Northern Industrial Tools Item# 145765 User Manual
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Model: _______________ Purchase Date: _______________
Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire instruction
sheet to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
This machine is designed for certain applications only. It is strongly recommended that this machine
is not modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have
any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first
contacted your dealer to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.
Before using the Automatic Metal-Cutting band Saw, please read the following instructions carefully.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
AS WITH ALL MACHINERY, THERE ARE CERTAIN HAZARDS INVOLVED WITH OPERATION AND USE OF
THE MACHINE. USING THE MACHINE WITH RESPECT AND CAUTION WILL CONSIDERABLY REDUCE THE
POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY. HOWEVER, IF NORMAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE OVERLOOKED
OR IGNORED, PERSONAL INJURY TO THE OPERATOR MAY RESULT.
THIS MACHINE WAS DESIGNED FOR CERTAIN APPLICATION ONLY. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT
THIS MACHINE NOT BE MODIFIED AND OR USED FOR ANY APPLICATION OTHER THAN FOR WHICH IT
WAS DESIGNED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS RELATIVE TO ITS APPLICATION, DO NOT USE THE
MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE HAD DETAIL INSTRUCTION FROM YOUR DEALER.
SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS
1. For your own safety, read instruction manual before operating the tool. Learn the tools application
and limitations as well as the specific hazards of operating it.
2. Always keep guards in place and in working order.
3. Ground all tools. If tool is equipped with three-prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole
electrical receptacle. If an adapter is used to accommodate a two-prong receptacle, the adapter plug
must be attached to a known ground. Never remove the third prong.
4. Always remove adjusting keys and wrenches before operating machine. Form a habit of checking
to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it “on”.
5. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
6. Don’t use in dangerous environment. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose
them to rain. Keep work area well lit.
7. Keep children and visitors away. All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
area.
8. Make workshop child-proof with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
9. Use the right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
10. Wear proper apparel. No loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that
can get caught in moving parts. Non-slip foot wear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
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