Kawasaki 840076 - Manual (Page 6)

EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN THE BAND SAW IS IN THE VERTI-
CAL POSITION. It is important to keep hands away from the moving blade both
above and below the work table. A sudden slip could bring hands in contact
with the moving blade possibly resulting in severe injuries to the operator.
ALWAYS CLAMP THE WORKPIECE FIRMLY AGAINST THE WORK TABLE. Never
attempt to hold the workpiece by hand. The band saw blade can seize in the work-
piece resulting in loss of control of the workpiece possibly causing severe injuries
to the operator and/or damage to the workpiece and horizontal band saw.
KEEP THE BELT GUARD AND BLADE COVER IN PLACE. It is very important that
these covers be in place and in proper working condition when the band saw is
being used.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Ensure the “ON/OFF” switch
is set to the “OFF” position before plugging the power cord into the AC outlet.
TURN THE ON/OFF SWITCH ON THE HORIZONTAL BAND SAW TO THE “OFF”
POSITION AND UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE ELECTRICAL RECEP-
TACLE when the cutting operations are finished. Thoroughly clean the area sur-
rounding the horizontal band saw making it ready for the next use.
NEVER LEAVE THE HORIZONTAL BAND SAW RUNNING UNATTENDED. WHEN
FINISHED WITH A CUTTING OPERATION, TURN “OFF” THE HORIZONTAL
BAND SAW AND WAIT UNTIL IT COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP.
SECURE THE ELECTRICAL POWER CORD WHEN THE HORIZONTAL BAND
SAW IS NOT IN USE to prevent unauthorized use of the tool and/or to prevent
children from accidentally turning it on. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213
Regulations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION about the proper use of metal cutting band saws
is available from the Power Tool Institute; 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH
44115-2851 or at the following website, www.powertoolinstitute.com.
Information is also available from the National Safety Council; 1121 Spring Lake
Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Additionally, you can refer to the U.S. Department
of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1910.213 Regulations.
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ADJUST THE TOOL TABLE BEFORE EACH USE. The tool table should be tight-
ened and placed at the proper angle for the cutting job before the horizontal
band saw is put into use. If not properly adjusted, the workpiece can unexpect-
edly move causing the abrasive wheel to seize resulting in damage to it or
possible severe injury to the operator.
PROPERLY SUPPORT EXTRA LONG OR EXTRA WIDE WORKPIECES.
Workpieces that are too long or tool wide can tip and cause the band saw blade
to seize resulting in a sudden kick back motion resulting in damage to the work-
piece and horizontal band saw as well as possible severe injury to the operator.
NEVER START THE HORIZONTAL BAND SAW WITH THE WORKPIECE IN CON-
TACT WITH THE BAND SAW BLADE. The sudden start-up of the band saw blade
could cause it to break resulting in pieces flying away from the horizontal band
saw resulting in damage the workpiece, the horizontal band saw, and/or serious
injury to the operator.
DISCONNECT THE HORIZONTAL BAND SAW POWER CORD FROM THE AC
OUTLET before making adjustments to the worktable, clamps, vises or work-
pieces to prevent the tool from accidentally turning on. Failure to adhere to this
step could result in damage to the workpiece and the horizontal band saw as
well as possible severe injury to the operator.
THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE HORIZONTAL BAND SAW BEFORE CHANGING
TYPES OF WORKPIECES. CONSULT EXPERT ADVICE BEFORE CUTTING IN
WORKPIECES MADE OF MAGNESIUM. The friction generated by the band saw
blade could the magnesium to ignite resulting in a very intense fire that could
cause severe burns to the operator and/or seriously damage the horizontal band
saw.
MAGNESIUM FIRES CANNOT BE EXTINGUISHED USING FIRE EXTINGUISHER
WITH AN “A”, “B” OR “C” RATING. ONLY A CLASS “D” EXTINGUISHER (FOR
FLAMMABLE METALS) SHOULD BE USED. Do not attempt to extinguish a
magnesium fire with water or other liquid. The result will be an explosive reac-
tion that could result in severe burns or death to the operator.
NEVER PERFORM CUTTING OPERATIONS NEAR FLAMMABLE GAS OR LIQ-
UIDS. The resulting fire and/or explosion could cause permanent serious
injuries to the operator and damage to the horizontal band saw and surround-
ing work area.
ALWAYS KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from the workpiece while it
is on the table and the horizontal band saw is turned on. Severe injury could result.