Fox F28-186A, Instruction Manual

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SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BANDSAWS
1.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT
the bandsaw from the socket before any repair, maintenance or cleaning task and
while changing the blade.
2.
DO NOT USE
the bandsaw until it is not completely assembled or installed according to this instruction
manual.
3.
START
the bandsaw only after removing any object (tools, waste material, etc.) from the workbench.
4.
NEVER START
the bandsaw when the blade is in contact with the workpiece.
5.
START
the bandsaw only after ensuring that the two doors are perfectly closed
.
6.
MOVE
the upper guide the nearest to the workpiece.
7.
CHECK
that the blade guides and blade support bearings are correctly adjusted.
8.
ENSURE
that the blade is correctly tightened and that the teeth point downwards.
9.
CHECK
that the dimensions and the kind of blade are suitable to the work you must carry out.
10.
DO NOT TRY
to cut a piece which has not any plane surface if you do not have a suitable support.
11.
PRESS
the piece firmly to the bench and push it at a moderate speed.
12.
STOP
the machine if it rejects the workpiece before it is completely cut.
13.
STOP
the bandsaw to remove the stuck pieces or waste material on the workbench.
14.
DO NOT CUT
too small pieces that cannot be safely blocked.
15.
CARRY OUT
lightening cuts on the piece when you must do curved cuts.
16.
NEVER CARRY OUT
any preparation, assembly or adjustment tasks on the workbench when the bandsaw
is switched on.
17.
KEEP
always your hands and fingers far from the blade.
18.
ALWAYS WEAR
protective goggles.
19.
AVOID
uncomfortable positions in which your hands risk to slide or get in touch with the blade.
20.
DISCONNECT
the machine, clean the workbench and lower the upper protective cap before moving away
from the machine. In case of long periods of inactivity loosen blade’s tension.
21.
CHANGE
missing or damaged parts. Do not use the bandsaw if its parts do not perfectly work.
22.
REGULARLY CHECK
if the supply cable is damaged, in that case get it repaired by an authorised after-
sales centre. Check regularly the extension cables and replace them if they are damaged.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
INFORMATION FOR USERS
“Implementation of Directives 2011/65/UE 2012/19/UE, relative to reducing the use of hazardous substances in
electric and electronic appliances and the disposal of waste”, please take note of the following:

The crossed out wheelie bin symbol found on the appliance or the packaging indicates that the product
must be disposed separately from ordinary household waste when it reaches the end of its working life.

The user must consign the unwanted appliance to an authorised waste disposal centre for electric and
electronic goods, or alternatively, hand it over to the relative dealer at the moment of purchasing a new
appliance of the same type on a basis of a one to one ratio.

Differentiated disposal to enable possible recycling or environmentally compatible elimination of the
appliance, helps to limit undesirable effects on health and environment and promotes the reuse and/or
recycling of the materials that compose the appliance.
WARNING!
In accordance with the relative legislation in force in the country of use, sanctions will be imposed on the
user if the appliance is disposed of illegally.