Use and Care Manual

JET
3
Safety warnings
General air tool warnings
1. Read and understand this entire manual
before attempting assembly or operation.
2. Read and understand all warnings posted on
the tool and in this manual. Failure to comply
with all of these warnings may cause seriou
s
in
jury
.
3.
Replace warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
4. Do not use this tool for other than its intended
use. If used for other purposes, JET disclaim
s
any real
or implied warranty and holds itself
harmless from any injury that may result from
that use.
5. Always wear approved safety glasses or face
shield while using this tool. (Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;
they are not safety glasses.)
6. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) if the
noise exceeds safe levels.
7. Wear gloves and protective clothing if
operation produces sparks or flying particles.
Gloves should be tight-fitting, without frayed
fingers or hanging threads. Keep hands and
body away from the working area of tool.
8. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproducti
ve
harm
. Some examples of these chemical
s
are:
• Lead f
rom lead based paint.
•
Crystalline silica from bricks, cement
and
ot
her masonry products.
• A
rsenic 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.
9. Do not operate an air tool continually at full
throttle without a work load on the tool.
10. The air tool must be properly lubricated before
operating.
11. Never start a percussion type air tool (chipper,
breaker, buster, etc.) without securing the
tooling in the retainer and placing the tip
against the work surface.
12. Do not operate air tool without its guards in
place. Do not modify the tool.
13. Do not operate this tool while tired or
under
t
he influence of drugs, alcohol, or any
medication.
14. Adopt a comfortable posture with proper
balance, and maintain secure footing at all
times. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid fl
oor
s
trips are recommended.
15. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Confine
long hair.
16. Excessive air pressure and too much fr
ee
rot
ation may decrease life of the tool and ma
y
c
ause a hazardous situation.
17. Check air hoses for wear, and keep them
away from heat and sharp edges. Repair
or
repl
ace damaged air hose immediately. Do
not carry tool by the air hose.
18. Air hose may cause tripping hazards; keep
hose away from traffic areas.
19. Do not use this tool near flammable objects,
or in potentially explosive environments. Do
not use near live electrical wires.