Safety Instructions For Basic Band Saw Operation; Before Using The Saw; When Installing Or Moving The Saw; Before Each Use - Craftsman 113.244580 Owner's Manual

Safety Instructions for Basic Band Saw Operation
Before Using the Saw:
WARNING: to avoid mistakes that could cause seri-
ous, permanent injury, do not plug the saw in until
the following steps have been completed.
• Completely assemble and align saw (see "Assembly"
and "Alignment" section within).
• Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch,
table bevel and bevel lock knob, blade guides, backup
bearings, guide bar lock knob and blade guard.
• Review and understand all safety instructions and
operating procedures in this manual.
• Review the maintenance methods for this saw.
• Find and read all the warning labels found on the front
of the saw.
When Installing or Moving the Saw:
Avoid dangerous environment,
• Use the saw in a dry, indoor place protected from rain.
• Keep work area well lighted.
To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement.
• Put the saw on a firm level surface where there is
plenty of room to handle and properly support the
workpiece.
• Support the saw so the table is level and the saw does
not rock.
• Bolt the saw to the floor or work surface. Saw may slip,
walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards.
• Turn saw off and unplug cord before moving the saw.
To avoid injury from electrical shock.
• Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug's metal
prongs when plugging in or unplugging the saw.
• Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the
tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool. Do not
store any items above or near the tool where anyone
might stand on the tool to reach them.
Before Each Use:
Inspect your saw.
• To avoid injury from accidental starting, turn the switch
off, unplug the saw, and remove the switch key before
changing the setup, removing covers, guards or blade.
• Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, and any other
conditions that may affect the way the saw works.
• If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any
electrical part does not work properly, turn the saw off
and unplug the saw.
• Replace damaged or missing parts before using the
saw again.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep the saw clean for best
and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubri-
cating.
• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of
checking for and removing keys and adjusting
wrenches from table top before turning it on.
To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces or
broken blades.
Inspect your blade.
• Choose the right blade size, style and cutting speed for
the material and the type of cutting you plan to do.
• Use only recommended accessories. Consult this
owners manual for recommended accessories. Follow
the instructions that come with the accessories. The
use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to
persons.
• Make sure the blade teeth point downward, toward the
table.
• Make sure the blade guides and thrust bearings are
properly adjusted.
• Make sure the blade tension is properly adjusted.
• Make sure the bevel clamp is tight and no parts have
excessive play.
• To avoid accidental blade contact, minimize blade
breakage and provide maximum blade support, always
adjust the upper blade guide and blade guard to just
clear the workpiece.
Inspect your work area.
• Keep work area clean.
• Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor
must not be slippery from wax or sawdust.
• To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the saw
near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
Plan Your Work:
• Use the right tool. Don't force tool or attachment to do
a job it was not designed to do.
• Use this band saw to cut only wood, wood like prod-
ucts and plastics.
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damage to the saw, never use this band saw to cut
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metals.
• To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving
parts, don't do layout, assembly, or set up work on the
saw while any parts are moving.
• Avoid accidental starting. Make sure switch is "OFF"
before plugging saw into a power outlet.
• Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face and ears.
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