Safety; Before Using The Band Saw - Craftsman 137.224240 Operator's Manual

GENERAL SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
BEFORE USnNG THE BAND SAW
Safety is a combination of Comrnorl sense, staying alert
and knowing how to use your band saw.
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious inju.ry, do not
plug the band saw in until you have read and understood
the following:
READ and become familiar with this entire ,nstruction
manual. LEARN the tool's applications, limitations,
and possible hazards
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order,
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REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form the habil of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning ON.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN, Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
6.
DON'T USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All viditors should be kept
at a safe distance from the work area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with _adlocks
master switches, or by removing slarter k.e:ys. ,._
8. DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. t will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL Don't force tool or the
attachment to do a job for which it was not designe d.
10. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be
sure
to use one heavy enough to
, carry the current your product will draw.
An undersized cord will result in a drop in line voltage
and loss of power which will cause the tool to overheat.
The table on page 5 shows the correct size to use
depencling on cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge nUmber, the heavier the cord.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts.
Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
12. ALWAYS WEAR EYE
WEAR YOUR
PROTECTION, Any band saw
can throw foreign objects into
the eyes that could cause
permanent eye damage.
ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles
(not glasses) that comply with
ANSI safety standard Z87.1. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact-resistant lenses. They ARE NOT
safety glasses Safety Goggles are available at Sears,
NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in cornpliance with
ANSI Z87.1 could cause senous injury,
13 WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing
operation produces dust.
14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than usulg your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing, and when
changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters,
and the like.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure the switch is in OFF position
before plugging in.
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USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
Operator's Manual for the recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to persons.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting blade is unintentionally
contacted.
19. CHECK FOR 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 clarnaged should be properly repaired
or replaced.
SAVE THESE NSTRUCT ONS
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