additional safety instructions for band saw
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert,
and knowing how your band saw works.
BEFORE USING THE SAW:
WARNING: TO AVOID MISTAKES THAT COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS, PERMANENT INJURY
DO NOT PLUG THE SAW IN UNTIL THE FOLLOW.
ING STEPS HAVE BEEN SATTSFACTORILY
COMPLETED:
1. Assembly and alignment.
2. l-earn the function and proper use of the on-off
switch. upper blade guide locx knob lower blade
guide tension adlusting knob table iock knobs,
bevel scale, guide. bar lock knob and blade thrust
bearing adjustment
3. Read and undersiand a sa{et; nstructions and
oneratino nrncedr rres tniO!ChOUi tfte manUal.
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WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE
SAW
1. To avoid in,ur',' i':m unexpected saw movement:
a. Bolt or c amp:l'e sarv to a sturdy level workbench
or stand r','he"e :nere is pienty of room for feeding
the workcreae
b. Adjust the sa,'. =r the table is level and the saw
ooes nol roc(
c. Bolt the bench or stand to the floor if it tends to
slip. slide o't p c'.,er lurrng operations like cutting
rong, neavy D0arcs
d. Turn saw off and unp ug electric cord before mov-
Ing the sa\ry to a new area.
2. Store and use the band saw indoors.
BEFORE EACH USE
1, lnspect your saw. lf any part of this band saw is
missing, or bent, or failed in any way, or any electrical
components do not work properly, turn the saw off ,
_ 'emove switch key. and unplug the saw. Replace
Y :amaged, missing. or farled parts before using the
:a,'. again.
2 = .- . )J" work to protect your eyes. hands. face,
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Do not do layout, assemble, or set up work on
the table while the saw is running.
Wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply
with ANSI 287.1 (shown on package). Using any
power tool can result in foreign objects berng
thrown into the eyes, which can result in perma-
nent eye damage. Safety goggles are available
at Sears retail or catalog stores. Use of glasses
or use of goggles not in compliance with ANSI
287.1 could result in severe injury f rom breakaqe
of the eve orotection.
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For dusty operaticns, wear a face shreld alonq
with safety goggles
Use extra caution with larqe, verv small, or awk-
ward workpieces
1. Use extra supports (tables. saw horses. etc.)
for any workpieces large enough to tip when
not held down to the table top.
2. Do not feed small pieces that require your
finger holding the workpiece to go under the
guard area Use jigs or fixtures to hold the
work and keep yours l-rands away from the
blade.
3. When cutting rrregularly shaped workpieces.
plan your work so it will not pinch the blade.
A piece of molding, for example, must lay flat
or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let rt
twist. rock or slip while being cut.
4. Properly support round material such as
dowel rods. or tubing. They have a tendency
to roll while being cut, causing the blade to
"bite. To avoid this, always use a "V" block,
or clamp the workpiece to a miter gauge.
To avoid risk of hearing damage. wear ear plugs
or muffs during extended periods of operation.
f . To avoid being suddenly caught in the blade
1. Do not wear gloves.
2. Remove all jewelry and loose clothing
3. Tre back long hair.
4. Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
g. To avoid injury from accidental starting. always
rrnolLro saw trrrn switch off and remove switch
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key before removing the guard. installing or re-
moving any blade, accessory or attachment, or
making any adjustments
h. To avoid slips and jams causing rnjury:
1. Choose the right size and style blade for the
material and the type of cutting you plan to
do. Use this band saw to cut only wood, wood-
like products and plastic.