Woodstock M1113 - Manual (Page 10)

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M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw
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Additional Safety for Bandsaws
READ and understand this
entire instruction manual
before using this machine.
Serious personal injury
may occur if safety and
operational information is
not understood and fol-
lowed. DO NOT risk your
safety by not reading!
1. BLADE CONDITION. Do not operate with a dull, cracked, or badly worn blade. Dull blades require
more effort to use and are difficult to control. Inspect blades for cracks and missing teeth before
each use, and replace if necessary.
2. HAND PLACEMENT. Never position fingers or thumbs in line with the cut. Serious personal injury
could occur.
3. GUARDS. Do not operate this bandsaw without the blade guard in place.
4. BLADE REPLACEMENT. When replacing blades, make sure the teeth face down, toward the front
of the saw and the blade is properly tensioned before operating.
5. WORKPIECE HANDLING. Never hold small workpieces with your fingers when cutting. Always sup-
port/feed the workpiece with a push stick, table support, vise, or some type of clamping fixture.
6. CUTTING TECHNIQUES. Plan your cuts carefully. DO NOT back the workpiece away from the blade
while the saw is running. If you need to back the work out, turn the bandsaw OFF and wait for
the blade to come to a complete stop. DO NOT twist or put excessive stress on the blade while
backing work away.
7. BLADE SPEED. Allow blade to reach full speed before cutting.
8. LEAVING WORK AREA. Never leave a machine running while unattended. Allow the bandsaw to
come to a complete stop before leaving unattended.
9. FEED RATE. Always feed stock evenly and smoothly. DO NOT force or twist blade while cutting,
especially when sawing tight curves.
10. MAINTENANCE/SERVICE. Do all inspections, adjustments, and maintenance with the machine
turned OFF and disconnected from the power source.
11. BLADE CONTROL. Do not attempt to stop or slow the blade with your hand or a workpiece. Allow
the blade to stop on its own.
12. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If you experience difficulties performing the intended operation,
stop using the machine and contact our Technical Support Department at (570) 546-9663.
USE this and other machinery with caution
and respect. Always consider safety first,
as it applies to your individual working
conditions. No list of safety guidelines can
be complete—every shop environment is
different. Failure to follow guidelines could
result in serious personal injury, damage
to equipment or poor work results.