Jet JTM-1254VS, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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26. Avoid contact with coolant, especially guarding
the eyes.
27. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury
could occur if the machine tips over.
28. Never leave the machine running unattended.
Turn the power off and do not leave the
machine until it comes to a complete stop.
29. Remove loose items and unnecessary work
pieces from the area before starting the
machine.
30. All work shall be secured using either clamps or
a vise to the table. It is unsafe to use your hands
to hold any workpiece being milled.
31. Mill head shall be securely locked in position
before operating the machine.
32. Keep hands in sight. Do not put hands or
fingers around, on, or below any rotating cutting
tools. Leather safety gloves should be used
when handling any sharp objects or cutting
tools.
33. Always use the correct tooling. Tooling shall
always be maintained and properly sharpened.
All tooling must be run at the proper speeds and
feeds as they apply to the job. Use only
recommended accessories and follow those
manufacturer’s instructions pertaining to them.
Tooling shall not be forced into any workpiece
but fed according to the proper specifications.
Failure to follow these instructions will not only
ruin the tooling as well as the machine, but can
cause serious injury.
34. Direction of feed – feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the
blade or cutter only.
35. Installation work and electrical wiring must be
done by a qualified electrician in accordance
with all applicable codes and standards.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or possible
machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious, or even fatal, injury.
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2.0 About this manual
This manual is provided by JET, covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the JET Model
JTM-1254VS and JTM-1254RVS Turret Mill. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions,
general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. Your machine has been designed
and constructed to provide consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with the instructions as set forth
in this document.
If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or JET. JET can also be reached at our
web site: www.jettools.com.
Retain this manual for future reference. If the machine transfers ownership, the manual should accompany it.
Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly or
operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
Register your product using the mail-in card provided, or register online:
http://www.jettools.com/us/en/service-and-support/warranty/registration/