Read and understand the warnings and instructions on the band
saw and in the owner/operators manual.

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
complying with current national standard, and a full face shield
when needed. Use a dust mask in dusty work conditions.

Do not wear gloves, loose clothing, jewelry or any dangling objects
that may catch in rotating parts or accessories. Tie back long hair.

Don't use the saw with tools, debris or objects of any kind other
than the workpiece on the table.

Select the correct blade for the job. Be sure it is properly installed
and aligned, and correctly tensioned.

Check the blade tension regularly and carefully. This helps prevent
blade breakage.

Adjust the upper guide of the saw so it just clears your workpiece.

Use a holding device for small workpieces.

Don't force material through the saw. It can cause binding of the
workpiece. Do not force curved cuts with too small a radius for
the width blade being used. This will also cause unnecessary
binding and possible blade breakage.

Provide adequate light for safe cutting.

Keep your hands away from the blade. Use a pushstick to free
the work. Never place your fingers in line with the blade. Be sure
blade guides and thrust bearings are properly adjusted.

Allow the blade to come to a complete stop before removing
scrap stock from the table Be attentive to thin cut off pieces
hitting the end of the slot in the insert, or jamming in the slot.