Dake Corporation
1809 Industrial Park Drive
Grand Haven, MI 49417
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983113
REV112020
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Always wear eye protection. Refer to ANSLZ87.1 standard for appropriate recommendations.
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
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Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
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Never stand on the machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine is tipped or if the cutting
blade is accidentally contacted.
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Never leave the saw running unattended. Turn off power. Do not leave saw until it comes to a
complete stop.
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Do not operate the tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
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Make sure the saw is disconnected from power supply while motor is being mounted,
connected, or reconnected.
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Always keep hands and fingers away from table.
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Stop the machine before removing any chips or debris.
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Shut off power and clean the band saw and work area before leaving machine.
USE OF MACHINE
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Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the saw before turning it on.
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Do not force the saw. It will do a more efficient and safer job at the rate for which it was
designed.
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Use correct blade. Do not force blade or attachments to do a job for which it was not designed.
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Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It is safer than using your
hands.
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Maintain blade is in top condition. Keep blades sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
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Use recommended accessories. Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause hazards.
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Avoid accidental starting. Make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position before plugging in the
cord.
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Direction of feed. Feed work into the blade against the direction of rotation of the blade.
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Adjust and position the blade guide arm before starting the cut.
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Keep blade guide arm tight. A loose blade guide arm will affect sawing accuracy.
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Make sure blade speed is set correctly for material being cut.
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Check for proper blade size and type.
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Stop the machine before putting material in the vise.
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Always have stock firmly clamped in vise before starting the cut.
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Ground all tools. If tool is equipped with three-prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-
hole electrical receptacle, the adapter plug must be attached to a known ground. Never
remove the third prong.
ADJUSTMENTS
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Make all adjustments with the power off. In order to maintain the machine, precision and
correct ways of adjustment while assembling, the user should read the detailed instruction in
this manual.
