Additional Safety Instructions For The
Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
1.Do not operate your bandsaw with dull or badly worn blades. Dull blades require more effort to use and are difficult to con- trol. Inspect blades before each use.
2.Make sure the blade has been properly tensioned and is tracking on the center of the wheels
3.Always support stock in the vise and make certain it is firmly secured. Never attempt to hold material by hand while sawing.
4.Keep belt guard and bandsaw wheel cov- ers in place when operating the machine.
5.Never force the saw through the cut. Allow the feed cylinder to control the rate of cut- ting. If the saw blade binds or stalls turn the power of immediately.
6.Never position fingers or thumbs in line with the cut. Serious injury could occur.
7.Periodically check the horizontal stop screw and the automatic shutoff limit switch to make sure they are properly adjusted.
8.Exercise great caution when replacing blades. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses when handling the blade
9.Support long or heavy workpieces which extend from the machine bed with a roller stand or other support device.
10.Habits – good and bad – are hard to break. Develop good habits in your shop and safety will become
Operating this equipment has the poten- tial to propel debris into the air which can cause eye injury. Always wear safety glass- es or goggles when operating equipment. Everyday glasses or reading glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses. Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropriate standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Like all power tools, there is danger asso- ciated with the Model G1011 Bandsaw. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this tool with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.
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 seri- ous personal injury, damage to equipment or poor work results.
G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw