Kawasaki Band Saw - Manual (Page 5)

M MA AIIN NT TA AIIN N A A P PR RO OP PE ER R W WO OR RK K E EN NV VIIR RO ON NM ME EN NT T.. Do not operate the band saw in
damp or wet locations or expose it to rain. Water can cause the electrical com-
ponents to malfunction resulting in damage to the band saw and/or serious
injury or death to the operator.
A AL LW WA AY YS S U US SE E A AP PP PR RO OV VE ED D T TA AB BL LE E C CL LA AM MP PS S A AN ND D V VIIC CE ES S to clamp workpieces to
the band saw table to prevent breakage, damage to the tool, the workpiece, and
possible severe injury to the operator. Contact Alltrade Customer Service at 1-
800-590-3723 (toll free) for authorized accessories.
U US SE E O ON NL LY Y B BA AN ND D S SA AW W B BL LA AD DE ES S that were designed for this tool. Unsuitable
blades can break without warning throwing fragments outward at high speeds
possibly causing severe injuries. Contact Alltrade Customer Service at 1-800-
590-3723 (toll free) for authorized abrasive wheel specifications.
D DO O N NO OT T FFO OR RC CE E T TH HE E T TO OO OL L.. The band saw will do a better job and be safer if
cutting operations are performed at the proper speeds as expressed in this
manual.
A AL LW WA AY YS S E EA AS SE E T TH HE E B BA AN ND D S SA AW W B BL LA AD DE E A AG GA AIIN NS ST T T TH HE E W WO OR RK KP PIIE EC CE E when start-
ing a cutting operation. A sudden impact can cause the abrasive wheel to break
sending fragments flying away from the band saw at high speeds resulting in
possible severe injury to the operator.
D DO O N NO OT T U US SE E T TH HE E B BA AN ND D S SA AW W IIFF T TH HE E B BL LA AD DE E V VIIB BR RA AT TE ES S.. Visually inspect the
blade wheels to ensure the blade is properly positioned in the guides. If the
vibration still exists, check the bearings and the motor shaft and repair or
replace them as soon as possible. EXCESSIVE VIBRATION can cause severe
damage to both the workpiece and the band saw. DISCONNECT AC POWER
BEFORE ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE BLADE ARE MADE.
A AD DJJU US ST T T TH HE E T TO OO OL L T TA AB BL LE E B BE EFFO OR RE E E EA AC CH H U US SE E.. The tool table should be tight-
ened and placed at the proper angle for the cutting job before the band saw is
put into use. If not properly adjusted, the workpiece can unexpectedly move
causing the abrasive wheel to seize resulting in damage to it or possible severe
injury to the operator.
P PR RO OP PE ER RL LY Y S SU UP PP PO OR RT T E EX XT TR RA A L LO ON NG G O OR R E EX XT TR RA A W WIID DE E W WO OR RK KP PIIE EC CE ES S..
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 band saw as well as possible severe injury to the operator.
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In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, ground-
ing provides a path of least resistance for electrical current to reduce the
risk of electric shock.
IIM MP PO OR RT TA AN NT T S SA AFFE ET TY Y R RU UL LE ES S FFO OR R B BA AN ND D S SA AW WS S
R RE EA AD D A AN ND D U UN ND DE ER RS ST TA AN ND D A AL LL L IIN NS ST TR RU UC CT TIIO ON NS S.. If there are instructions in this
manual that are not completely understood, seek the advice of a trained profes-
sional or contact Alltrade Customer Service at 1-800-590-3723 before attempt-
ing to perform the procedures. Failure to follow all instructions listed in this
manual may result in property damage, damage to the tool, or serious person-
al injury or even death.
U UN NP PA AC CK K T TH HE E B BA AN ND D S SA AW W C CO OM MP PL LE ET TE EL LY Y FFR RO OM M IIT TS S C CA AR RT TO ON N.. Inspect the saw and
accessories and ensure they are free from defects or breakage due to shipping.
D DO O N NO OT T O OP PE ER RA AT TE E T TH HIIS S B BA AN ND D S SA AW W until it is completely assembled according
to the instructions in this manual. Failure to adhere to these instructions could
result in serious and/or permanent injury to the operator.
M MA AK KE E S SU UR RE E A AP PP PR RO OV VE ED D E EY YE E P PR RO OT TE EC CT TIIO ON N IIS S B BE EIIN NG G W WO OR RN N and properly
adjusted and secured at all times the band saw is in use. Everyday eyeglasses
only have impact resistant lenses and ARE NOT safety glasses. Safety glasses
must conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements. Approved safety glasses and gog-
gles will have Z87 printed or stamped on them.
FFO OL LL LO OW W A AL LL L W WIIR RIIN NG G C CO OD DE ES S.. Use only properly grounded three-hole ground-
ed receptacles. DO NOT cut the third prong off the power cord. When using an
extension cord, use only UL Listed extension cords with minimum 16 AWG
wiring and a maximum length of 25 feet. See ELECTRICAL SAFETY section in
this manual.
K KE EE EP P B BY YS ST TA AN ND DE ER RS S,, C CH HIIL LD DR RE EN N,, A AN ND D V VIIS SIIT TO OR RS S at a safe distance from the
band saw while it is in operation. Distractions can cause inadvertent misuse
resulting in possible injury to the bystanders or to the operator.
W WE EA AR R P PR RO OP PE ER R A AP PP PA AR RE EL L.. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other apparel that could possibly become caught in the moving
parts of the band saw. When working in a shop environment around power
tools, wear nonslip footwear. Use protective hair covering to contain long hair.
K KE EE EP P T TH HE E W WO OR RK K A AR RE EA A C CL LE EA AN N A AT T A AL LL L T TIIM ME ES S.. Cluttered areas around the band
saw can cause unexpected accidents if the debris comes in contact with the
moving parts of the band saw.