mUse extra caution with large, very small or awkward workpleces:
Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, bJocks, etc.)
Never use a person as a substitute for a table extension, or as additional support for a work- piece that is longer or wider than the basic saw, table, or to help feed, support or pull the work- piece.
When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your work so it will not pinch the blade. For example, a piece of molding must lay flat on the table. Workpieces must not twist, rock, or slip while being cut,
Properly support round material such as dowel reds, or tubing. They have a tendency to roll during a cut, causing the blade to "bite." To avoid this, always use a "V" block or clamp workpiece to a miter gage.
•Cut only one workpiece at a Ume.
•Clear everything except the workpiece and related support devices off the table before turning the saw on.
•Plan the way you will hold the workplece from start to finish:
•Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers will go under the blade guard. Keep your hands away from the blade.
•Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause serious injury from contact with the blade. Never place hands in path of blade.
_1= WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your saw make you careless. Remember that a
careless fi'actionof a second is sufficient to inflict
severe injury.
When saw is running:
Before starting your cut, watch the saw while it runs. If you experience excessive vibration or unusual noise, stop immediately. Turn the saw off, lock with padlock, and unplug the saw. Do not restart until locating and correcting problem.
Before freeing any jammed material: Turn switch OFF.
Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Unplug the saw.
When backing up the workplece, the blade may bind In the kerf (cut). This is usually caused by sawdust clogging up the kerr or because the blade comes out of the guides. If this happens:
Turn switch Off.
Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Unplug the saw.
Open band saw cover.
Wedge the kerf open with a flat blade screw- driver or wooden wedge.
Turn the upper wheel by hand while backing up the workpiece.
Before removing loose pieces from the table, turn saw off and walt for all moving parts to stop.
Before leaving the saw:
Turn switch Off.
Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Lock the knob in the OFF position, using a padlock to keep children and others not qualified to use the tool from using the tool.
Unplug the saw.
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