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Safety Information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
Band Saw Safety Warnings
1� Safety precautions
1) Do not use saw blades which are damaged or deformed;
2) Replace the table insert when worn;
3) Connect band saw to a dust-collecting device when sawing wood;
4) Do not operate the tool when the door or guard protecting the saw band is open;
5) Take care that the selection of the saw band and the speed depends on the material to
be cut;
6) Do not clean the saw band whilst it is in motion;
7) Wear suitable personal protective equipment, when necessary, this could include:
- hearing protection to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss;
- respiratory protection to reduce the risk of inhalation of harmful dust;
- gloves for handling the saw band and rough material.
2� Safe operation
1) When straight cutting against the fence use a push stick;
2) During transportation the saw band guard should be fully down and close to the table;
3) When bevel-cutting with the table inclined, place the guide on the lower part of the table;
4) When cutting round timber use a suitable holding device to prevent twisting of the
workpiece;
5) Lifting and transportation positions shall clearly be indicated on the tool;
6) Do not use guarding for handling or transportation;
7) Adjust the adjustable guard as close to the workpiece as practicable;
8) Adjust the guard as close as possible to the piece to be cut;
