
Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
BP-1696H Box and Pan Brake
Models: HB-1697H
JET
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-752102
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision B1 06/2014
www.jettools.com Copyright © 2014 JET

Warranty and Service
JET® warrant s ever y pro duct it sell s against m anuf acturers’ defects. If one of ou r tools needs service or rep air, please
contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday.
Warranty Period
The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official
JET branded website.
• JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product. (See chart below)
• Accessories carry a limited warranty of one year from the date of receipt.
• Consumable items are defined as expendable parts or accessories expected to become inoperable within a
reasonable amount of use and are covered by a 90 day limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects.
Who is Covered
This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product from the date of delivery.
What is Co vered
This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the limitations stated below. This warranty
does not cover failures due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear,
improper repair, alterations or lack of maintenance. JET woodworking machinery is designed to be used with Wood.
Use of these ma chin es in the pro cessing of metal , plastics, or oth er m aterials may v oid the warrant y. The exception s
are acrylics and other natural items that are made specifically for wood turning.
Warranty Limitations
Woodworking products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial or industrial purposes default to a
Two Year Warranty. Please contact Technical Service at 1-800-274-6846 for further clarification.
How to Get Technical Support
Please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846. Please note that you will be asked to provide proof
of initia l p u rch a s e whe n calling. If a product requires further inspection, the Technical Service representative will
explain and assist with any additional action needed. JET has Authorized Service Centers located throughout the
United States. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-6846 or use the Service
Center Locator on the JET website.
More Informa tion
JET is constantly adding new products. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local distributor
or visit the JET website.
How S tate Law Applies
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, subject to applicable state law.
Limitations on This Warranty
JET LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT.
EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
JET SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR
PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
JET sells through distributors only. The specifications listed in JET printed materials and on official JET website are
given as general information and are not binding. JET reserves the right to effect at any time, without prior notice,
those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason
whatsoever. JET
Product Listing with Warranty Period
90 Days – Parts; Consumable items; Light-Duty Air Tools
1 Year – Motors; Machine Accessories; Heavy-Duty Air Tools; Pro-Duty Air Tools
2 Year – Metalworking Machinery; Electric Hoists, Electric Hoist Accessories; Woodworking Machinery used
for industrial or commercial purposes
5 Year – Woodworking Machinery
Limited Lifetime – JET Parallel clamps; VOLT Series Electric Hoists; Manual Hoists; Manual Hoist
Accessories; Shop Tools; Warehouse & Dock products; Hand Tools
NOTE: JET is a division of JPW Industries, Inc. References in this document to JET also apply to JPW Industries,
Inc., or any of its successors in interest to the JET brand.
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branded products are not sold in Canada by JPW Industries, Inc.
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Warnings
1. For your own safety read instruction manual befor e operating grinder.
2. Read and understand the ent ire owner’s manual befor e att em pting assembly or operation.
3. Read and understand the warnings po sted on the m achine and i n thi s manual. Fail ure to comply wit h
all of these warnings m ay cause seriou s i njury.
4. This hand brake is designed and intended for use by properly trained and ex perienced personnel
only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a hand brak e, do not use until proper
training and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not exceed the rated capac ity on this hand brake.
6. Do not use this hand brake for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, JET disclaim s
any real or implied warrant y and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result fr om that use.
7. Wear eye protection and always use guards and eye shiel ds.
8. Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this bench grinder. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; t hey ar e not safety glasses.
9. Before operating t his bench gri nder, r emove tie, rings, watches and other j ewelry , and roll sleev es up
past the elbows. Rem ove all loose cl othing and confi ne long hair. Non-sl ip foot wear or anti-ski d floor
strips are recommended. Do not wear gloves.
10. Wear ear protectors (pl ugs or muffs) during extended periods of oper ation.
11. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contain chemi cals known to cause cancer , bir th defects or other r eproductiv e harm . Some exampl es
of these chemic als are:
• Lead from lead based paint .
• Crystalline silica from bricks, c em ent and ot her m asonry pr oduc ts.
• Arsenic and chrom ium 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.
12. Do not operate this machi ne while tired or under the influence of drugs, al cohol or any medication.
13. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and i n working order at all times when the machine is in use. If removed
for maintenance pur pose s, use extreme caution and r eplac e the guards immediately.
14. M ak e sure t he hand br ak e is firmly secured to the fl oor before use.
15. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Chec k for alignment of moving par ts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting
and any other condi ti ons that m ay affect its operati on. A guard or ot her part that i s damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
16. SHEET METAL STOCK HAS SHARP EDGES. To prevent cuts, use caution when handling.
17. KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS clear of the area in front and rear of the brake.
18. P r ov ide for adequate space surroundi ng work area and non-glare, ov er head lighting.
19. M ak e y our workshop chi ld proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
20. K eep v isitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.
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