ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR JOINTER
READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING JOINTER
1. DO NOT ALTER OR MISUSE THE TOOL.
These tools are precision built. Any alteration or modification
not specified is misuse and may result in dangerous conditions.
2. AVOID GASEOUS AREAS.
Do not operate electric tools in gaseous or explosive
environnements. Motors in these tools normally spark and may
result in dangerous conditions.
3. BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE POWER SOURCE.
Make sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on
the nameplate of the tool. A power source with a voltage greater
than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to the
operator, as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT
PLUG IN TOOL. Using a power source with a voltage less than
the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.
4. STABILITY OF THE JOINTER.
Your jointer must be bolted securely to a stand or a workbench.
In addition, if there is any tendency for the jointer to tip over or
move during certain operations, such as cutting long, heavy
boards, bolt your jointer stand or workbench to the floor.
5. LOCATION.
This jointer saw is intended for indoor use only.
6. MISSING OR MALFUNCTIONING PARTS.
If any part of the jointer is missing, malfunctioning, has been
damaged or broken...such as the motor switch, or other
operating control, a safety device or the power cord...cease
operating immediately until the particular part is properly
repaired or replaced.
7. CLEARING THE TABLE OF ALL OBJETS.
Never turn your jointer on before clearing the table of all objects
(tools, scraps of wood...) except for the workpiece and related
feed and support devices for the operation planned.
8. AVOID AWKWARD HAND POSITIONS.
A sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the blade.
9. FEEDING SPEED.
Do not feed the material too fast while cutting. Only feed the
material fast enough so that the blade will cut. Keep fingers
away from the blade.
10.
DO NOT
perform any layout, assembly or setup work on the
table while the jointer is operating.
11. Never
perform a jointing or planing operation with
cutterhead or drive guard removed.
12. Never
make a jointing or planing cut deeper than 1/8˝.
13. Always use hold downs or push blocks
for jointing
material narrower than 3˝ or planing material thinner
than 3˝.
14. Never
joint or plane material less than 10˝ long.
15. ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM
CUTTERHEAD.
16. Disconnect machine
from power source before making
repairs or adjustments.
17. Do not operate
while under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication.
