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* Ensure that blade has tension from the quick release lever. | * Ensure that blade has tension from the quick release lever. | ||
* Remove tension after use with the quick release lever. | * Remove tension after use with the quick release lever. | ||
The Band Saw uses a thin metal blade running in a continuous directions. It can be used to rip cut, cross cut, cut curves, and resaw. The following guidelines should be followed at all times. | |||
* Safety glasses must be worn and hearing protection is recommended. | |||
* Always keep fingers 3” from the blade. | |||
* Check the blade tension and tracking before starting. | |||
* Never use your thumbs to push toward the blade. | |||
* Never back out of a curve cut while the machine is running. | |||
* Don’t cut material that is not flat on the bottom without a jig. | |||
* Remove loose fitting clothing, jewelry, and tie back long hair. | |||
Operational Safety Rules: | |||
* Keep the blade guard 1/4” above the stock. | |||
* The blade alignment tracking should be at the center of the wheels. | |||
* Make sure that the upper and lower wheel guard doors are closed when running. | |||
* Keep bystanders away from the right hand area of the saw. Broken blades have a tendency to fly out to the right or front. | |||
* Always keep your fingers and hands away from the path of the blade. | |||
* To control the stock, use push sticks, feather boards, or any other safety device when cutting small or short stock. | |||
* Use a “V” block when cutting cylindrical stock. | |||
* Cut at a moderate feed rate into the blade. Do not force a cut. | |||
* Cut relief cuts prior to cutting long or tight curves. | |||
* If you need to back out of a cut, shut the machine off, after blade stops, and then back out. | |||
* If a blade breaks, shut the machine off and stand clear until everything stops. | |||
* When cutting with the table at an angle, clamp a block to the table to prevent your stock from slipping off the table. | |||
* Always disconnect the power before changing the blade or performing any other maintenance operation. | |||
* Turn off the band saw and wait until comes to a complete stop. Never stick an object into the blade to stop the machine quicker. Let it stop on | |||
its own. |
Revision as of 21:51, 13 January 2015
Description: Grizzly G0555LX 14" Bandsaw
Location: Fab Lab
Safety: Manual
Tips
- Always use appropriate protective gear.
- Lower blade guard to approximately 1/4 inch above material.
- Ensure that blade has tension from the quick release lever.
- Remove tension after use with the quick release lever.
The Band Saw uses a thin metal blade running in a continuous directions. It can be used to rip cut, cross cut, cut curves, and resaw. The following guidelines should be followed at all times.
- Safety glasses must be worn and hearing protection is recommended.
- Always keep fingers 3” from the blade.
- Check the blade tension and tracking before starting.
- Never use your thumbs to push toward the blade.
- Never back out of a curve cut while the machine is running.
- Don’t cut material that is not flat on the bottom without a jig.
- Remove loose fitting clothing, jewelry, and tie back long hair.
Operational Safety Rules:
- Keep the blade guard 1/4” above the stock.
- The blade alignment tracking should be at the center of the wheels.
- Make sure that the upper and lower wheel guard doors are closed when running.
- Keep bystanders away from the right hand area of the saw. Broken blades have a tendency to fly out to the right or front.
- Always keep your fingers and hands away from the path of the blade.
- To control the stock, use push sticks, feather boards, or any other safety device when cutting small or short stock.
- Use a “V” block when cutting cylindrical stock.
- Cut at a moderate feed rate into the blade. Do not force a cut.
- Cut relief cuts prior to cutting long or tight curves.
- If you need to back out of a cut, shut the machine off, after blade stops, and then back out.
- If a blade breaks, shut the machine off and stand clear until everything stops.
- When cutting with the table at an angle, clamp a block to the table to prevent your stock from slipping off the table.
- Always disconnect the power before changing the blade or performing any other maintenance operation.
- Turn off the band saw and wait until comes to a complete stop. Never stick an object into the blade to stop the machine quicker. Let it stop on
its own.