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KEEP BYSTANDERS, CHILDREN, AND VISITORS at a safe distance from the
horizontal band saw while it is in operation. Distractions can cause inadvertent
misuse resulting in possible injury to the bystanders or to the operator.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other apparel that could possibly become caught in the moving parts
of the horizontal band saw. When working in a shop environment around power
tools, wear nonslip footwear. Use protective hair covering to contain long hair.
KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. Cluttered areas around the hor-
izontal band saw can cause unexpected accidents if the debris comes in contact
with the moving parts of the Horizontal band saw.
MAINTAIN A PROPER WORK ENVIRONMENT. Do not operate the horizontal
band saw in damp or wet locations or expose it to rain. Water can cause the
electrical components to malfunction resulting in damage to the Horizontal
band saw and/or serious injury or death to the operator.
ALWAYS USE APPROVED TABLE CLAMPS AND VICES to clamp workpieces to
the horizontal band saw table to prevent breakage, damage to the tool, the
workpiece, and possible severe injury to the operator. Contact Alltrade
Customer Service at 1-800-590-3723 (toll free) for authorized accessories.
USE ONLY METAL CUTTING BAND SAW BLADES that were designed for this tool.
Unsuitable blades can break without warning throwing fragments outward at high
speeds possibly causing severe injuries.
DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. The horizontal band saw will do a better job and be
safer if cutting operations are performed at the proper speeds as expressed in
this manual.
ALWAYS EASE THE BAND SAW BLADE AGAINST THE WORKPIECE when start-
ing a cutting operation.
DO NOT USE THE BAND SAW IF THE BLADE VIBRATES. Visually inspect the
blade wheels to ensure the blade is properly positioned in the guides. If the
vibration still exists, check the bearings and the motor shaft and repair or
replace them as soon as possible. EXCESSIVE VIBRATION can cause severe
damage to both the workpiece and the horizontal band saw. DISCONNECT AC
POWER BEFORE ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE BLADE ARE MADE.
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A substantial voltage drop can occur when using an extension cord. This voltage
drop will cause a loss of power and possibly saw overheating. Overheating of the
motor due to extension cords and multiple tools operating from the same recepta-
cle are the primary causes of power loss for the metal cutting band saw.
Do not use the metal cutting band saw if the power cord (or
extension cord, if used) is worn, cut, or damaged in any other way. A worn or
damaged power cord must be replaced immediately. Contact Alltrade Customer
Service to obtain the proper replacement power cord. Failure to adhere to this
warning could result in damage to the metal cutting band saw motor, fire, or
severe electrical shock or even death to the operator.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR METAL CUTTING BAND SAWS
AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT WITH DUST CREATED BY THE HORIZONTAL
BAND SAW. Allowing the dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on your skin
promotes the absorption of harmful chemicals into your body.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. If there are instructions in this
manual that are not completely understood, seek the advice of a trained profes-
sional or contact Alltrade Customer Service at 1-800-590-3723 before attempt-
ing to perform the procedures. Failure to follow all instructions listed in this
manual may result in property damage, damage to the tool, or serious person-
al injury or even death.
UNPACK THE HORIZONTAL BAND SAW COMPLETELY FROM ITS CARTON.
Inspect the saw and accessories and ensure they are free from defects or break-
age due to shipping.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS HORIZONTAL BAND SAW until it is completely assem-
bled according to the instructions in this manual. Failure to adhere to these
instructions could result in serious and/or permanent injury to the operator.
MAKE SURE APPROVED EYE PROTECTION IS BEING WORN and properly
adjusted and secured at all times the horizontal band saw is in use. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses and ARE NOT safety glasses.
Safety glasses must conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements. Approved safety
glasses and goggles will have Z87 printed or stamped on them.
FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES. Use only properly grounded three-hole ground-
ed receptacles. DO NOT cut the third prong off the power cord. When using an
extension cord, use only UL Listed extension cords with minimum 16 AWG
wiring and a maximum length of 25 feet. See ELECTRICAL SAFETY section in
this manual.
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