Kuhn Rikon 10-321 owner manual Special Safety Rules For Bandsaws

ALWAYS DISCONNECT TOOLS.

Disconnect tools before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, and cutters.

ALWAYS AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.

Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in cord.

NEVER LEAVE TOOLS RUNNING UNATTENDED.

ALWAYS CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.

Before initial or continual use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be checked to assure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other damaged parts should immediately be properly repaired or replaced.

Special Safety Rules For Bandsaws

1.Always allow the Bandaw blade to stop before removing scrap pieces from table.

2.Always keep hands and fingers away from the blade.

3.Never attempt to saw stock that does not have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.

4.Always hold material firmly and feed it into the blade at a moderate speed.

5.Always turn off the machine if the material is to be backed out of an uncompleted cut.

6.Adjust the upper guide about 1/8” above the material being cut.

7.Check for proper blade size and type for thickness and type of material being cut.

8.Make sure that the blade tension and blade tracking are properly adjusted.

9.Make “relief” cuts before cutting long curves.

10. Release blade tension when the saw will not be used for a long period of time.

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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Note: This owner’s manual is not a teaching aid. Use of this owner’s manual is intended to show assembly, adjustments, and general use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Refer to them often.

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