Additional Safety For Bandsaws - Grizzly G8692 Instruction Manual

Additional Safety for Bandsaws

1. DO NOT OPERATE WITH DULL OR
BADLY WORN BLADES. Dull blades
require more demand on the motor and are
less likely to cut precisely. Inspect blades
before each use.
2. NEVER POSITION
THUMBS IN LINE WITH THE CUT.
Serious personal injury could occur.
3. DO NOT OPERATE THIS BANDSAW
WITHOUT WHEEL GUARDS, PULLEY
GUARDS, AND BLADE GUARDS IN
PLACE.
4. ALWAYS HAVE
CLAMPED IN VICE BEFORE STARTING
A CUT.
5. LET THE MATERIAL COOL BEFORE
HANDLING OR REMOVING FROM VISE.
Cut material is hot and can cause .
6. WHEN CUTTING MAGNESIUM NEVER
USE SOLUBLE OILS OR EMULSIONS
(OIL-WATER MIX). Water will greatly
intensify any accidental magnesium chip
fire. See a coolant supplier for specific
coolant recommendations when cutting
magnesium.
7. STOP THE MACHINE BEFORE REMOV-
ING THE WORKPIECE.
Like all power tools, there is danger associ-
ated with the Model G8692. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this tool with
respect and caution to lessen the possibili-
ty of operator injury. If normal safety pre-
cautions are overlooked or ignored, serious
personal injury may occur.
G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand
FINGERS OR
STOCK FIRMLY
8. MAKE ALL ADJUSTMENTS WITH THE
POWER OFF.
9. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM
THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE MAK-
ING REPAIRS.
10. ALL INSPECTIONS, ADJUSTMENTS,
AND MAINTENANCE MUST BE DONE
WITH THE POWER OFF and the circuit
breaker shut off. Wait for all moving parts
to come to a complete stop.
11. MAKE SURE BLADE SPEED IS SET
CORRECTLY FOR THE MATERIAL
BEING CUT.
12. RECHECK BLADE TENSION AFTER INI-
TIAL CUT WHEN USING A NEW BLADE.
13. IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE EXPERIENC-
ING DIFFICULTIES PERFORMING THE
INTENDED OPERATION, STOP USING
THE BANDSAW! Then contact our service
department or ask a qualified expert how
the operation should be performed.
14. MAKE SURE BLADE IS PROPERLY
TENSIONED BEFORE
MACHINE.
15. HABITS – GOOD AND BAD – ARE HARD
TO BREAK. Develop good habits in your
shop and safety will become second-
nature to you.
No list of safety guidelines can be com-
plete. 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 personal injury, damage to equip-
ment, or poor work results.
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