JET HN-16N Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

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EQUIPMENT& TOOLS

OWNER1S MANUAL

HN-16N Hand Notcher

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JET EQUIPMENT & TOOLS, INC.

A WMH Company
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P.O. BOX 1349

Auburn, WA 98071-1349

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M-754016 03101

Important Information

1-YEAR

LIMITED WARRANTY

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JET offers a one-year limited
warranty on this product

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacementpartsfor this tool areavailable directlyfrom JET Equipment &Tools.

To place an order, call 1-800-274-6848. Pleasehavethefollowing information ready:

1. Visa, MasterCard,or DiscoverCardnumber

2. Expirationdate

3. Part number listed within this manual

4. Shipping addressother than a Post Office box.
REPLACEMENT PARTWARRANTY , . ", .

JET Equipment&Tools makes every effort to assure that parts meet highquality and durability standards
and warrants to the original retail consumer/purchaser of our parts that each such part(s) to be free from
defects in materials and workmanshipfor a period of thirty (30) daysfrom the date of purchase.

PROOFOFPURCH~SE .

Please retain your dated sales receipt as proof of purchaseto validate the warranty period.
LIMITED TOOL AND EQUIPMENT WARRANTY' -.-

JET makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the
original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and
workmanship as follows: 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON THIS JET PRODUCT. Warranty does not apply to
defects due directly or indirectlyto misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities

or to a lack of maintenance. JET LIMITSALL IMPLIEDWARRANTIES TO THE PERIODSPECIFIED ABOVE FROM
THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OR MECHANTABILITY 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. JET SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIESTO PERSONS OR PROPERTY
OR FOR INCIDENTAL,CONTINGENT,SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROMTHE USEOF
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. To
take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to an
authorized service station designated by our Auburn office. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the
complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, JET will either repair or replacethe
product or refund the purchase price, if we cannot readily and quickly provide a repair or replacement, if you are
willing to accept such refund. JET will return repaired product or replacementat JET's expense, but if it is determined
there is no defect, or that the defect resultedfrom causes not within the scope of JET's warranty, then the user must
bear the cost of storing and returningthe product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you have other
rights, which vary, from state to state.

Equipment &Tools. P.O. Box 1349, Auburn, WA 98071-1349 .[phone]

JET

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& WARNING

For your own safety, read the owner's manual before operating the hand notcher.

This hand notcher is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced

personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a hand notcher, do

not use until proper training and knowledge has 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, cutters, gears, etc.

3. DO NOT EXCEED RATED GAUGE CAPACITY on this hand notcher.

4. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and work benches invite accidents.

5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kepta safe distancefrom the work area.

6. MAKE THE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks,master switches,or by removingstarter keys.

7. DON'T FORCETHE MACHINE. Itwill do the job better and safer atthe rate for which it was

designed.

8. USE THE RIGHT MACHINE. Don't force a machineor attachmentto do ajob for which itwas not
designed.

9. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wearlooseclothing, gloves, neckties, rings,bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caughtin moving parts. Non-slipfootwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.

10. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also useface or dust masks if the cutting operation is dusty.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistantlenses;they are not safety glasses.

11. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep properfooting and balanceat all times.

12. MAINTAINTOOLS WITH CARE. Keeptools sharp and cleanfor the best and safest performance.
Follow instructionsfor lubricating and changing accessories.

13. NEVER STAND ON A MACHINE. Serious injurycould occur if the machine tipped.

14. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Beforefurther use of the machine, a guard or other part that is
damaged shouldbe carefully checked to determine that it will operateproperly and perform its
intendedfunction - check for alignment of movingparts, binding of movingparts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditionsthat may affect its operation. A guardor other partthat is
damaged shouldbe properly repairedor replaced.

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

16. KEEP HANDSAND FINGERSclear of the area in front and rearof the handnotcher.

17. DO NOT USETHE MACHINE for any purposeother than for which it was designed

18. FAILURETO COMPLY with all of these warnings may cause serious injury.

19. SOME DUST CREATED BY power sanding, sawing, grinding, drillingand other construction

activities containschemicals knownto cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:

Lead from lead based paint

crystalline silicafrom bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

arsenic and chromiumfrom chemically-treated lumber.

20. YOUR RISK FROM THOSE EXPOSURESvaries, dependingon how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work inawell ventilated area, and work with approved

safety equipment, such as those dust masksthat are specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles

21. DO NOT OPERATE TOOL while underthe influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.

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