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d )
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
e )
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool’s operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before
use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
f )
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g )
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
h )
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5) Service
a )
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
• Plan
intricate and small work carefully to avoid pinching
the blade. Avoid awkward operation and hand positions
to prevent accidental contact with the blade.
• Small pieces
should be secured with jigs or fixtures. Do
not hold pieces that are so small your fingers are under the
blade guard.
• Support
round work properly (with a V-block or clamped
to the miter gauge) to prevent it from rolling and the blade
from biting.
• Cut
only one workpiece at a time. Make sure the table is
clear of everything except the workpiece and guides before
turning the saw on.
• Always watch
the saw run before each use. If there is
excessive vibration or unusual noise, stop immediately.
Turn the saw off. Unplug immediately. Do not start the
saw again until the problem has been identified and
corrected.
• To free
any jammed material, turn the switch off. Remove
the switch key and unplug the saw. Wait for all moving
parts to stop before removing jammed material.
• Do not leave
the work area until all moving parts are
stopped. To childproof the workshop, shut off power to
master switches and remove the switch key from the band
saw. Store it in a safe place, away from children.
WARNING:
For your own safety, read the entire
Instruction Manual before using the band saw.
• Wear eye protection.
• Do not wear gloves, neckties or loose clothing.
• Make sure the saw is on a firm level surface and properly
secured.
• Use only the recommended accessories.
• Use extra caution with very large, very small or awkward
workpieces.
• Keep hands away from the blade at all times to prevent
accidental injury.
• Do not remove jammed or cutoff pieces until the blade
has stopped.
• Maintain proper adjustment of blade tension, blade
guides and thrust bearings.
• Hold the workpiece firmly against the table.
• Adjust the upper guide to clear the workpiece.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING:
Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining
wood products can expose you to wood dust, a
substance known to the State of California to cause
cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask
or other safeguards for personal protection. For more
information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BAND SAW
• To avoid injury
from unexpected movement, make sure
the saw is on a firm, level surface and properly secured
to prevent rocking. Make sure there is adequate space for
operating. Bolt the saw to a support surface to prevent
slipping, walking or sliding during operation.
• Unplug and turn
the saw off before moving it.
• Use the correct
size and style of blade.
• Use
blades rated at 2500 FPM or greater.
• Make sure
the blade teeth point down and towards the
table when installed on unit.
• Blade guides, support bearings and blade tension
must be properly adjusted to avoid accidental blade
contact and to minimize blade breakage. To maximize
blade support, always adjust the upper blade guide and
blade guard so that it is 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) above the
workpiece.
• Table lock handle
should be tight.
• Use extra caution
with large, very small or awkward
workpieces.
• Use extra supports
to prevent workpieces from sliding
off the table top. Never use another person to support the
workpiece.
• Workpieces
must be secured so they do no twist, rock or
slip while being cut.
