13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at
SAFETY all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions
Manual Before Operating This Equipment for lubricating and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and changing
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of
symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make
level of importance of the safety messages. The progression sure switch is in off position before plugging in.
of symbols is described below. Remember
that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger 17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s
and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper
measures.accessories may cause risk of injury.
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool,
Indicates an imminently hazardous a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in checked to determine that it will operate properly and
death or serious injury.perform its intended function.Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
serious injury.be properly repaired or replaced.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation 19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert complete stop.
against unsafe practices.
This symbol is used to alert the user to
useful information about proper operation of the Additional Safety Instructions For The
equipment.Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
1. Do not operate your bandsaw with dull or badly worn
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
blades. Dull blades require more effort to use and are
difficult to control. Inspect blades before each use.
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
2. Make sure the blade has been properly tensioned and is
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of tracking on the center of the wheels
checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning on.3. Always support stock in the vise and make certain it is
firmly secured. Never attempt to hold material by hand
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches while sawing.
invite accidents.
4. Keep belt guard and bandsaw wheel covers in place when
4. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use operating the machine.
power tools in damp or wet locations, or where any
flammable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area 5. Never force the saw through the cut. Allow the feed
well lighted.cylinder to control the rate of cutting. If the saw blade
binds or stalls turn the power off immediately.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and
visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.6. Never position fingers or thumbs in line with the cut.
Serious injury could occur.
6. MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master
switches, or by removing starter keys.7. Periodically check the horizontal stop screw and the
automatic shutoff limit switch to make sure they are
7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer properly adjusted.
at the rate for which it was designed.
8. Exercise great caution when replacing blades. Wear
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a protective gloves and safety glasses when handling the
job for which it was not designed.blade.
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension 9. Support long or heavy workpieces which extend from the
cord is in good condition.machine bed with a roller stand or other support device.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, 10. Habits-good and bad-are hard to break. Develop good
gloves, neckties, rings,bracelets, or other jewelry which habits in your shop and safety will become second-nature
may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is to you.
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust
mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses Operating this equipment has the potential to propel debris
only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety into the air which can cause eye injury. Always wear
glasses.safety glasses or goggles when operating equipment.
Everyday glasses or reading glasses only have impact
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.
practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both
hands to operate tool.
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