Jet HB-1648H, HB-2248H Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

Hand Brake

Models: HB-1648H, HB-2248H

WALTER M EIE R (Manufac turing) Inc.

427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-754216
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision G 03/2011
www.waltermeier.com Copyright © 2011 Walter Meier (Manufacturi ng) Inc .

Warranty and Service

Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of
our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any
of these Walter Meier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or

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perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET
your area call 1-800-274-6848.

MORE INFORMATION

Walter Meier is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with
your local Walter Meier distributor, or visit waltermeier.com.

WARRANTY

JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product (MW = Metalworking, WW =
Woodworking).

WHAT IS COVERED?

This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below. Cutting tools,
abrasives and other consumables are excluded from warranty coverage.

WHO IS COVERED?

This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product.

WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?

The general JET warranty lasts for the time period specified in the product literature of each product.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED?

Five Year Warranties do not cover woodworking (WW) products used for commercial, industrial or educational
purposes. Woodworking products with Five Year Warranties that are used for commercial, industrial or education
purposes revert to a One Year Warranty. This warranty does not cover defects due directly or indirectly to misuse,
abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, improper repair or alterations, or lack of maintenance.

HOW TO GET SERVICE

The product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to a location designated by us. For the name
of the location nearest you, please call 1-800-274-6848.

You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the
merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, we will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchase price,
at our option. We will return the repaired product or replacement at our expense unless it is determined by us that
there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty in which case we will,
at your direction, dispose of or return the product. In the event you choose to have the product returned, you will be
responsible for the shipping and handling costs of the return.

HOW STATE LAW APPLIES

This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

LIMITATIONS ON THIS WARRANTY

WALTER MEIER (MANUFACTURING) INC., LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW
LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

WALTER MEIER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR
FOR INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECI AL, 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.

Walter Meier sells through distributors only. The specifications in Walter Meier catalogs are given as general
information and are not binding. Members of Walter Meier reserve 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® branded produc ts are not sold in Canada by Walter Meier.

tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in

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For your own safety, read the own er’s manual before operating the hand brake.

This hand brake i s designed and intended for use by properly t rain ed an d exp erienced personnel

only. If you are not familiar wit h the p roper and safe operation of a hand brake, do not use unt il

proper training and knowledge have been obtained.

1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

2. KEEP ALL BODY PARTS AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS. Avoid placing any part of your body
near belts, cutter s, gear s, et c .

3. DO NOT EXCEED RATED CAPACITY on this hand brake.

4. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutt er ed ar eas and work benche s i nv ite accidents.

5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a safe distanc e from the work area.

6. MAKE THE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, m aster switches, or by removing starter keys.

7. DON’T FORCE THE MACHINE. It will do the job bett er and more safely at the rate for which it was
designed.

8. USE THE RIGHT MACHINE. Don’t force a machine or att ac hm ent t o do a job for whic h it was not
designed.

9. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, nec k ties, rings, bracelet s, or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip foot wear i s recommended. Wear protective
hair covering t o contain long hair.

10. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use fac e or dust masks if the cutt ing operation is dusty.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety gl asses.

11. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper f ooting and balance at all times.

12. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for the best and saf est performance.
Follow instructions for lubricati ng and c hanging accessories.

13. NEVER STAND ON A MACHINE. Serious injury could occur if the machine is tipped.

14. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the m ac hine, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function - check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, br eak age of parts,
mounting, and any other c onditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

15. SHEET METAL STOCK HAS SHARP EDGES. To prevent cuts, use caution when handling.

16. KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS clear of the area in front and rear of the brake.

17. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE for any purpose other than for whic h it was designed.

18. FAILUR E TO C OMPLY with all of these warnings may cause serious i njury.

19. SOME DUST CREATED BY power sanding, sawing, gr inding, drilling and other construction
activiti es cont ains chem icals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductiv e harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead based paint

• Crystalline sil ic a from bricks and cement and other masonry produc ts, and

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-tr eated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how of ten you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work wit h appr oved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specifically desi gned to filter out microscopic par ticles.

20. DO NOT OPERATE TOOL while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.

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