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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. JET metalworking lathes are 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 metalworking lathe, do not use until
proper training and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this product 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 approved safety glasses or face shield while using the lathe. Everyday eyeglasses only
have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
7. Before operating lathe, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past the elbows.
Do not wear loose clothing. Confine long hair. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips are recommended.
Do not wear gloves.
8. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation.
9. Make certain switch is in OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply.
10. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.
11. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source.
12. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from the machine before turning it on.
13. Keep safety 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.
14. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.
15. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting.
16. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
17. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.
18. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
19. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are
careless acts that can result in serious injury.
20. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall into a rotating spindle or other moving parts.
Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation.
21. Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for which
it was not designed. The right tool will do the job better and more safely.
22. Use recommended accessories; improper accessories may be hazardous.
23. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
24. Turn off machine before cleaning. Use a brush to clear away chips or debris — do not use bare hands.
25. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over.
