Jet 414610 n User Guide
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3.0 Safety Warnings
1. Read and understand the entire owner’s
manual before attempting assembly or
operation.
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.
to comply with all of these warnings may
cause serious injury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
4. This belt grinder is 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 belt
grinder, do not use until proper training and
knowledge have been obtained.
personnel only. If you are not familiar with
the proper and safe operation of a belt
grinder, do not use until proper training and
knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this machine for other than its
intended use. If used for other purposes,
Walter Meier (Manufacturing), Inc., disclaims
any real or implied warranty and holds itself
harmless from any injury that may result
from that use.
Walter Meier (Manufacturing), Inc., disclaims
any real or implied warranty and holds itself
harmless from any injury that may result
from that use.
6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face
shields while using this belt grinder.
(Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses; they are not safety
glasses.) Eye wear shall be impact resistant,
protective safety glasses with side shields
which comply with ANSI Z87.1
specifications.
(Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses; they are not safety
glasses.) Eye wear shall be impact resistant,
protective safety glasses with side shields
which comply with ANSI Z87.1
specifications.
7. Before operating this belt grinder, remove
tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll
sleeves up past the elbows. Do not wear
loose clothing, and confine long hair. Non-
slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips are
recommended. Do not wear gloves or hold
the work with a rag when grinding.
sleeves up past the elbows. Do not wear
loose clothing, and confine long hair. Non-
slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips are
recommended. Do not wear gloves or hold
the work with a rag when grinding.
8. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during
extended periods of operation.
9. Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
construction activities contains chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead based paint.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement
and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals,
work in a well-ventilated area and work with
approved safety equipment, such as face or
dust masks that are specifically designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals,
work in a well-ventilated area and work with
approved safety equipment, such as face or
dust masks that are specifically designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
10. Do not operate this machine while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication.
medication.
11. Make certain switch is in OFF position
before connecting machine to power supply.
12. Make certain machine is properly grounded.
13.
Make all machine adjustments or
maintenance with machine unplugged from
power source.
maintenance with machine unplugged from
power source.
14. 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.
adjusting wrenches are removed from the
machine before turning it on.
15. Keep safety guards in place at all times
when machine is in use. If removed for
maintenance purposes, use extreme caution
and replace the guards immediately after
maintenance is complete.
maintenance purposes, use extreme caution
and replace the guards immediately after
maintenance is complete.
16. The belt grinder should be secured to the
floor before using.
17. 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.
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.
18. Provide for adequate space surrounding
work area and non-glare, overhead lighting.
19. Keep the floor around the machine clean
and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
20. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
area. Keep children away.
21.
Make your workshop child proof with
padlocks, master switches or by removing
starter keys.
padlocks, master switches or by removing
starter keys.
22. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and
“horse-play” are careless acts that can result
in serious injury.
“horse-play” are careless acts that can result
in serious injury.