ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
BAND SAWS
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
1.DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is assembled and installed according to the instructions.
2.OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not familiar with the operation of this tool.
3.FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections.
4.ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD. Check to see that they are in place, properly adjusted, secured, and working correctly.
5.USE PROPER BLADE SIZE and type.
6.ADJUST THE UPPER BLADE GUIDE so that it is about 1/8" above the workpiece.
7.PROPERLY ADJUST the blade tension, tracking, blade guides, and blade support bearings.
8.KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from the blade.
9.AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the blade.
10.NEVER START THE MACHINE before clearing the table of all objects (tools, scrap pieces, etc.).
11.NEVER START THE MACHINE with the workpiece against the blade.
12.HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY against the table. DO NOT attempt to saw a workpiece that does not have a flat surface against the table.
13.HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY and feed into blade at a moderate speed.
14.NEVER REACH UNDER THE TABLE while the machine is running.
15.TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” to back out of an uncompleted or jammed cut.
16.MAKE “RELIEF” CUTS prior to cutting long curves.
17.TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” and wait for the blade to stop prior to cleaning the blade area, removing debris near the blade, removing or securing workpiece, or changing the angle of the table. A coasting blade can be dangerous.
18.NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY, or
19. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE from the power source before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing
20.TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, disconnect the machine from the power source, and clean the table/work area before leaving the machine. LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION to prevent unauthorized use.
21. THIS BAND SAW IS INTENDED FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
22.YOUR BAND SAW MUST be securely fastened to a stand or workbench. If there is any tendency for the stand or workbench to move during operation, the stand or workbench MUST be fastened to the floor.
23.MAKE SURE blade is properly tensioned before operating saw.
24.MAKE SURE the blade teeth point downward toward the table.
25.DO NOT cut material that is too small to be safely supported.
26.NEVER attempt to cut a curve that is too tight for the blade being used.
27.THE USE of attachments and accessories not recommended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries.
28.SHOULD any part of your Band Saw be missing, damaged or fail in any way, or any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off switch and remove plug from power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or failed parts before resuming operation.
29.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of power tools (i.e. a safety video) is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.
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