Hafco BP-430, Instruction Manual

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GENERAL ELECTRICAL CAUTIONS
This saw should be grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. This work should
be done by a qualified electrician. The saw should be grounded to
protect the user from electrical shock.
Caution:
For circuits which are far away from the electrical
service box, the wire size must be increased in order to deliver
ample voltage to the motor. To minimize power losses and to
prevent motor overheating and burnout, the use of wire sizes
for branch circuits or electrical extension cords according to the
following table is recommended.
3. SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR MACHINERY
1. Always wear leather gloves when handling saw blade. The
operator shall not wear gloves when operating the
machine.
2. All doors shall be closed, all panels replaced, and other
safety guards in place prior to the machine being started
or operated.
3. Be sure that the blades are not contact with the workpiece
when the motor is started. The motor shall be started and
you should allow the saw to come up to full speed before
bringing the saw blade into contact with the workpiece.
4. Keep hands away from the blade area. See Figure A.
5. Remove any cut off piece carefully while keeping your
hands free of the blade area.
6. Saw must be stopped and electrical supply must be cut off
before any blade replacement or adjustment of blade
support mechanism is done, or before any attempt is made
to change the drive belts or before any periodic service or
maintenance is performed on the saw.
7. Remove loose performed on the unnecessary workpieces
from area before staring machine.
8. Bring adjustable saw guides and guards as close as possible
to the workpiece.
9.
Always wear protective eye wear when operating,
servicing, or adjusting machinery. Eyewear shall be
impact resistant, protective safety glasses with side
shields. Not using eye wear which could result in
severe injury from breakage of eye protection.
See
Figure B.
10. Nonslip footwear and safety shoes are recommended.
See Figure C.
11. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended
periods of operation.
See Figure D.
12. Wear mask to operate machine. See Figure E.
13. Do not smoke during operating machine. See Figure F.
14. The workpiece, or part being sawed, must be securely
clamped before the saw blade enters the workpiece.
15. Remove cut off pieces carefully, keeping hands away
from saw blade.
16. Saw must be stopped and electrical supply cut off or
machine unplugged before reaching into cutting area.
17. Avoid contact with coolant, especially guarding your
eyes.
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