Draper BS250A - Bandsaw Specific Safety

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- BANDSAW SAFETY WARNINGS
- Do not use saw bands which are damaged or deformed.
- Replace table insert when worn.
- Connect bandsaws to a dust collecting device when sawing wood.
- Do not operate the machine when the door or guard protecting the saw band is open.
- Take care; the selection of the saw band and the speed depends on the material to be cut.
- Do not clean the saw band whilst it is in motion.
- Wear suitable personal protective equipment, when necessary; this could include:
- Hearing protection to reduce the risk of unduced hearing loss.
- Respiratory [breathing] protection to redue the risk of inhalation of harmful dust;
- Gloves for handling the saw band and rough material.
- Always keep hands and fingers away from the saw band, especially when coming to the end
of a cut.
- Use a push stick or piece of scrap wood to do the pushing and guiding when sawing small
pieces which require the fingers to be close to the saw band.
- Switch the machine off and let the blade come to a stop before removing scrap pieces from
the table.
- Make all adjustments and set up with the power off and plug removed from power supply.
This includes tilting the table, adjusting the saw band guards, guide, tension and tracking.
- Guards must be in place and securely fastened when performing any operation.
- Securely lock all adjustable parts so they cannot move during operation. This will prevent
distraction from the operation.
- When sawing curves, make relief cuts to allow removal of scrap material. This will help
prevent undue twisting or binding of the saw blade. The relief cuts are made before starting
the curved saw cut.
- Hold material firmly and feed into the band at a moderate speed.
- Be sure to use the correct band size and type for the application.
- Do not saw any material that does not have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.
- Permanently fix the bandsaw to a bench or stand before performing cutting operations.
- Use in a well ventilated area to minimise airborne dust. Use of a suitable extraction device
and PPE equipment is required.
- Before freeing any jammed material turn switch off, disconnect from power supply and wait
for all moving parts to stop.
- Before starting to cut, watch and listen to the saw while it runs. If it makes an unfamiliar noise
or vibrates excessively, stop immediately. Turn the saw off and disconnect from the power
supply. Do not attempt to use the saw until the problem has been identified and rectified.
- Repair or servicing required on this product should be carried out by a qualified service agent.
When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
- When straight cutting against the fence use a push stick;
- During transportation the saw band guard should be fully down and close to the table;
- When bevel-cutting with the table inclined, place the guide on the lower half of the table;
- When cutting round timber use a suitable holding device to prevent twisting of the
workpiece;
- Lifting and transportation must be carried out using the indicated points only;
- Do not use guarding for handling or transportation.
- Move the adjustable guard as to the workpiece as practicable;
- Use the correct adjustment of the saw band guards.
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