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28. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury
could occur if the machine tips over.
29. Never leave the machine running unattended.
Turn the power off and do not leave the
machine until it comes to a complete stop.
30. Remove loose items and unnecessary work
pieces from the area before starting the
machine.
31. Stand out of the path of workpiece when
feeding a board.
32. Always feed stock against the rotation of drum.
33. Keep hands clear when feeding parts onto the
conveyor. The part will be forced down as it
begins to feed, causing a pinching action
between the part and the conveyor table. Never
reach into a running machine. Turn off sander,
allow it to come to a complete stop, and
disconnect from power, before attempting to
retrieve parts from beneath the drum.
34. Pay particular attention to instructions on
reducing risk of kickback.
35. Don’t use in dangerous environment. Don’t use
power tools in damp or wet location, or expose
them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
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 possibly even fatal,
injury.
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About this manual
This manual is provided by JET, covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model
JWDS-2244 and JWDS-2550 Drum Sander. 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 set forth in
this document.
This manual is not intended to be an exhaustive guide to sanding methods, choice of stock, selection of
abrasives, etc. Additional knowledge may be obtained from experienced users or trade articles. Whatever
accepted methods are used, always make personal safety a priority.
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.
Register your product online -
http://www.jettools.com/us/en/service-and-support/warranty/registration/
Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly or
operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
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:
Drilling, sawing, sanding or
machining wood products generates wood dust
and other substances known to the State of
California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling dust
generated from wood products or use a dust
mask or other safeguards for personal
protection.
Wood products emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information go to
http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/wood.
