Bartell BSM1402 Owner's Manual - Safety Information
BSM1402 MASONRY SAW
OI
– B19042
OWNER
’S MANUAL
5
SAFETY INFORMATION
Before using this equipment, study the entire owner
’s manual to become familiar with its
operation. Do not allow untrained or unauthorized personnel, especially children, to operate this
equipment. Use only factory authorized parts for service.
A.
Saw blade should be inspected daily for excessive wear, core cracks and arbor damage.
Replace any blade that shows signs of damage.
B.
To mount the blade, clean the arbor and outer flanges, and tighten the nut securely.
C.
DO NOT place any portion of your body in line with the blade while it is rotating.
D.
Wet cutting blades MUST be used with water.
E.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, we recommend the use of GFCI and to refer servicing
to a qualified professional.
F.
Before operating the saw, along with studying the owner
’s manual, be sure to wear proper
safety gear, such as hearing protection, safety glasses, and dust mask. A hard hat is also
recommended.
G.
Never use the machine improperly or work in an unsafe manner.
H.
Maintain alertness while operating the machine. Failure to maintain attention, by the
operator, may lead to serious injury.
I.
Keep work area clean.
J.
Before you start working, familiarize yourself with the work site and its surroundings. Take
notice of circumstances which may impede work or traffic, observe soil conditions (good
bearing or not) and take measures to ensure safety (e.g. the shielding of roadworks from
public traffic).
K.
Take measures to ensure that the machine is in a safe and trouble-free condition prior to
usage. Use the machine only when all protective devices (i.e. guards, noise absorbers,
emergency-off devices) are in place and in working order.
L.
A visual check of the machine must be made at least once a shift to ensure that visible
damages or faults are recognized. Any changes (including changes in the performance or