Additional Safety 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.NEVER POSITION FINGERS OR THUMBS 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.ALWAYS HAVE STOCK FIRMLY CLAMPED IN VICE BEFORE STARTING A CUT.
5.LET THE MATERIAL COOL BEFORE HANDLING OR REMOVING FROM VISE. Cut material is hot and can cause .
6.WHEN CUTTING MAGNESIUM NEVER USE SOLUBLE OILS OR EMULSIONS
7.STOP THE MACHINE BEFORE REMOV- ING THE WORKPIECE.
8.MAKE ALL ADJUSTMENTS WITH THE POWER OFF.
9.DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE MAK- ING REPAIRS.
10.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.
11.MAKE SURE BLADE SPEED IS SET CORRECTLY FOR THE MATERIAL BEING CUT.
12.RECHECK BLADE TENSION AFTER INI- TIAL CUT WHEN USING A NEW BLADE.
13.IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE EXPERIENC- ING DIFFICULTIES PERFORMING THE INTENDED OPERATION, STOP USING THE BANDSAW! Then contact our service department or ask a qualified expert how the operation should be performed.
14.MAKE SURE BLADE IS PROPERLY TENSIONED BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE.
15.HABITS – GOOD AND BAD – ARE HARD TO BREAK. Develop good habits in your shop and safety will become second- nature to you.
Like all power tools, there is danger associ- ated with the Model G8692. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this tool with respect and caution to lessen the possibili- ty of operator injury. If normal safety pre- cautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.
G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand
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.
