About This Manual - Jet VBS-2012 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

25. Maintain tools with care. Keep saw blades
sharp and clean for the best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.
26. Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a
brush or compressed air to remove chips or
debris — do not use your bare hands.
27. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury
could occur if the machine tips over.
28. Never leave the machine running unattended.
Turn the power off and do not leave the
machine until it comes to a complete stop.
29. Remove loose items and unnecessary work
pieces from the area before starting the
machine.
30. Keep hands out of the line of saw blade.
31. Always use push sticks when cutting small
material.
32. Raise or lower blade guide only when machine
has been turned off and blade has stopped
moving.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or possible
machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly even
death.

4.0 About this manual

This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc. covering the safe operation and maintenance
procedures for a JET Model VBS-2012 Band Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety
precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. Your machine has
been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble-free operation if used in accordance with the
instructions as set forth in this document.
If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or Walter Meier. Walter Meier can also
be reached at our web site: www.waltermeier.com.
Retain this manual for future reference. If the machine transfers ownership, the manual should accompany it.
Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly
or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
33. Always wear leather gloves when handling
saw blades. The operator should not wear
gloves when operating the band saw.
34. Do not allow the saw blade to rest against the
workpiece when the saw is not running.
35. The saw must be stopped and the electrical
supply must be cut off before any blade
replacement, drive belt replacement, or any
periodic service or maintenance is performed
on the machine.
36. Remove cut off pieces carefully, keeping
hands away from the blade. The saw must be
stopped and the electrical supply cut off or
machine unplugged before reaching into the
cutting area.
37. Don't use in dangerous environment. Don't
use power tools in damp or wet location, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well
lighted.
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