Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws
1.BLADE CONDITION. Do not operate with dull, cracked or badly worn blade. Inspect blades for cracks and missing teeth before each use.
2.HAND PLACEMENT. Never position fin- gers or thumbs in line with the cut. Hands could be crushed in vise or by falling machine components, or cut by the blade.
3.ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS. Do not operate this bandsaw without blade guard in place. Otherwise, loose clothing, jewelry, long hair and work gloves can be drawn into working parts.
4.BLADE REPLACEMENT. When replacing blades, make sure teeth face toward the workpiece. Wear gloves to protect hands and safety glasses to protect eyes.
5.WORKPIECE HANDLING. Always sup- port the workpiece with table, vise, or other support fixture. Flag long pieces to avoid a tripping hazard. Never hold the workpiece with your hands during a cut.
6.LOSS OF STABILITY. Unsupported workpieces may jeopardize machine sta- bility and cause the machine to tip and fall, which could cause serious injury.
7.POWER INTERRUPTION. Unplug machine after power interruption. Machines without magnetic switches can start up after power is restored.
8.FIRE HAZARD. Use EXTREME CAUTION if cutting magnesium. Using the wrong cut- ting fluid will lead to chip fire and possible explosion.
9.CUTTING FLUID SAFETY. Always follow manufacturer’s cutting fluid safety instruc- tions. Pay particular attention to contact, contamination, inhalation, storage and dis- posal warnings. Spilled cutting fluid cre- ates a slipping and toxicity hazard.
10.ATTENTION TO WORK AREA. Never leave a machine running and unattended. Pay attention to the actions of others in the area to avoid unintended accidents.
11.MAINTENANCE/SERVICE. All inspec- tions, adjustments, and maintenance are to be done with the machine OFF and the power disconnected to the machine. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop.
12.Hearing Protection & Hazards.
Noise generated by blade and workpiece vibration, material handling, and power transmission can cause permanent hear- ing loss over time and interfere with com- munication and audible signals. Always wear hearing protection.
13.Hot Surfaces. Due to friction, the workpiece, chips, and some machine com- ponents can be hot enough to burn you.
Like all machinery there is potential danger when operating this machine. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to decrease the risk of operator injury. If normal safety pre- cautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious per- sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.
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