Jet JAT-451, Operations & Parts Manual

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4 JAT-450/451 Angle Grinder
20. Do not use power tools in damp or wet
location, or expose them to rain. Keep work
area well lighted.
21. Do not leave a connected tool unattended.
When not in use, disconnect tool from air
source.
22. Shut off air supply and discharge any residual
pressure from tool before removing hose,
making adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing tool.
23. Make sure tool is switched off, and your finger
off the trigger, before connecting to air supply.
24. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before
turning on tool.
25. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
area. Keep children away.
26. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and
“horse-play” are careless acts that can result
in serious injury.
27. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job
for which it was not designed. The right tool
will do the job better and more safely.
28. Repetitive motions and/or exposure to
constant vibration can be harmful to hands
and arms. Take frequent breaks and relax
hands during extended operation. Change
posture to avoid discomfort or fatigue.
29. Compressed air can be harmful if directed
toward sensitive areas of the body, and may
propel small particles caught in the air stream.
Exercise proper caution.
30. Use only recommended accessories;
improper accessories may be hazardous.
31. Maintain tools with care. Keep air tool clean
and oiled for best and safest performance.
32. Do not use combustible gases, carbon
dioxide, oxygen or any bottled gas as an air
source for the tool. These can present risk of
explosion and serious injury.
33. Do not lubricate the tool with combustible
liquids, such as kerosene, diesel or jet fuel.
34. Do not dispose of this tool with normal
household waste. Never dispose of the air tool
into fire.
Specific warnings for Angle Grinders
35. This grinder 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 pneumatic
angle grinder, do not use until proper training
and knowledge have been obtained.
36. Inspect grinding wheel for cracks, bends,
excessive wear, or any other deformation. Do
not use a defective wheel. If using a wire
brush, inspect for loose wires.
37. Do not get oil or water on the grinding wheel.
38. When operating grinder, place grinding wheel
against work surface immediately after
starting.
39. Use proper size grinding wheel that matches
the tool’s specifications. Do not use
unapproved flanges/bushings to adapt a
grinding wheel to the arbor.
40. The grinding wheel RPM rating must be the
same or higher than RPM rating of grinder.
41. Ensure that work piece is securely fixed by
clamps or other means, and will not move
during operation.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious, or even
fatal, injury.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or
possible tool damage.