General Safety Notes - Jet JPT-10B-M Gebrauchsanleitung

3.2 General safety notes

Woodworking machines can be dangerous if not used
properly. Therefore the appropriate general technical rules as
well as the following notes must be observed.
Read and understand the entire instruction manual before
attempting assembly or operation.
Keep this operating instruction close by the machine,
protected from dirt and humidity, and pass it over to the new
owner if you part with the tool.
No changes to the machine may be made.
Daily inspect the function and existence of the safety
appliances before you start the machine.
Do not attempt operation in this case, protect the machine by
unplugging the mains cord.
Before operating the machine, remove tie, rings, watches,
other jewellery, and roll up sleeves above the elbows.
Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair.
Wear safety shoes; never wear leisure shoes or sandals.
Always wear the approved working outfit:
- safety goggles
- ear protection
- dust protection
Do not wear gloves while operating this machine.
Install the machine so that there is sufficient space for safe
operation and workpiece handling.
Keep work area well lighted.
The machine is designed to operate in closed rooms and must
be placed stable on firm and levelled ground.
Make sure that the power cable does not impede work and
cause people to trip.
Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap
material, oil and grease.
Stay alert!
Give your work undivided attention.
Use common sense.
Do not operate the machine when you are tired.
Do not operate the machine under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or any medication. Be aware that medication can
change your behaviour.
Keep an ergonomic body position.
Maintain a balanced stance at all times.
Never reach into the machine while it is operating or running
down.
Keep children and visitors a safe distance from the work area.
Never leave a running machine unattended.
Before you leave the workplace switch off the machine.
Remove cut and jammed workpieces only when motor is
turned off and the machine is at a complete standstill.
Pull the mains plug if the tool is not in use.
Pull the mains plug prior to any maintenance or change of
cutting knives.
Before starting the machine make sure that operating and
measuring tools are removed from the machine.
Control the stopping time of the machine, it may not be
longer than 10 seconds.
Do not operate the electric tool near inflammable liquids or
gases. Observe the fire fighting and fire alert options, for
example the fire extinguisher operation and place.
Do not use the machine in a dump environment and do not
expose it to rain.
Wood dust is explosive and can also represent a risk to health.
Dust form some tropical woods in particular, and from
hardwoods like beach and oak, is classified as a carcinogenic
substance.
Always use a suitable dust extraction device
Before machining, remove any nails and other foreign bodies
from the workpiece.