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SAFETY RULES As with all machines, there is a certain am ount of hazard involved with the use of this band saw. Use the
machine with the respect and caution demanded where safety prec autions are concerned. When normal
safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator can result.
• READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW the safety and operating instructi ons found in this manual.
Know the limitations and hazards associated with this mac hine.
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.
• KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
• DO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in dam p or wet locations,
or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from the work ar ea.
• MAKE THE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switc hes, or by removing starter keys.
• DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force a tool or attachment to do a job f or which it was not designed.
• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure you extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the curr ent your product will draw.
An undersize cord will cause a drop in the line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The
table below shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate am pere rating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The small er the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Cord Length Cord Gauge
115 volt 230 volt
25’ 50’ 16 AWG
50’ 100’ 16 AWG
100’ 200’ 14 AWG
150' 300' 12 AWG
• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caught in movi ng parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. W ear protective
hair covering to contain long hair .
• ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust masks if the cutting operation is dusty.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact r esistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work when its practi cal. It’s safer than using your
hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.