COMPANION 172.21399 Operator's Manual page 10

ADDITIONAL SPECHFUC SAFETY RULES FOR BAND SAWS cont.
23. DO NOT use a dull or damaged band saw blade. Damaged band saw blades can break easily,
bind in the workpiece and cause kickback.
24. ALWAYS keep your hands away from working area. DO NOT reach under the material you are
working on or into the path of the band saw with your fingers or hand for any reason. ALWAYS
turn the power off.
z_ WARNING ° The band saw blade continues to move after the power to the band saw cuts off.
To avoid possible serious injury, after turning OFF the band saw switch to cut power, allow the blade
to stop completely BEFORE removing the band saw blade from the workpiece.
25. NEVER
begin cutting a workpiece until the band saw blade is at full speed. Allow the band saw
to operate for a brief period before using. If there is excessive vibration or unusual noise, stop
the band saw UMMEDHATELY. Turn the band saw OFF. Unplug it immediately. DO NOT restart
the band saw until the problem has been identified and corrected.
26. NEVER reach into the band saw blade area to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap, or anything
else that is in or near the path of the band saw blade. Turn the power switch OFF, remove the
switch key and unplug the band saw. Wait for all moving parts to stop completely before removing
jammed materials.
27. NEVER, for any reason, touch the band saw blade or other moving parts during use.
28. DO NOT turn the motor switch on and off rapidly. This could cause the band saw blade to loosen
which could create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand clear and allow the band saw blade
to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the tool from the power source and securely tighten the
band saw blade.
29. ALWAYS turn off the band saw before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when
reconnecting the band saw to a power supply. NEVER leave the band saw unattended when it
is connected to a power supply.
30. NEVER lift this band saw by gripping the adjustable worktable.
31. NEVER leave the work area until all moving parts are stopped. To childproof the work area, shut
off the power to master switches and remove the switch key from the band saw. Store it in a safe
place, away from children.
32. SAVE THESE HNSTRUOT_ONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who
may use this band saw. If someone borrows this band saw, make sure they have these
instructions also.
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