Jet JDP- 8BM, Operating Instructions Manual

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General safety notes
Drill press can be dangerous if not used
properly. Therefore the appropriate
general technical rules as well as the
following notes must be observed.
Read and understand the entire
instruction manual before attempting
assembly or operation.
Keep this operating instruction close by
the machine, protected from dirt and
humidity, and pass it over to the new
owner if you part with the tool.
No changes to the machine maybe
made.
Daily inspect the function and existence
of the safety appliances before you start
the machine.
Do not attempt operation in this case,
protect the machine by unplugging the
mains cable.
Do not wear gloves while operating this
machine.
Remove all loose clothing and confine
long hair.
Before operation the machine, remove
tie, rings, watches, other jewelry, and roll
up sleeves above the elbows.
Wear safety shoes; never wear leisure
shoes or sandals.
Always wear the approved working outfit:
- Safety
goggles
- Ear protection
- Dust protection
Install the machines so that there is
sufficient space for safe operation and
workpiece handling.
Keep work area well lighted.
The machine is designed to operate in
closed rooms and must be placed stable
on firm and levelled table surface.
Make sure that the power cord does not
impede work and cause people to trip.
Keep the floor around the machine clean
and free of scrap material, oil and
grease.
Stay alert
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Give your work undivided attention.
Use common sense. Do not operate the
machine when you are tired.
Keep an ergonomic body position.
Maintain a balanced stance at all times.
Do not operate the machine under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication. Be aware that medication
can change your behavior.
Never reach into the machine while it is
operating or running down.
Never leave a running machine
unattended. Before you leave the
workplace switch off the machine.
Keep children and visitors a safe
distance from the work area.
Do not operate the electric tool near
inflammable liquids or gases.
Observe the fire fighting and fire alert
options, for example the fire extinguisher
operation and place.
Do not use the machine in a dump
environment and do not expose it to rain.
Metal dust is explosive and can also
represent a risk to health.
Dust form some tropical woods in
particular, and form hardwoods like
beach and oak, is classified as a
carcinogenic substance.
Always use a suitable dust collection
device.
Before machining, remove any nails and
other foreign bodies from the workpiece.
Make sure to guide and hold the chisel
with both hands safe and tight during
machining.
Work only with well sharpen tools.
Machine only stock which is chucked
securely on the machine, always check
before switching the machine on.
Provide workpieces with center holes
before clamping between centers.
Work large and unbalanced workpieces
at low spindle speed only.
Workpieces with cracks may not be used.
Remove the chuck key or dowel pins
before turning the machine on.
Always close the belt cover.
Specifications regarding the maximum or
minimum size of the workpiece must be
observed.
Test each set-up by revolving the work
by hand to insure it clears the tool rest
and bed. Check setup at the lowest
speed before you increase to the
operating speed.
Do not remove chips and workpiece parts
until the machine is at a standstill.
Never stop workpiece with the hand
during run out.
Do not attempt to engage the spindle
lock pin until the spindle has stopped.
Never tale measurement on a rotating
workpiece.
Do not stand on the machine.
Connection and repair work on the
electrical installation maybe carried out
by a qualified electrician only.
Have a damaged or worm power cord
replaced immediately.
Make all machine adjustments or
maintenance with the machine
unplugged from the power source.