Basic Saw Operations
BEFORE EACH USE:
Inspect your saw.
DISCONNECT THE SAW To avoid injury from acci- dental starting, unplug the saw, turn the switch off and remove the switch key before changing the setup, opening covers, removing guards, or blade
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for:
•alignment of moving paris,
•binding of moving parts,
•broken parts,
•stable mounting, and
•any other conditions that may affect the way the saw works.
If any part is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or any electrical part doesn't work properly, turn the saw off and unplug the saw REPLACE damaged, miss- ing, or failed parts before using the saw again
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep the saw clean for best and safest performance
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHE, S from tool before turning it on
To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:
•Choose the right size and style blade for the material and the type of cutting you plan to do
•USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
(See page 18) Consult this owner's manual for recommended accessories Follow the instruc- tions that come with the accessories The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
•Make sure the blade teeth point downward, toward the table
•Make sure the blade guides and thrust bearings are properly adjusted
•Make sure the blade tension is properly adjusted
. Make sure the table lock knob is tight and no parts have excessive play
•To avoid accidental blade contact, minimize btz breakage and provide maximum blade supp_ always adjust the upper blade guide and bla, guard to just clear the workpiece
•KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas an benches invite accidents Floor must not be slip pery
To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases
Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands,
face, ears.
KNOW YOUR SAW Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool Learn its applica: tion and limitations as well as the specific potential haz- ards peculiar to this tool
To avoid injury from accidental contact ,with moving parts, don'tdo layout, assembly, or setup work on the saw while any parts are moving
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Make sure switch is "OFF" before plugging saw into a power outlet
Plan your work.
•USE THE RIGHT TOOL Don'tforce tool or attach- ment to do a job it was not designed to do
•Use this band saw to cut only wood, wood like products, and plastics
Dress for safety.
Any power saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes This can cause permanent eye damage Wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Z87 1 (shown on package) Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses The are not safety glasses Safety goggles are available at Sears retail catalog stores Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hurt you when they break
•Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist watches) They can get caught and draw you into moving parts
•Wear nonslip footwear
•Tie back long hair
-Roll long sleeves above the elbow
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