Ricon 20-600H, Operator'S Manual

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SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR JOINTERS

1.    Do not operate this machine until you have read all of the following instructions.
2.    Do not attempt to operate this machine until it is completely assembled and properly grounded.
3.    Do not turn ON this machine if any pieces are damaged or missing.
4.    If you are not familiar with the operation of the machine, obtain assistance from a qualified person.
5.    Always wear approved, safety protective eye wear and hearing protection when operating this machine.
6.    Always wear a dust mask and use adequate dust collection and proper ventilation. 
7.    Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating this machine. Keep long hair tied back.
8.    Always make sure the power switch is in the OFF position prior to plugging in the machine.
9.    Always make sure the power switch is in the OFF position and the machine is unplugged when doing any cleaning, 

assembly, setup operation, or when not in use.

10.  Make sure all safety guards and hardware are securely tightened before operating the machine.

      11.  Never start the jointer with the work piece on or near the cutterhead.
      12.  Check the depth of cut setting before turning the jointer on.
      13.  Never start the cut until the cutterhead reaches full speed.

14.  Regularly check that the blades are locked tight in the cutterhead.
15.  Always keep hands and fingers away from the cutterhead, chip exhaust opening, belts and pulleys to prevent injury.
16.  Always use push blocks when jointing. Never place hands directly over the cutterhead.
17.  Never joint wood less than 10" long, widths under 3/4", or material less than 1/2" thick.
18.  Never make cuts deeper than 1/8”. Multiple cuts, 1/16" or less, produce better finish results.
19.  Make sure there are no loose knots, nails, staples, dirt or foreign objects in the work piece to be surfaced.
20.  Use extra caution with large, warped, very small or awkward work pieces.
21.  Use extra supports (roller stands, saw horses, tables etc, for any work pieces large enough to tip when not held 
       down to the jointer’s infeed and outfeed table surfaces.

      22.  Surface wood in the same direction of the grain, not across the grain. Never plane end cuts or end grain.
      23.  Joint only one work piece at a time. Vary the feeding of the work pieces along the cutterhead, center/left/right, so that                  
 

all of the knives get used and thus remain sharp, longer.

      24.  Never back the workpiece towards the in-feed table.
      25.  Never reach inside of a running machine, and avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip   
  

could cause fingers or a hand to move into the cutterhead.

      26.  Do not clear a jammed work piece while the machine is running. Stop the machine, unplug it from the power  

             source, and then remove the jammed work piece. 
      27.  Keep your face and body to one side of the machine during use, out of line with a possible 'kick back' (lumber
 

caught in by the rotating cutterhead and thrown back towards the operator).

28.  The use of any accessories or attachments not recommended may cause injury to you and damage your machine.
29.  Sharpen or replace dull or chipped knives immediately, as injury to the user, or the machine, may result.
30.  Replacement knives/inserts should be from, or through a source recommended by the manufacturer.
31.  Remove material or debris from the work area. Keep work area neat and clean.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:

 Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construc-

tion activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 

Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, 

work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out 

microscopic particles.

                                       For more detailed information about California Proposition 65 log onto rikontools.com. 

This  machine  is  intended  for  the  surfacing  of  natural,  solid  woods. The  permissible  workpiece  dimensions  must  be 

observed (see Technical Specification). Any other use not as specified, including modification of the machine or use of 

parts not tested and approved by the equipment manufacturer can cause unforeseen damage and invalidate the warranty.

ATTENTION:

 Use of this jointer still presents risks that cannot be eliminated by the manufacturer. Therefore, the user 

must be aware that wood working machines are dangerous if not used with care and all safety precautions are adhered to.