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Safety Instructions
WARNING!
Risk of serious personal injury or death.
Read and follow instructions for proper use of this product.
Because of the harsh environment to which Band Saws are exposed, it is necessary
that you carefully follow all instructions accompanying your saw and its cutting
attachments. In particular, the following instructions are highlighted.
1. Plan ahead - lay the work out before starting. Always work in a steady manner.
Fatigue leads to carelessness and accidents. Never operate your tool while
you are under the influence of medication, alcohol, or other drugs.
2. Keep your work area clean and uncluttered and keep children and
unnecessary personnel away from your saw and work area.
3. Wear proper clothing. Clothing which is too tight or too loose is not
suitable; it can restrict your movements or be caught up by the saw band.
4. Protect your head and hair, eyes and ears, hands, legs and feet.
° Wear a hard hat, ear protectors and safety glasses
° Wear non-slip gloves to protect your hands
° Wear safety boots to protect feet and legs
5. Always disconnect power hose before attaching a saw band or working on the saw.
To disconnect Electric Motor unplug the cord from the pwoer outlet.
To disconnect Air Motor shut main air hose valve.
Open air valve to decompress hose before disconnecting it.
6. Do not operate the saw unless your body and weight are firmly balanced and secure.
Never use the saw while leaning from a ladder, scaffold or other structure. Grab the
saw with both hands during use. Keep hands and other body parts away from
cutting area. Exercise extreme care to prevent hands from contacting the saw band.
7. No obstructions. Be certain the object being cut does not contain electrical wires.
Use clamps or make sure the material to be cut is firmly held to prevent movement.
8. Slurry is very slick. Remove or control to prevent yourself, or others, slipping
while cutting.
9. Never carry the band saw with the motor running! Do not carry the saw with
the finger on or nearby the trigger switch or valve lever.
