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=== Dangers ===
=== Dangers ===
* '''ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD!'''
* '''ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD!'''
* '''NEVER''' use without instaled saveguard.
* sharp, quickly moving blade that is only held in place by its own tension
* '''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''' turn Power OFF and 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
* small splinters can fly towards the operator


=== Precautions ===
=== Precautions ===
* Alway wear:
* wear [[PPE|personal protection]]
** '''Tight clothing,
** definitely [[goggles]] and [[Ear Defenders|ear defenders]]!
** Safty googles,
** [[Dust Masks|dust mask]]: depending on the material you are cutting - '''SPECIAL CAUTION''' when working with toxic woods (e.g. ''Eiche, Esche, Eibe, Buche, Buchsbaum'')
* Ear protection''',
** [[gloves]]: make an informed decision (as with the [[Table Saw|table saw]])
* when working with heavier workpieces, - '''safty-boots''' and
*** some sources say you should wear them to protect yourself against splinters which could surprise you and make your hand flinch in a dangerous position
* especialy while working with toxic woods, - '''dust mask'''.
*** others prohibit the use of gloves as your entire hand could be dragged into the blade if one gets caught
* do not wear loose clothing or jewellery and keep long hair under a [[hairnet]] or in a tight bun
* '''NEVER''' use without installed safeguard
* before servicing, adjusting or cleaning  the machine '''ALWAYS''' unplug the saw and wait for the blade to grind to a halt


* Keep your workspace decent and clean and your footroom free of obstacles.
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* Check bandsaw for foreign particles.
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* Check bandsaw-blade for cracks and that saw teeth are looking downwards.
 
* check bandsaw for foreign particles
* check the blade for cracks and make sure that the teeth are pointing downwards
* Adjust blade: tensioning the blade by turning the tighting-screw. The numbers on the chart shows the width of the blade (the thicker the blade the tighter the tension, what a sentence...). Observe if the blade is lying in the middle of the pulley.
* Adjust blade: tensioning the blade by turning the tighting-screw. The numbers on the chart shows the width of the blade (the thicker the blade the tighter the tension, what a sentence...). Observe if the blade is lying in the middle of the pulley.
* Adjust blade-guide: Guide-pins should touch, not press, the blade but should'nt touch the saw-teeth. Leaf  an 0,5-1mm gap to the back roller. Repeat this with the lower guide-unit.
* Adjust blade-guide: Guide-pins should touch, not press, the blade but should'nt touch the saw-teeth. Leaf  an 0,5-1mm gap to the back roller. Repeat this with the lower guide-unit.

Revision as of 19:58, 3 August 2018

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 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 (see respective "InfoBox" on the machine page).

Safety

Dangers

  • ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD!
  • sharp, quickly moving blade that is only held in place by its own tension
  • small splinters can fly towards the operator

Precautions

  • wear personal protection
    • definitely goggles and ear defenders!
    • dust mask: depending on the material you are cutting - SPECIAL CAUTION when working with toxic woods (e.g. Eiche, Esche, Eibe, Buche, Buchsbaum)
    • gloves: make an informed decision (as with the table saw)
      • some sources say you should wear them to protect yourself against splinters which could surprise you and make your hand flinch in a dangerous position
      • others prohibit the use of gloves as your entire hand could be dragged into the blade if one gets caught
  • do not wear loose clothing or jewellery and keep long hair under a hairnet or in a tight bun
  • NEVER use without installed safeguard
  • before servicing, adjusting or cleaning the machine ALWAYS unplug the saw and wait for the blade to grind to a halt
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  • check bandsaw for foreign particles
  • check the blade for cracks and make sure that the teeth are pointing downwards
  • Adjust blade: tensioning the blade by turning the tighting-screw. The numbers on the chart shows the width of the blade (the thicker the blade the tighter the tension, what a sentence...). Observe if the blade is lying in the middle of the pulley.
  • Adjust blade-guide: Guide-pins should touch, not press, the blade but should'nt touch the saw-teeth. Leaf an 0,5-1mm gap to the back roller. Repeat this with the lower guide-unit.
  • Lower the blade guard as close as possible down to the workpiece.
  • Hold ready the parallel fence, push stick and a jig/wedge when sawing round workpieces

Suggested Reading

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

Demonstration

The tutor will show you these steps in detail:

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