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22. Make y our workshop chi ld proof with padlocks, master swi tches or by removing starter keys.
23. Giv e your work undiv ided attenti on. Looking around, carrying on a conver sati on and “horse-play” are
careless act s that can result in serious injury.
24. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the blade or other
m oving parts. Do not overr eac h or use ex c essive f or c e to perform any machine operat ion.
25. Use t he ri ght t ool at the corr ect speed and f eed r ate. Do not f or ce a tool or attachment to do a j ob for
which it was not desi gned. The right tool will do the j ob bett er and safer.
26. Make r elief c uts where possible, when cutt ing curv ed stock.
27. W hen f eeding small work pi eces int o the blade, always use a push sti ck, fix ture, or similar device to
keep hands at a safe distance.
28. Use recommended accessories; im pr oper accessories may be hazardous.
29. Do not ex pose machi ne to rain or use in wet or damp locations.
30. Maintain tools with care. Keep blades sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Follow
inst r uc tions for lubric ating machine and changing ac c essories.
31. Turn off the m achine and disconnec t f rom power bef ore cleani ng. Use a brush or compressed ai r to
remove chips or debr is — do not use your hands.
32. Do not stand on the m ac hi ne. Serious injury c ould occur if the m ac hine tips over.
33. Nev er leav e the machine running unattended. Tur n the power off and do not leav e the m ac hine until it
comes to a complete stop.
34. Rem ove loose i tems and unnecessary work pieces f r om the ar ea before starting the mac hine.
Familiarize you rself with the following safety notices used in this manu al:
This means that if pr ec autions are not heeded, it m ay result in minor injury and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if pr ec autions are not heeded, it m ay result in serious and possibly fatal
injury.
Introduction
This manual is provided by Powermatic covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a
Powermatic Model PWBS-14CS Band Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety
precaut i ons, general operati ng proc edures, mai ntenance i nstructi ons and parts breakdo wn. Thi s m achine
has been de signed and constructed to provide years of t rouble free operation if used in accordance wit h
instructions set forth in this manual. If there are any questions or comments, please contact either your
loc al supplier or Powerm atic. Powermatic can also be reached at our web site: www. powermatic.com.
The speci fi cati ons in t his m anual were current at t he ti m e t hi s manual was publi shed, but bec ause of our
policy of conti nuous improvem ent, P owermatic r eserves the right t o c hange specifi c ations at any tim e and
without prior notic e, wi thout incurring obligations.