CO/Tech JFB10-UK - Specific Safety Instructions for Band Saws; Product Safety Symbols and Their Meaning

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• Release theblade tension when thesaw is not used. Always wear safety gloves and safety glasses when
fitting or removing asaw blade.
• Always roll up thesaw blade in an open area away from other people. Store theblade 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 thetable insert when it is worn or damaged.
• Do not clean thesaw blade whilst it is in motion.
• Connect adust extraction device to theband saw when sawing wood.
• Do not turn thesaw on when one of theblade pulley wheel covers is open or if any of theblade
guards are not in place.
• Make sure that you use thecorrect blade speed for thematerial that is to be cut.
• When transporting thesaw, theupper blade guard should be lowered over theblade to protect it.
• When sawing cylindrical workpieces, aclamp should be used to prevent theworkpiece from twisting.
• When sawing tall workpieces, aclamp should be used to prevent theworkpiece from tipping over.
• The band saw must only be used with compatible accessories and only for thepurpose for which
it was designed.
• Do not allow children to use themachine.
The most frequent dangers when band sawing are
• Dangers associated with themoving saw blade, such as sharp teeth.
• Off-cuts from theworkpiece which can be ejected towards theuser.
• Kickbacks from theworkpiece.
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 theunprotected area around thesaw blade.
• The risk of injury when changing thesaw 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 theinstruction manual carefully before use.
Always use ear protection, eye protection and respiratory protection to prevent inhalation of
harmful dust.