Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws
1.DO NOT OPERATE WITH DULL OR BADLY WORN BLADES. Dull blades require more demand on the motor and are less likely to cut precisely. Inspect blades before each use.
2.NEVERPOSITIONFINGERSORTHUMBS IN LINE WITH THE CUT. Serious personal injury could occur.
3.DO NOT OPERATE THIS BANDSAW WITHOUT WHEEL GUARDS, PULLEY GUARDS, AND BLADE GUARDS IN PLACE.
4.WHEN REPLACING BLADES, make sure the teeth face toward the front of the saw.
5.CUTS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FULLY SUPPORTED against the side of the con- veyor table and by the pressure rollers.
6.DO NOT BACK WORKPIECE AWAY from the blade while the saw is running. If you need to back the work out, stop the bandsaw and wait for the blade to stop. DO NOT twist or put excessive stress on blade while backing work away.
7.BLADE SHOULD BE RUNNING AT FULL SPEED before beginning a cut.
8.ALWAYS FEED STOCK EVENLY AND SMOOTHLY. DO NOT change conveyor speeds during a cut.
9.THIS MACHINE IS NOT DESIGNED TO CUT METAL or other material except wood.
10.DO NOT MANUALLY STOP OR SLOW BLADE after turning the saw off. Allow it to come to a complete stop before you leave it unattended.
11.ALL INSPECTIONS, ADJUSTMENTS, AND MAINTENANCE MUST BE DONE WITH THE POWER OFF and the circuit breaker shut off. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop.
12.HABITS – GOOD AND BAD – ARE HARD TO BREAK. Develop good habits in your shop and safety will become sec-
13.IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE EXPERIENC- ING DIFFICULTIES PERFORMING THE INTENDED OPERATION, STOP USING THE BANDSAW! Then contact our ser- vice department or ask a qualified expert how the operation should be performed.
14.MAKE SURE BLADE IS PROPERLY TENSIONED BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE.
15.KEEP LOOSE CLOTHING AND LONG HAIR AWAY FROM MOVING CONVEY- ORS!
Like all machines there is danger associ- ated with the Model G0504. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to lessen the pos- sibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri- ous personal injury may occur.
G0504 16" Horizontal Resaw Bandsaw
No list of safety guidelines can be com- plete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, damage to equip- ment, or poor work results.
