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Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21)
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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.
HAND.PLACEMENT..
Placing hands or fingers in
line with blade during operation may result in
serious injury if hands slip or workpiece moves
unexpectedly. Do not position fingers or hands
in line with blade, and never reach under
table while blade is moving.
SMALL/NARROW.WORKPIECES.
If hands slip
during a cut while holding small workpieces
with fingers, serious personal injury could
occur. 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 hands into blade. Allow blade
to reach full speed before starting cut. DO
NOT start machine with workpiece contacting
blade.
FEED.RATE.
To avoid risk of workpiece slipping
and causing operator injury, always feed stock
evenly and smoothly.
BLADE.CONDITION.
Dull blades require more
effort to perform cut, increasing risk of
accidents. Do not operate with dirty, dull,
cracked or badly worn blades. Inspect blades
for cracks and missing teeth before each use.
Always maintain proper blade tension and
tracking while operating.
CLEARING.JAMS.AND.CUTOFFS.
Always stop
bandsaw and disconnect power before clear-
ing scrap pieces that get stuck between blade
and table insert. Use brush or push stick, not
hands, to clean chips/cutoff scraps from table.
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.
Blade guards and covers pro-
tect operator from the moving bandsaw blade.
The wheel covers protect operator from get-
ting entangled with rotating wheels or other
moving parts. ONLY operate this bandsaw with
blade guard/guides not more than
1
⁄
4
"
above
workpiece 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
properly tensioned and tracked before operating.
UPPER.BLADE.GUIDE.SUPPORT.
To reduce expo-
sure of operator to blade and provide maxi-
mum blade support while cutting, keep upper
blade guides adjusted to just clear workpiece
(not more than
1
⁄
4
"
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 running. DO NOT force or
twist blade while cutting, especially when
sawing small curves. This could result in
blade damage or breakage.
WORKPIECE.SUPPORT.
To maintain maximum
control and reduce risk of blade contact/
breakage, 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.
WORKPIECE.MATERIAL..
This machine is intend-
ed for cutting natural and man-made wood
products, and laminate covered wood prod-
ucts. This machine is NOT designed to cut
metal, glass, stone, tile, etc.
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