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Vertical Metal Cutting Bandsaw
Safety Instructions for Metal Cutting Bandsaws7. CUTTING FLUID SAFETY. Cutting fluids
are poisonous. Always follow manufactur-
er’s cutting-fluid safety instructions. Pay
particular attention to contact, contamina-
tion, inhalation, storage and disposal warn-
ings. Spilled cutting fluid invites slipping
hazards.
8. ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS. Always
keep the blade guard correctly positioned
and wheel doors closed and secured when
bandsaw is in operation. Loose clothing,
jewelry, long hair and work gloves can be
drawn into working parts.
9. MAINTENANCE/SERVICE. All inspections,
adjustments, and maintenance are to be
done with the power OFF and the plug
pulled from the outlet. Wait for all moving
parts to come to a complete stop.
10. UNSTABLE WORKPIECES. Workpieces
that cannot be supported or stabilized with-
out a vise or jig should not be cut on a verti-
cal metal-cutting bandsaw, because they
can unexpectedly move while cutting and
draw the operator's hands into the blade
causing serious personal injury. Examples
are chains, cables, round or oblong-shaped
workpieces, workpieces with internal or
built-in moving or rotations parts, etc.
11. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY. If at any
time you are experiencing difficulties per-
forming the intended operation, stop using
the machine! Contact our Technical Support
Department at (570) 546-9663.
1. BLADE CONDITION. Do not operate with
dull, cracked or badly worn blade that can
break during operation or decrease the per-
formance of the bandsaw. Inspect blades
for cracks and missing teeth before each
use.
2. BLADE REPLACEMENT. Wear gloves to
protect hands and safety glasses to pro-
tect eyes when replacing the blade. When
replacing blades, make sure teeth face
forward and down toward the table in the
direction of blade travel.
3. WORKPIECE HANDLING. Your hands can
be drawn into the blade during operation if
the workpiece moves unexpectedly. Always
keep your hands a safe distance away from
the moving blade.
4. FIRE HAZARD. Use EXTREME CAUTION
if cutting magnesium. Using the wrong cut-
ting fluid will lead to chip fire and possible
explosion.
5. WELDING AND GRINDING SAFETY. The
welding station represents a serious hazard.
DO NOT touch any metal parts of the blade,
welder, or machine when activating the
welder. Keep your hands a safe distance
away from the grinding wheel when in use.
6. HOT SURFACES. Be aware that touch-
ing hot workpieces or chips after welding,
grinding, or cutting can cause burns.
No list of safety guidelines c an be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always con-
sider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machin-
ery with caution and respe ct. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, damage to
equipment, or poor work results.