Additional Safety Rules for Band Saws

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR BAND SAWS

1.IF you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of band saws, obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor, or some other qualified person.

2.Make sure wiring codes and recommended electrical connections are followed and that tool is properly grounded..

3.Make sure that the saw blade teeth point downward toward the table.

4.Adjust the upper guide about 1/8" above the work.

5.Make sure that the blade tension and blade tracking are properly adjusted.

6.Stop the machine before removing scrap pieces from the

table.

7.Always keep hands and fingers away from the blade..

8.Check for proper blade size and type.

9. Hold workpiece firmly against the table. DO NOT attempt to saw stock that does not have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.

10.Hold material firmly and feed into blade at a moderate speed.

11. Turn off the tool if the material is to be backed out of an uncompleted or jammed cut.

12.Make “release cuts before cutting long curves.

13.Shut off power and clean the band saw and work area before leaving the tool.

IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent un- authorized use.

14.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this product is available from the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201 in the Accident Prevention Manual for Industrial Operations and also in the Safety Data Sheets provided by the NSC. Please also refer to the American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machinery and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.†

CONNECTING TOOL TO POWER SOURCE

POWER CONNECTIONS

A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3- prong grounding type plugs and 3-hole receptacles which accept the tool’s plug. Before connecting the motor to the power line, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of the same charac- teristics as indicated on the tool. All line connections should make good contact. Running on low voltage will damage the motor.

WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THE TOOL TO RAIN OR OPERATE THE TOOL IN DAMP LOCATIONS.

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Your tool is wired for 120 volt, 60 Hz. alternating current. Before connecting the tool to the power source, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK.