Additional Safety For Bandsaws - Grizzly G0636X Owner's Manual

Additional Safety for Bandsaws

BLADE CONDITION. Do not operate with dull,
cracked or badly worn blade. Dull blades require
more effort to perform the cut and increase the risk
of kickback. Inspect blades for cracks and missing
teeth before each use.
HAND PLACEMENT. Never position fingers or
hands in line with the blade. If the workpiece or
your hands slip, serious personal injury could
occur.
WORKPIECE MATERIAL. This machine is intend-
ed for cutting natural and man-made wood prod-
ucts, and laminate covered wood products. This
machine is NOT designed to cut metal, glass,
stone, tile, etc.
BLADE REPLACEMENT. To avoid mishaps that
could result in operator injury, make sure the blade
teeth face down toward the table and the blade is
properly tensioned and tracked before operating.
BLADE SPEED. Moving the workpiece against
a blade that is not at full speed could cause the
blade to grab the workpiece and draw the opera-
tor's hands into the blade. Always allow the blade
to come to full speed before starting the cut.
GUARDS. The blade guard protects the operator
from the moving bandsaw blade. ONLY operate
this bandsaw with the blade guard in the proper
position.
Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine
with respect and caution to decrease the
risk of operator injury. If normal safety pre-
cautions are overlooked or ignored, serious
personal injury may occur.
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CUTTING TECHNIQUES. Plan your operation so
the blade always cuts to the outside of the work-
piece. DO NOT back the workpiece away from the
blade while the bandsaw is running, which could
cause kickback and personal injuries. If you need
to back the workpiece out, turn the bandsaw OFF
and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop.
DO NOT twist or put excessive stress on the blade
that could damage it.
LEAVING WORK AREA. Never leave a machine
running unattended. Allow the bandsaw to come to
a complete stop and use the padlock to disable the
machine before you leave it unattended.
FEED RATE. To avoid the risk of the workpiece
slipping and causing operator injury, always feed
stock evenly and smoothly. DO NOT force or twist
the blade while cutting, especially when sawing
small curves.
SMALL WORKPIECE HANDLING. If your hands
slip while holding small workpieces with your fin-
gers during a cut, amputation or laceration injuries
could occur. Always support/feed the workpiece
with push sticks, jig, vise, or some type of clamp-
ing fixture.
BLADE CONTROL. To avoid serious personal
injury, DO NOT attempt to stop or slow the blade
with your hand or the workpiece. Allow the blade
to stop on its own.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17)