Skil BW9501-00 Owner's Manual page 26

Avoiding Injury
a. Make sure saw is level and does not rock. The saw should always be on a firm, level
surface with plenty of room for handling and properly supporting the workpiece.
b. Bolt saw to the support surface to prevent slipping, walking, or sliding during operations like
cutting long, heavy boards.
c. Turn saw OFF, remove safety key, and unplug cord from the power source before moving
the saw.
d. Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until the blade has come to a full and complete stop.
e. Choose the right size and style blade for the material and type of cut you plan to do.
f. Make sure that the blade teeth point down toward the saw table, that the blade guides,
thrust bearings, and blade tension are properly adjusted, that the blade guide locking knob
is tight, and that no parts have excessive play.
g. To avoid accidental blade contact, minimize blade breakage, and provide maximum blade
support, always position the blade guide assembly to just clear the workpiece.
h. Use only recommended accessories.
i. With the exception of the workpiece and related support devices, clear everything off the
saw table before turning the saw on.
j. Properly support round materials such as dowel rods or tubing because they have a
tendency to roll during a cut causing the blade to "bite". To avoid this, always use a "V" block
or clamp workpiece to a miter guide.
k. Before removing loose pieces from the saw table, turn saw off and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
Before Leaving the Saw
a. Place the switch in the OFF position. Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete
stop, then remove the safety key from the switch assembly. Store the key in a safe place.
b. Unplug the saw from the power source.
c. Make workshop childproof.
d. If the band saw is not used for a long time, release the tension from the saw blade by
raising the blade tension lever. This will prolong the life of the blade.
e. Lock the shop.
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