RIDGID JP0610 - Manual (Page 6)

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Safety Instructions For Jointer/Planer (continued)
• When jointing or rabbeting:
- Never joint or bevel workpieces less than 3/4 inch
wide or 1/4 inch thick.
- Always use the hold-down/push-blocks when jointing
or beveling wood whenever possible.
- When rabbeting, always make cuts in 1/8" incre-
ments or less.
• When planing or beveling:
- Never plane wood thinner than 1/2 inch.
- Always use hold-down/push-blocks when planing
wood.
- Never cut Freehand. Guide your workpiece solidly
against the fence and table top.
- Make sure there’s no debris between the workpiece
and its supports.
Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward
workpieces.
• Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.) for
any workpiece large enough to tip when not held down
to the table top. Never use another person as additional
support or to help feed, support or pull the workpiece.
• Never cut more than one workpiece at a time.
• Never turn your jointer/planer “ON” before clearing
everything except the workpiece and related support
devices off the table.
• Before trying a new or little used operation, carefully
plan your hand placement. Make sure you have proper
hold-down/push-blocks, jigs, fixtures, stops, etc. ready
to use.
Whenever Jointer/Planer Is Running
WARNING: Don't allow familiarity (gained from fre-
quent use of your jointer/planer) cause a careless mis-
take. Always remember that a careless fraction of a
second is enough to cause a severe injury.
• Before actually cutting with the jointer/planer, let it run
for a while. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a
lot, stop immediately. Turn the jointer/planer off.
Unplug the jointer/planer. Do not restart until finding
and correcting the problem.
Keep Children Away.
• Keep all visitors a safe distance from the jointer/planer.
• Make sure bystanders are clear of the jointer/planer
and workpiece.
Don’t Force Tool.
• Let the cutter head reach full speed before cutting.
• Feed the workpiece into the jointer/planer only fast
enough to let the tool cut without bogging down or
binding.
Before freeing jammed material.
• Turn switch “OFF”.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Unplug the jointer/planer.
• Check knives for sharpness and nicks before starting
again.
Before Leaving the Jointer/Planer
• Turn the jointer/planer off.
• Wait for knives to come to a complete stop.
• Unplug the jointer/planer.
• Make workshop child-proof. Lock the shop. Disconnect
master switches. Remove the yellow switch key. Store
it away from children and others not qualified to use
the tool.
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Before beginning tool operation, always wear safety goggles of safety glasses with
side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over
eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection which is marked to
comply wtih ANSI Z87.1.
WARNING:
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is in-
volved.
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