Grizzly G1052 - Manual (Page 6)

-4- G1052 9" Bandsaw
Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws
No list of safety guidelines can be com-
plete. Every shop environment is different.
Always consider safety first, as it applies to
your individual working conditions. Use
this and other machinery with caution and
respect. Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury, damage to equip-
ment or poor work results.
6. Always feed stock evenly and smoothly.
Do not force or twist blade while cutting,
especially when sawing small radii.
7. This machine is not designed to cut metal
or other material except wood.
8. When replacing blades, make sure teeth
face down towards the table. The force of
the cut is always down.
9. Habits – good and bad – are hard to break.
Develop good habits in your shop and
safety will become second-nature to you.
10. Do not manually stop or slow blade after
turning the saw off.
1. Do not operate your bandsaw with dull or
badly worn blades. Dull blades require
more effort to use and are difficult to con-
trol. Inspect blades before each use.
2. Never position fingers or thumbs in line
with the cut. Serious personal injury could
occur.
3. Always support round stock in a V-block.
4. Ensure that the machine sits firmly on the
floor before use. Any “wobbles” must be
corrected by shimming or blocking before
operation.
5. Make sure blade has been properly ten-
sioned.
Like all power tools, there is danger associ-
ated with the Model G1052 9" Bandsaw. Use
the tool with respect and caution to lessen
the possibility of mechanical damage or
operator injury. If normal safety precau-
tions are overlooked or ignored, serious
injury may occur. Operating this equipment has the potential
for flying debris to cause eye injury.
Always wear safety glasses or goggles
when operating equipment. Everyday
glasses or reading glasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are not safety
glasses. Be certain the safety glasses you
wear meet the appropriate standards of the
American National Standards Institute
(ANSI).