NEVER START THE BAND SAW WITH THE WORKPIECE IN CONTACT WITH THE BAND SAW BLADE. The sudden
DISCONNECT THE BAND SAW POWER CORD FROM THE AC OUTLET before making adjustments to the worktable, clamps, vises, workpieces, changing abrasive wheels, or changing the speed of the drill motor preventing the tool from accidentally turning on. Failure to adhere to this step could result in dam- age to the workpiece and the band saw as well as possible severe injury to the operator.
NEVER PERFORM CUTTING OPERATIONS NEAR FLAMMABLE GAS OR LIQ- UIDS. The resulting fire and/or explosion could cause permanent serious injuries to the operator and damage to the band saw and surrounding work area.
ALWAYS KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from the workpiece while it is on the table and the band saw is turned on. Severe injury could result.
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN THE BAND SAW IS IN THE VERTI- CAL POSITION. It is important to keep hands away from the moving blade both above and below the work table. A sudden slip could bring hands in contact with the moving blade possibly resulting in severe injuries to the operator.
ALWAYS CLAMP THE WORKPIECE FIRMLY AGAINST THE WORK TABLE. Never attempt to hold the workpiece by hand. The band saw blade can seize in the workpiece resulting in loss of control of the workpiece possibly causing severe injuries to the operator and/or damage to the workpiece and band saw.
KEEP THE BELT GUARD AND BLADE COVER IN PLACE. It is very important that these covers be in place and in proper working condition when the band saw is being used.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Ensure the “ON/OFF” switch is set to the “OFF” position before plugging the power cord into the AC outlet.
TURN THE ON/OFF SWITCH ON THE BAND SAW TO THE “OFF” POSITION AND UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE when the cutting operations are finished. Thoroughly clean the area surrounding the band saw making it ready for the next use.
NEVER LEAVE THE BAND SAW RUNNING UNATTENDED. WHEN FINISHED WITH A CUTTING OPERATION, TURN “OFF” THE BAND SAW AND WAIT UNTIL IT COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP.
SECURE THE ELECTRICAL POWER CORD WHEN THE BAND SAW IS NOT IN USE to prevent unauthorized use of the tool and/or to prevent children from accidentally turning it on. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION about the proper use of band saws is available from the Power Tool Institute; 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115- 2851 or at the following website, www.powertoolinstitute.com. Information is also available from the National Safety Council; 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL
SYMBOLS
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
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