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Safety Instructions For Band Saw (continued)
When Installing Or Moving The Saw
Reduce the risk of dangerous envi-
ronment.
• Use the saw in a dry, indoor place
protected from rain.
• Keep work area well lighted.
To reduce the risk of injury from
unexpected saw movement.
• Put the saw on a firm level surface
where there is plenty of room to
handle and properly support the
workpiece.
• Support the saw so the table is level
and the saw does not rock.
• Bolt the saw to the floor or work sur-
face if it tends to slip, walk or slide
during operations like cutting long,
heavy boards.
• Turn saw off and unplug cord before
moving the saw.
To reduce the risk of injury from
electrical shock.
• Make sure your fingers do not touch
the plug’s metal prongs when plug-
ging in or unplugging the saw.
To reduce the risk of back injury.
• Get help when you need to move
the saw. Always get help if you need
to lift the saw.
• Never stand on tool. Serious injury
could occur if the tool tips or you
accidentally hit the cutting tool. Do
not store any items above or near
the tool where anyone might stand
on the tool to reach them.
Before Each Use
Inspect your saw.
• To reduce the risk of injury from
accidental starting, turn the switch
off, unplug the saw, and remove the
switch key before changing the
setup, removing covers, guards or
blade.
• Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, saw stability, and
any other conditions that may affect
the way the saw works.
• If any part is missing, bent or broken
in any way, or any electrical part
does not work properly, turn the saw
off and unplug the saw.
• Replace damaged or missing parts
before using the saw again.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep the
saw clean for best and safest perfor-
mance. Follow instructions for lubri-
cating.
• Remove adjusting keys and
wrenches. Form a habit of checking
for and removing keys and adjusting
wrenches from table top before turn-
ing it on.
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces
Or Broken Blades
Inspect your blade.
• Choose the right blade size, style and
cutting speed for the material and the
type of cutting you plan to do.
• Make sure the blade teeth point
downward, toward the table.
• Make sure the blade guides and
thrust bearings are properly
adjusted.
• Make sure the blade tension is prop-
erly adjusted.
