G9744Z Metal Cutting Bandsaw
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7. ONLY ALLOW TRAINED AND PROP-
ERLY SUPERVISED PERSONNEL TO
OPERATE MACHINERY. Make sure
operation instructions are safe and clearly
understood.
8.
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.
Keep all children and visitors a safe dis-
tance
from the work area.
9. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF. Use
padlocks, master switches, and remove
start switch keys.
10. NEVER LEAVE WHEN MACHINE IS
RUNNING. Turn power OFF and allow all
moving
parts to come to a complete stop
before leaving machine unattended.
11. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENTS. DO
NOT use machin-
ery in damp, wet locations, or where any
flammable or noxious fumes may exist.
12. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL
LIT. Clutter
and dark shadows may cause
accidents.
13.
USE A GROUNDED EXTENSION CORD
RATED FOR THE MACHINE AMPERAGE.
Undersized cords overheat and lose power.
Replace extension cords if they become
damaged. DO NOT use extension cords
for 220V machinery.
14.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM POWER
SOURCE BEFORE SERVICING
MACHINERY. Make sure switch is in
OFF
position before reconnecting.
15. MAINTAIN MACHINERY WITH CARE.
Keep blades sharp and clean for best and
safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
16. MAKE SURE GUARDS ARE IN PLACE
A
ND WORK CORRECTLY BEFORE
USING MACHINERY.
Safety Instructions for Machinery
17. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Make a habit of checking for
keys
and adjusting wrenches before turn-
ing
machinery ON.
18.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS
BE
FORE USING MACHINERY. Check
for binding and alignment of parts, broken
parts, part mounting, loose bolts, and any
other conditions that may affect machine
operation. Repair or replace damaged
parts.
19.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Refer
to the instruction manual for recom-
mended
accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
20. DO NOT FORCE MACHINERY. Work at
the speed for which the machine or acces-
sory
was designed.
21. SECURE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or
a vise to hold the workpiece when practi-
cal. A secured workpiece protects your
hands and frees both hands to operate the
machine.
22.
DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper foot-
ing
and balance at all times.
23. MANY MACHINES WILL EJECT THE
WORKPIECE TOWARD THE OPERATOR.
Know and avoid conditions that cause the
workpiece to "kickback."
24. ALWAYS LOCK MOBILE BASES
(IF USED) BEFORE OPERATING
MACHINERY.
25. BE AWARE THAT CERTAIN DUST MAY
BE
HAZARDOUS to the respiratory sys-
tems
of people and animals, especially
fine dust. Make sure you know the hazards
associated with the type of dust you will be
exposed to and always wear a respirator
approved for that type of dust.