Craftsman 113.244513 - Manual (Page 3)

additional safety instructions for band saw
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert.
and knowing how your band saw works.
BEFORE USING THE SAW:
WARNING: TO AVOID MISTAKES THAT COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS, PERMANENT INJURY,
DO NOT PLUG THE SAW IN UNTIL THE FOLLOW­
ING STEPS HAVE BEEN SATISFACTORILY
COMPLETED:
1. Assembly and alignment.
2. Learn the function and proper use of the on-off
switch, upper blade guide, lock knob, lower blade
guide, tension adjusting knob, table lock knobs,
bevel scale, guide, bar lock knob, and blade thrust
bearing adjustment.
3. Read and understand an sa‘etv instructions and
operating procedures throughout the manual.
4. Read the tollovv'ing labeis .vh cn appear on the front
of the band saw ana o^aoe oua'd
DANGER F O R Y O U R O W N
SAFETY;
READ AND UNDERSTAND OWNER
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MANUAL BEFORE OPERA^NGTHtS MACHINE:
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6’ KEEPINC FINGERS A SAFE OISTAMCE AWAY
! MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE WORKPIECE AT AU TIMES—
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• BE A’TttrnVE TO ТНШ CITT-OFF PIECES HnnNO EMOOf
IN INSERT OR JAMWMQ IN SLOT ALLOW BLAOE TO
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BEFORE
ADJUSTING
WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE
SAW
1. To avoid injury ‘'em unexpected saw movement:
a. Bolt or clamp the saw to a sturdy level workbench
or stand whe-e there is plenty of room for feeding
the workpiece
b. Adjust the saw so the table is level and the saw
does not rocK
c. Bolt the bench or' stand to the floor if it tends to
slip, slide, or tip over during operations like cutting
long, heavy ooai'ds
d. Turn saw off and unplug electric cord before mov­
ing the saw to a new area.
2. Store and use the band saw indoors.
BEFORE EACH USE
1, Inspect your saw. If any part of this band saw is
missing, or bent, or failed in any way, or any electrical
components do not work properly, turn the saw off,
mmove switch key. and unplug the saw. Replace
damaged, missing, or failed parts before using the
sa.v again.
2, = a- ,our work to protect your eyes, hands, face,
ea-; aw:: body.
a. Do not do layout, assemble, or set up work on
the table while the saw is running.
b. Wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply
with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on package). Using any
power tool can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes, which can result in perma­
nent eye damage. Safety goggles are available
at Sears retail or catalog stores. Use of glasses
or use of goggles not in compliance with ANSI
Z87.1 could result in severe injury from breakage
of the eye protection.
К FORESIGHT IS
" BEHERTHAN
NO SIGHT
c. For dusty operations, wear a face shield along
with safety goggles.
d. Use extra caution with large, very small, or awk­
ward workpieces,
1. Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, etc.)
for any workpieces large enough to tip when
not held down to the table top.
2. Do not feed small pieces that require your
finger holding the workpiece to go under the
guard area. Use jigs or fixtures to hold the
work and keep yours hands away from the
blade.
3. When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces,
plan your work so it will not pinch the blade.
A piece of molding, for example, must lay flat
or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let it
twist, rock or slip while being cut.
4. Properly support round material such as
dowel rods, or tubing. They have a tendency
to roll while being cut, causing the blade to
“bite." To avoid this, always use a “V” block,
or clamp the workpiece to a miter gauge.
e. To avoid risk of hearing damage, wear ear plugs
or muffs during extended periods of operation.
f. To avoid being suddenly caught in the blade:
1. Do not wear gloves.
2. Remove all jewelry and loose clothing.
3. Tie back long hair.
4. Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
g. To avoid injury from accidental starting, always
unplug saw, turn switch off and remove switch
key before removing the guard, installing or re­
moving any blade, accessory or attachment, or
making any adjustments.
h. To avoid slips and jams causing injury:
1. Choose the right size and style blade for the
material and the type of cutting you plan to
do. Use this band saw to cut only wood, wood­
like products and plastic.