Specific Safety Instructions For Bandsaws - Fox F28-186A Manual De Instrucciones

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BANDSAWS

1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT the bandsaw from the socket before any repair, maintenance or
cleaning task and while changing the blade.
2. DO NOT USE the bandsaw until it is not completely assembled or installed according to
this instruction manual.
3. START the bandsaw only after removing any object (tools, waste material, etc.) from the
workbench.
4. NEVER START the bandsaw when the blade is in contact with the workpiece.
5. START the bandsaw only after ensuring that the two doors are perfectly closed.
6. MOVE the upper guide the nearest to the workpiece.
7. CHECK that the blade guides and blade support bearings are correctly adjusted.
8. ENSURE that the blade is correctly tightened and that the teeth point downwards.
9. CHECK that the dimensions and the kind of blade are suitable to the work you must carry
out.
10. DO NOT TRY to cut a piece which has not any plane surface if you do not have a suitable
support.
11. PRESS the piece firmly to the bench and push it at a moderate speed.
12. STOP the machine if it rejects the workpiece before it is completely cut.
13. STOP the bandsaw to remove the stuck pieces or waste material on the workbench.
14. DO NOT CUT too small pieces that cannot be safely blocked.
15. CARRY OUT lightening cuts on the piece when you must do curved cuts.
16. NEVER CARRY OUT any preparation, assembly or adjustment tasks on the workbench
when the bandsaw is switched on.
17. KEEP always your hands and fingers far from the blade.
18. ALWAYS WEAR protective goggles.
19. AVOID uncomfortable positions in which your hands risk to slide or get in touch with the
blade.
20. DISCONNECT the machine, clean the workbench and lower the upper protective cap
before moving away from the machine. In case of long periods of inactivity loosen blade's
tension.
21. CHANGE missing or damaged parts. Do not use the bandsaw if its parts do not perfectly
work.
22. REGULARLY CHECK if the supply cable is damaged, in that case get it repaired by an
authorised after-sales centre. Check regularly the extension cables and replace them if
they are damaged.
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