Southbend SB1017 - Manual (Page 10)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1017 S A F E T Y
Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety
1. Blade Condition. A dull or damaged
blade can break apart during operation,
increasing the risk of operator injury. Do
not operate with a dull, cracked or badly
worn blade. Inspect the blade for cracks
or missing teeth before each use.
2. Hand Placement. Hands could be cut
by the blade or crushed when lowering
the headstock. Never position fingers or
thumbs in line with the cut or under the
headstock while it is moving.
3. Blade Guard. Hands and fingers can
easily be cut by the bandsaw blade. To
reduce the risk of laceration injuries, do
not operate this bandsaw without the
blade guard in place.
4. Starting Position. To reduce the
likelihood of blade breakage and possible
entanglement, never turn the saw ON
with the blade resting on the workpiece.
5. Blade Replacement. The blade can
only make a safe and efficient cut if the
teeth are facing the workpiece. When
replacing blades, make sure the teeth
face toward the workpiece. Wear gloves
to protect hands and safety glasses to
protect eyes.
6. Workpiece Handling. A shifting workpiece
can result in impact or laceration injuries.
To reduce the risk of injury, always securely
clamp the workpiece in the vise and use
additional support fixtures if needed. Never
hold the workpiece with your hands during
a cut. Flag long pieces to reduce the risk of
tripping over them.
7. Power Interruption. Unplug the machine
and turn the power switch OFF after a
power interruption. If left plugged in and
turned ON, this machine will start up when
power is restored, resulting in possible
entanglement, laceration, or amputation
hazards.
8. Hot Surfaces/Sharp Edges. Due to the
cutting process, a freshly cut workpiece,
chips, and some machine components
can be hot enough to burn you and sharp
enough to cut you. Allow components to cool
and use safe handling methods to reduce
the risk of these injuries.
9. Moving Blade. A moving bandsaw blade
presents a serious risk for laceration or
amputation injuries. Always allow the blade
to come to a complete stop before mounting
or repositioning a workpiece in the vise.
Never touch a moving blade.