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additional safety instructions for band saw
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying
alert, and knowing how your band saw works
BEFORE USING THE SAW:
WARNING: TO AVOID MISTAKES THAT COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS, PERMANENT INJURY, DO
NOT PLUG THE SAW IN UNTIL THE FOLLOWING
STEPS HAVE BEEN SATISFACTORILY
COMPLETED:
1 Assembly and alignment
2, Learn the function and proper use of the on-off
switch, bevel crank and lock, upper blade guide
and lock knob, lower blade guide, tension adjust-
ing knob and tension scale, and blade thrust
bearing adjustment
3 Read and understand aHsafety instructions and
operating procedures throughout the manual,
4 Read the following labels which appear on the
front of the band saw and blade guard
Electronic Band Saw
"6" Depth of Cut _'80nB_ade
HP .T,,,,,adeo-,,,° S od,ngBe,,
=Work Surface 23"x 2T" '=Digital Read Out
.*.x D_v_.o._r_ =Built-in Work Light _Two Speeds
WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE
SAW
To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:
a Place the saw on a firm level surface where
there is plenty of room for feeding the work-
piece
b. Adjust the saw so the table is level and the saw
does not rock
c. Bolt the saw to the floor if it tends to slip, slide,
ortip over during operations like cutting long,
heavy boards
d Turn saw off and unplug electric cord before
moving the saw to a new area
2. Store and use the band sawindoors
BEFORE EACH USE
I. Inspect your saw. If any part of this band saw is
missing, or bent, or failed in any way, or any
electrical components do not work properly, turn
the saw off, remove switch key, and unplug the
saw Replace damaged, missing, or failed parts
before using the saw again.
2 Plan yourwork to protect youreyes, hands, face,
ears and body
a Do not do layout, assembly, or set up work on
the tame while the saw is running,
b, Wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply
with ANSI Z87 1 (shown on package) Using
any power tool can result in foreign objects
being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
permanent eye damage Safety goggles are
WEAR YOUR
C.
d
available at Sears retail or catalog stores, Use
of glasses or use of goggles not in compliance
with ANSI Z87A could result in severe injury
from breakage of the eye protection
For dusty operations, weara face shield along
with safety goggles
Use extra caution with large, very small, or
awkward workpieces
1 Use extra supports (tables, saw horses,
etc ) for any workpieces large enough to tip
when not held down to the table top
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