Jet AB-12 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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21.0 IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSWARNING – To reduce risk of injury:1. Read and understand the entire owner’smanual before attempting assembly oroperation.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 the warning labels if they becomeobscured or removed.4. This cold saw is designed and intended for useby properly trained and experienced personnelonly. If you are not familiar with the proper andsafe operation of a cold saw, do not use untilproper training and knowledge have beenobtained.5. Do not use this cold saw for other than itsintended use. If used for other purposes, JETdisclaims any real or implied warranty and holdsitself harmless from any injury that may resultfrom that use.6. Always wear protective eye wear whenoperating machinery. Eye wear shall be impactresistant, protective safety glasses with sideshields which comply with ANSI Z87.1specifications. Use of eye wear which does notcomply with ANSI Z87.1 specifications couldresult in severe injury from breakage of eyeprotection.7. Before operating this cold saw, remove tie,rings, watches and other jewelry, and rollsleeves up past the elbows. Remove all looseclothing and confine long hair. Non-slipfootwear or anti-skid floor strips arerecommended.8. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) duringextended periods of operation.9. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:This product contains chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer, or birthdefects or other reproductive harm.10. This product, when used for welding, cutting, orworking with metal, produces fumes, gases, ordusts which contain chemicals known to theState of California to cause birth defects and, insome cases, cancer. (California Health andSafety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)11. Do not operate this machine while tired or underthe influence of drugs, alcohol or anymedication.12. Make certain the switch is in the OFF positionbefore connecting the machine to the powersupply.13. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.14. Make all machine adjustments or maintenancewith the machine unplugged from the powersource.15. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form ahabit of checking to see that keys and adjustingwrenches are removed from the machinebefore turning it on.16. 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.17. Make sure the abrasive saw is firmly positionedon a secure foundation.18. Check damaged parts. Before further use of themachine, a guard or other part that is damagedshould be carefully checked to determine that itwill operate properly and perform its intendedfunction. Check for alignment of moving parts,binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,mounting and any other conditions that mayaffect its operation. A guard or other part that isdamaged should be properly repaired orreplaced.19. Provide for adequate space surrounding workarea and non-glare, overhead lighting.20. Keep the floor around the machine clean andfree of scrap material, oil and grease.21. Keep visitors a safe distance from the workarea. Keep children away.22. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks,master switches or by removing starter keys.23. Give your work undivided attention. Lookingaround, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless acts that can result in seriousinjury.24. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so thatyou do not fall or lean against the blade or othermoving parts. Do not overreach or useexcessive force to perform any machineoperation.25. Use the right tool at the correct speed and feedrate. Do not force a tool or attachment to do ajob for which it was not designed. The right toolwill do the job better and more safely.26. Only use an abrasive disc that is suited to thework being done.