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Before starting the bandsaw.
Read and understand the instruction manual before operating the saw.
1.
If you are still not thoroughly familiar with the operation of the bandsaw, get advice from a
qualified person.
2.
Make sure the machine is properly grounded and that the wiring codes are followed.
3.
Do not operate the bandsaw while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicine or if
tired.
4.
Always wear eye protection, safety glasses or a safety shield, and hearing protection.
5.
Wear a dust mask; long-term exposure to the fine dust created by the bandsaw is not
healthy.
6.
Remove your tie, rings, watch and all jewelry. Roll up your sleeves; you do not want
anything to get caught in the saw.
7.
Make sure that the guards are in place and use them at all times. The guards protect you
from coming in contact with the blade.
8.
Make sure that the saw blade teeth point downward toward the table.
9.
Adjust the upper blade guard so that it is just clearing the material being cut.
10.
Make sure that the blade has been properly tensioned and tracked.
11.
Stop the machine before removing the scrap piece from the table.
12.
Always keep your hands and fingers away from the blade.
13.
Make sure that you use the proper size and type of blade.
14.
Hold the work piece firmly against the table. Do not attempt to saw stock that does not
have a flat surface facing down, unless a suitable support is used.
15.
Use a push stick at the end of a cut. This is the most dangerous time because the cut is
complete and the blade is exposed. Push sticks are commercially available.
16.
Hold the wood firmly and feed it into the blade at a moderate speed.
17.
Turn off the machine if you have to back the material out of an uncompleted or jammed
cut.
