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3.0
Safety Warnings
1. Read and understand the entire owner’s
manual before attempting assembly or
operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted
on the machine and in this manual. Failure
to comply with all of these warnings may
cause serious injury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
4. This band saw is designed and intended for
use by properly trained and experienced
personnel only. If you are not familiar with
the proper and safe operation of a band
saw, do not use until proper training and
knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this band saw for other than its
intended use. If used for other purposes,
Walter Meier (Manufacturing), Inc., disclaims
any real or implied warranty and holds itself
harmless from any injury that may result
from that use.
6. Always wear ANSI approved safety
glasses/face shields while using this band
saw.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
7. Before operating this machine, remove tie,
rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll
sleeves up past the elbows. Remove all
loose clothing and confine long hair. Non-
slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips are
recommended.
8. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during
extended periods of operation.
9. Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
•
Lead from lead based paint.
•
Crystalline silica from bricks, cement
and other masonry products.
•
Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals,
work in a well-ventilated area and work with
approved safety equipment, such as face or
dust masks that are specifically designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
10. Do not operate this machine while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication.
11. Make certain the switch is in the
OFF
position before connecting the machine to
the power supply.
12.
Make certain the machine is properly
grounded.
13.
Make all machine adjustments or
maintenance with the machine unplugged
from the power source.
14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form
a habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the
machine before turning it on.
15. Keep safety guards in place at all times
when the machine is in use. If removed for
maintenance purposes, use extreme caution
and replace the guards immediately after
maintenance is complete.
16. Make sure workpiece is securely clamped in
the vise. Never use your hand to hold the
workpiece.
17. Check coolant level frequently. Replace dirty
or weak coolant.
18. Check damaged parts. Before further use of
the machine, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting
and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.
19. Inspect blade for cracks, wear or missing
teeth. Replace blade if these symptoms are
found.
20. Provide for adequate space surrounding
work area and non-glare, overhead lighting.
21. Keep the floor around the machine clean
and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
22. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
area.
Keep children away.
23.
Make your workshop child proof with
padlocks, master switches or by removing
starter keys.
24. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and
