IX. Safety Rules for Bandsaws
This tool will injure you if you use it in a reck- less manner. If you are unfamiliar with the operating and safety procedures for this machine, DO NOT use it. Injury prevention begins before the machine is turned on. Please read and observe all safety items addressed in this manual.
We have already discussed general safety rules for all power tools. At this point we wish to review some additional safety items relating specifically to bandsaw operation.
1.Ensure that the machine sits firmly on the floor before use. Any “wobbles” must be corrected before operation.
2.ALWAYS wear eye protection while operating this bandsaw. All safety equip- ment must be ANSI approved.
3.NEVER attempt to operate your band- saw with dull or badly worn blades. Dull blades require more effort to use and are difficult to control. Cracked blades will snap and flail dangerously in the saw dur- ing operation. Inspect blades before each use.
4.This machine is not designed to cut any material other than meat and bone.
5.All inspections, adjustments, and mainte- nance are to be done with the power off and the plug pulled from the outlet. Wait for all moving parts to come to a com- plete stop.
6.DO NOT operate this bandsaw without wheel and blade guards in place.
7.DO NOT stick your fingers into the meat grinder
8.NEVER position body parts in line with the cut.
9.ALWAYS stand in front (the meat grinder is at the back and the blade teeth point toward the front) of the bandsaw when feeding meat.
10.Cuts should always be fully supported by the table or some type of support fixture.
11.Blade should run at full speed before beginning a cut.
12.When replacing blades, make sure teeth face down toward the table. The force of the cut is always down.
13.Make sure the blade has proper tension. See Section VIII.A.
14.DO NOT manually stop or slow blade after turning the saw off.
15.DO NOT operate the bandsaw at exces- sively low temperatures. Blades can break easier if operated at cold tempera- tures.
16.NEVER leave the bandsaw running unattended.
End of Section
Hunter’s Meat Cutting Bandsaw - 17 -