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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – To reduce risk of injury:
1. Read and understand the entire owner’s
manual before attempting assembly or
operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on
the machine and in this manual. Failure to
comply with all of these warnings may cause
serious injury.
3. Replace warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
4. This shrinker/stretcher 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
shrinker/stretcher, do not use it until proper
training and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this machine for other than its
intended use. If used for other purposes, JET
disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds
itself harmless from any injury that may result
from that use.
6. Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety
glasses or face shield while using this machine.
(Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses; they are
not
safety glasses.)
7. Before operating the machine, remove tie,
rings, watches, other jewelry, and roll sleeves
up past the elbows. Remove all loose clothing
and confine long hair.
8. Keep the floor around the machine clean and
free of scrap material, oil and grease.
9. Keep machine guards in place at all times when
the machine is in use. If removed for
maintenance purposes, use extreme caution
and replace the guards immediately after
completion of maintenance.
10. Do
not
over reach. Maintain a balanced stance
at all times, so that you do not fall or lean
against moving parts.
11. Use the right tool. Do not force a tool or
attachment to do a job that it was not designed
to do.
12. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and "horse-
play" are careless acts that can result in serious
injury.
13. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
area. Keep children away.
14. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
15.
Use recommended accessories; improper
accessories may be hazardous.
16. Do not operate this machine while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
17. Keep tools sharp and clean for safe and best
performance.
18. Provide for adequate space surrounding work
area and non-glare, overhead lighting.
19. Use only JET factory authorized replacement
parts and accessories; otherwise, the warranty
and guarantee are null and void.
20. Use caution handling metal workpieces. Wear
leather gloves to prevent cuts from sharp
edges.
21. Keep fingers away from jaws, cams and other
pinch points during operation.
22. When finished using the tool, insert the locking
pin to prevent foot pedal movement.
WARNING:
This product can expose you to
chemicals including lead which is known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information go to http://www.p65warnings.ca.
gov.
WARNING:
Some dust, fumes and gases
created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, welding and other construction activities
contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
•
lead from lead based paint
•
crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other
masonry products
•
arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-
ventilated area and work with approved safety
equipment, such as dust masks that are
specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles. For more information go to
http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/ and http://
www.p65warnings.ca.gov/wood.
