Horizontal Bandsaw Introduction

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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

Personal protection:

(Breathing protection may be required depending on the material)

Dangers	Precautions
entanglement/draw-in hazard	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)
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 keep all body parts at least a hand's width away from the blade whenever the saw is running
loose workpieces can be thrown at high speeds	ensure the workpiece is properly secured before turning the machine on
loose workpiece may buckle sideways	ensure the workpiece is properly secured before turning the machine on
small splinters can fly towards the operator	wear goggles
chips created by the machine can be shard	You MUST NOT remove chips by hand. Use a chip hook or a brush instead

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:

• "Arbeitsschutz Kompakt Nr. 63" der BGHM (DE)

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!