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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 FOLLOW.
ING
STEPS HAVE BEEN
SATTSFACTORILY
COMPLETED:
1. Assembly
and alignment.
2. l-earn
the function
and
proper
use
of
the
on-off
switch. upper
blade
guide
locx knob
lower
blade
guide
tension
adlusting knob table iock
knobs,
bevel scale,
guide.
bar
lock knob
and
blade thrust
bearing
adjustment
3. Read
and undersiand
a sa{et;
nstructions
and
oneratino nrncedr rres
tniO!ChOUi
tfte manUal.
4. Fead
the followrng
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appear on the front
of the band
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i]JUST
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WHEN INSTALLING
OR
MOVING THE
SAW
1. To
avoid
in,ur','
i':m
unexpected saw
movement:
a. Bolt or c amp:l'e sarv
to
a sturdy
level workbench
or stand
r','he"e :nere
is
pienty
of
room for feeding
the
workcreae
b. Adjust
the
sa,'.
=r
the table
is level
and the saw
ooes
nol
roc(
c.
Bolt the bench or stand
to the floor if it tends to
slip.
slide o't
p
c'.,er lurrng operations
like
cutting
rong, neavy D0arcs
d.
Turn saw off and unp ug electric
cord before
mov-
Ing the sa\ry to a
new
area.
2.
Store and
use the band saw
indoors.
BEFORE EACH
USE
1,
lnspect
your
saw.
lf
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
,
_
'emove
switch
key.
and
unplug the saw.
Replace
Y
:amaged, missing.
or
farled
parts
before using
the
:a,'.
again.
2
=
.-
.
)J" work to
protect
your
eyes.
hands. face,
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ttodV.
d.
h
Do
not
do layout,
assemble,
or
set up work
on
the table
while
the
saw
is running.
Wear
safety
goggles
(not
glasses)
that
comply
with
ANSI
287.1
(shown
on
package).
Using
any
power
tool
can result
in foreign
objects
berng
thrown
into
the
eyes, which
can result
in
perma-
nent
eye
damage.
Safety
goggles
are available
at
Sears
retail
or catalog
stores.
Use
of
glasses
or use
of
goggles
not in
compliance
with ANSI
287.1
could result
in
severe injury f rom
breakaqe
of the
eve
orotection.
U-
For
dusty operaticns,
wear
a
face
shreld
alonq
with
safety
goggles
Use extra
caution with larqe,
verv
small, or awk-
ward workpieces
1.
Use extra
supports
(tables.
saw
horses.
etc.)
for
any
workpieces
large
enough
to tip when
not held
down to
the table
top.
2.
Do not feed
small
pieces
that require your
finger
holding
the workpiece
to
go
under
the
guard
area
Use
jigs
or
fixtures
to hold
the
work
and keep
yours
l-rands
away from
the
blade.
3.
When
cutting
rrregularly
shaped workpieces.
plan
your
work
so it will not
pinch
the
blade.
A
piece
of
molding,
for
example, must lay flat
or be held
by a
fixture
or
jig
that will not
let rt
twist. rock
or
slip
while
being cut.
4. Properly
support round
material
such
as
dowel rods.
or tubing. They
have
a tendency
to
roll
while
being
cut, causing the
blade to
"bite.
To
avoid this,
always use
a
"V"
block,
or clamp the workpiece
to
a miter
gauge.
To
avoid
risk
of hearing
damage. wear
ear
plugs
or muffs
during extended
periods
of operation.
f . To
avoid being
suddenly
caught
in
the
blade
1.
Do not wear
gloves.
2.
Remove
all
jewelry
and
loose
clothing
3.
Tre
back
long
hair.
4.
Roll
long
sleeves above the
elbow.
g.
To
avoid injury from
accidental
starting. always
rrnolLro saw trrrn
switch off
and
remove
switch
""t
''Y
key
before
removing
the
guard.
installing
or
re-
moving
any blade,
accessory or attachment,
or
making
any adjustments
h. To
avoid
slips and
jams
causing
rnjury:
1.
Choose the right
size
and style blade for the
material
and the type
of cutting
you
plan
to
do.
Use this band
saw
to
cut only wood, wood-
like
products
and
plastic.