Additional Specific Safety Rules - Porter-Cable 725 Porta-Band Instruction Manual

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and
shock the operator.
2. Keep blades sharp. Sharp blades will do the job better and safer.
3. Keep hands away from cutting area. When sawing never reach underneath
or behind the material being cut for any reason.
4. When you have finished a cut be careful not to come into contact with the
blade. Turn off the motor immediately.
5. Make sure the material to be cut is firmly held to prevent movement.
6. Stay clear of end pieces that may fall after being cut off.
7. Never use a liquid coolant with portable band saws.
8.
Use only stick wax to lubricate the blade.
9.
TO BE CERTAIN THAT THERE ARE NO FOREIGN OBJECTS SUCH AS
ELECTRICAL WIRE, CONDUIT, PLUMBING PIPES, ETC., THAT MAY
COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE BLADE.
10. Never hold work in your hand, lap, or against other parts of your body when
sawing.
11. Some wood contains preservatives which can be toxic. Take extra care to
prevent inhalation and skin contact when working with these materials.
Request, and follow, all safety information available from your material supplier.
12. Wear eye and hearing protection. Always use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. USE CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards.
Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.19 standards.
13. Take precautions against dust inhalation. The dust generated by certain
woods and wood products can be injurious to your health. Always operate
machinery in well-ventilated areas, and provide for proper dust removal. Use
wood dust collection systems whenever possible. Also, use face or dust
mask if cutting operation is dusty. Dust mask protection should comply with
MSHA/NIOSH certified respirator standards. Splinters, air-borne debris, and
dust can cause irritation, injury, and/or illness.
14. Some wood contains preservatives which can be toxic. Take extra care
to prevent inhalation and skin contact when working with these materials.
Request and follow any safety information available from your material
supplier.
Liquid coolants can increase the risk of electric shock.
EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN BLIND CUTTING
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