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G0803 (Mfd. Since 09/15)
Additional Safety for Bandsaws
Serious cuts, amputation, or death can occur from contact with the moving saw blade during
operation or if blade breakage occurs. To reduce this risk, anyone operating this machine MUST
completely heed the hazards and warnings below.
BLADE CONTROL. To avoid risk of injury due to
blade contact, always allow blade to stop on its
own. DO NOT try to stop or slow blade with your
hand or the workpiece.
GUARDS/COVERS. The blade guard protects
operator from moving bandsaw blade. The wheel
covers protect operator from getting entangled
with rotating wheels. ONLY operate this bandsaw
with blade guard in proper position and wheel
covers completely closed.
BLADE REPLACEMENT. To avoid mishaps that
could result in operator injury, make sure blade
teeth face down toward table and blade is prop-
erly tensioned and tracked before operating.
UPPER BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT. To reduce
exposure of operator to blade and provide maxi-
mum blade support while cutting, keep upper
blade guides adjusted to not more than 1" above
workpiece.
CUTTING TECHNIQUES. To avoid blade getting
pulled off wheels or accidentally breaking and
striking operator, always turn bandsaw
OFF and
wait for blade to come to a complete stop before
backing workpiece out of blade. DO NOT back
workpiece away from blade while bandsaw is run-
ning.
WORKPIECE SUPPORT. To maintain maximum
control and reduce risk of blade contact/break-
age, always ensure adequate support of long/
large workpieces. Always keep workpiece flat and
firm against table/fence when cutting to avoid loss
of control. If necessary, use a jig or other work-
holding device.
HAND PLACEMENT. Placing hands or fingers
in line with blade during operation may result in
serious injury. Do not position fingers or hands in
line with blade, and never reach under table while
blade is moving. During operation use brush or
push stick, not hands, to clean chips/cutoff scraps
from table.
SMALL/NARROW WORKPIECES. Cutting small/
narrow workpieces increases the risk of acciden-
tal blade contact. Always support/feed small or
narrow workpieces with push sticks, push blocks,
jig, vise, or some type of clamping fixture.
BLADE SPEED. Cutting workpiece before blade
is at full speed could cause blade to grab work-
piece and pull operator’s hands into blade. Allow
blade to reach full speed before starting cut. DO
NOT start machine with workpiece contacting
blade.
BLADE CONDITION. Dull blades require more
effort to perform cut, increasing risk of accidents.
Do not operate with dirty, dull, cracked or badly
worn blade. Inspect blades for cracks and miss-
ing teeth before each use. Always maintain proper
blade tension.
FEED RATE. To avoid risk of workpiece slipping
and causing operator injury, always feed stock
evenly and smoothly. DO NOT force or twist
blade while cutting, especially when sawing small
curves. This could result in blade damage or
breakage.
CLEARING JAMS. Always stop bandsaw and
disconnect power before clearing scrap pieces
that get stuck between blade and table insert.