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3.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or 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.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
4. This lathe 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 lathe, do not use until proper training and
knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this lathe for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, JET®, 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 lathe. Everyday eyeglasses only
have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
7. Before operating this lathe, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past the
elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips are
recommended. Do not wear gloves.
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
contain chemicals known to the state of California 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 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. Toreduce 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.
11. Make certain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply.
12. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.
13. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the 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.
15. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine is in use. If removed for maintenance
purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately after maintenance is
complete.
16. 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.
17. Do not use power tools in damp/wet locations or other dangerous environments. Do not expose
them to rain. Keep work area well lighted. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and
non-glare, overhead lighting.
18. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
19. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.
20. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys
