Harbor Freight Tools METAL CUTTING BANDSAW 93762 - Manual (Page 5)

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be properly repaired or replaced.
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work
20.
into a blade or cutter against the
direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
21.
UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF.
Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
band saw safety warnings
For Your own safety read instruction
manual before operating saw
Wear eye protection. 1.
Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces 2.
until blade has stopped.
Maintain proper adjustment of blade
3.
tension, blade guides, and thrust
bearings.
Adjust upper guide to just clear work-
4.
piece.
Hold workpiece firmly against table.
5.
Keep hands away from cutting area 6.
and Saw Blade.
Properly adjust the upper blade
7.
guide, blade tension and thrust bear-
ing before each use to reduce the risk
of injury. See Operating Instructions
for explanation of needed adjust-
ments.
Never leave the Bandsaw unattended
8.
when it is plugged into an electrical
outlet. Turn off the tool, and unplug
it from its electrical outlet before leav-
ing.
Make sure the Bandsaw is located on 9.
a flat, level, sturdy surface capable
of supporting the weight of the Saw
and workpieces. Always “chock” the
Wheels to prevent the Bandsaw from
accidentally moving.
Before using the Bandsaw, check to
10.
make sure the Saw Blade is properly
mounted and is not cracked or bent.
Never attempt to cut more than one
11.
workpiece at a time.
Never attempt to cut freehand. Make
12.
sure the workpiece to be cut is
pressed firmly against the Table and/
or secured in the Vise.
When cutting a large workpiece,
13.
make sure its entire length is properly
supported. If necessary, use a roller
stand (not included).
Do not lean on the Bandsaw when
14.
the tool is in its upright position.
When moving the Bandsaw, always
15.
have its Head lowered to its horizon-
tal position and the Locking Pin (115)
inserted in the Pivot (120).
Allow the Saw Blade to rotate to full
16.
speed before feeding a workpiece
into the Blade. When turning off the
Bandsaw, allow the Saw Blade to
spin down and stop on its own. Do
not press against the Saw Blade to
stop it.
Wear heavy-duty work gloves when
17.
changing the Saw Blade.
Turn off the Bandsaw and allow the
18.
Saw Blade to completely stop if the
Saw Blade is to be backed out of an
uncompleted cut.