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• Release theblade tension when thesaw is not used. Always wear safety gloves and safety glasses when
fitting or removing asaw blade.
• Always roll up thesaw blade in an open area away from other people. Store theblade coiled up and
protected with fastening wire.
• Always keep your fingers away from moving saw blades.
Specific safety instructions for band saws
• Never use damaged or deformed saw blades.
• Replace thetable insert when it is worn or damaged.
• Do not clean thesaw blade whilst it is in motion.
• Connect adust extraction device to theband saw when sawing wood.
• Do not turn thesaw on when one of theblade pulley wheel covers is open or if any of theblade
guards are not in place.
• Make sure that you use thecorrect blade speed for thematerial that is to be cut.
• When transporting thesaw, theupper blade guard should be lowered over theblade to protect it.
• When sawing cylindrical workpieces, aclamp should be used to prevent theworkpiece from twisting.
• When sawing tall workpieces, aclamp should be used to prevent theworkpiece from tipping over.
• The band saw must only be used with compatible accessories and only for thepurpose for which
it was designed.
• Do not allow children to use themachine.
The most frequent dangers when band sawing are
• Dangers associated with themoving saw blade, such as sharp teeth.
• Off-cuts from theworkpiece which can be ejected towards theuser.
• Kickbacks from theworkpiece.
Despite the fact that the band saw has been fitted with all the necessary safety
devices and conforms to relevant safety standards, the following hazards still exist
• Hearing damage caused by high noise levels.
• The risk of an accident in theunprotected area around thesaw blade.
• The risk of injury when changing thesaw blade.
• The risk of flying off-cuts or wood chips.
• Trapped fingers.
• Workpiece kickback.
• The risk of inhalation of harmful dust, especially oak and beech sawdust.
Product safety symbols and their meaning
Read theinstruction manual carefully before use.
Always use ear protection, eye protection and respiratory protection to prevent inhalation of
harmful dust.
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