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to prevent unauthorized use of the tool and/or to prevent children from
accidentally turning it on. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.
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about the proper use of band saws is available
from the Power Tool Institute; 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-
2851 or at the following website, www.powertoolinstitute.com. Information is
also available from the National Safety Council; 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca,
IL 60143-3201. Additionally, you can refer to the U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1910.213 Regulations.
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Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please
study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will
allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
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V Volts Voltage (Potential)
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (Cycles per Second)
W Watt Power
Kg Kilograms Weight
Alternating Current Type of Current
Direct Current Type of Current
Alternating or Direct Current Type of Current
Earthing Terminal Grounding Terminal
Class II Construction Denotes Double Insulation
min Minutes Time
s Seconds Time
Diameter Size of Drill Bits,
Grinding Wheels, etc.
No load speed No-load Rotational Speed
.../min Revolutions per Minute Revolutions, Surface Speed,
Strokes, etc. per Minute
1,2,3, … Ring Selector Settings Speed, Torque or Position Settings
9 10
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BBAANNDD SSAAWW BBLLAADDEE..
The sudden start-up of the band saw blade could cause it
to break resulting in pieces flying away from the band saw resulting in damage
the workpiece, the band saw, and/or serious injury to the operator.
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before
making adjustments to the worktable, clamps, vises, workpieces, changing
abrasive wheels, or changing the speed of the drill motor preventing the tool
from accidentally turning on. Failure to adhere to this step could result in dam-
age to the workpiece and the band saw as well as possible severe injury to the
operator.
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The resulting fire and/or explosion could cause permanent serious
injuries to the operator and damage to the band saw and surrounding work
area.
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away from the workpiece while
it is on the table and the band saw is turned on. Severe injury could result.
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It is important to keep hands away from the moving blade both
above and below the work table. A sudden slip could bring hands in contact
with the moving blade possibly resulting in severe injuries to the operator.
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Never
attempt to hold the workpiece by hand. The band saw blade can seize in the
workpiece resulting in loss of control of the workpiece possibly causing severe
injuries to the operator and/or damage to the workpiece and band saw.
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It is very important that
these covers be in place and in proper working condition when the band saw is
being used.
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Ensure the “ON/OFF” switch
is set to the “OFF” position before plugging the power cord into the AC outlet.
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AANNDD UUNNPPLLUUGG TTHHEE PPOOWWEERR CCOORRDD FFRROOMM TTHHEE EELLEECCTTRRIICCAALL RREECCEEPPTTAACCLLEE
when
the cutting operations are finished. Thoroughly clean the area surrounding the
band saw making it ready for the next use.
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