Use and Care Manual

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SPECIFIC RULES FOR BAND SAW
11. Small pieces should be secured with clamps or fixtures. Do not hold small pieces with your hand because your
fingers might go under the blade guard.
12. Support round work properly (use a V block or press it against the miter gauge) to prevent it from rolling and
the blade from biting.
13. Cut only one workpiece at a time. Make sure the table is clear of everything except the workpiece and its guides
before you turn the saw on.
14. Always WATCH the saw run before each use. If there is excessive vibration or unusual noise, stop immediately.
Turn the saw off. Unplug it immediately. Do not start the saw again until the problem has been located and cor-
rected.
15. To free any jammed material, turn the switch off. Remove the switch key and unplug the saw. Wait for all mov-
ing parts to stop before removing the jammed material.
16. Don’t leave the work area until all moving parts have stopped. Shut off the power to master switches. Remove
the switch key from the band saw and store it in a safe place, away from children. Childproof the workshop!
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides the path of least resistance
for an electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an
equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances.
DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a
licensed electrician.
IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment grounding conductor can result in electric shock. The conduc-
tor with the green insulation (with or without yellow stripes) is the equipment grounding conductor. If repair or
replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, DO NOT connect the equipment grounding conductor to a
live terminal.
CHECK with a licensed electrician or service personnel if you do not com-
pletely understand the grounding instructions or whether the tool is properly
grounded.
USE ONLY THREE-WIRE EXTENSION CORDS that have three-pronged
plugs and outlets that accept the tool’s plug as shown in Fig. A. Repair or re-
place a damaged or worn cord immediately.
CAUTION: In all cases, make certain the outlet in question is properly grounded. If you are not sure, have a li-
censed electrician check the outlet.
FIGURE A