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G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12)
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine
with respect and caution to lessen the pos-
sibility of operator injury. If normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri-
ous personal injury may occur.
Additional Safety for Bandsaws
BLADE CONDITION. Do not operate with a dull,
cracked, or badly worn blade. Dull blades require
more effort to use and are difficult to control.
Inspect blades for cracks and missing teeth before
each use.
HAND PLACEMENT. Never position fingers or
thumbs in line with the cut. Serious personal injury
could occur.
GUARDS. Do not operate this bandsaw without
the blade guard in place.
BLADE REPLACEMENT. When replacing blades,
make sure teeth face toward the workpiece and
the blade is properly tensioned before operating.
WORKPIECE HANDLING. Never hold small
workpieces with your fingers when cutting. Always
support/feed the workpiece with push stick, table
support, vise, or some type of clamping fixture.
CUTTING TECHNIQUES. Plan your cuts so you
always cut out of the wood. DO NOT back the
workpiece away from the blade while the saw is
running. If you need to back the work out, turn the
bandsaw OFF and wait for the blade to come to a
complete stop, and DO NOT twist or put excessive
stress on the blade while backing work away.
BLADE SPEED. Allow blade to reach full speed
before cutting.
LEAVING WORK AREA. Never leave a machine
running while unattended. Allow the bandsaw to
come to a complete stop before leaving unat-
tended.
FEED RATE. Always feed stock evenly and
smoothly. DO NOT force or twist blade while cut-
ting, especially when sawing tight curves.
WORKPIECE MATERIAL. This machine is
designed to cut wood only—it is not designed to
cut metal.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE. Do all inspections,
adjustments, and maintenance with the power
OFF and the plug removed from the outlet. Wait
for all moving parts to come to a complete stop.
BLADE CONTROL. Do not attempt to stop or
slow the blade with your hand or a workpiece.
Allow the blade to stop on its own.
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If you experi-
ence difficulties performing the intended operation,
stop using the machine and contact our Technical
Support Department at (570) 546-9663.