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For Machines Mfd. Since 7/21
South Bend Tools
Model SB1123
S A F E T Y
Additional Bandsaw Safety
Hand Placement.
Placing hands or fingers
in line with blade or too close to 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 or
amputation may 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
workpiece 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. Do not force
workpiece through the cut.
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
clearing scrap pieces that get stuck
between blade and table insert. Use brush
or push stick, not hands, to clear cutoff
scraps or clean chips 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
protect operator from the moving bandsaw
blade. The wheel covers protect operator
from getting entangled with rotating
wheels or other moving parts. ONLY
operate this bandsaw with blade guard
in proper position and wheel covers
completely closed.
Upper Blade Guide Support.
To minimize
exposure of operator to blade and provide
maximum blade support while cutting,
keep upper blade guides adjusted to just
clear workpiece (approximately
1
⁄
8
"–
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.
Serious cuts, amputation, or death can occur from contact with the moving saw blade during
operation or if blade breakage occurs. Serious injury or death can also occur from getting fingers,
hair, or clothing entangled in moving parts if the machine is operated while the doors are open. To
reduce this risk, anyone operating this machine MUST completely heed the hazards and warnings
below.
