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Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's manual (see respective "InfoBox" on the [[Horizontal Bandsaw|machine page]]). | Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's manual (see respective "InfoBox" on the [[Horizontal Bandsaw|machine page]]). | ||
==Safety== | ==Safety== | ||
[[PPE|Personal protection]]: [[File:Protection - goggles.svg|50px]] | [[PPE|Personal protection]]: [[File:Protection - goggles.svg|50px]] [[File:Protection - hearing.svg|50px]] | ||
(Breathing protection may be required depending on the material) | (Breathing protection may be required depending on the material) | ||
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|[[File:Danger_-_draw-in.svg|left|50px]]entanglement/draw-in hazard|| | |[[File:Danger_-_draw-in.svg|left|50px]]entanglement/draw-in hazard|| | ||
*do not wear loose clothing or jewellery and keep long hair under a [[hairnet]] or in a tight bun | * do not wear loose clothing or jewellery and keep long hair under a [[hairnet]] or in a tight bun | ||
*[[gloves]]: make an informed decision (as with the [[Table Saw|table saw]]) | *[[gloves]]: make an informed decision (as with the [[Table Saw|table saw]]) | ||
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|sharp, quickly moving blade that is only held in place by its own tension|| | | sharp, quickly moving blade that is only held in place by its own tension|| | ||
*'''always''' unplug the saw and wait for the blade to stop before opening the case of the machine | * '''always''' unplug the saw and wait for the blade to stop before opening the case of the machine | ||
*keep all body parts at least a hand's width away from the blade whenever the saw is | *keep all body parts at least a hand's width away from the blade whenever the saw is running | ||
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|small splinters can fly towards the operator||wear [[goggles]] | |loose workpieces can be thrown at high speeds | ||
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* ensure the workpiece is properly secured before turning the machine on | |||
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|loose workpiece may buckle sideways | |||
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* ensure the workpiece is properly secured before turning the machine on | |||
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|small splinters can fly towards the operator|| | |||
* wear [[goggles]] | |||
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|chips created by the machine can be shard | |||
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* You MUST NOT remove chips by hand. Use a chip hook or a brush instead | |||
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''TEMP - safety notes on case:'' | ''TEMP - safety notes on case:'' | ||
* wear eye protection | *<s>wear eye protection</s> | ||
* do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has stopped | *do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has stopped | ||
* maintain proper adjustment of blade tension, guides & thrust bearings | *maintain proper adjustment of blade tension, guides & thrust bearings | ||
* adjust upper guide to just clear workpiece | *adjust upper guide to just clear workpiece | ||
* hold workpiece firmly against the table | *hold workpiece firmly against the table | ||
==Suggested Reading== | ==Suggested Reading== | ||
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*''[https://www.bghm.de/arbeitsschuetzer/praxishilfen/arbeitsschutz-kompakt/063-arbeiten-an-metallbandsaegen "Arbeitsschutz Kompakt Nr. 63" der BGHM (DE)]'' | *''[https://www.bghm.de/arbeitsschuetzer/praxishilfen/arbeitsschutz-kompakt/063-arbeiten-an-metallbandsaegen "Arbeitsschutz Kompakt Nr. 63" der BGHM (DE)]'' | ||
==Demonstration== | ==Demonstration== | ||
The Tutor will show you the following in detail: | |||
* Change blades | |||
* Securing the workpiece on the machine | |||
* Turn on the machine | |||
* Turn the machine off after usage or in case something goes wrong | |||
* Clean up | |||
{{Waiting List}}{{#set: | {{Waiting List}}{{#set: | ||
| checklist_title=Bandsaw | | checklist_title=Bandsaw | ||
Revision as of 17:37, 5 January 2024
This page is INCOMPLETE and still missing some important information before it can be used as a resource. Please use the "Discussion" feature above or talk to one of the tutors if you would like to help improve it. Thanks!
This is the content required for an introduction to our Horizontal Bandsaw - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)
If you need this Introduction, please reach out to the following tutors: Johannes
Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's manual (see respective "InfoBox" on the machine page).
Safety
(Breathing protection may be required depending on the material)
| Dangers | Precautions |
|---|---|
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| sharp, quickly moving blade that is only held in place by its own tension |
|
| loose workpieces can be thrown at high speeds |
|
| loose workpiece may buckle sideways |
|
| small splinters can fly towards the operator |
|
| chips created by the machine can be shard |
|
TEMP - safety notes on case:
wear eye protection- do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has stopped
- maintain proper adjustment of blade tension, guides & thrust bearings
- adjust upper guide to just clear workpiece
- hold workpiece firmly against the table
Suggested Reading
Besides these safety notes, you should know about the different types of bandsaw blades in order to pick the proper one for your project.
Other useful links:
Demonstration
The Tutor will show you the following in detail:
- Change blades
- Securing the workpiece on the machine
- Turn on the machine
- Turn the machine off after usage or in case something goes wrong
- Clean up
Waiting List
This introduction takes longer than many others and usually can't be done spontaneously during regular opening times. If you would like to receive it, please add yourself to >> this list << and we will find a good time once a few members are on it!
