2. Ensure that work is correctly supported. Supports
must be placed under the workpiece on both sides,
close to the line of cut and near the edge of the work-
piece.
3. For accuracy of cut, and to avoid blade binding, al-
ways use a rip fence or straight edge guide.
4. Never hand-hold a workpiece that is too small to be
clamped, as it can be launched away and cause inju-
ry. Use proper support and guides to secure the small
workpiece.
DURING CUTTING OPERATIONS
1. Always stand to one side when operating the saw.
Never have any part of the body in line with the path of
the saw. Never hold a workpiece in your hand or across
your legs while cutting.
2. Ensure hands are away from the cutting area and
blade. Keep one hand on the rear handle, and the other
on the front grip. If both hands are holding the tool they
cannot be cut by the blade.
3. Feed work into the blade against the direction of rota-
tion of the blade only.
4. If you are interrupted when operating the saw, com-
plete the process and switch the saw off before looking
up.
5. Power tools must always be held by the insulated
gripping surfaces when performing an operation, en-
suring protection if the cutting tool makes contact with
its own cord or hidden wiring. Contact with a ‘live’ wire
will make exposed metal parts of the power tool ‘live’
and shock the operator if the insulated gripping surfac-
es are not used.
6. Do not use the Metal Bandsaw unless all guards are
in place. Do not operate with any guard disabled, dam-
aged, or removed. Moving guards must move freely and
close instantly.
7. Turn on the Metal Bandsaw and let it reach full speed,
then slowly slide the saw into the workpiece. This will
help produce safer and cleaner cuts.
8. Never cut more than one piece at a time. Do not stack
workpieces together. Do not attempt to cut material
thicker than specified on page 2 of this manual. Adjust
the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece.
9. If a cut does not extend to the edge of the workpiece,
or if the blade binds in the cut, allow the blade to come
to a complete stop and lift the saw out of the workpiece.
10. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before
moving workpiece or changing settings. Do not slow
or stop a blade with a piece of wood or by hand. Let
the blade come to rest naturally. Do not attempt to free
a jammed blade while the machine is still running and
connected to power.
11. Always raise the blade to be covered by the blade
guard after use.
SPECIFIC RULES FOR YOUR METAL BANDSAW
WARNING!
Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions
and the warning labels.
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