Use and Care Manual

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Vertical Band Saw
33. Adjust upper guide to clear workpiece. Hold workpiece rmly against table.
34. Direction of feed — feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
35. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by quali ed electrician in accordance with all applicable codes and
standards.
36. Do not remove jammed pieces until blade has stopped.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
4.0 INTRODUCTION
This manual is provided by JET
®
covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model EVBS-26.
This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instruc-
tions and parts breakdown. Your machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble-free operation if
used in accordance with the instructions as set forth in this document.
If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or JET. JET can also be reached at our web site:
www.jettools.com. Retain this manual for future reference. If the machine transfers ownership, the manual should accom-
pany it.
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This means that if precautions are not heeded, it
may result in minor injury and/or possible machine
damage.
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This means that if precautions are not heeded, it
may result in serious or even fatal injury.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead which is known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: Some dust, fumes and gases created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, welding and other
construction activities contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and 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. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are
speci cally designed to lter out microscopic particles. For more information go to http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/ and
http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/wood.