ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
BANDSAWS
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Set the blade guide block assembly as close
as possible to the workpiece.
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Switch off the saw, and make sure the blade
has come to a complete stop before clearing
sawdust or off-cuts from the table.
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Keep the saw properly adjusted, paying
particular attention to the blade tension and
tracking, and position of the blade guides.
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Disconnect the saw from the mains supply
before removing the wheel cover.
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Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects
in the part of the workpiece to be sawn.
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Be extra cautious with very large or small, or
irregularly shaped workpieces.
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Set up the machine and make all adjustments
with the power OFF.
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NEVER
operate the machine with the wheel
cover or blade guards off. They must all be in
place and securely fastened when
performing any operation.
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When cutting large or oversize stock, always
ensure the material is supported at table
height.
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Any adjustable component must be securely
locked in position to ensure it cannot vibrate
free during operation.
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When sawing curves, make relief cuts to allow
removal of scrap material. This will prevent
undue twisting or binding of the saw blade.
Make the relief cuts before starting a curved
cut.
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When sawing, hold material firmly, and feed
into blade at a moderate speed.
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DO NOT saw any material that does not have
a flat surface on which to bear, unless a
suitable support is used. Round or tubular work
has a tendency to roll, and causes the blade
to ‘bite’....always use a suitable device to
hold round material securely.
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Ensure the bandsaw is securely fixed in
position before operating.
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When cutting with the table tilted...ensure the
parallel fence is mounted to the right of the
saw blade.
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Never cut workpieces that cannot be held
comfortably and securely by hand.
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ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles and Ear
Defenders. We also strongly recommend the
use of a breathing mask.
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ALWAYS rPeplace Table Insert if damaged.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Connect the mains lead to a standard, 230 Volt
(50Hz) electrical supply through an approved 13
amp BS 1363 plug, or a suitably fused isolator
switch.
WARNING!
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green & Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
As the colours of the flexible lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying terminals in your
plug proceed as follows:
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Connect GREEN & YELLOW cord to terminal
marked with a letter “E” or Earth symbol“ ”
or coloured GREEN or GREEN & YELLOW.
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Connect BROWN cord to terminal marked
with a letter “L” or coloured RED.
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Connect BLUE cord to terminal marked with
a letter “N” or coloured BLACK.
If this appliance is fitted with a plug which is
moulded on to the electric cable (i.e. non-
rewirable) please note:
1. The plug must be thrown away if it is cut from
the electric cable. There is a danger of
electric shock if it is subsequently inserted into
a socket outlet.
2. Never use the plug without the fuse cover
fitted.
3. Should you wish to replace a detachable fuse
carrier, ensure that the correct replacement
is used (as indicated by marking or colour
code).
4. Replacement fuse covers can be obtained
from your local dealer or most electrical
stockists.
5. The fuse in the plug must be replaced with
one of the same rating (
13 amps
) and this
replacement must be ASTA approved to
BS1362.
Cable Extensions
Important:
If a cable extension is needed, it is essential
to comply with the following data.
Voltage
Extension length
Cable Section
230v
Up to 20m
1.5mm
2
230v
From 20 to 50m
2.5mm
2
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