Sears 113.244200 Owner's Manual page 3

r BAND SAW SAFETY RULES
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For your own safety, do not attempt
to operate your band saw until it is
completely assembled and installed according to the
instructions . _ _ and until you read and understand
the following:
• GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..SeePage2
• BAND SAW SAFETY RULES ............ See Page 3
@ GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BAND SAW See Page6
® OPERATIONS ......................... SeePage 9
® ADJUSTMENTS ................. See Pages 12 & 13
• MAINTENANCE ................. See Page t0
STABILITY OF SAW
• YOUR BAND SAW MUST BE BOLTED SECURELY
TO A STAND OR WORK BENCH In addition, if
there is any tendency for the band saw to tip over or
move during certain operations such as cutting long
heavy boards, bolt your band saw stand or work_
bench to the floor
LOCATION
• This band saw is intended for indoor use only..
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When cutting a large piece of material, make sure
it is supported at table height.
Hold the work firmly against the table
Do not feed the material too fast while cutting. Only
feed the material fast enough so that the blade win
cut, Keep fingers away from the blade.
Use caution when cutting off material which is irreg-
ular in cross section which could pinch the blade
before the cut is completed. A piece of molding for
example must lay flat on the table and not be
permitted to rock while being cut
Use caution when cutting off round material such
as dowel rods, or tubing. They have a tendency to
roll while being cut causing the blade to "bite",
Always use a "V" block, or clamp round material to a
miter gauge.
When backing up the workpiece, the blade may bind
in the cut ....... this is usually caused by sawdust
clogging up the cut or because the blade comes out
of the guides. If this happens:
Turn off the band saw.., remove plug from power
source outlet , _ remove cover from band saw, Insert
a screwdriver or wedge in the cut . _ . rotate the
wheels by hand while backing up the workpiece.
PROTECTION: EYES, HANDS,
FACE, EARS AND BODY
e Wear safety goggles and a face shiefd if operation is
dusty_ Wear ear plugs or muffs during extended
periods of operation. Do not wear gloves.. _rott tong
steeves above the elbow.
O Do not cut pieces of material too small to hold by
hand.
O Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause a hand to move into the blade.
e Never turn your band saw "ON" before clearing the
table of all Obiects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.)
except for the workpiece and related feed or support
devices for the operation planned,
e Make sure the blade runs downward toward the table.
Always adjust tracking wheel correctly so that the
blade does not run off the wheels°
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Never leave the band saw work area with the power
on, before the machine has come to a complete stop,
or without removing and storing the switch key.
Never operate band saw with cover removed_
Do not perform layout, assembly, or setup work on
the table while the cutting toof is rotating.
Turn saw "off" and remove plug from power supply
outlet before installing or removing an accessory or
attachment.
Should any part of this band saw be missing, bent,
or fail in any way, or any electrical component fail to
perform properly, shut off power switch and remove
plug from power supply outlet_ Replace damaged,
missing, and/or failed parts before resuming opera-
tion.
THINK SAFETY
o Safety is a combination of operator common sense
and alertness whenever the band saw is in operation,
O Always adjust blade tension correctly.
O ALWAYS adjust the upper blade guide and blade
guard to just clear the workpiece to protect the
operator, to keep blade breakage to a minimum, and
to provide maximum support for blade°
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Do not alfow familiarity (gained
from frequent use of your band
saw) to become commonplace. Always remember
that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to
inflict severe injury.
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