Safety Instructions for Metal Cutting
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 from falling machine components.
3.ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS. Do not operate this bandsaw without blade guard in place. 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 support the workpiece with table, vise, or some type of 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 a chip fire and possible explosion.
9.CUTTING FLUID SAFETY. Always follow manufacturer’s
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 power OFF and the plug pulled from the outlet. 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.
13.HOT SURFACES. Contact with hot sur- faces from machine components, ejec- tions 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 G9743. 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.
G9743 7" x 12" |