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G0561 7" x 12" Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
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Safety Instructions for Metal Cutting
Bandsaws
8. FIRE HAZARD. Use EXTREME CAUTION
if cutting mag
nesium. Using the wrong cut-
ting fluid will lead to a chip fire and possible
explosion.
9. CUTTING FLUID SAFETY. Always follow
manufacturer’s cutting-fluid safety instruc-
tions. Pay particular attention to contact,
contamination, inhalation, storage and dis
-
posal warnings. Spilled cutting fluid invites
slipping hazards. Never plug or unplug
bandsaw with wet hands or while standing
in liquids of any kind.
10. ATTENTION TO WORK AREA. Never
leave a machine running and unattended.
Pay attention to the actions of others in the
area to avoid unintended accidents.
11. MAINTENANCE/SERVICE. All inspec
-
tions, 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.
12. HEARING PROTECTION & HAZARDS.
Noise generated by blade and workpiece
vibration, material handling, and power
transmission can cause permanent hear-
ing loss over time and interfere with
com-
munication and audible signals
.
13. HOT SURFACES. Contact with hot sur-
faces from machine components, ejec
-
tions of hot chips, swarf and workpiece
can cause burns.
1. BLADE CONDITION. Do not operate with
dull, cracked or badly worn blade. Inspect
blades for cracks and missing teeth before
each use.
2. HAND PLACEMENT. Never position fin
-
gers or thumbs in line with the cut.
3. ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS.
Do not
operate this bandsaw without guards in
place. Loose clothing, jew
elry, long hair
and wo
rk gloves can be drawn into working
parts.
4. B
LADE REPLACEMENT. When replacing
blades, make sure teeth face toward the
workpiece. Wear gloves to protect hands
and safety glasses to protect eyes.
5. WORKPIECE HANDLING. Always support
the workpiece with table, vise, or some
type of support fixture. Flag long pieces
to avoid a tripping hazard. Never hold the
workpiece with your hands during a cut.
6. LOSS OF STABILITY. Unsupported
workpieces may jeopardize machine sta
-
bility and cause the machine to tip and fall
which could cause serious injury.
7. POWER INTERRUPTION. Unplug or
turn off machine after power int
erruption.
Machines without magnetic switches can
start up after power is restored.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Like all
machines there is danger associated with the Model G0561. Accidents are frequently caused by
lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to lessen
the possibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious
personal injury may occur.