Woodstock SHOP FOX M1113 - Manual (Page 10)

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Model M1113 (Mfg. Since 2/08)
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Additional.Safety.for.Bandsaws
READ.and.understand.this.
entire. instruction. manual.
before.using.this.machine..
Serious. personal. injury.
may. occur. if. safety. and.
operational.information.is.
not. understood. and. fol-
lowed.. DO. NOT. risk. your.
safety.by.not.reading!
1.. BLADE.CONDITION. Do not operate with a dull, cracked, or badly worn blade. Dull blades require
more effort to use and are difficult to control. Inspect blades for cracks and missing teeth before
each use, and replace if necessary.
2.. HAND.PLACEMENT. Never position fingers or thumbs in line with the cut. Serious personal injury
could occur.
3.. GUARDS. Do not operate this bandsaw without the blade guard in place.
4.. BLADE.REPLACEMENT. When replacing blades, make sure the teeth face down, toward the front
of the saw and the blade is properly tensioned before operating.
5.. WORKPIECE.HANDLING..Never hold small workpieces with your fingers when cutting. Always sup-
port/feed the workpiece with a push stick, table support, vise, or some type of clamping fixture.
6.. CUTTING.TECHNIQUES..Plan your cuts carefully. DO NOT back the workpiece away from the blade
while the saw is running. If you need to back the work out, turn the bandsaw OFF and wait for
the blade to come to a complete stop. DO NOT twist or put excessive stress on the blade while
backing work away.
7.. BLADE.SPEED. Allow blade to reach full speed before cutting.
8.. LEAVING.WORK.AREA. Never leave a machine running while unattended. Allow the bandsaw to
come to a complete stop before leaving unattended.
9.. FEED.RATE. Always feed stock evenly and smoothly. DO NOT force or twist blade while cutting,
especially when sawing tight curves.
10..MAINTENANCE/SERVICE. Do all inspections, adjustments, and maintenance with the machine
turned OFF and disconnected from the power source.
11..BLADE.CONTROL. Do not attempt to stop or slow the blade with your hand or a workpiece. Allow
the blade to stop on its own.
12..EXPERIENCING.DIFFICULTIES. If you experience difficulties performing the intended operation,
stop using the machine and contact our Technical Support Department at (570) 546-9663.
USE.this.and.other.machinery.with.caution.
and. respect.. Always. consider. safety. first,.
as. it. applies. to. your. individual. working.
conditions..No.list.of.safety.guidelines.can.
be. complete—every. shop. environment. is.
different..Failure.to.follow.guidelines.could.
result. in. serious. personal. injury,. damage.
to.equipment.or.poor.work.results.