5
BAND SAW SAFETY
1. TO AVOID INJURY from unexpected
movement, make sure the saw is on a
rm, level surface and properly secured
to prevent rocking. Make sure there is
adequate space for operating. Bolt
the saw to a support surface to
prevent slipping, walking or sliding
during operation.
2. UNPLUG AND TURN the saw off before
moving it.
3. USE THE CORRECT size and style
of blade.
4.
USE blades rated at 2700 FPM or greater.
5. MAKE SURE the blade teeth point down
and towards the table when installed
on unit.
6. BLADE GUIDES, SUPPORT BEARINGS
AND BLADE TENSION must be properly
adjusted to avoid accidental blade
contact and to minimize blade breakage.
To maximize blade support, always adjust
the upper blade guide and blade guard
so that it is 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) above
the workpiece.
7. TABLE LOCK HANDLE should be tight.
8. USE EXTRA CAUTION with large, very
small or awkward workpieces.
9. USE EXTRA SUPPORTS to prevent
workpieces from sliding off the table top.
Never use another person to support
the workpiece.
10. WORKPIECES must be secured so they
do not twist, rock or slip while being cut.
11. PLAN intricate and small work carefully to
avoid pinching the blade. Avoid awkward
operation and hand positions to prevent
accidental contact with
the blade.
12. SMALL PIECES should be secured with
jigs or xtures. Do not hold pieces that
are so small your ngers are under the
blade guard.
13. SUPPORT round work properly (with a
V-block or clamped to the miter gauge)
to prevent it from rolling and the blade
from biting.
14. CUT only one workpiece at a time. Make
sure the table is clear of everything
except the workpiece and guides before
turning the saw on.
15. ALWAYS WATCH the saw run before
each use. If there is excessive vibration
or unusual noise, stop immediately. Turn
the saw off. Unplug immediately. Do not
start the saw again until the problem has
been located and corrected.
16. TO FREE any jammed material, turn the
switch off. Remove the switch key and
unplug the saw. Wait for all moving parts
to stop before removing jammed material.
17. DO NOT LEAVE the work area until all
moving parts are stopped. To childproof
the workshop, shut off power to master
switches and remove the switch key from
the band saw. Store it in a safe place,
away from children.
For your own safety, read the entire
Instruction Manual before using the
band saw.
1. Wear eye protection.
2. Do not wear gloves, neckties or loose
clothing.
3. Make sure the saw is on a rm level
surface and properly secured.
4. Use only the recommended accessories.
5. Use extra caution with very large, very
small or awkward workpieces.
6. Keep hands away from the blade at all
times to prevent accidental injury.
7. Do not remove jammed or cutoff pieces
until the blade has stopped.
8. Maintain proper adjustment of blade
tension, blade guides and thrust bearings.
9. Hold the workpiece rmly against the
table.
10. Adjust the upper guide to clear the
workpiece.
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