1. Do not operate this machine until you have read all of the following instructions.
2. If you are not familiar with the operation of the machine, obtain assistance from a qualified person.
3. Always wear approved, safety protective eye wear and hearing protection when operating this machine.
4. Always wear a dust mask and use adequate dust collection and proper ventilation.
5. Adjust the upper guides about 1/8” to 1/4” above the material being cut.
6. Check for proper blade size and type for the thickness and type of material being cut.
7. Make sure that the blade tension and blade tracking are properly adjusted.
8. Always keep hands and fingers away from the blade.
9. Make “relief” cuts before cutting curves to eliminate blade binding.
10. Always hold material firmly, resting flat on the table and feed it into the blade at a moderate speed.
11. Never attempt to saw stock that does not have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.
12. When cutting small work pieces, always use a push stick, holding jig or other device to keep your hands
safely away from the blade. Use ‘Zero Clearance Inserts’ to prevent small pieces from becoming
jammed in the table insert or lower blade guides.
13. Always allow the bandsaw blade to stop before removing scrap pieces from the table.
14. Do not remove jammed pieces from the saw until the machine and blade has stopped. Unplug the
bandsaw from the power source, and then remove the jammed work piece.
15. Always turn off the machine if the material is to be backed out of an uncompleted cut.
16. Use extra supports (roller stands, saw horses, tables etc.) for any work pieces large enough to tip
when not held down to the table top surface.
17. Always turn off and unplug the machine when changing blades or servicing the machine.
18. Release blade tension when the saw will not be used for a long period of time.
19. Remove material or debris from the work area. Keep work area neat and clean.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often.
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This owner’s manual is not a teaching aid. Use of this owner’s manual is intended to
show assembly, adjustments, and general use.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BAND SAWS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This machine is intended for the cutting of natural, solid woods, composite materials, plastics and non-ferrus
metals. The permissible workpiece dimensions must be observed (see Technical Specification). Any other
use not as specified, including modification of the machine or use of parts not tested and approved by the
equipment manufacturer, can cause unforeseen damage and invalidate the warranty.
ATTENTION:
Use of this band saw still presents risks that cannot be eliminated by the manufacturer.
Therefore, the user must be aware that wood working machines are dangerous if not used with care and all
safety precautions are adhered to.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Your risk from
exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in
a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.
