Woodstock STEELEX ST1000 - Manual (Page 7)

ST1000 14" Bandsaw -5-
7. MENTAL ALERTNESS. Operating this machine
when not fully alert greatly increases the
risk of accidental injury. Never operate when
under the influence of drugs/alcohol, when
tired, or otherwise distracted.
8. TRAINED/SUPERVISED OPERATORS ONLY.
Only allow trained and properly supervised
personnel to operate machinery. Make sure
safe operation instructions are clearly under-
stood. Keep all children and visitors a safe
distance from the work area. Use padlocks
and master switches, and remove start switch
keys to prevent accidental starting.
9. UNATTENDED MACHINE. Machines left unat-
tended while running present multiple haz-
ards, including visitor danger, fire, and self-
inflicted damage. Always turn your machine
OFF before leaving it.
10. OPERATING ENVIRONMENT. Operating this
machine in a wet location may result in elec-
trocution; operating near flammable gasses
may result in a fire or explosion. Only operate
this machine in a dry location that is free of
flammable gasses.
11. CLEAN WORK AREA AND GOOD LIGHTING.
Clutter and dark shadows increase the risk of
an accident. Only operate this machine in a
clean, well-lit work area.
12. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. Improperly con-
necting the machine to the power source
may result in electrocution or fire. Always
adhere to local electrical codes.
13. DISCONNECT POWER. Adjusting machine
when it is connected to the power source
greatly increases the risk of injury from acci-
dental startup. Always disconnect power
BEFORE doing any work on machine, includ-
ing changing blades or other tooling.
Safety Instructions
14. BLADE CONDITION. Dull or damaged blades
require more effort to use, are difficult to con-
trol, and increase the risk of injury. Sharpen
or replace blades when they become dull or
damaged.
15. HAND PLACEMENT. Placing hands or fingers
in the blade path greatly increases the prob-
ability of serious injury. Always keep hands or
fingers out of the blade path when cutting.
16. CUTTING PROPER MATERIAL. This machine
is not designed to cut metal or any material
except wood. Attempting to cut other materi-
als may exceed the limits of the machine and
increase the risk of personal injury.
17. DO NOT FORCE THE MACHINE. To mini-
mize your risk of personal injury, work at the
speed for which the machine or accessory
was designed. Always feed stock evenly and
smoothly. DO NOT force or twist blade while
cutting, especially when sawing small radii.
18. SECURE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or a jig to
hold the workpiece when practical. A secured
workpiece protects your hands and allows
you to focus on cutting safely.
19. BLADE REPLACEMENT SAFETY. Besides dis-
connecting power when replacing blades,
make sure teeth face down toward the
table. The force of the cut is always down.
Also, make sure the blade is properly ten-
sioned after installing so it will not fly off the
wheels.
20. MOBILE BASES. If your machine is placed on
a mobile base, always make sure the mobile
base is locked in position before operating
the machine.
21. DIFFICULT OPERATIONS. If you are expe-
riencing difficulties performing the intend-
ed operation, stop! Contact our Technical
Support or ask a qualified expert how the
operation should be performed.