Southbend SB1040, SB1041 owner manual Additional Metal Cutting Bandsaw Safety

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 S A F E T Y Model SB1040/SB1041

Additional Metal Cutting Bandsaw Safety

1.Blade Condition: Do not operate with a dull, cracked or badly worn blade—they can break during use or greatly decrease cutting performance. Inspect blades for cracks and missing teeth before each use.

2.Blade Replacement: Wear gloves to protect hands and safety glasses to protect eyes when replacing the blade. When replacing blades, make sure teeth face forward and down toward the table in the direction of blade travel.

3.Workpiece Handling: Your hands can be cut or drawn into the blade during operation if the workpiece moves unexpectedly. Always keep your hands a safe distance away from the moving blade.

4.Welding And Grinding Safety: The welding station can be hazardous if used incorrectly and without proper personal protection. Always wear welding-approved gloves,

eye protection, and clothing when welding blades. Touching any metal parts of the blade, welder, or machine when activating the welder could lead to electrocution. Welding near flammables could cause a fire.

5.Hot Surfaces: Be aware that touching hot workpieces or chips after welding, grinding, or cutting can cause burns.

6.Cutting Fluid Safety: This machine is designed for dry cutting operations. Flood- type cutting fluid setups should not be used because the machine is not waterproof.

7.Magnesium Fire Hazard: Use EXTREME CAUTION if cutting magnesium. Using the wrong cutting fluid or overheating the material could lead to an extremely hot fire that is difficult to extinguish. Additionally, do not allow magnesium swarf or dust to pile up around the machine and only dispose of the waste using approved methods.

8.Entanglement Hazards: Always keep the blade guard correctly positioned and wheel doors closed and secured when bandsaw is in operation. Loose clothing, jewelry, long hair and work gloves can be drawn into working parts.

9.Maintenance/Service: All inspections, adjustments, and maintenance are to be done with the power OFF and the plug pulled from the outlet. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop.

10.Unstable Workpieces: Workpieces that cannot be supported or stabilized without a vise or jig should not be cut on a vertical metal-cutting bandsaw, because they can unexpectedly move while cutting and draw the operator's hands into the blade causing serious personal injury. Examples are chains, cables, round or oblong-shaped workpieces, workpieces with internal or built-in moving or rotations parts, etc.

11.Clearing Chips: Metal chips can easily cut skin—even through a piece of cloth. Avoid clearing chips by hand or with a rag. Use a brush or vacuum to clear metal chips.

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