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• Release the blade tension when the saw is not used. Always wear safety gloves and safety glasses when
fitting or removing a saw blade.
• Always roll up the saw blade in an open area away from other people. Store the blade coiled up and
protected with fastening wire.
• Always keep your fingers away from moving saw blades.
Specific safety instructions for band saws
• Never use damaged or deformed saw blades.
• Replace the table insert when it is worn or damaged.
• Do not clean the saw blade whilst it is in motion.
• Connect a dust extraction device to the band saw when sawing wood.
• Do not turn the saw on when one of the blade pulley wheel covers is open or if any of the blade
guards are not in place.
• Make sure that you use the correct blade speed for the material that is to be cut.
• When transporting the saw, the upper blade guard should be lowered over the blade to protect it.
• When sawing cylindrical workpieces, a clamp should be used to prevent the workpiece from twisting.
• When sawing tall workpieces, a clamp should be used to prevent the workpiece from tipping over.
• The band saw must only be used with compatible accessories and only for the purpose for which
it was designed.
• Do not allow children to use the machine.
The most frequent dangers when band sawing are
• Dangers associated with the moving saw blade, such as sharp teeth.
• Off-cuts from the workpiece which can be ejected towards the user.
• Kickbacks from the workpiece.
Despite the fact that the band saw has been fitted with all the necessary safety
devices and conforms to relevant safety standards, the following hazards still exist
• Hearing damage caused by high noise levels.
• The risk of an accident in the unprotected area around the saw blade.
• The risk of injury when changing the saw blade.
• The risk of flying off-cuts or wood chips.
• Trapped fingers.
• Workpiece kickback.
• The risk of inhalation of harmful dust, especially oak and beech sawdust.
Product safety symbols and their meaning
Read the instruction manual carefully before use.
Always use ear protection, eye protection and respiratory protection to prevent inhalation of
harmful dust.