WEN 3914 14 inch band saw - Manual (Page 6)

Specific safety rules for band saws
1. To avoid injury from unexpected movement, make sure the saw is on a firm, level surfaceand
secured properly to prevent rocking. Make sure there is adequate space for operations. Bolt
the saw to a support surface to prevent slipping or sliding during operation.
2. Turn off and unplug the saw before moving it.
3. Use the correct size and style of blade.
4. Make sure the blade teeth point down and toward the table.
5. Blade guide, supports, bearings, and blade tension must be properly adjusted to avoid
accidental blade contact and to minimize blade breakage. To maximize blade support, always
adjust the upper blade guide and blade guard so that it barely clears the workpiece.
6. Table TILT lock handle should be tight.
7. Use extra caution with very large, very small, or awkwardly shapedworkpieces.
8. Use extra supports to prevent workpieces from sliding off the tabletop.
9. Workpieces should be secured so they don’t twist, rock, or slip while being cut.
10. Plan intricate or small work carefully to avoid pinching the blade. Avoid awkward operations
and hand positions to prevent accidental contact with the blade.
11. Small pieces should be secured with clamps or fixtures. Do not hold small pieces with your
hand since your fingers may go under the blade guard.
12. Support round work properly (use a V block or press it against the miter gauge) to prevent
the piece from rolling and the blade from biting.
13. Cut only one workpiece at a time. Make sure the table is clear of everything except the
workpiece and its guides before turning on the saw.
14. Always watch the saw run before each use. If there is excessive vibration or unusual noise,
stop immediately. Turn the saw off. Unplug it immediately. Do not start the saw again until
the problem has been located and corrected.
15. To free any jammed material, turn the switch off. Remove the switch key and unplug the saw.
Wait for all moving parts to stop before removing the jammed material.
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