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Model G0561 (Mfd. Since 01/08)
Additional Safety for Metal Bandsaws
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Like all
machines there is danger associated with the Model G0561. Accidents are frequently caused by
lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to lessen
the possibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious
personal injury may occur.
BLADE CONDITION. Do not operate with dull,
cracked or badly worn blade that can break during
operation or decrease the performance of the
bandsaw. Inspect blades for cracks and missing
teeth before each use.
BLADE REPLACEMENT. Wear gloves to protect
hands and safety glasses to protect eyes when
replacing the blade. Make sure teeth face work-
piece, in direction of blade travel.
WORKPIECE HANDLING. Always support work-
piece with table, vise, or some type of support
fixture. Flag long pieces to avoid a tripping hazard.
Never hold workpiece with hands during horizontal
cutting operations. Keep hands a safe distance
away from moving blade during vertical cutting
operations.
FIRE HAZARD. Use EXTREME CAUTION if cut-
ting magnesium. Using the wrong cutting fluid will
lead to chip fire and possible explosion.
HOT SURFACES. Be aware that touching hot
workpieces or chips can cause burns.
CUTTING FLUID SAFETY. Cutting fluids are poi-
sonous. Always follow manufacturer’s cutting-fluid
safety instructions. Pay particular attention to
contact, contamination, inhalation, storage and
disposal warnings. Spilled cutting fluid invites slip-
ping hazards.
ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS. Always keep the
blade guard in place when bandsaw is in opera-
tion. Loose clothing, jewelry, long hair and work
gloves could be pulled into the blade or moving
parts, resulting in lacerations or amputation.
UNSTABLE WORKPIECES. Workpieces that
cannot be supported or stabilized without a vise or
jig should not be cut in vertical position, because
they can unexpectedly move while cutting and
draw the operator's hands into the blade causing
serious personal injury. Examples are chains,
cables, round or oblong-shaped workpieces, and
those with internal or built-in moving or rotations
parts, etc.
PROPERLY MAINTAIN MACHINE. Keep machine
in proper working condition to help ensure that it
functions safely and all guards and other compo-
nents work as intended. Perform routine inspec-
tions and all necessary maintenance. Never oper-
ate machine with damaged or worn parts that can
break or result in unexpected movement during
operation.
DISCONNECT POWER FIRST. To reduce risk of
electrocution or injury from unexpected startup,
make sure bandsaw is turned
OFF, disconnected
from power, and all moving parts have come to a
complete stop before changing blade or starting
any inspection, adjustment, or maintenance pro-
cedure.
LEAVING WORK AREA. Never leave machine
running unattended. Allow bandsaw to come to a
complete stop before you leave it unattended.
AVOID SUDDEN STARTUP. In the event of a local
power outage during operation, immediately press
Emergency Stop button to avoid a sudden startup
once power is restored.
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