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Drawing-in/trapping hazard!
• Ensure that no parts of the body or clo-
thing can be caught and drawn in by rota-
ting components (no neckties, no gloves, no
loose-fitting clothes; contain long hair with
hairnet).
• Never saw workpieces containing the
following materials:
– ropes
– strings
– cords
– cables
– wires
Hazard generated by insufficient perso-
nal protection gear!
• Wear hearing protection.
• Wear safety glasses.
• Wear dust mask.
• Wear suitable work clothes.
• When working outdoors wearing of non-
slip shoes is recommended.
Risk of injury by inhaling wood dust!
Some types of saw dust (e.g. of oak, beech
and ash wood) can cause cancer when
inhaled: always used a dust collector when
working indoors (required air speed at the
saw's suction connector ≥ 20 m/s).
Caution!
Operation without a dust collector is only
possible:
– outdoors;
– for short-term operation
(up to max. 30 minutes);
– with dust respirator.
If no dust collector is used chips will accu-
mulate, which need to be removed periodi-
cally. See to it that only as little as possible
wood dust will get into the environment:
• Remove wood dust deposit in the work
area (do not blow away!);
• fix any leakages on the dust collector;
• ensure good ventilation.
Hazard generated by modification of the
machine, or use of parts not tested and
approved by the equipment manufactu-
rer!
• Assemble tool in strict accordance with
these instructions.
• Use only parts approved by the equipment
manufacturer. This applies especially for:
– Sägebänder;
– Safety devices
(see "Technical specifications" for stock
nos.).
• Do not change any parts.
Hazard generated by tool defects!
• Keep tool and accessories in good repair.
Observe the maintenance instructions.
• Before any use check tool for possible
damage: before operating the tool all safety
devices, protective guards or slightly dama-
ged parts need to be checked for proper
function as specified. Check to see that all
moving parts work properly and do not jam.
All parts must be correctly installed and
meet all conditions necessary for the proper
operation of the tool.
• Damaged protection devices or parts must
be repaired or replaced by an qualified
specialist. Have damaged switches replaced
by a service centre. Do not operate tool if
the switch can not be turned ON or OFF.
• Keep handles free of oil and grease.
Danger!
Start the saw only after the following
preparations are completed:
– the saw is fastened;
– the saw table is installed and aligned;
– a dust collector is hooked up;
– safety devices have been checked.
• Connect the saw to the mains supply only
after all of the above preparations are
completed! Otherwise there is a risk of an
unintentional starting of the saw, which can
cause severe personal injury.
• Turn the machine OFF and wait for the
band saw blade to stop before adjusting the
upper blade guide or the saw table.
Hazard generated by a jamming workpie-
ce!
• When sawing with the rip fence and a
tilted saw table, the rip fence must be
installed on that side of the saw table which
is tilted downward.
Danger!
Too much tension can cause the band saw
blade to break. Too little tension can cause
the driven band saw wheel to slip and the
band saw blade to stop.
Danger!
Store saw so that
it can not be started by unauthorized
persons and
nobody can get hurt.
Caution!
Do not store saw unprotected outdoors or in
damp environment.
2.1 Bandsawing
• Always lower the blade guard onto the
workpiece. Check proper blade tension
before switching on.
• Use only sharp saw blades with the teeth
properly set.
• Cracked or deformed saw blades must not
be used.
• During operation, the table insert prevents
the bandsaw blade from drawing particles of
the workpiece into the machine itself where
they may cause a blockage.
• Never work without a table insert.
• If the saw gap is worn or damaged, the
table insert must be replaced.
Risk of injury by moving parts!
• Do not operate the tool without installed
guards.
• Always keep sufficient distance to the
band saw blade. Use suitable feeding aids,
if necessary. Always hold the workpiece
down on the table.
• If the type of work requires, use the
following:
– push stick – if distance rip fence – band
saw blade 120 mm;
– work support – for long stock, which would
otherwise fall off the table on completion of
the cut;
– an appropriate jig when cutting round
stock, to keep it from turning;
• a suitable guide for firm support when
cutting thin stock layed on edge.
• Wait for the band saw blade to come to a
complete stop before removing cutoffs,
scrap, etc. from the work area.
• Cut only stock of dimensions that allow for
safe and secure holding while cutting.
• Do not attempt to stop the band saw blade
by pushing the workpiece against its side.
Risk of kickback (workpiece is caught by
the band saw blade and thrown against
the operator)!
• Do not jam workpieces.
• Cut thin or thin-walled workpieces only
with fine-toothed band saw blades. Always
use sharp band saw blades.
• If in doubt, check workpiece for inclusion
of foreign matter (e.g. nails or screws).
• Cut only stock of dimensions that allow for
safe and secure holding while cutting.
• Never cut several workpieces at the same
time – and also no bundles containing
several individual pieces. Risk of personal
injury if individual pieces are caught by the
band saw blade uncontrolled.
• When cutting round stock, use a suitable
jig to prevent the workpiece from turning.
2.2 Disc sanding
• Always use the sanding table.
The corundum sanding sheet must always
adhere as flat as possible to the sanding
disc. Any unevenness will rapidly cause the
sheet to wear and tear.
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