SAFETY
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1. Know your band saw. Read the operator's manual carefully.
Learn
the operation, applicationand
limitation. Realizethe specificpotentialhazardspeculiarto this band saw.
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2. Use recommended accessories.Improper accessories may be hazardous.
3.
Wear
proper apparel.
4. Keepunnecessarypeople away.
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Do not overreachor stand on tool.
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5.
Avoid dangerous environment. Do not use band saw in damp or wet locations. Keep work area
well illuminated.
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6. Keep work
area
clean. Clutteredand slippery floors invite accidents.
7. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches from band saw before turning on power.
8. Avoid accidental starting. Make sure switch isoffbefore plugging inpower cord.
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9. Do not force band saw.It is safer to operatewith the cutting rate for which it was designed.
10.
Never hand hold the material with saw in horizontal position. Always use the vise, and clamp
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secure1y.
11.
Keepbelt guard and wheel covers in place and in working order.
12. When a workpiece is too long or heavy, support it fromthe floor.
13.
Always remember to switch offthe machine when the work is completed.
14. Disconnectpower cord before adjusting, servicing and changingblade.
15.
Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool,
a
guard or other parts that is damaged should
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be carefullychecked.To assurethat it will operateproperly and perform its intended function.
16. Moving parts should keep in an alignment and binding. Check for breakage, mounting and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. Any damaged part or guard should
be
properly
.
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repaired or replaced.
17. Use a sharpblade andkeep tool clean for best and safestperformance.
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18. Safety is a combination of operator's common sense and alertness at
all
times when the saw is
functioning.
19. Maintainingthe band sawin top condition is essentialfor safety.
