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V, it has a plug that looks like that shown in sketch A. If it is for use
on 150 to 250 V, it has a plug that looks like that shown in sketch D.
An adapter, sketches B and C, is available for connecting sketch A
type plugs to 2-prong receptacles. The green-colored rigid ear, lug,
or the like, extending from the adapter must be connected to a
permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box. No
adapter is available for a plug as shown in sketch D. ADAPTER
SHOWN IN FIGURES B and C IS NOT FOR USE IN CANADA.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding-type
plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. Replace or
repair damaged cords.
In all cases make sure the receptacle in question is properly
grounded. Never remove grounding prong from power plug.
A
GROUNDED
B
OUTLET
BOX
GROUNDING PIN
Additional Safety Rules - Portable Band
Saws
1. DISCONNECT PLUG from power supply before changing blades,
inspecting, cleaning or when saw is not being used.
2. KEEP HANDS AWAY from cutting area.
3. WHEN SAWING never reach underneath the material for any
reason.
4. KEEP BLADE SHARP. Dull blades may cause the saw to swerve
or stall under pressure.
5. IF YOU DROP THE SAW, unplug it first; then check all external
parts including blade and blade guard. Repair or replace damaged
parts before using saw.
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6. KEEP BLADE GUARD in place and in working order.
7. ALWAYS USE WORKSTOP.
8. NEVER OPERATE BAND SAW WITHOUT HOLDING IT WITH
9. Make sure that material to be cut is firmly held to prevent
10.Stay clear of end pieces that may fall after cutting off. They may be
11.Never use liquid coolants with portable band saws.
12.
C
D
13.WEAR EAR PROTECTION to safeguard against possible hearing
GROUNDING
MEANS
14.
15.
16.
ADAPTER
GROUNDING PIN
welding is being performed, the cord set on this tool could be
damaged by heavy welding currents using the cord as a parallel
return path. To maintain the protection the ground wire provides,
the cord should be inspected frequently and replaced as necessary.
Avoid unnecessary contact between the metallic exterior of the tool
and grounded conductive surfaces.
3
BOTH HANDS.
movement.
hot and can seriously burn you.
WARNING: Exercise extreme caution when cutting blind into
conduit and pipe. Be sure the object being cut does not contain
electrical wires, gases, or water, etc., which could create
hazardous conditions causing personal injury and property
damage.
loss.
CAUTION: Wear safety glasses while using compressed air.
WARNING: EXERCISE EXTREME CARE TO PREVENT
HANDS FROM CONTACTING THE BLADE.
CAUTION: Do not operate your tool on a current on which the
voltage is not within correct limits. Do not operate tools rated A.C.
only on D.C. current. To do so may seriously damage the tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: When being used on job sites where arc or resistance