Additional Safety For Bandsaws - Grizzly G0514X Owner's Manual

Additional Safety for Bandsaws

BLADE cONDITION. do not operate with dull,
cracked or badly worn blade. dull blades require
more effort to perform the cut and increase the
risk of kickback. inspect blades for cracks and
missing teeth before each use.
BLADE REpLAcEMENT. to avoid mishaps that
could result in operator injury, make sure the blade
teeth face down toward the table and the blade is
properly tensioned and tracked before operating.
SMALL WORKpIEcE hANDLING. if your hands
slip while holding small workpieces with your fin-
gers during a cut, serious personal injury could
occur. always support/feed the workpiece with
push sticks, jig, vise, or some type of clamping
fixture.
BLADE SpEED. Moving the workpiece against
a blade that is not at full speed could cause the
blade to grab the workpiece and draw the opera-
tor's hands into the blade. always allow the blade
to come to full speed before starting the cut.
WORKpIEcE SuppORT. if the workpiece should
unexpectedly twist during cutting, it could kick-
back or draw the operator's hands into the blade.
always keep the workpiece flat and firm against
the table when cutting. if necessary, use a jig or
other work-holding device.
BLADE SuppORT. the blade tension and guide
/support bearings keep the blade straight when
cutting. always keep the blade tension and guide
thrust bearings properly adjusted and positioned
to avoid the blade bending or breaking with the
forces of the cutting operation.
Like all machinery there is potential danger when operating this machine. Accidents are fre-
quently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. use this machine with respect
and caution to lessen the possibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are over-
looked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.
G0514X/-X2/-X2B/-X3 (Mfg. Since 2/12)
cuTTING TEchNIQuES. plan your operation
so the blade always cuts to the outside of the
workpiece. do not back the workpiece away
from the blade while the saw is running, which
could cause kickback and personal injuries. if you
need to back the workpiece out, turn the bandsaw
oFF and wait for the blade to come to a complete
stop. do not twist or put excessive stress on the
blade that could damage it.
hAND pLAcEMENT. never position fingers or
hands in line with the blade. if the workpiece or
your hands slip, serious personal injury could
occur.
fEED RATE. to avoid the risk of the workpiece
slipping and causing operator injury, always feed
stock evenly and smoothly. do not force or twist
the blade while cutting, especially when sawing
small curves.
WORKpIEcE MATERIAL. this machine is
intended for cutting natural and man-made wood
products, and laminate covered wood products.
this machine is not designed to cut metal, glass,
stone, tile, etc.
BLADE cONTROL. to avoid serious personal
injury, do not attempt to stop or slow the blade
with your hand or the workpiece. allow the blade
to stop on its own.
uppER BLADE GuIDE SuppORT. to reduce
the exposure of the operator to the blade and
provide maximum support for the blade, keep the
upper blade support and guide bearings no more
than 1" above the workpiece.
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