Safety Instructions for Metal Cutting
Bandsaws
BLADE CONDITION. Do not operate with dull, cracked or badly worn blade. Inspect blades for cracks and missing teeth before each use.
HAND PLACEMENT. Never position fingers or thumbs in line with the cut. Hands could be crushed in vise or from falling machine compo- nents.
ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS. Do not oper- ate this bandsaw without blade guard in place. Loose clothing, jewelry, long hair and work gloves can be drawn into working parts.
BLADE REPLACEMENT. When replac- ing blades, make sure teeth face toward the workpiece. Wear gloves to protect hands and safety glasses to protect eyes.
WORKPIECE HANDLING. Always support the workpiece with table, vice, or some type of sup- port fixture. Flag long pieces to avoid a tripping hazard. Never hold the workpiece with your hands during a cut.
LOSS OF STABILITY. Unsupported workpieces may jeopardize machine stability and cause the machine to tip and fall which could cause seri- ous injury.
POWER INTERRUPTION. Unplug machine after power interruption. Machines without mag- netic switches can start up after power is restored.
FIRE HAZARD. Use EXTREME CAUTION if cutting magnesium. Using the wrong cutting fluid will lead to chip fire and possible explo- sion.
CUTTING FLUID SAFETY. Always follow man- ufacturer’s
ATTENTION TO WORK AREA. Never leave a machine running and unattended. Pay atten- tion to the actions of others in the area to avoid unintended accidents.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE. All inspections, adjustments, and maintenance are to be done with the machine disconnected from the power supply.
Hearing Protection & Hazards. Noise generated by blade and workpiece vibration, material handling, and power transmission can cause permanent hearing loss over time and interfere with communication and audible sig- nals.
Hot Surfaces. Contact with hot surfaces from machine components, ejections of hot chips, swarf and workpiece can cause burns.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Like all machines there is danger associated with the Model G0717. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.
Model G0717 (Mfg. Since 9/10) |