Operation - Makita LB1200F Instruction Manual

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Operation

Danger:
To reduce the risk of personal injury as much as possible, the following safety
recommendations should be observed when operating the saw.
CAUTION:
• Do not touch the saw blade when cutting.
• During saw operation, wear safety glasses, but do not wear gloves.
• Cut only one work piece at a time.
• Always hold the work piece down on the table.
• Do not jam any work pieces.
• Do not try to slow the band saw blade down or stop it by pushing the work piece
against the saw blade from the side.
• When straight cutting against the fence use a push stick.
• If the type of work requires, use the following:
- pushing stick — if distance rip fence - band saw blade  150 mm;
- work support — for long stock, which would otherwise fall off the table on
completion of the cut;
- dust collector;
- when cutting round stock, firmly secure material as shown in diagram.
- a suitable guide for firm support when cutting thin stock layed on edge.
- gloves for handling the saw band and rough material.
• Before starting work, check to see that the following are in proper working order:
- band saw blade;
- upper and lower blade guard.
• Replace damaged parts immediately.
• Assume correct work position (the band saw blade's teeth must point towards the
operator).
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