Jet 752125 Operating Instructions Manual

21.0 IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS1. Read and understand entire owner’s manualbefore attempting assembly or operation.2. Read and understand the warnings posted onthe machine and in this manual. Failure tocomply with all of these warnings may causeserious injury.3. Replace warning labels if they becomeobscured or removed.4. This box and pan brake is designed andintended for use by properly trained andexperienced personnel only. If you are notfamiliar with the proper and safe operation of abrake, do not use until proper training andknowledge have been obtained.5. Do not use this machine for other than itsintended use. If used for other purposes, JETdisclaims any real or implied warranty andholds itself harmless from any injury that mayresult from that use.6. Do not exceed the rated capacity of the brake.7. Always wear approved safety glasses/faceshields while using this machine. Everydayeyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;they are not safety glasses.8. Before operating this brake, remove tie, rings,watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves uppast the elbows. Do not wear loose clothing,and confine long hair. Non-slip footwear oranti-skid floor strips are recommended.9. Do not operate this machine while tired orunder the influence of drugs, alcohol or anymedication.10. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form ahabit of checking to see that keys andadjusting wrenches are removed from themachine before using.11. Sheet metal stock has sharp edges. Useleather gloves when handling.12. Keep hands and fingers clear of area in frontand rear of brake.13. This box and pan brake should be secured tothe floor to prevent tipping.14. Keep safety guards in place at all times whenthe machine is in use. If removed formaintenance purposes, use extreme cautionand replace the guards immediately aftermaintenance is complete.15. Provide for adequate space surrounding workarea and non-glare, overhead lighting.16. Keep the floor around the machine clean andfree of scrap material, oil and grease.17. Keep visitors a safe distance from the workarea. Keep children away.18. Give your work undivided attention. Lookingaround, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless acts that can result inserious injury.19. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so thatyou do not fall or lean against moving parts.Do not overreach or use excessive force toperform any machine operation.20. Use the right tool at the correct speed andfeed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment todo a job for which it was not designed. Theright tool will do the job better and more safely.21. Do not stand on machine. Serious injury couldoccur if machine tips over.WARNING: Some dust, fumes and gasescreated by power sanding, sawing, grinding,drilling, welding and other construction activitiescontain chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer and birth defects orother reproductive harm. Some examples ofthese chemicals are:• lead from lead based paint• crystalline silica from bricks, cement andother masonry products• arsenic and chromium from chemicallytreated lumberYour risk of exposure varies, depending on howoften you do this type of work. To reduce yourexposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safetyequipment, such as dust masks that arespecifically designed to filter out microscopicparticles. For more information go tohttp://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/ and http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/wood.WARNING: This product can expose you tochemicals including lead which is known to theState of California to cause cancer and birthdefects or other reproductive harm. For moreinformation go to http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov.