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Band SawSafety Instructions Band Saw
Safety Instructions
Obtain permission from your teacher before using the Band Saw
During open lab you may use any machine that you have passed the safety test on and been through the demonstration.
Plan sawing procedures so there will be a maximum number of forward cuts and a minimum of backing out cuts.
Cut only Stock with a flat surface
Make sure the proper width saw blade is on the machine for your particular job.
The Instructor will have the proper width saw blade installed on the band saw for your particular projects.
Check to see all guards are in place.
Lower Wheel GuardUpper Wheel Guard
Blade Guard
Make adjustments to the band saw only when the machine is at a dead stop.
Make adjustments to the band saw only when the machine is at a dead stop.
Set upper saw guide ¼ inch or less above the stock to be cut.
Have The Teacher approve all special Setups
Make sure that no one but you is inside the operators zone
3 Feet 3 Feet
3 Feet 3 Feet
BAND SAW
Hold material FLAT on the table at all times
Keep fingers a safe distance from the saw blade
Keep saw blade from TWISTING and BINDING when cutting curves
Allow machine to come to a dead stop before backing out of long cuts.
Keep waste from accumulating on the saw table
Step away immediately if the saw blade breaks or comes off.
Shut off power if possible without endangering yourself.
Notify your teacher
Turn off power after using the band saw and stand by it until the machine has stopped
Clear away scraps of material on the table only after the saw stops running and is at a dead stop.
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