Before starting the machine
1. Read and understand the instruction manual before operating the saw.
2. If you are still not thoroughly familiar with the operation of the
bandsaw, get advice from a qualified person.
3. Make sure the machine is properly grounded and that the wiring codes
are followed.
4. Do not operate the bandsaw while under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, medicine or if tired.
5. Always wear eye protection, safety glasses or a safety shield, and
hearing protection.
6. Wear dust mask; long-term exposure to the fine dust created by the
band saw is not healthy.
7. Remove your tie, rings, watch and all jewelry. Roll up your sleeves;
you do not want anything to get caught in the saw.
8. 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.
9. Make sure that the saw blade teeth point downward towards the table.
10. Adjust the upper blade guard so that it is just clearing the material
being cut.
11. Make sure that the blade has been properly tensioned and tracked.
12. Stop the machine before removing the scrap piece from the table.
13. Always keep your hands and fingers away from the blade.
14. Make sure that you use the proper size and type of blade.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. Hold the wood firmly and feed it into the blade at a moderate speed.
18. Turn off the machine if you have to back the material out of an
uncompleted or jammed cut.
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