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Warnings
1. Read and understand the entire owners manual before attempting assembly or operation.
2. Read and understand warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to
comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury.
3. Replace warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
4. This band saw is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced
personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a band saw,
do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this band saw for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes,
WMH Tool Group disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from
any injury that may result from that use.
6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this machine. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
7. Before operating this machine, remove tie, rings, watches, and other jewelry, and roll
sleeves up past the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair. Non-slip
footwear is recommended. Do
not
wear gloves when operating the saw.
8. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation.
9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
•
Lead from lead based paint.
•
Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
•
Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved
safety equipment, such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
10. Do not operate this band saw while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication.
11. Make certain the switch is in the
OFF
position before connecting the machine to the
power supply.
12. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.
13. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the
power source.
14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on.
15. Keep machine guards in place at all times when the machine is in use. If removed for
maintenance purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately.
16. Make sure the band saw is firmly secured to the floor before use.
17. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function – check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
18. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting.
19. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
20. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area.
Keep children away.
21. Make your workshop kid proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter
keys.
22. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and
“horse-play” are careless acts that can result in serious injury.
