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Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws
1.
BLADE CONDITION. do not operate with
dull, cracked or badly worn blade. inspect
blades for cracks and missing teeth before
each use.
2.
HAND pLACEMENT. never position fin-
gers or thumbs in line with the cut. hands
could be crushed in vise or by falling
machine components, or cut by the blade.
3.
ENTANGLEMENT HAzARDS. do not
operate this bandsaw without blade guard
in place. otherwise, loose clothing, jewelry,
long hair and work gloves can be drawn
into working parts.
4.
BLADE REpLACEMENT. When replacing
blades, make sure teeth face toward the
workpiece. Wear gloves to protect hands
and safety glasses to protect eyes.
5.
WORKpIECE HANDLING. always sup-
port the workpiece with table, vise, or other
support fixture. Flag long pieces to avoid a
tripping hazard. never hold the workpiece
with your hands during a cut.
6.
LOSS
Of
STABILITY.
workpieces may jeopardize machine sta-
bility and cause the machine to tip and fall,
which could cause serious injury.
7.
pOWER INTERRUpTION. unplug machine
after power interruption. Machines without
magnetic switches can start up after power
is restored.
Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine
with respect and caution to decrease the
risk of operator injury. If normal safety pre-
cautions are overlooked or ignored, serious
personal injury may occur.
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8.
9.
10. ATTENTION TO WORK AREA. never
11. MAINTENANCE/SERVICE. all inspec-
12. HEARING pROTECTION & HAzARDS.
unsupported
13. HOT SURfACES. due to friction, the
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
fIRE HAzARD. use eXtreMe Caution
if cutting magnesium. using the wrong cut-
ting fluid will lead to chip fire and possible
explosion.
CUTTING fLUID SAfETY. always follow
manufacturer's cutting fluid safety instruc-
tions. pay particular attention to contact,
contamination, inhalation, storage and dis-
posal warnings. spilled cutting fluid cre-
ates a slipping and toxicity hazard.
leave a machine running and unattended.
pay attention to the actions of others in the
area to avoid unintended accidents.
tions, adjustments, and maintenance are
to be done with the machine OFF and the
power disconnected to the machine. Wait
for all moving parts to come to a complete
stop.
noise generated by blade and workpiece
vibration, material handling, and power
transmission can cause permanent hear-
ing loss over time and interfere with com-
munication and audible signals. always
wear hearing protection.
workpiece, chips, and some machine com-
ponents can be hot enough to burn you.
g0664 heavy duty Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
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