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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR BANDSAWS AND DISC SANDERS
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Use a Push Stick or scrap of wood to do the pushing and guiding, when sawing small pieces
which require the fingers to be close to the blade.
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Set the blade guide/guard assembly as close as possible to the workpiece. Switch off the saw,
and make sure the blade has come to a complete stop before clearing sawdust or offcuts from
the table.
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Keep the saw properly adjusted, paying particular attention to the blade tension and tracking, and
the blade guides.
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Disconnect the saw from the mains supply before removing the front cover.
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Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be sawn or sanded
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Be extra cautious with very large or small, or irregularly shaped workpieces. Set up the machine and
make all adjustments with the power OFF.
i.e. -
Tilting the table,
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Adjusting the saw blade guard
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Adjusting the saw blade guides
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Adjusting the sanding table
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Adjusting the Blade tension
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Adjusting the Blade tracking, etc.
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DO NOT operate the machine with the covers off. They must all be in place and securely fastened
when performing any operation.
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Any adjustable component must be securely locked in position to ensure it cannot vibrate free during
operation.
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When sawing curves, make relief cuts to allow removal of scrap material. This will prevent undue
twisting or binding of the saw blade. Make the relief cuts before starting the curved cut. When sawing,
hold material firmly, and feed into blade at a moderate speed.
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Be sure to use the correct blade size and type.
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DO NOT saw any material that does not have a flat surface on which to bear, unless a suitable support
is used.
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The Bandsaw housing is made from plastic. Keep naked flames or hot tools away, as they could
cause serious damage.
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Ensure the bandsaw is permanently and securely fixed in position before operating. DO NOT operate
the bandsaw without the sanding disc guard in place.
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DO NOT operate the disc sander without the sanding table in place.
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Ensure that the sanding disc table is within 1/16 "from the disc AT ALL TIMES, to prevent the workpiece
or fingers being pinched between the table and disc.
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Trim the disc when it becomes frayed, to avoid distraction.
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Only exert moderate pressure when using the belt or disc sander. Pressing too hard will not remove
material faster.
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When sanding , ensure you use the correct grit size for the job.
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Never wet the abrasive as water entering the machine could cause an electric shock.
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DO NOT use the disc sander with the bandsaw blade in place.
IMPORTANT.
This machine is designed primarily for sanding and cutting wood. DO NOT use for sanding asbestos,
painted surfaces, or materials which produce toxic dust.
DO NOT use for sanding Magnesium, as Magnesium dust is highly flammable.
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