HTC Products A-100-9, A-100, B-200 Operator's Manual

OPERATORS MANUAL

FOR BAND SAW MODELS:

A-100-9, A-100, B-200

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.

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Table of Contents

Safety Rules ......................................2 - 5

Operation Instructions ............................. 5

Installation A-100-9 ................................ 6

Installation A-100X, B200X ..................... 7

Warranty ................................................. 8

Thank You and Congratulations!

Thank you for purchasing one of the many HTC products manufactured
in the USA by craftsmen dedicated to making reliable, high quality products.
All HTC products are backed by our lifetime* warranty and a responsive,
dedicated customer service department. We would appreciate hearing your
comments or suggestions. Please feel free to call or write anytime. We
welcome correspondence from everyone who has ever purchased or used
one of our fine products.

A Word About Your New Brett-Guard

The Brett-Guard Band Saw Safety Tool is designed for the discriminating
woodworker — The craftsman who wants quality, function, and performance
without sacrificing safety and flexibility. Brett-Guard is designed to overcome
the objection “you can’t guard that operation.” It’s patented features make it
more than just a guard, it’s really a safety tool integral to the cutting operation.

General Product Safety Warning

As with all products there are certain hazards involved with their
operation and use. Using any product with respect, caution, and common
sense will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. Safety is a
combination of staying alert, knowing how the product works, and knowing
how to properly use the product. To use any product safely you should plan
ahead and practice the proper steps prior to actually using the product. If
safety rules and instructions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the
operator or other people in the area may result. Safe operation of any product
requires that you read and understand the product instructions and all labels
affixed to the product.

Always read and follow all instructions and safety rules carefully.

This product is designed for certain uses only. This product or any of
it’s parts shall NOT be altered, changed, or modified in any way and/or used
for any other use than it’s designed for. If you have any questions about it’s
proper care or use DO NOT use the product until you have written HTC and
we have advised you in writing.

HTC Products, Inc. — Technical Support
332 E. Lincoln
Royal Oak, MI 48067
[phone] • [phone]
www.htcproductsinc.com

* See back cover for complete Warranty Information

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General Safety Rules

1. For your own safety, read instruction manual before operating the
tool, Know the tool. Read and understand the owner’s manual and labels

affixed to the tool.

2. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents and
create fire hazards.

3. Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties,
bracelets, drawstring, necklaces, ornaments, rings, wristwatches, or jewelry
of any kind. They can get caught and pull you into moving parts.

4. Avoid dangerous environment. Keep alert to potential hazards in the
working environment. Do not use tool in situations such as damp or wet
locations or in the presence of highly combustible materials, dust, and
flammable liquids, fumes, vapors or gases.

5. Keep children and visitors away. All visitors should be kept a safe
distance from work area. Don’t let visitors contact tool or power cord.
Anyone visiting the work area should wear appropriate protective devices.

6. Wear safety goggles. Wear safety goggles (not glasses) at all times.
All eye protection must comply with the ANSI Z87.1 standard for eye
protection. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are
NOT safety glasses.

7 Drugs, alcohol, or medication. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing.

Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired, upset, ill, or
while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.

8. First aid. Have at least one person with first aid training and first aid kits
approved by American National Red Cross available at all times.

9. Fire extinguisher. Familiarize yourself in the use of a portable fire
extinguisher. Post the telephone number of the local fire department. Also
develop and know emergency procedures in case of fire.

10. Smoke Detector. To increase protection against fire install smoke
detectors. For proper selection and installation guidelines contact your local
fire department.

11. Use right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not
designed for.

12. Don’t force tool. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.

13. Secure work. Keep hands well away from moving parts, saw blades, and
other cutting tools. Use a push stick or push block to hold or guide the
work when working close to cutting tool. Use jigs, fixtures, miter gauge,
clamps or vises to hold work when practical.

14. Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power off. Don’t leave tool
until it comes to a complete stop.

15. Keep guards in place. Be sure that guards, hold-downs, and anti­kickback devices are in working order, are positioned properly, and are in
proper adjustment and alignment.

16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form the habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning the tool on.

17. Cutting tool exposure. Adjust the tool for minimum exposure of cutting
tool necessary to perform the operation.

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