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1. Ensure that the machine sits firmly on the
floor before use. Any “wobbles” must be
corrected before operation.
2. ALWAYS wear eye protection while
operating this bandsaw. All safety equip-
ment must be ANSI approved.
3. NEVER attempt to operate your band-
saw with dull or badly worn blades. Dull
blades require more effort to use and are
difficult to control. Cracked blades will
snap and flail dangerously in the saw dur-
ing operation. Inspect blades before each
use.
4. This machine is not designed to cut any
material other than meat and bone.
5. All inspections, adjustments, and mainte-
nance are to be done with the power off
and the plug pulled from the outlet. Wait
for all moving parts to come to a com-
plete stop.
6. DO NOT operate this bandsaw without
wheel and blade guards in place.
7. DO NOT stick your fingers into the meat
grinder
8. NEVER position body parts in line with
the cut.
9. ALWAYS stand in front (the meat
grinder is at the back and the blade teeth
point toward the front) of the bandsaw
when feeding meat.
10. Cuts should always be fully supported by
the table or some type of support fixture.
11. Blade should run at full speed before
beginning a cut.
12. When replacing blades, make sure teeth
face down toward the table. The force of
the cut is always down.
13. Make sure the blade has proper tension.
See Section VIII.A.
14. DO NOT manually stop or slow blade
after turning the saw off.
15. DO NOT operate the bandsaw at exces-
sively low temperatures. Blades can
break easier if operated at cold tempera-
tures.
16. NEVER leave the bandsaw running
unattended.
IX. Safety Rules for Bandsaws
This tool will injure you if you use it in a reck-
less manner. If you are unfamiliar with the
operating and safety procedures for this
machine, DO NOT use it. Injury prevention
begins before the machine is turned on.
Please read and observe all safety items
addressed in this manual.
We have already discussed general safety
rules for all power tools. At this point we wish
to review some additional safety items relating
specifically to bandsaw operation.
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