Craftex CX Series User Manual page 6

CX123 Specific Safety Instructions
CX123 is designed for cutting wood only.
ALWAYS INSPECT the blade for any
cracked or missing teeth before operating
the band saw.
ALWAYS ENSURE that the blade tension
is properly set for the type and width of
blade installed.
NEVER place your fingers or hands in the
line of cut. If you slip, your hands or fingers
may come into contact with the blade.
Always use a push stick when ripping
narrow pieces.
DO NOT back the work-piece away from
the blade while cutting. Always turn off the
machine if you are backing out a cut.
ALL GAURDS must be in place while
operating the band saw to ensure safety.
ALWAYS FEED the stock smoothly. Do
not force or twist the work-piece while
cutting.
MAKE SURE that the band saw blade
guard is no more than 1/2" above the
stock.
MAKE SURE before
adjustments, the switch is in the "OFF"
position and the cord is un-plugged from
the power source.
NEVER LEAVE the band saw unattended while
it is running.
making any
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DO NOT attempt to remove jammed pieces
unless the band saw has come to a
complete stop and the power switch has
been turned to the OFF position.
NEVER TURN ON the band saw if the
blade is in contact with your stock.
ALWAYS ENSURE that the guide blocks
are properly set to prevent blade wander.
ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN
bearings are properly adjusted to guide the
blade.
MAINTAIN AND SERVICE your band saw
regularly as instructed in the user manual.
MAKE SURE you
understood all the safety instructions in the
manual and you are familiar with your band
saw, before operating the CX123. If you fail
to do so, serious injury could occur.
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