Southbend SB1020 - Manual (Page 10)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1020 S A F E T Y
Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety
1. Blade Condition. A dull or damaged
blade can break apart during operation,
increasing the risk of operator injury. Do
not operate with a dull, cracked or badly
worn blade. Inspect the blade for cracks or
missing teeth before each use.
2. Hand placement. Hands could be cut
by the blade or crushed when lowering
the headstock. Never position fingers or
thumbs in line with the cut or under the
headstock while it is moving.
3. Blade guard. Hands and fingers can easily
be cut by the bandsaw blade. To reduce the
risk of laceration injuries, do not operate
this bandsaw without the blade guard in
place.
4. Starting position. To reduce the
likelihood of blade breakage and possible
entanglement, never turn the saw ON
with the blade resting on the workpiece.
5. Blade Replacement. The blade can only
make a safe and efficient cut if the teeth
are facing the workpiece. When replacing
blades, make sure the teeth face toward
the workpiece. Wear gloves to protect
hands and safety glasses to protect eyes.
6. Workpiece Handling. A shifting workpiece
can result in impact or laceration injuries.
To reduce the risk of injury, always securely
clamp the workpiece in the vise and use
additional support fixtures if needed. Never
hold the workpiece with your hands during
a cut. Flag long pieces to reduce the risk of
tripping over them.
7. power interruption. Unplug the machine
and turn the power switch OFF after a
power interruption. If left plugged in and
turned ON, this machine will start up when
power is restored, resulting in possible
entanglement, laceration, or amputation
hazards.
8. Hot Surfaces/Sharp Edges. Due to the
cutting process, a freshly cut workpiece,
chips, and some machine components can be
hot enough to burn you and sharp enough to
cut you. Allow components to cool and use
safe handling methods to reduce the risk of
these injuries.
9. Moving Blade. A moving bandsaw blade
presents a serious risk for laceration or
amputation injuries. Always allow the blade
to come to a complete stop before mounting
or repositioning a workpiece in the vise.
Never touch a moving blade.