any adjustments.
• Always use a licensed electrician for any installation or electrical repair work.
• Do not wear loose clothing, jeweller y or other loose ornamentation.
• Long hair should be protected by netting or other means to prevent ingress into the machines
working par ts.
• Keep all safety guards in place and well maintained.
• Ensure all adjusting keys, spanners and tools are removed before machine is switched on.
• Keep children and unauthorised persons away from machine even when not in use.
• Do not use machine for any other purpose than that for which it was designed.
• Do not use excessive force, or exceed capacity of machine by attempting to take too large a cut.
• At no time should machine be unattended whilst in operation.
• When machining small sizes of timber, use a push block to avoid placing hands too close to
turning cutterhead.
• Do not attempt to machine timber less than 6mm thick as the material may shatter.
• Do not put hands inside machine whilst it is running.
• Wood dust is a health hazard, ensure correct dust extraction is fitted.
• Cutter blades should be kept sharp at all times. Blunt blades are a major cause of accidents
and machine failure. Damage to the machine caused by blunt blades is not covered by warranty.
• This machine should be used in an area with good lighting and ventilation.
• Keep the floor and adjacent areas around the machine dr y and clean.
• Do not lean or climb on the machine as it may tip.
• Always maintain a balanced stance when operating this machine.
• Do not operate this machine whilst on medication or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
CONSTRUCTING A WOODEN GAUGE BLOCK
To enable you to check the height of the feed rollers and
parallel of the cutter block it is helpful to make a gauge
block.