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SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE JOINTER
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12. SUPPORT THE WORKPIECE adequately at all times during operation; maintain control of the work-
piece.
13. DO NOT back the workpiece toward the infeed table.
14. If gluing a workpiece, always use a high quality glue that meets the needs of the particular work-
piece.
15. Take precautions against KICKBACK. DO NOT permit anyone to stand or cross in line of the cut-
terhead’s rotation. Kickback or thrown debris will travel in this direction.
16. Do not operate this tool until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions.
17. Remove scrap pieces and other objects from the table and work area before turning ON the jointer.
18. DO NOT TOUCH MOVING PIECES. Keep hands away from all moving parts and cutting surfaces.
19. Never perform layout, assembly or set-up work on the table while the jointer is operating.
20. Always turn off and unplug the machine before cleaning, making adjustments or changing attach-
ments. Accidental start-ups may occur if the tool is plugged in during an accessory change or adjust-
ment.
21. CLEANING. Never use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents could dissolve or otherwise dam-
age the material. Use only a soft damp cloth to clean plastic parts.
22. REPLACEMENTS. Should any component of your jointer be missing/damaged or fail in any way,
shut off the switch and remove the plug from power supply outlet. Replace the missing, damaged, or
failed parts using only identical replacement parts before resuming operation.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
may contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area with approved safety equipment
such as dust masks specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
These safety instructions can’t possibly warn of every scenario that may arise with this tool,
always make sure to stay alert and use common sense during operation.