Electrical Safety; Package Contents - DeWalt DW876 Original Instructions Manual

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d ) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e ) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f ) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g ) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these
instructions taking into account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
h ) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
5) Service
a ) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Additional Safety Rules for Bandsaws
• Before work checks that the machine is placed on an even surface with sufficient stability.
• In case of an accident or machine failure immediately turn the machine off and disconnect
from power supply.
• Report the failure and mark the machine in suitable form to prevent other people from using
the defective machine.
• When the saw blade is blocked caused by abnormal feed force during cutting, switch the
machine off and disconnect from power supply. Remove the workpiece and ensure that the
saw blade runs free. Switch the machine on and start new cutting operation with reduced
feed force.
• Refrain from removing any cut-offs or other parts of the workpiece from the cutting area while
the machine is running.
• Provide adequate general or localized lighting
• Ensure the operator is adequately trained in the use, adjustment and operation of
the machine.
• Connect the saw to a dust collection device when sawing wood. Always consider factors
which influence exposure of dust such as:
ʵ type of material to be machined (chip board produces more dust than wood);
ʵ sharpness of the saw blade;
ʵ correct adjustment of the saw blade.
ʵ dust extractor with air velocity not less than 20 m/s.
ʵ Ensure that the local extraction as well as hoods, baffles and chutes are properly adjusted.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment such as:
ʵ Hearing protection to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss.
ʵ Respiratory protection to produce the risk of inhalation of harmful dust.
ʵ Gloves for handling the bandsaw blade and rough material.
• When straight cutting against rip fence use the push stick.
• Always place the guide (rip fence) on the lower side of the table when cutting with the table
inclined
• When cutting round material use a suitable holding device to prevent twisting of
the workpiece.
• Before starting operation check correct adjustment and functionality of the band saw guards.
• Workpiece sizes
ʵ Never cut workpiece shorter than 100 mm.
ʵ Without additional support the machine is designed to accept the maximum workpiece
size of:
- Height 150 mm by width 230 mm by length 700 mm.
- Longer workpiece needs to be supported by suitable additional table.
• This machine is not designed for serial or conveyor belt production.
• Keep your hands well clear of the blade. Use a push stick for narrow workpieces.
• Ensure the blade rotates in the correct direction and the teeth are pointing downwards.
• Always use sharp blades of the correct type designed for the workpiece.
• Select the correct bandsaw blade for the different type of speed settings and the material to
be cut.
• Observe the maximum speed marked on the bandsaw blade packaging.
• Do not use bandsaw blades that do not conform to the dimensions stated in the
technical data.
• Do not use deformed or damaged bandsaw blades.
• When performing bevel cuts, ensure that the rip fence is fixed on the lower side of the table.
• Keep the push stick in its place when not in use.
• Keep the upper blade guard as close to the workpiece as possible.
• When not in use, protect the saw blade completely using the blade guard.
• When working under abnormal conditions (exceptionally low temperatures, lower mains
supply voltage than normal or following a long period of inactivity) the machine may have a
tendency to stick. In such a case, slacken the blade tension to approx.100 N, switch the motor
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on and (while the motor is running) gradually increase the tension to (50 x b) N, where b is the
width of the saw blade in mm.
• When the machine is not going to be used for a prolonged period of time, loosen the tension
completely to eliminate the risk of blade wheel distortion and resulting inbalance.

WARNING: We recommend the use of a residual current device with a residual current
rating of 30mA or less.
Residual Risks
The following risks are inherent to the use of bandsaws:
• injuries caused by touching the rotating parts
• injuries caused by disruption of the saw blade
These risks are most evident:
• within the range of operation
• within the range of the rotating machine parts
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations and the implementation of safety
devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided. These are:
• Impairment of hearing
• Risk of accidents caused by the uncovered parts of the rotating saw blade.
• Risk of injury when changing the blade
• Risk of squeezing fingers when opening the guards.
• Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when sawing wood, especially oak
and beech.
The following factors are of influence to noise production:
• The material to be cut
• The support of the material
• The saw bend tension
• The type of bandsaw blade
• The feed force
• Correct adjustment and regular maintenance of the bandsaw blade.
• Regular maintenance of the pulleys and the lubrication system

Electrical Safety

The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. Always check that the power
supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
This machine is of class I construction; therefore earthed (grounded) connection is required.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a specially prepared cord available
through the D WALT service organisation.
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Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
• Connect the green/yellow lead to the earth terminal
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 13 A.
Using an Extension Cable
If an extension cable is required, use an approved 3–core extension cable suitable for the
power input of this tool (see Technical Data).The minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm
maximum length is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.

Package Contents

The package contains:
1 Partly assembled machine
1 Table
1 Rip fence
1 Mitre fence
1 Box containing:
1 legstand (4 legs 530 mm, 2 traverse rails 480 mm, 2 traverse rails 360 mm, M5 x 16
bolts, M5 nuts and M5 washers for assembling the legstand, M8 x 20 bolts and washers
for mounting the machine onto the legstand)
1 Spanner 10/13 mm
1 Hex key 2.5 mm
1 Instruction manual
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may have occurred during transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual prior to operation.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Unplug the tool when not in use, before changing any parts of the
tools, accessories or attachments and before servicing.
Check the direction of rotation of the blade.
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