Product Manual

0-6
6-10
10-12
12-16
25'
18 AWG
18 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
50'
16 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
12 AWG
100'
16 AWG
14 AWG
14 AWG
150'
14 AWG
12 AWG
12 AWG
Minimum Wire Size Of Extension Cords
Cord Length
Nameplate AMPS
NOT RECOMMENDED
7 x 12 Metal Band Saw With Vertical Cutting Table
OWNER’S MANUAL
7 x 12 Metal Band Saw With Vertical Cutting Table
OWNER’S MANUAL
CAUTION:
SAW USE AND CARE
• Do not force the saw. Tools do a better and safer job when used in the manner for which they
are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct tool for the job.
• Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the tool will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never
operate the tool with a damaged part.
• Do not use a saw with a malfunctioning switch. Any power tool that can’ be controlled is
dangerous and must be repaired by an authorized service technician before using.
• Disconnect the power/air supply from the product and place the switch in the locked or off
position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store the tool when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
• Use only recommended accessories with your saw. Accessories that may be suitable for one
tool may create a risk of injury when used with another tool.
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Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the saw without the guards in place.
• Do not leave the saw running unattended.
Specific Operation Warnings
WARNING:
• Wear the proper safety gear including ANSI Z87.1 compliant eye protection.
• Cutting Hazard. DO NOT operate with guard removed. Keep hands clear of blade.
• Be especially careful to keep fingers and hands out of path of blade when using band saw in
a vertical position.
• Hold work piece firmly against table.
• Electric shock hazard. Be sure equipment is properly grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
• Ground fault circuit interrupters. If work area is not equipped with a permanently installed
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlet (GFCI), use a plug-in GFCI between power tool or
extension cord and power receptacle.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
• Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging tool into
power outlet.
• In the event of a power failure, while a tool is being used, turn both the switches off to
prevent surprise starting when power is restored.
• When moving the saw, ALWAYS have the head lowered to the horizontal position.
• Turn power OFF before servicing.
• Not for use by or around children.
Grounding
WARNING:
• This saw must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock. It is
equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment-groundingconductor and a grounding
plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching receptacle that is properly installed
andgrounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances. Never use an adapter plug.
• DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. If it will not fit the receptacle, have the proper
receptacle installed by aqualified electrician.
• CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you do not completely understand the
grounding instructions, or ifyou are not sure the tool is properly grounded.
Grounded Tools: Tools with 3-Prong Plugs
Tools marked with Grounding Required have a 3-wire cord
and 3-prong grounding plug. The plug must be connected
to a properly grounded outlet. If the tool should electrically
malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away from the user,
reducing the risk of electric shock. (See Figure A.)
The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the
green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the
tool. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire
connected to the tool’s grounding system and must never
be attached to an electrically live terminal.
Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like those in the
following illustration.
Double Insulated Tools: Tools with Two-Prong Plugs
Tools marked Double Insulated do not require grounding.
They have a special double insulation system which
satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the
applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.,
the Canadian Standard Association, and the National
Electrical Code. (See Figure B.)
Double insulated tools may be used in either of the
120 volt outlets shown in the following illustration.
Extension Cords
WARNING:
• USE A PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current the saw
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and
cause overheating.
• Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a
damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it. Protect
your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
• Grounded tools, like the saw, require a 3-wire extension cord.
• As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension
cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage,
resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage.
• The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord. For example,
a 14-gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16-gauge cord. Minimum extension cord
wire size is shown in the following table:
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