. To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not
until you have read and understood the following
Good safety practices are a combination of common
sense, staying alert and understanding how to use your
power tool. To avoid mistakes that could cause serious
injury, do not plug in your power tool until you have read
and understood the following safety rules:
and become familiar with the entire Operator ’
limitationsand possible hazards.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool
benches invite accidents.
DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
All visitors should be kept
a safe distance from work area.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
attachment to do a job for which it was not
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.
your extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw.
An undersized cord will result in a drop in line
voltage and in loss of power that will cause the
tool to overheat. The table on page 7 shows the
correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry that may get caught in moving parts. Non-
slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
Saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes that
could cause permanent eye damage.
wear Safety Goggles (not glasses) that comply with
ANSI Safety standard Z87.1 Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact–resistance lenses. They ARE
NOT safety glasses. Safety Goggles are available
Glasses or goggles not in compliance with
ANSI Z87.1 could cause serious injury.
WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK.
Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
changing accessories such as blades, bits,
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
Make sure switch is in OFF position
SE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult the Operator’s Manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories may
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to determine
that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function – check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
Don’t leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
use power tools in the presence of
fl ammable liquids or gases.
the tool if you are under the
infl uence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that
could affect your ability to use the tool properly.
operate the band saw in a well-ventilated
area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust
collection systems whenever possible. Dust
generated from certain materials can be hazardous
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