additional safety instructions for band saw
ALL MODELS
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 FOLLOWING
STEPS HAVE BEEN SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED:
1.Assembly and alignment.
2.Learn the function and proper use of the
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and lock knob, lower blade guide, tension adjust- ing knob and tension scale, and blade thrust bearing adjustment.
3.Read and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures throughout the manual.
4.Read the following labels which appear on the front of the band saw and blade guard.
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WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE SAW
1.To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:
a.Place the saw on a firm level surface where
there is plenty of room for feeding the work- piece.
b.Adjust the saw so the table is level and the saw does not rock.
c.Bolt the saw to the floor if it tends to slip, slide, or tip over during operations like cutting long, heavy boards.
d.Turn saw off and unplug electric cord before moving the saw to a new area.
2.Store and use the band saw indoors.
BEFORE EACH USE
1.Inspect your saw. If any part of this band saw is missing, or bent, or failed in any way, or any electrical componentsdo not work properly, turn the saw off, remove switch key, and unplug the saw. Replace damaged, missing, or failed parts before using the saw again.
2.Plan your work to protect your eyes, hands, face, ears and body.
a.Do not do layout, assembly, or set up work on the table while the saw is running.
b.Wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on package). Using
any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in permanent eye damage. Safety goggles are available at Sears retail or catalog stores. Use of glasses or use of goggles not in compliance
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with ANSI Z87.1 could result in severe injury from breakage of the eye protection.
c. For dusty operations, wear a face shield along with safety goggles.
d. Use extra caution with large, very small, or awkward workpieces.
1.Use extra supports (tables, saw horses,
etc.) forany 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 your hands away from the blade.
. When cutting irregularly shaped work- pieces, plan your work so it will not pinch the blade. A piece of molding, for example, must lay flat or be held by a fixtu re or jig that will not let it 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 b!ade to "bite." To avoid this, always use a "V" block, or clamp the workpiece to a miter gage.
e.To avoid risk of hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation.
