ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR THE JOINTER
Working with wood can be dangerous if safety rules and operating
procedures are not followed. As with all tools, there are certain
risks involved in the operation of this product. Using the machine
with respect and caution will greatly reduce the chances of personal
injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or
ignored, personal injury to the operator could result. Safety
equipment such as guards, safety signs, safety glasses, dust masks
and ear protectors can reduce the risk of personal injury accidents.
But even the best guarding will not compensate for poor judgment
of risks, in CAUTION! or carelessness. Always use common sense
and take all necessary precautions in the workshop. If a procedure
seems dangerous, don't try it. Look for an alternative process that
is safe. REMEMBER: Your personal safety is your responsibility.
This machine was designed for certain applications only. Truper®
recommends that this machine not be modified and/or used in
applications for which it was not designed. If you have any questions
regarding a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until
you have made contact with us to determine if that application
can or should be performed by the machine.
1.-
WARNING: Do not operate the jointer until it is completely
assembled and installed according to the instructions.
2.-
IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of
the jointer, obtain advice from a supervisor, instructor or
other qualified person.
3.-
KEEP the cutting head sharp and free of rust and resins.
4.-
BEFORE turning on the machine, check that the cutting head
guard is not damaged and that it operates freely.
5.-
ALWAYS make sure that the exposed part of the cutting head
behind the fence is covered, especially when working close
to the edge.
6.-
NEVER perform edging or planning operations with the
cutting head guard out of place.
7.-
MAKE SURE that the feed and ejector tables are tight before
turning the tool on.
8.-
NEVER turn on the jointer with the workpiece in contact
with the cutting head.
9.-
ALWAYS hold the workpiece firmly against the work tables
and fence.
10.-
NEVER perform a hands-free operation, i.e., using your hands
to support and guide the workpiece. ALWAYS use the backup
fence to position and guide the workpiece.
11.-
AVOID awkward operations and hand positions where sudden
carelessness can cause your hands to pass over the
cutterhead.
12.-
ALWAYS use push blocks for edging materials less than 75
mm (3") high or planning materials less than 75 mm (3")
thick.
13.-
DO NOT edge materials less than 10" (25 cm) long, 3/4" (19
mm) narrow or 1/2" (13 mm) thick.
14.-
DO NOT plane or level materials shorter than 10" (25 cm)
long, narrower than 3/4" (19 mm), wider than 6" (15 cm), or
thinner than 1/2" (13 mm).
15.-
NEVER edge or plane cuts deeper than 3 mm (1/8"). On cuts
greater than 38 mm (1 1/2") wide, adjust the depth of cut to
1.5 mm (1/16") or less to avoid overheating the machine and
to minimize the possibility of kickback.
16.-
MAINTAIN a proper relationship of the infeed and eject table
surface to the cutting head track.
17.-
SUPPORT the workpiece adequately at all times during
operation; maintain control of the work at all times.
18.-
DO NOT feed the workpiece back through the infeed table.
19.-
DO NOT attempt to perform an abnormal or small operation
without studying it and using a suitable support block.
20.- TURN OFF the power supply before servicing or when making
any adjustments to the jointer.
21.-
DISCONNECT the jointer from the power source and clean
it before leaving it.
22.- BE SURE to clean the work area before leaving the machine.
23.- IF any part of your jointer is lost, damaged or fails in any
way or any electrical component fails or does not work
properly, turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug
from the outlet. Have a Truper® Authorized Service Center
replace the missing, damaged or failed part before using it
again.
24.- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others.
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