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OPERATION
CAUTION:
• Always wear proper eye protection with side shields, safety footwear, and leather
gloves to protect from burrs and sharp edges.
• Avoid accidental starting. Make sure the main disconnect switch is off before
connection to a power source.
• Don't force the bandsaw. It is safer to operate with the cutting rate for which it is
designed.
• Never handhold the material during cutting. Always use a vice and clamp
securely.
• Be extremely careful when cutting magnesium. Turn off cutting fluid when cutting
magnesium. If fire occurs while cutting magnesium, DO NOT attempt to extinguish
with water or fire extinguisher. Use graphite powder.
• Keep guards and wheel covers in place and in good working condition.
• Support long, heavy work that extends beyond the saw table. This is to include
both the infeed and the outfeed side of the table.
• Always remember to turn off the machines when the work is completed.
Disconnect power before adjusting, servicing or changing blade.
• Inspect damaged parts. Before further use of bandsaw, guards or other parts that
are damaged should be properly repaired or replaced to assure proper operation
and performance of its intended function.
• Moving parts should be kept in alignment and free from binding. Check for
breakage, mounting and any other conditions that may affect the machine's
operation. Any damaged part(s) or guard(s) should be properly repaired or
replaced before placing the saw in service.
• Use a sharp blade and keep machine clean for best and safest performance.
Follow lubrication instructions in maintenance section.
• Safety is a combination of the operator's common sense and alertness at all times
when machine is in operation.
• Maintaining the bandsaw in top condition is essential for safety.
• Never alter the machine in any way. To do so may endanger the operator's safety
and will void the warranty. Never operate a machine that has been altered. Serious
injury may result.
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