Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws
1.Do not operate your bandsaw with dull or badly worn blades. Dull blades require more effort to use and are difficult to con- trol. Inspect blades before each use.
2.Never position fingers or thumbs in line with the cut. Serious personal injury could occur.
3.Always support round stock in a
4.Ensure that the machine sits firmly on the floor before use. Any “wobbles” must be corrected by shimming or blocking before operation.
5.Make sure blade has been properly ten- sioned.
6.Always feed stock evenly and smoothly. Do not force or twist blade while cutting, especially when sawing small radii.
7.This machine is not designed to cut metal or other material except wood.
8.When replacing blades, make sure teeth face down towards the table. The force of the cut is always down.
9.Habits – good and bad – are hard to break. Develop good habits in your shop and safety will become
10.Do not manually stop or slow blade after turning the saw off.
Like all power tools, there is danger associ- ated with the Model G1052 9" Bandsaw. Use the tool with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of mechanical damage or operator injury. If normal safety precau- tions are overlooked or ignored, serious injury may occur.
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.
Operating this equipment has the potential for flying debris to cause eye injury. Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating equipment. Everyday glasses or reading glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses. Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropriate standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
G1052 9" Bandsaw |
