Vertical Bandsaw Introduction

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This is the content required for an introduction to our <Bandsaws> - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)

Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's <MANUAL>.

Safety

Dangers

ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD!
NEVER use without instaled saveguard.
DO NOT use close by flameable liquides and/or gas.
DO NOT modify the machine on your own authority (insurance, you know).
Befor servicing, adjusting or cleaning the machine ALWAYS wait for the blade to grind to a halt.
ALWAYS keep bandsaw-blades in safe custody.
SPECIAL CAUTION when working with toxic woods (like; Eiche, Esche, Eibe, Buche, Buchsbaum).
small splinters can fly towards the operator

Precautions

Alway wear:
Tight clothing,
Safty googles,
Ear protection,
when working with heavier workpieces, - safty-boots and
especialy while working with toxic woods, - dust mask.

-Keep your workspace decent and clean and your footroom free of obstacles.
-Check bandsaw for foreign particles.
-Check bandsaw-blade for cracks and that saw teeth are looking downwards.
-Adjust blade: tensioning the blade by turning the tighting-screw on top of the bandsaw. The numbers on the chart shows the width of the blade (the thicker the blade the tighter the tension, what a sentence...).

Suggested Reading

Besides these safety notes, you should read <...>

Demonstration

The tutor will show you these steps in detail:

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