Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws
1.Do not operate your bandsaw with dull or badly worn blades. Dull blades require more effort to use and are difficult to control. Inspect blades before each use.
2.Never position fingers or thumbs in line with the cut. Serious personal injury could occur.
3.Always support round stock in a
4.Ensure that the machine sits firmly on the floor before use. Any “wobbles” must be cor- rected by shimming or blocking before oper- ation.
5.Make sure blade has been properly ten- sioned.
6.Always feed stock evenly and smoothly. Do not force or twist blade while cutting, espe- cially when sawing small radii.
7.This machine is not designed to cut metal or other material except wood.
8.When replacing blades, make sure teeth face down towards the table. The force of the cut is always down.
9.Habits – good and bad – are hard to break. Develop good habits in your shop and safe- ty will become
10.Do not manually stop or slow blade after turning the saw off. Use foot brake.
Always wear
No list of safety guidelines can be com- plete. 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 person injury, damage to equip- ment or poor work results.
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