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33. Remove loose items and unnecessary work
pieces from the area before starting the
machine.
34. Do not operate the lathe in flammable or
explosive environments. Do not use in a damp
environment or expose to rain.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or possible
machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious, or possibly even fatal,
injury.
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About this manual
This manual is provided by JET, covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model
GHB-1236 Lathe. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating
procedures, and maintenance instructions. Your machine has been designed and constructed to provide
consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with the instructions as set forth in this document.
This manual is not intended to be a training guide for lathe operations, or tool and workpiece selection. Consult
a machinery handbook or shop supervisor for information on proper speed and feed rates for specific materials,
or type of cutter suitable for a particular operation. Whatever accepted methods or materials are used, always
make personal safety a priority.
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 accompany it.
Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly
or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
Register your product using the mail-in card provided, or register online: http://www.jettools.com/us/en/service-
and-support/warranty/registration/
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
specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles. For more information go to
http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/ and http://
www.p65warnings.ca.gov/wood.
WARNING:
This product can expose you to
chemicals including lead and cadmium which
are known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and phthalates which are known to the
State of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. For more information
go to http://www. p65warnings.ca.gov.
Summary of Contents for GHB-1236
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