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14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer than using
your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
15. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
16. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
17. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories, such as blades,
bits, cutters, and the like.
18. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off
position before plugging in.
19. USE RECONNENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner's manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury or persons.
20. NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting
tool is unintentionally contacted.
21. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function-check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A
guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
22. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of
the blade or cutter only.
23. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave tool
until it comes to a complete stop.
24. MAME SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED from power supply while motor is being
mounted, connected or reconnected.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR BAND SAWS
1. If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of band saws, obtain
advice from your supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.
2. Follow all wiring codes and recommended electrical connections. Make
certain that the tool is properly grounded.
3. Make all adjustments with the power "OFF"
4. Always maintain proper adjustment of blade tension, blade guides, and blade
support bearings.
5. Avoid awkward hand positions. A sudden slip could allow the hand to contact
the blade.
6. Do not attempt to saw stock that does not have a flat surface, unless a
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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