Additional Safety For Bandsaws - Shop fox W1729 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 fingers 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 operator'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
kickback 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.
Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12)
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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