Grizzly G0621 - Manual (Page 10)

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G0621 Wood/Metal Bandsaw
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine
with respect and caution to lessen the pos-
sibility of operator injury. If normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri-
ous personal injury may occur.
Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws
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 inspec-
tions, 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 intend-
ed operation, stop using the machine and
contact our Technical Support Department
at (570) 546-9663.
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.
2. HAND PLACEMENT. Never position fin-
gers 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 toward
the front of the saw and the blade is prop-
erly tensioned before operating.
5. WORKPIECE HANDLING. Never hold
small workpieces with your fingers when
cutting. Always support/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 run-
ning. 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.