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additional safety instructions for band saw/sander
Safety is a combination of operator common sense and
alertness at all times when the band saw is being used.
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR BAND SAW UNTIL IT
IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED
ACCORDING TOTHE INSTRUCTIONS , .. AND UNTIL
YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE
FOLLOWING:
PAGE
1. General Safety Instructions for Power Tools ...... 2
2. Getting To Know Your Band Saw/Sander ........ 18
3. Basic Band Saw Operation .................... 21
4. Maintenance ............................... 22
5. Stability of Machine
Your band saw must be bolted securely to a stand or
work bench. In addition, if there is any tendency for the
band saw to tip over or move during certain operations
such as cutting long heavy boards, bolt your bandsaw to
the floor.
6. Location
The band saw should be positioned so neither the opera-
tor nor a casual observer is forced to stand in line with
the blade. This band saw is intended for indoor use only.
7. Protection: Eyes, Hands, Face, Ears, Body
a. Wear safety goggles that comply with ANSI Z87.1 and
a face shield if operation is dusty. Wear ear plugs or
muffs during extended periods of operation. Do not
wear gloves.., roll long sleeves above the elbow.
b.
c.
d.
e°
Do not cut pieces of material too small to hold by
hand.
Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause a hand to move into the blade or the
sanding belt.
Never turn your band saw "ON" before clearing the
table of all Objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.)
except for the workpiece and related feed or support
devices for the operation planned.
Make sure the blade runs downward toward the table
in the right direction. Always adjust tracking wheel
correctly so that the blade does not run off the
wheels.
f. Always adjust tension correctly for the blade or
sanding belt being used...
g. Always adjust the upper blade guide and blade guard
to just clear the workpiece to protect the operator,
h°
i.
j.
k°
m.
n.
o.
P.
q.
to keep blade breakage to a minimum, and to provide
maximum support for blade.
When cutting a large piece of material, make sure it
is supported at table height.
Hold the work firmly against the table.
Do not feed the material too fast while cutting.
Only feed the material fast enough so that the blade
will cut. Keep fingers away from the blade.
Use caution when cutting off material which is
irregular in cross section which could pinch the blade
before the cut is completed. A piece of molding for
example should lay flat on the table and not be
permitted to rock while being cut.
Use caution when cutting off round material such
as dowel rods, or tubing. They have a tendency to
roll while being cut causing the blade to "bite".
Always use a "V" block, or clamp round material
to a miter gauge.
When backing up the workpiece, the blade may bind
in the kerf (cut) .,. this is usually caused by sawdust
clogging up the kerf. If this happens:
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Turn off the band saw . . . remove plug from
power source outlet . . . remove cover from
band saw. Insert a screwdriver or wedge in the
kerf.., rotate the wheels by hand while backing
up the workpiece.
Never leave the band saw work area with the power
on before the machine has come to a complete stop,
or without removing and storing the switch key.
Never operate the band saw with protective cover on
on the unused shaft end of the motor removed.
Do not perform layout, assembly, or setup work
on the table while the cutting tool is rotating.
Remove plug from power, and turn saw "OFF"
before installing or removing an accessory or attach-
ment.
8. Should any part of this band saw be missing, or bend, or
fail in any way, or any electrical component fail to
perform properly, shut off power switch, and remove
power supply cord from power supply. Replace
damaged, missing, and/or failed parts before resuming
operation.
9. Think Safety.
Safety is a combination of operator common sense and
alertness whenever the band saw/sander is in operation.
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