Instruction Manual

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PORTABLE BAND SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and
the warning labels.
KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged
rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other acces-
sory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the
blade which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool
to be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory’s
rotation at the point of the binding. Kickback is the result
of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating proce-
dures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below.
1. Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position
your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.
Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum
control over kickback or torque reaction during start-up.
The operator can control torque reactions or kickback
forces, if proper precautions are taken.
2. Never place your hand near the blade. The accessory
may kick back over your hand.
3. Do not position your body in the area where power
tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel
the tool in the direction opposite to the wheel’s move-
ment at the point of snagging.
4. Use special care when working corners, sharp edges
etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Cor-
ners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag
the blade and cause loss of control or kickback.
VIBRATION SAFETY
This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term
exposure to vibration may cause temporary or perma-
nent physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms and
shoulders.
To reduce the risk of vibration-related injuries:
1. First be examined by a doctor and then have regular
medical check-ups to ensure medical problems are not
being caused or worsened from using this tool. People
who are pregnant, have impaired blood circulation to the
hand, past hand injuries, nervous system disorders, dia-
betes, or Raynaud’s disease should NOT use this tool.
2. If you feel any symptoms related to vibration (such
as tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers), stop
working and seek medical advice as soon as possible.
3. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces the blood
supply to the hands and fingers, increasing the risk of
vibration-related injury.
4. Wear suitable work gloves to reduce the effects of vi-
bration.
5. Hold the tool firmly enough to keep safe control of it,
but NOT too tightly. The risk associated with vibration is
increased when the gripping force is high. Let the tool
do the work.
6. Take vibration-free breaks during each day of work.
These safety instructions can’t possibly warn of every scenario that may arise with this tool,
so always make sure to stay alert and use common sense during operation.