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1.
USE
push blocks to move piece from the infeed table
to the outfeed table.
2.
DO NOT
use a jointer on pieces less than 10” (250 mm)
in length.
PRODUCT SAFETY
3.
NEVER
use a jointer with the depth of cut at more than
1
⁄
8
” (3 mm).
4.
MAINTAIN
the proper relationship between the infeed
and outfeed tables and the cutterhead knives.
26.
KEEP
protective guards in place and in working order.
27. Check material for loose knots, nails and other defects.
28.
ALWAYS
keep the work area clean, well lit, and
organized.
DO NOT
work in an area that has slippery
floor surfaces from debris, grease, and wax.
29.
SECURE
all work. When it is possible, use clamps or
jigs to secure the workpiece. This is safer than
attempting to hold the workpiece with your hands.
30.
STAY ALERT
, watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when operating any machine. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
31.
USE ONLY
recommended accessories. Use of
incorrect or improper accessories could cause
serious injury to the operator and cause damage to the
machine. If in doubt,
DO NOT
use it.
32. Wear proper clothing,
DO NOT
wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, or jewelry. These items can get caught
in the machine during operations and pull the operator
into the moving parts. Users must wear a protective
cover on their hair, if the hair is long, to prevent it from
contacting any moving parts.
33. Keep visitors and children away from any machine.
DO
NOT
permit people to be in the immediate work area,
especially when the machine is operating.
34.
DO NOT
use a machine as a toy.
35.
DO NOT
use electrical tools in the presence of
flammable liquids or gasses.
36.
ALWAYS
feed against the rotation of the cutterhead.
Never apply feed pressure with your hands directly over
the cutterhead. Always lift your hands, one at a time,
over the cutterhead as you pass the work along the
jointer bed. Always support the workpiece and maintain
control throughout the operation.
37.
SAVE
these instructions and refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct other users.
38. Establish a
SAFETY ZONE
around shop machinery. A
clearly defined “no-go” zone on the floor around each
machine. Take a few moments to either paint (using
non-slip paint) or using tape, define on the floor the lim-
its or perimeter of each machines safety zone.
WARNING
!
CHILDPROOF THE WORKSHOP AREA
by removing
switch keys, unplugging tools from the electrical
receptacles, and using padlocks.
DO NOT
use near or
around children.
