932VS Portable Band Saw
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
•Lead from
•Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
•Arsenic and chromium from
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your ex- posure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Tool Use and Care
•Use clamp or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
•Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
•Do not use tool if switch does not turn it ON or OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
•Disconnect plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures re- duce risk of starting tool accidentally.
•Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
•Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
•Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
•Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.
•Inspect tool and extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Damaged cords increase the risk of electrical shock.
•Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and grease. This allows for better control of the tool.
Service
•Tool service must be performed only by qualified re- pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury.
•When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electrical shock or injury.
•Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Accidents are caused by poorly main- tained tools.
Specific Safety Information
WARNING
Read this operator’s manual carefully before using the machine. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service Department at (800)
Tool Safety
•Do not alter or misuse tool. Other uses may in- crease the risk of injury.
•Always use the blade recommended for the material being cut. Recommended blades that are sharp are less likely to bind and tool is easier to control.
•Secure workpiece before attaching vise. Clamp work vise securely to the work piece before at- taching band saw to vise. To maintain control, workpiece must support weight of work vise and band saw without movement.
•Stay clear of workpieces that may fall after cut. May result in injury.
•Maintain a firm grip on band saw handle while making a cut. Support saw weight as cut is com- pleted. Will prevent losing control of the saw.
•Turn band saw OFF and disconnect from power source while mounting and dismounting the saw from work vise. Prevents accidental starting.
•Keep hands away from cutting area when operat- ing saw. Fingers or hands can be cut.
•Do not use if guards are damaged or removed.
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