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G0622 4" X 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw
Additional Safety Instructions for Metal
Cutting Bandsaws
8. 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.
9. MAINTENANCE/SERVICE. All inspec-
tions, adjustments, and maintenance are
to be done with the machine
OFF and the
power disconnected to the machine. Wait
for all moving parts to come to a complete
stop.
10. 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. Al
ways
wear hearing protection.
11. HOT SURFACES. Due to friction, the
workpiece, chips, and some machine com
-
ponents can be hot enough to burn you.
12. STARTING POSITION.
Never turn the
saw ON with the blade resting on the
work
piece.
13. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at
any time you are experiencing difficulties
performing the intended operation, stop
using the machine! Contact our Technical
Support Department at (570) 546-9663.
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.
Hands
could be crushed in vise or by falling
machine components or cut by the blade.
3. ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS.
Do not
operate this bandsaw without blade guard
in place. Otherwise, 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 sup
-
port the workpiece
with table, vise, or other
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 machin
e
after power interruption. 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 G0622. 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.