Black & Decker BDBS100 - Manual (Page 3)

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14. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry
the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and
overheating. See the Extension Cord Chart for the correct
size depending on the cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller
the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
15. SECURE THE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or a vise to hold
the workpiece when practical. Loss of control of a
workpiece can cause injury.
16. FEED THE WORKPIECE AGAINST THE DIRECTION OF THE
ROTATION OF THE BLADE, CUTTER, OR ABRASIVE
SURFACE.
Feeding it from the other direction will cause the
workpiece to be thrown out at high speed.
17. DON’T FORCE THE WORKPIECE ON THE MACHINE.
Damage to the machine and/or injury may result.
18. DON’T OVERREACH. Loss of balance can make you fall
into a working machine, causing injury.
19. NEVER STAND ON THE MACHINE. Injury could occur if
the tool tips, or if you accidentally contact the cutting tool.
20. NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTEN-DED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Don’t leave the machine until it
comes to a complete stop. A child or visitor could be injured.
21. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, AND DISCONNECT THE
MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE before installing
or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing
set-ups, or when making repairs. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
22. MAKE YOUR WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF WITH
PADLOCKS, MASTER SWITCHES, OR BY REMOVING
STARTER KEYS.
The accidental start-up of a machine
by a child or visitor could cause injury.
23. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND
USE COMMON SENSE. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE
WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE
OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICATION.
A moment
of inattention while operating power tools may result in
injury.
24. THE DUST GENERATED by certain woods and wood
products can be injurious to your health. Always operate
machinery in well-ventilated areas, and provide for proper
dust removal. Use wood dust collection systems
whenever possible.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR FOR BAND SAWS
WARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING PRODUCT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
LISTED BELOW MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE AND OR SERIOUS INJURY.
1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is
assembled and installed according to the instructions.
2. OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or
another qualified person
if you are not familiar with the
operation of this tool.
3. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended
electrical connections.
4. ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD. Check to see that they are
in place, properly adjusted, secured, and working correctly.
5. USE PROPER BLADE SIZE and type.
6. ADJUST THE UPPER BLADE GUIDE so that it is about
1/8" above the workpiece.
7. PROPERLY ADJUST the blade tension, tracking, blade
guides, and blade support bearings.
8. KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from the
blade.
9. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS and hand positions
where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the
blade.
10. NEVER START THE MACHINE before clearing the table
of all objects (tools, scrap pieces, etc.).
11. NEVER START THE MACHINE with the workpiece
against the blade.
12. HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY against the table. DO NOT
attempt to saw a workpiece that does not have a flat
surface against the table.
13. HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY and feed into blade at a
moderate speed.
14. NEVER REACH UNDER THE TABLE while the machine
is running.
15. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” to back out of an
uncompleted or jammed cut.
16. MAKE “RELIEF” CUTS prior to cutting long curves.
17. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” and wait for the blade to
stop prior to cleaning the blade area, removing debris
near the blade, removing or securing workpiece, or
changing the angle of the table. A coasting blade can be
dangerous.
18. NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY, or set-up
work on the table/work area when the machine is
running.
19. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” AND DISCONNECT THE
MACHINE from the power source before installing or
removing accessories, before adjusting or changing set-
ups, or when making repairs.
20. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, disconnect the machine
from the power source, and clean the table/work area
before leaving the machine. LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE
“OFF” POSITION
to prevent unauthorized use.
21. THIS BAND SAW IS INTENDED FOR INDOOR USE
ONLY .
22. YOUR BAND SAW MUST be securely fastened to a
stand or workbench. If there is any tendency for the stand
or workbench to move during operation, the stand or
workbench MUST be fastened to the floor.
23. MAKE SURE blade is properly tensioned before
operating saw.
24. MAKE SURE the blade teeth point downward toward the
table.
25. DO NOT cut material that is too small to be safely
supported.
26. NEVER attempt to cut a curve that is too tight for the
blade being used.
27. THE USE of attachments and accessories not
recommended by Black & Decker may result in the risk of
injuries.
28. SHOULD any part of your Band Saw be missing,
damaged or fail in any way, or any electrical component
fail to perform properly, shut off switch and remove plug
from power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or
failed parts before resuming operation.
29. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and
proper operation of this tool is available from the Power
Tool Institute, 1300 Summer Avenue, Cleveland, OH
44115-2851. Information is also available from the
National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca,
IL 60143-3201. Please also refer to the American
National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety
Requirements for Woodworking Machines and the U.S.
Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.