4Warning1. Read and understand the entire owner's manual before attempting assembly or operation.2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all ofthese warnings may cause serious injury.3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.4. This band saw is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. If youare not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a band saw, do not use until proper training andknowledge have been obtained.5. Do not use this band saw for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, Walter Meier(Manufacturing) Inc., disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that mayresult from that use.6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this band saw. Everyday eyeglasses only haveimpact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.7. Before operating this band saw, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past theelbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips arerecommended. Do not wear gloves.8. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation.9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities containchemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of thesechemicals are:• Lead from lead based paint.• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.Your risk of exposure varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure tothese chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment, such as face ordust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.10. Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.11. Make certain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply.12. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.13. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source.14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches areremoved from the machine before turning it on.15. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine is in use. If removed for maintenance purposes,use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately.16. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other part that is damaged should becarefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check foralignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions thatmay affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.17. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting.18. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.19. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.