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35. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the
direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
36. Installation work and electrical wiring must be
done by a qualified electrician in accordance
with all applicable codes and standards.
37. Tighten all locks before operating.
38. Rotate workpiece by hand before applying
power.
39. Rough out workpiece before installing on
faceplate.
40. Use lowest speed when starting new
workpiece.
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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2.0 About this manual
This manual is provided by JET, covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model EVS-
1440B Electronic Variable Speed Lathe. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions,
general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. Your machine has been designed
and constructed to provide consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with the instructions set forth in
this document.
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.
Mail in the provided registration card, or register your product online -
http://www.jettools.com/us/en/service-and-support/warranty/registration/
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. For more information go to http://www.
p65warnings.ca.gov.
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.