SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BAND SAW
Hold power tool by insulated gripping
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surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring.
Cutting accessories contacting
WARNING
Keep hands away from cutting area
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and blade. Keep your other hand on the
front handle.
If both hands are holding the
saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
Secure the workpiece. Clamping devices or
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a vise will hold the workpiece in place better
than the hand.
Always wait until the blade has come to
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a complete stop before placing the tool
down. The blade can jam and lead to loss of
control over the power tool.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
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grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
Lead from lead-based paints.
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Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and
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other masonry products.
Arsenic and chromium from
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lumber.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
chemically-treated
a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts
of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
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depending upon how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals:
Work in a well-ventilated area.
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Work with approved safety equipment, such
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as dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
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sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing
and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or
to lie on the skin may promote absorption of
harmful chemicals.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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